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Rep. Barney Frank, a member of the committee drawing up the Democratic Party platform, said the draft document includes language backing gay marriage. The Republican platform is expected to still define marriage as the union of a man and a woman. (Associated Press)
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U.S. Capitol Police detain demonstrators ahead of Netanyahu visit
Large protests are expected in Washington during Mr. Netanyahu’s visit, with increased security and police presence at the Capitol as a precaution.