Pentagon Shift Ends Ousters Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

The military was instructed to stop removing personnel who are gay from service and to begin accepting applications from homosexual recruits who are otherwise qualified to serve.

House Sends Conflicting Signals on Libya

Lawmakers turned down a measure to stop United States military operations but also voted to block aid to the Libyan rebels.

Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Civil Unions

The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill allowing not marriage but civil unions for gay couples.

News Analysis: Timing Is Questioned in Seeking House Vote on U.S. Role in Libya

The United States is entering its fourth month in the NATO-led military operations in Libya, and questions persist about whether the president has overstepped his authority.

Several States Forbid Abortion After 20 Weeks

On the theory that fetuses can feel pain after 20 weeks (an idea disputed by mainstream medicine), several states have banned abortions later than this.

No Senate Decision Yet on Holding Gay Marriage Vote

Senate Republicans, most of whom oppose the measure, pledged to decide late on Thursday whether to allow a vote.

Republican Challenges Administration on Plans to Override Education Law

Representative John Kline of Minnesota said he would use a House rewrite of the No Child Left Behind law to rein in Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s influence.

For SUNY and CUNY, Top Lawmakers Support Plan to Raise Tuition $300 a Year

More than 350,000 students would be affected by the proposed legislation, which is intended to make tuition increases more predictable.

The Champions: Support Is Mutual for Senator and Utah Industry

Senator Orrin G. Hatch has helped the nutritional supplement industry, and been rewarded with donations.

Banks Turn to Schumer on Patents

Senator Charles E. Schumer inserted into a bill a provision that appears aimed at helping banks address a costly problem with a patented system for processing digital copies of checks

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