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Disclosed the irs improperly scrutinized conservative groups. that's also how long it's taken the white house to regain some footing on the issue, and that's an honest assessment. instead of getting out in front of the criticism and playing offense, the white house crowd made the key mistake, it's not immoral, but it was a mistake of thinking what the president didn't know wouldn't hurt him. the there's no doubt that's cost him. let's take a look at the bigger picture here. they botched the chance when senior staffers got wind of the issue. okay. that's true. the administration responded on mu...

Olympic athletes compete by gender not each other. >> women have been serving in certain combat roles for years in iraq and afghanistan. >>heather: so, what do supporters say? >> say they there are no issues resulting from women in combat. and say that women bring very valuable qualities to the battlefield. listen. about only line, we need to treat people like individuals. what are the capabilities they bring to the fight? that includes physical strength, plus courage, plus aptitude, plus leadership, and all the other things we need to have for a fighting force. we set standards and allow peop...

Grounds. >> reporter: for supporters, it is a question of equal rights. the military chiefs have until may 15 to raise their objections to the new policy. shannon. >> steve centanni, thank you very much. here for a fair and balanced debate, republican congressman and a democratic congresswoman. welcome to you both. >> thank you, good morning. >> congressman, where do you stand on this debate? >> well, i have for probably the last four or five years, put forth a bill saying there should be equality and opportunity for women in the military. we have seen over the last 11 years, women in both ira...

This year. the service chief have until may 15 to present their concerns to the defense secretary and ask for certain units to be exempt. but they will have to make a strong case. today's decision does not imply women are going to be included in the selective service or draft. shep. >> shepard: what about reaction from lawmakers? >> reaction did not necessarily fall along party lines, which was interesting. congressman duncan hunter served in iraq and expressed concern, quote, what needs to be explained is how this decision when all is said and done, increases combat effectiveness overall. >> ...

I spent my year of -- excuse me, my year off probation taking care of her. and i'm so fortunate i was able to take her to the chemo treatments and spend the nights with her when she needed me the most. >> la favre, who is a mother of twins, has four more years to serve. she still has to stay away from schools and the former student she slept with. rhode island is one step closer to joining its new england neighbors by approving gay marriage. lawmakers in rhode island in the statehouse applauded yesterday after passing a bill to approve the marriages by an overwhelming margin. the next step i...