CE3: Arizona lawmakers approve conservative bill allowing religious people to deny service to gays

The Arizona Legislature gave their final approval to legislation that allows business owners asserting their religious beliefs to refuse service to gays. It was a 33-27 vote by the House Thursday evening. Similar legislation has been introduced in Ohio, Mississippi, Idaho, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, but Arizona's plan is the only one that has been passed. Republicans said that the bill is about protecting religious freedom and not discrimination.
I do not agree with this bill being passed. Every person, gay or not, should have their own religious freedom. They shouldn't have to suffer just because of this. Any individual should be allowed to go anywhere they please. Overall, I believe businesses should serve anyone. This means they are losing money too.http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/02/21/arizona-lawmakers-approve-conservative-bill-allowing-religious-people-to-deny/

CE2: Lawmakers unveil $1.012 trillion spending plan

House and Senate negotiators agreed to a detailed plan to keep the federal government running. Parts of government could be shut down if this legislation doesn't go into effect. The compromise is expected to win approval. It cuts to cost of living adjustments for disabled military retirees and survivors. It also spends an annual rate higher than last year's rate of $986 billion.

In my opinion, this is a good compromise. It is for a good cost, so it is worth the extra money. I believe that the compromise will win approval. Basically, the veterans will get their funding back. This will make many Americans happy, especially the military retirees and survivors. They are the ones who deserve it the most.
http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/13/4750117/lawmakers-unveil-1012-trillion.html