Vermont House votes to allow civil unions for gays
The Vermont House passed 76-69 a bill creating civil unions for lesbian and gay couples mirroring marriage. The measure, moving to the Senate, preserves marriage as between a man and a woman. Gov. Howard Dean supported the bill amid a crowd of supporters and opponents in Montpelier.
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Dow retreats after record surge as markets pause
Wall Street pulled back after a historic rally with the Dow down 57.24 at 10 573.36 as traders booked profits from two sessions of gains. Nasdaq slid 10.04 to 4707.35 while global markets mixed on a triple witching day amid inflation and Fed rate worries.
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Country running out of area codes
The FCC considers rules to curb rapid phone number depletion as cell phones pagers and fax use grow. States may reclaim unused numbers and allocate in blocks of 1,000 to curb waste, with Maine and Illinois cited as examples. The system, covering Canada and the Caribbean, began with 84 area codes in 1947 and expanded sharply since the mid 1990s.
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Reach Out to Single Parents with Small Kindnesses
Dr Dobson urges practical help for busy families facing fatigue. He recalls Sally, an unmarried mother, and urges listeners to offer babysitting meals or repairs. Small acts show care, boost exhausted parents, and bless children as well. Listen to Focus on the Family at 7 am Monday.
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