'So in the world of today: 17 April 2015' by Sam Orr

So in the world of today:
-The ACLU is suing to force catholic aid organizations to provide abortion and contraception to illegal minors.
-the death toll in the Syrian civil war has reached 70,000.
-UN food vouchers meant for Syria’s people were stolen and sold.
-There was a series of explosions in Baghdad, including one outside the US embassy.
-both parties in the house are pushing for a higher gas tax.
-The FBI has been investigating Chris Roberts- a man responsible to blowing the whistle on airplane security vulnerabilities. 
-A new type of gun with a finger print sensor is being developed. 
-Kansas passed a bill to limit welfare money to essential items only.