GOP Chairman Ending Abortion Coverage for RNC
Republican Chairman Michael Steele announced yesterday that the GOP would no longer provide insurance abortion coverage for the Republican National Committee staff. The GOP strongly opposes elective abortions and doesn't think it makes sense to cover employees for it. [Washington Post]

Obama Orders Investigation of Ft. Hood Shootings
After Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder yesterday, President Barack Obama ordered an investigation to ascertain whether warning signs of Hasan's murderous ways were missed. [Forbes.com]

Thousands Die From Swine Flu Since Spring
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 4,000 people have died from swine flu since April, including 540 children. [Yahoo News]

Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty Today
Richard and Mayumi Heene are to plead guilty to a felony charge of attempting to influence a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of false reporting respectively on Friday. Richard could face several years of jail, and Mayumi could be deportation to her native Japan. [AP]

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