U.S.
Obama draws line in the sand on Bush tax cuts for the rich
July 28, 2010President Obama vowed at a closed-door White House meeting with Congressional leaders yesterday, July 27, that Democrats will end the Bush tax cuts for the rich and continue the middle class tax cuts they enacted last...
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Judge’s ruling on SB 1070 hailed as first step
July 28, 2010A federal judge has blocked some of the most controversial elements of Arizona's immigration law.
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House to vote on crack-cocaine sentencing laws
July 28, 2010The House of Representatives may take action this week to drastically reduce inequality in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine users.
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Louisiana deals with new oil spill
July 28, 2010A new oil spill endangered the Louisiana marshes, July 27, a day after BP announced that Tony Hayward was leaving the company's CEO post, effective Oct. 1.
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Americans with Disabilities Act hits 20 year mark
July 28, 2010ADA, credited with transforming tens of millions of people's lives, hits 20 year mark this week.
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