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Inslee: Senate must act on abortion-insurance bill – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle Inslee: Senate must act on abortion-insurance billSan Francisco ChronicleProponents answer those concerns by pointing to language in the bill that would render moot any sections inconsistent with federal law and provisions granting protections to insurance carriers that … Continue reading
GOP opponents of Hagel’s Pentagon nomination say Senate vote should go … – Washington Post
New York Daily News GOP opponents of Hagel's Pentagon nomination say Senate vote should go …Washington PostPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Republican opponents of former Sen. Chuck Hagel's stalled bid to become defense secretary said Sunday that they'll probably allow … Continue reading
Republicans soften stance on Chuck Hagel nomination ahead of Senate vote – The Guardian
The Guardian Republicans soften stance on Chuck Hagel nomination ahead of Senate voteThe GuardianRepublican opponents to president Barack Obama's pick for defence secretary indicated on Sunday that the time for blocking the nomination was over, despite insisting that Chuck Hagel … Continue reading
Senate GOP blocks Hagel vote for now – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
CBS News Senate GOP blocks Hagel vote for nowPittsburgh Post GazetteWASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the nomination of former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel as the nation's next defense secretary over unrelated questions about President Barack Obama's actions in … Continue reading
Illinois Senate Votes to Back Gay Marriage – New York Times
Houston Chronicle Illinois Senate Votes to Back Gay MarriageNew York TimesCHICAGO — With a Valentine's Day vote, the Illinois Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would legalize same-sex marriage, inching the home state of President Obama closer to becoming … Continue reading
Senate Republicans filibuster Hagel nomination – Washington Post
Washington Post Senate Republicans filibuster Hagel nominationWashington PostSenate Republicans delivered a sharp rebuke to President Obama on Thursday when they began an unprecedented filibuster of Chuck Hagel's nomination as secretary of defense. The confirmation process stalled Thursday when GOP senators … Continue reading
Illinois Senate: Yes to gay marriage – Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
San Francisco Chronicle Illinois Senate: Yes to gay marriageSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The Illinois Senate, acting on Valentine's Day, has voted to make the “Land of Lincoln” the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage. The legislation must still muster a majority … Continue reading
In Valentine vote, Illinois Senate approves gay marriage – Reuters
Daily Beast In Valentine vote, Illinois Senate approves gay marriageReutersBy Joanne von Alroth. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois | Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:12pm EST. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) – The Illinois state Senate approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage on Thursday in … Continue reading
Senate Democrats to force vote to end debate on Hagel confirmation – Washington Post
Washington Post Senate Democrats to force vote to end debate on Hagel confirmationWashington PostSenate Democrats are forcing a vote Thursday afternoon to end debate on the nomination of Chuck Hagel to serve as secretary of defense, bringing to a head … Continue reading
Leading Senate Republicans Set to Block Hagel’s Confirmation – New York Times
TIME Leading Senate Republicans Set to Block Hagel's ConfirmationNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Leading Senate Republicans say that without new information from the White House, they will try to block the confirmation of Chuck Hagel, President Obama's nominee to be secretary … Continue reading
