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Lawmakers press Labor Dept on worker exposure rule
- Leading lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Bush administration of acting in secret to make it harder to limit worker exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals in the workplace.
Vigorous debate held on 'don't ask, don't tell'
- Opponents of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military denounced it as cruel and unpatriotic Wednesday. Supporters insisted it was needed to maintain military morale, and raised the prospect of a rise of HIV infection among service members if gays are allowed to serve openly.
Democrats to revisit 'don't ask, don't tell'
- Democrats are convening the first congressional hearing on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy since its enactment 15 years ago. But they acknowledge there's no chance of repealing it this year.
Gold miner's son seeks energy refuge in solar
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has found a refuge in the nation's preoccupation with record energy prices.
Gates questions combat training by contractors
- Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to know why his military uses private contractors for combat and security training, and how widespread the practice is.
Pentagon documents sought in Pat Tillman probe
- A House committee chairman asked the Pentagon on Thursday to declassify some documents about the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, saying the public and Tillman's family should get to see them.
Dems lead fundraising in two tight House races
- The Democratic candidates in California's two highest-profile House races enjoy cash advantages over their Republican opponents, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday.