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"We believe this bill will increase the protection of children" and help ensure that parents raise children, not governments, Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, Louisiana Democrat and lead sponsor of the Children in Families First Act (CHIFF) in the Senate, said Tuesday. (associated press)
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Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Virginia Republican, is concerned that the designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument will hinder border security efforts by closing off roadways vital to law enforcement patrols that keep drug and human traffickers from entering the country. (Associated Press)
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Gay marriage supporters hold up signs and rainbow flags for passing traffic at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Idaho's gay marriage ban was overturned Tuesday when U.S. District Judge Candy Dale said the law unconstitutionally denied gay and lesbian residents their fundamental right to marry. On May 15, 2014, a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay while it considers whether a longer stay is needed. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)
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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball at first base before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Washington. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
