Arkansas Governor urges changes to religious objection bill
Governor Asa Hutchinson called for changes to a religious objection measure amid backlash from businesses and gay rights groups. He wants the Legislature to recall the bill or pass a follow up to resemble the 1993 federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act, stressing balance and diversity in Arkansas workplaces and economy.
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Rocky GED revamp dents pass rates in first year
In Cheektowaga New York and nationwide the first year after a Common Core influenced GED and two rival tests debuted saw a sharp drop in test takers and lower pass rates. Data show 2012 GED 69 percent pass from 581k takers, 2013 76 percent from 713k as many rushed ahead, and 2014 about 62 percent from 316k taking any of the new exams. Larry Gorski, 58, notes the harder questions match warnings.
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Obama signs new cyber sanctions order
President Obama signed an executive order creating the first U S sanctions program targeting cyberattacks. The measure authorizes financial penalties on malicious overseas hackers and on state owned firms that profit from cyberespionage, signaling potential friction with Russia, China and other nations.
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