House OKs GOP bill blocking Planned Parenthood funds
Republicans push a nearly party-line 241 to 187 bill to halt federal payments to Planned Parenthood to curb abortion funding amid a looming government funding fight. Democrats call the move a political ploy, while PP states its finances rely on Medicaid reimbursements and that most federal funds cannot be used for abortions.
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Bergdahl deserter hearing details reveal plan to spark inquiry
Maj Gen Kenneth Dahl testified at Fort Sam Houston that Bergdahl left his post to trigger a search and press a general to listen to his concerns about unit leadership. Dahl described Bergdahl as a loner motivated to help others and said he did not believe Bergdahl should go to prison. The trial concerns desertion and misbehavior before the enemy as prosecutors seek a court martial.
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Marines seek to keep combat jobs closed to women
Marine Corps commandant General Joseph Dunford recommends excluding women from certain front line combat posts. The proposal aims to keep Marines separate from other services expected to allow women in battlefield roles, facing opposition from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus who intends to back women’s eligibility for Navy or Marine combat jobs.
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