Pregnancy and Disability in Supreme Court Case
UPI reports working women urge the Supreme Court to rule that excluding pregnancy from income protection disability plans violates the Civil Rights Act. Liberty Mutual and GE challenge state and federal rulings. arguments set for Monday with a June decision expected. The suit could reshape sex discrimination law and affect hospitalization and other protections.
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Solar Tests in 143 Homes Begin This Spring
Washington HUD Secretary Carla Hills announced the first large scale solar heating and cooling tests will start this spring in 143 homes, apartments and condos across 27 states. Grants totaling 1 million funded 53 construction firms, local governments including Rio Piedras and Newark, and three universities to study solar energy in varied climates.
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Charity Snarled Over Leave Donation For Dying Officer
In San Francisco at Central Station police face red tape delaying a plan by about forty officers to donate a day of sick leave for fellow Officer John Orlando who is dying of cancer and near retirement. The Retirement Board says the action is illegal, while Police Officers Association attorney Mika Hebel pledges continued effort to help him.
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