The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act, which mandates health insurance for individuals. If the Court strikes down the requirement … Continue reading “U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Obamacare”
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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide if Warrant is Needed to Track Suspects With GPS
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case involving important privacy issues surrounding police placement of GPS tracking devices on suspects’ vehicles without a search warrant. Opponents argue that such … Continue reading “U.S. Supreme Court to Decide if Warrant is Needed to Track Suspects With GPS”
Sexual Harassment Claims Leveled at Cain
Politico has reported that two women who worked at the National Restaurant Association where Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain was the CEO were paid settlements to quiet sexual harassment claims. … Continue reading “Sexual Harassment Claims Leveled at Cain”
Social Worker Denied Worker’s Comp for $2.5 Million in Medical Bills After Trying to Rescue Joplin Tornado Victims
Mark Lindquist, a social worker in Joplin, Missouri, nearly died trying to rescue three developmentally disabled adults during the Joplin tornado that destroyed over 7,0000 homes. Linquist, 51, made little … Continue reading “Social Worker Denied Worker’s Comp for $2.5 Million in Medical Bills After Trying to Rescue Joplin Tornado Victims”
Moammar Gadhafi Reported Killed
The Libyan dicator, Moammar Gadhafi, is reported to have been killed. He was considered the world’s most wanted man. Gadhafi had been on the run for weeks after being chased … Continue reading “Moammar Gadhafi Reported Killed”
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Put Two Fathers on Birth Certificate
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of a federal appeals court ruling that upheld Louisiana’s refusal to name two fathers as parents on a birth certificate. … Continue reading “U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Put Two Fathers on Birth Certificate”
U.S. Supreme Court Likely to Hear Obama Healthcare Case
The U.S. Justice Department has declined to appeal its case involving the constitutionality of the Obama administration’s healthcare law to the U.S. Appeals Court for the 11th Circuit. The healthcare … Continue reading “U.S. Supreme Court Likely to Hear Obama Healthcare Case”
Military Lifts Ban on Gays
The U.S. military has decided to let gays openly serve in the armed forces. This is a break from the current policy, commonly known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” under … Continue reading “Military Lifts Ban on Gays”
Obama Picks More Minorities and Women as Judges
President Obama has broken with tradition and selected primarily minorities and women to fill judicial positions. Over 70 percent of Obama’s confirmed judicial nominees were not the traditional white male … Continue reading “Obama Picks More Minorities and Women as Judges”
Duchess Gives Up Fortune to Avoid Legal Battle Over Marriage
The Duchess of Alba, estimated to be worth $850 million and $5 billion, reportedly has agreed to give her fortune to her children to prove her intent to marry is … Continue reading “Duchess Gives Up Fortune to Avoid Legal Battle Over Marriage”