High court backs military recruiting over don't ask don t tell
The Supreme Court rejected a free speech challenge by law schools and professors who argued they should not assist military recruiters because of the military policy. The 8 0 decision held that barring recruiters from campuses is not the solution as the country remains at war. Chief Justice John Roberts led the ruling.
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Supreme Court upholds campus military recruiting access
The 8-0 ruling preserves federal funding safety net by requiring colleges to allow military recruiters equal access as other employers. Justices indicate Congress may compel campus access without tying to aid, while avoiding broad First Amendment debates. Critics warn of ongoing lawsuits in Boston and Los Angeles seeking broader policy challenges.
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Bush seeks modified line item veto after prior defeat
President Bush asks Congress for a weaker line item veto proposal to strike individual spending items from bills. He cites spending scandals and argues a need for fiscal discipline, noting governors already possess similar powers. The plan would return rescissions for up or down votes in both chambers.
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U S factory orders drop largest in 5 years in January
U S factory orders fell 4.5 percent in January, the biggest decline since mid 2000, driven by a sharp drop in commercial and military aircraft demand. Excluding transportation, orders rose 16 percent, buoying views of early year manufacturing strength.
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