Massachusetts DOMA ruling tests White House stance
Massachussets judges ruled DOMA unconstitutional affecting federal benefits for married gay couples. The Obama administration debates appealing Tauro's ruling as activists pressure for quick repeal while the DOJ defends the law's constitutionality. The case may reach the 1st Circuit and eventually the Supreme Court.
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Administration to issue new deep water drilling ban
The Obama administration plans within a week to issue a new moratorium on deep sea drilling to replace the court overturned ban. Interior Secretary Salazar defended the May moratorium and cited BP spill containment difficulties as evidence for a pause. BP aims to install a tighter cap and four lines to increase collection to 60 000 to 80 000 barrels per day while relief wells are drilled to seal the well.
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FDA review shows heart risk behind diabetes drug Avandia
The FDA posted a 700 page analysis finding flaws in GlaxoSmithKline data used to defend Avandia. Panel assessments consider warnings doctor restrictions or pulling the drug after decades of safety concerns and sales decline.
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