Supreme Court narrows ADA disability threshold
The Supreme Court unanimously limits who qualifies as disabled under the ADA, urging lower courts to apply a tougher standard. The ruling, written by Justice OConnor, requires impairment to be permanent or long term and to restrict activities central to daily life, with case by case assessment for conditions like carpal tunnel. Ella Williams sued Toyota after injuries on the job. the decision now returns to lower courts to determine Williams's eligibility under the stricter standard.
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Congress
ADA
High Court
Ella Williams
Toyota Motor Corp
Toyota
U.S. Court of Appeals
Williams
Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor
O'Connor
Chicago Tribune
Aiken Standard Masthead Details Released
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor with roles for advertising, business management, production, and systems supervision. Letitia Jefferson is named for an unspecified position alongside Nimothy E. O Briant and J David Boyd in the masthead.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Nimothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Should the U S try John Walker for treason
Henry Mark Holzer argues that John Walker meets the four treason criteria from World War II cases. He claims Walker trained with al Qaida, marched with fighters, participated in a prison revolt, and could provide aid and comfort to the enemy. He asserts two witnesses could testify to overt acts, supporting indictment and conviction.
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New York
John Walker
United States
Walker
al-Qaida
CIA
Mike Spann
Haupt
Chicago
U.S. Supreme Court
Kawakita
Tomoya Kawakita
Eisenhower
Northern Alliance
Taliban
al- Qaida
America
No treason case against Walker, propounds Afghan critique
John B. Quigley argues that charging treason against John Walker would fail. He notes lack of open hostilities and required evidentiary elements, cites undeclared war limits, and questions authority to use force in Afghanistan. He warns prosecutors could face risks if pursuing treason.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Walker
Walker
United States
Congress
Taliban
Afghanistan
al Qaida
U.S
Northern Alliance
United Nations
UN Security Council
al-Qaida
Paper and ink fortunes from farming lands debated
A reader recalls farmers who profited by selling land after World War II. He cites an Arizona farmer who sold land at 10 000 per acre, bought for 160. He notes Scottsdale land now fetches thousands per foot and warns of paper money's limits. He also recounts social security burial benefits and the gatekeeping criteria, urging awareness of bureaucratic pitfalls.
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Arizona
Arizona Scorpion
Sage Brush
Scottsdale
Florida
California
Carolinas
Texas
America
Social Security Commission
Iearn
Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor for submission
The Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor and requests that letters be brief, include the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace@aikenstandard.com and fax to 803-648-6052.
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