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The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it will challenge a decision by a federal judge to eliminate all age restrictions on over-the-counter sales of morning-after birth control pills — a rare split with women’s rights advocates that could turn into an ugly battle.

The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it will challenge a decision by a federal judge to eliminate all age restrictions on over-the-counter sales of morning-after birth control pills — a rare split with women’s rights advocates that could turn into an ugly battle.

Obama: ‘We Will Find Out Who Did This’

“We don’t know who did this or why. And people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts,” Obama said. “But make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this. And we will find out who did this, we’ll find out why they did this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice.” 

During Supreme Court oral arguments Tuesday on California’s Proposition 8, justices questioned whether the case had standing, but were narrowly divided on the larger issue of whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage.

During Supreme Court oral arguments Tuesday on California’s Proposition 8, justices questioned whether the case had standing, but were narrowly divided on the larger issue of whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage.

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) could face a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged campaign finance violations during her bid for the Republican presidential nomination last year.

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) could face a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged campaign finance violations during her bid for the Republican presidential nomination last year.

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) has reversed his position on gay marriage after his son came out of the closet, the senator told CNN in an interview published online Friday.  “I’m announcing today a change of heart on an issue that a lot of people feel strongly about,” Portman said. “It has to do with gay couples’ opportunity to marry. And during my career in the House and also last couple years here in the Senate, you know, I’ve taken a position against gay marriage, rooted in part in my faith and my faith tradition. And had a very personal experience, which is my son came to Jane, my wife, and I, told us that he was gay and that it was not a choice and that, you know he, that’s just part of who he is, and he’d been that way ever since he could remember.”

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) has reversed his position on gay marriage after his son came out of the closet, the senator told CNN in an interview published online Friday. 

“I’m announcing today a change of heart on an issue that a lot of people feel strongly about,” Portman said. “It has to do with gay couples’ opportunity to marry. And during my career in the House and also last couple years here in the Senate, you know, I’ve taken a position against gay marriage, rooted in part in my faith and my faith tradition. And had a very personal experience, which is my son came to Jane, my wife, and I, told us that he was gay and that it was not a choice and that, you know he, that’s just part of who he is, and he’d been that way ever since he could remember.”

President Obama trekked to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to lunch with Senate Democrats as they discuss how best to proceed on upcoming budget battles. In this White House photo taken by Pete Souza, Obama is seen waiting out a downpour on his way to the Hill on a very rainy day in Washington.

President Obama trekked to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to lunch with Senate Democrats as they discuss how best to proceed on upcoming budget battles. In this White House photo taken by Pete Souza, Obama is seen waiting out a downpour on his way to the Hill on a very rainy day in Washington.