Kennedy to join Supreme Court as pivotal vote in crucial cases
Anthony M. Kennedy, confirmed 97-0, will be sworn in February 18 and sit with the nine justices to tackle cases on abortion, affirmative action, church state relations, and drug testing. His arrival ends a vacancy from Justice Powell’s retirement and shapes decisions on pivotal 1987 88 term issues.
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Baby M ruling seen as blow to surrogacy
New Jersey Supreme Court in a 7-0 decision invalidated the $10,000 Baby M surrogacy contract, calling it the sale of a child and unfit under state law. The ruling, while not closing all surrogacy, blocks for profit arrangements and puts regulatory burden back on legislatures. experts warn insurers and practitioners may face upheaval, though voluntary surrogacy could continue.
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Religious broadcasters plan good Housekeeping seal
Washington AP The National Religious Broadcasters voted 324 to 6 to require compliance with a new ethics and fund-raising code for membership and seal accreditation. The move seeks to restore credibility after the PTL scandal that led Jim Bakker to resign. The 1,350 members must submit annual independent audits and reveal income and expenditures, with public access to most information.
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