Federal judge voids Maryland Wal Mart health care law
A federal judge invalidated Maryland's Fair Share Health Care Fund Act aimed at Wal Mart, ruling ERISA pre-empts state health care mandates. The decision blocks a rule forcing large employers to spend 8 percent of payroll on health care or pay a tax, with the state planning an appeal.
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Inflation slows in June signals temporary relief
The Labor Department reports a 0.2 percent June CPI rise and a 0.3 percent core gain, with housing data showing a 5.3 percent drop in new home construction to 1.85 million annual units and permit activity down for a fifth straight month. Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke cautions a slower growth path as markets rally on possible rate stabilization.
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Senate tightens Corps oversight after New Orleans levee failures
The Senate approved a flood control bill requiring independent review for projects over 40 million dollars, citing Katrina era failures. The measure, backing environmental restoration programs and river infrastructure, now awaits House merging. It also proposes a nationwide levee inventory and inspections.
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Leader accused of plagiarism on campus speech
The Tribune reports professor Vandegrift faces plagiarism questions after remarks echo phrases from a 2003 Bush proclamation and King Center pages. Tim Dodd from Duke University cautions that not attributing remarks in a welcome address is less severe than copying research, but still poor practice.
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