Social Issues

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Walker arrives July 20, 2012, for the fourth day of his trial at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Walker is accused of sexually assaulting 10 basic trainees, with charges ranging from rape and aggravated sexual assault to obstructing justice and violating rules of professional conduct. (Associated Press/San Antonio Express News)

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“We need to be exporting our products, not our jobs,” said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat and author of the bill blocked by Republicans. (Associated Press)

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Walter Smith, Executive Director of D.C. Appleseed, speaks during a press conference organized by D.C. Appleseed and The Meyer Foundation, Washington D.C., Thursday, July 19, 2012. The press conference was held to address the findings of the seventh HIV/AIDS Report Card put out by D.C. Appleseed. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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“As Americans, we don’t expect handouts,” President Obama tells supporters in Jacksonville, Fla. “You should be able to have a home that your call your own, health care you can count on if you get sick.” (Associated Press)

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Gene Simmons and Kiss were in England on the Fourth of July, where they performed a benefit in London for the charity Help for Heroes, which aids British military veterans. (Associated Press)

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Liberal groups are asking U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton to block enforcement of the Arizona immigration requirement before it takes effect. (Associated Press)

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A migrant worker carries his belongings while walking in Beijing, China Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday China's employment situation "will become more complex and severe" and promised to generate jobs, according to a Cabinet statement, adding to suggestions Beijing might launch new stimulus efforts. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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This product image provided by Vivus Pharmaceuticals Inc. shows bottles of Qsymia, the company's anti-obesity drug. (Associated Press/Vivus Pharmaceuticals Inc.)