Antiabortion Objections Help Delay 'Women Veterans Bill Of Rights' In House

After Republicans raised concerns about access to abortion services and other issues, House leaders on Monday postponed debate on a bill (HR 5953) that would require Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to display a “Women Veterans Bill of Rights,” CQ Today reports. A senior Democratic aide said the bill is likely to be considered today…

Second Confirmation Hearing For DOJ Nominee Johnsen Unnecessary, New York Times Editorial States

Although Dawn Johnsen — President Obama’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel — is “a highly qualified choice,” Senate Republicans “have been raising baseless objections and delaying” the confirmation for more than one year, the New York Times says in an editorial. Republicans “owe Mr…