High court ruling limits workplace text privacy
The Supreme Court upheld a police department audit of a sergeant s personal texts on a government pager finding no constitutional violation. Justice Kennedy cautioned that governments may audit usage to ensure policy compliance, while not establishing broad rules for workplace electronic privacy.
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U.S. Cars Top Brand Quality in JD Power Survey
U.S. automakers surpass foreign brands for the first time in 24 years of JD Power quality testing. Ford gains notable improvement moving to fifth spot as Porsche takes top honors while Toyota’s score declines amid recalls. Domestic makers hailed for steady quality improvements.
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Gov't settles loan fraud charges with 16 firms
Federal Trade Commission says 16 companies admit to misleading troubled homeowners seeking foreclosure relief and will be barred from such business. An $11.4 million contempt order is aimed at Bryan D Antonio for defying a 2001 court ruling linked to prior fraud. Several names tie to the Obama Making Home Affordable program optics.
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Water safety rule would require quick repairs after tests
A proposed rule would require water suppliers to repair when tests indicate possible contamination. It would trigger action if even small microbe detections suggest a broken main or pathway into the system, building on current duties to test and repair upon hazardous microbes being found.
FDA backs new morning after pill ellaOne in US review
Federal reproductive health experts voted unanimously that ellaOne safely reduces pregnancy risk for up to five days after intercourse, longer than Plan B which is effective within three days. The recommendation moves ellaOne toward U S market approval though FDA may choose differently.
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House OKs small biz lending fund
The House approved a 30 billion dollar government fund to back lending by community banks to small businesses. Democrats say it could leverage about 300 billion in loans, while Republicans call it a bank bailout. bill moves to the Senate as lawmakers seek to revive parts of last year’s stimulus.
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