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02.03.13
OBAMA ON 60 MINUTES: ‘YOU GUYS
IN THE PRESS ARE INCORRIGIBLE’
In his first joint interview with anyone other than
Michelle Obama, the president sat down with
Hillary Clinton on 60 Minutes. When interviewer
Steve Kroft asked, “what’s the date of expiration
on this endorsement?” Obama wouldn’t hear
it. “Steve, you guys in the press are incorrigible. I
literally got inaugurated four days ago,” he said.
THE BOY SCOUTS COULD
MAKE A MAJOR CHANGE
Boy Scouts of America is considering lifting its ban
against gay members, which has been in place for
decades. The revised policy would remove the ban from
the organization’s national rules, and local sponsoring
organizations would be able to decide for themselves
who could join the ranks. The announcement comes
just seven months after the organization reaffirmed its
ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.
SANDY AID BILL PASSES
SENATE ... FINALLY
The long-delayed bill to bring relief to
victims of superstorm Sandy passed
the Senate this week and now heads to
President Obama’s desk. The $51 billion
in aid will go toward reconstruction of
coastal areas and a federal program that
gives cash grants to hurricane victims.
The Senate had passed a relief package in
September, but House Republicans failed
to bring it up for a vote before the end of
the congressional session.