Social Security judges rubber-stamped disability claims at hearings
Congressional investigators say about 200 administrative judges approved vast lifetime benefits, totaling billions, with rates above 85 percent from 2005 to 2013. Judges defend their rulings as legally guided as budget strains and backlog pressures rise.
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Judge strikes down California teacher tenure protections
A Los Angeles County judge ruled California's tenure and related job protections unconstitutional, saying they harm students especially in minority and low income schools. The decision cites a right to equal education, stayed pending appeal, and could influence nationwide debates on tenure.
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Brown v. Board of Education
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California Teachers Association
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