Smithsonian to display Carmen Lucia ruby gem
The Carmen Lucia ruby, a 23.1 carat large red gem, goes on public display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Jeffrey Post says it is the largest and finest faceted ruby on public display, discovered in Myanmar and donated by Dr. Peter Buck in memory of his wife.
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GOP group sues to overturn don't ask don't tell policy
Log Cabin Republicans sue in Los Angeles federal court seeking an injunction to stop enforcement of the 1993 don’t ask don’t tell policy. The suit argues the policy violates due process free speech and equal protection while noting Pentagon officials say federal law mandates the policy.
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FCC proposes nearly 1.2 million fine for Married by America
The FCC proposed fines totaling about 1.2 million dollars against Fox Broadcasting for an April 7 2003 episode of Married by America that showed Las Vegas bachelor and bachelorette parties with strippers and sexual content. The commission logged 159 complaints alleging indecent material.
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Treasury bill rates dip at auction on short maturities
The Treasury sold 19 billion in three month bills at 1.680 percent discount, down from 1.685. An additional 17 billion in six month bills fetched 1.955 percent, down from 1.990. The three month yield marked the lowest since September 13 and the six month yield the lowest since September 27.
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Senator Dayton closes Washington office temporarily
Senate Democrat Mark Dayton says he has shut his Washington office during recess over a top secret intelligence report he says endangered staff. Federal officials say there is no new intelligence about Capitol targets. Dayton will run staff from Minnesota and other Senate space until Election Day.
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Congress approves asthmatic student medication bill
Congress passed a bill allowing asthmatic schoolchildren to carry and administer their own medication. Rep. Cliff Stearns and Rep. Patrick Kennedy cite zero tolerance as delaying access to prescribed drugs. The measure notes 2001 asthma affected 6.3 million children.
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Congress wraps up with mixed results
In Washington Democrats and Republicans clash over the 108th Congress outcomes as hundreds of programs survive on life support through temporary measures. Republicans boast a 136 billion tax cut and Florida relief, while Democrats cite stalled spending bills and intelligence reforms. Senate moves to a lame-duck session to address funding and a national intelligence director role before or after the November elections.
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