Judge Tauro Upholds Equal Rights Clash With Defense of Marriage Act
A Boston judge ruled DOMA violates the 10th Amendment and equal protection, widening federal recognition of same sex marriage and sparking warnings that states’ rights could both expand and limit liberties. The decision cites shifts in public opinion and parallels with past civil rights progress.
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Senate backs financial reform bill amid jobless recovery
Editorial warns the 2300 page reform bill would not prevent future crises and imposes unclear rules. It notes Volcker Rule limits risky bank speculation and calls the bill an anorexic audit of the Fed while highlighting continued uncertainty for small businesses and unemployment.
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Cato Institute
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Budget Debate: Governors Pushing Privatization Plans
Amid warnings of a growth crisis, governors tout private solutions to public costs. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie proposes privatizing parks and services, shifting preschool, healthcare, and prison programs to private vendors to save about 210 million.
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Doonesbury readers correct Dr Gott on salt sodium
Readers correct Dr Gott about sodium content in salt and water softeners. The exchange corrects a misprint from 230 to 2,300 milligrams per teaspoon and stresses checking labels for sodium intake and health risks.
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Wisconsin State Journal
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Ventura County Star
Meniere
Local Graduates Highlight 1985 Military and Banking News
Army National Guard Pvt James G Ortega son of Arthur J and Rosemary Ortega of Roswell completed a Chaparral crewman course at Fort Bliss Army Air Defense School. Airman Angela D Woodson daughter of Vernay Larey of Artesia graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB. Martha Yates named best among 20 telephone operators at Sun West Financial Services Inc after a long tenure with Mountain Bell.
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Sunwest Financial Services Inc
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