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In 6-3 decision, Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act
June 25, 2015"After more than 50 votes in Congress to repeal this law, after multiple challenges to this law before the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act is here to stay."
Read moreJudge recognizes personhood of chimpanzee plaintiff
May 5, 2015A large variety of species show a propensity for mutually supportive social behavior, few more than chimpanzees and other apes and monkeys.
Read moreCourts block Voter ID schemes in Texas and Wisconsin
October 10, 2014A federal judge likened Texas' strict voter ID requirement to a poll tax meant to suppress minority voter turnout and struck it down less than a month before Election Day.
Read moreDrug companies charged with deceiving public on prescription painkillers
May 22, 2014Companies obscured addictive effects of OxyContin, Percocet and other dangerous opioid painkillers, according to complaint filed on behalf of the People of the State of California.
Read moreSW Florida residents say “No fracking”
May 6, 2014Environmental activists and oil drilling opponents have many unanswered questions concerning several aspects of this type of operation.
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