Supreme Court Rules Boost Health Care and Same-Sex Marriage
A historic two days see the Supreme Court uphold the Affordable Care Act and declare a constitutional right to same sex marriage nationwide. Justice Roberts writes the ACA decision praising careful lawmaking while Kennedy’s dissent emphasizes equality and dignity in marriage.
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Labor Dept proposes higher overtime pay threshold
The Labor Department moves to raise the salary threshold for overtime to 50 440 a year in 2016, potentially adding about five million workers to overtime eligibility. The plan targets salaried executives professionals and administrators, while hourly rules stay the same. Public comment will shape the final threshold, likely tied to wages or prices, amid expected business opposition.
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Why the GOP has the First Amendment upside-down
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons reflects on Supreme Court rulings and GOP reactions to same sex marriage. He argues the Court affirmed changes already underway and that key conservative figures overreact by claiming religious liberty is under attack. He cautions that GOP fear may alienate mainstream voters as marriage becomes a secular contract.
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July 3 historical highlights from 19th to 21st centuries
On July 3 events span Gettysburg ending a three day Civil War battle with Pickett's Charge repelled, Washington taking command in 1775, Idaho statehood in 1890, and later milestones including the 1944 memorial dedication, 1988 Iran Air incident, 2010 solar energy funding, and notable quotes.
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