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US judge strikes Arkansas’ 12-week abortion ban
A federal judge Friday struck down Arkansas’ attempt to ban most abortions beginning 12 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy, saying viability, not a heartbeat, remains the key factor in determining whether abortions should be allowed.
Court: Tenn. must recognize 3 same-sex marriages
A federal judge ordered the state of Tennessee on Friday to recognize the marriages of three same-sex couples while their lawsuit against the state works its way through the court system.
Issa: Cummings ‘wrong on the facts and the law’ with Lerner contempt issue
Issa said the courts do not require “magic words” before Congress can pursue contempt charges.
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Michelle Obama and Sonia Sotomayor both dine at Kapnos
The first lady and a Supreme Court Justice are both spotted dining out in the 14th Street corridor on Thursday night.
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