Ohio Supreme Court backs Medicaid expansion ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, upheld a Controlling Board vote allowing $2.56 billion in federal Medicaid funds for expansion. Gov. John Kasich's administration argued the board acted within its authority, despite GOP opposition and a veto fight over expansion.
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Senate approves two Obama nominees before holiday recess
The Senate confirmed Alejando Mayorkas for the Homeland Security post and John Koskinen as IRS chief while delaying Janet Yellen’s Federal Reserve nomination until January, after a late-night deal to adjourn for the holidays. Also advanced was Judge Brian J. Davis for the Florida middle district. Mayorkas faces an inspector general inquiry over visa practices.
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Obama gives ultimatum on military sexual assault reforms
President Obama sets a one year deadline for the Pentagon to improve prevention and response to sexual assault in the armed forces with Defense Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey to report by December 1, 2014. He warns tougher reforms could follow if progress stalls.
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