Vicksburg marks anniversary of major Civil War siege
The Messenger 06.12.13
By EMILY W. PETTUS
Associated Press
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Even 150 years later, Vicksburg is still overshadowed by Gettysburg — so much so, that the Mississippi city is having its Civil War commemoration a few weeks early rather than compete with Pennsylvania for tourist dollars around July 4. Read More ...
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Preserving the past primary goal at Gen. George S. Patton museum
The Messenger 06.12.13
By MARTY FINLEY
The News-Enterprise
FORT KNOX, Ky. (AP) — Curator Nathan Jones stops and ponders the oldest item in storage at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership, which reopens this month. Read More ...
By the Associated Press |
House speaker: Congress can do immigration this year
The Messenger 06.11.13
By ERICA WERNER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Senate ready to cast the first floor votes on a landmark immigration bill, House Speaker John Boehner said today he thinks there’s a good chance the legislation can be signed into law “by the end of the year.” Read More ...
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Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House
The Messenger 06.11.13
By MARY JALONICK
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today. Read More ...
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Body of fourth drowning victim found off coast
The Messenger 06.11.13
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama city closed all of its beaches Monday after four men drowned in dangerous rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico in a two-day period. Read More ...
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Feds now back morning-after pills for girls of all ages
The Messenger 06.11.13
NEW YORK (AP) — After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply with a judge’s order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions. Read More ...
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High court ends torture suit against Rumsfeld
The Messenger 06.10.13
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from two American whistleblowers who claim U.S. forces tortured them in Iraq and who want to sue former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Read More ...
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What to look for in immigration overhaul debate
The Messenger 06.10.13
By DAVID ESPO
AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Memo to supporters of bipartisan legislation moving to the Senate floor: Make sure you stress that immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally would have to work, learn English, pass a background check and, especially, pay taxes before they could gain citizenship. Read More ...
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Educators push for immigration reform
MEMPHIS (AP) — Twenty-one leaders of Tennessee’s colleges and universities have sent a letter to the state’s two U.S. senators, urging their support for immigration reform that will allow more graduates to remain in the country after they finish their education. Read More ...
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