Issues
House Committee Passes Interstate Abortion Bill
The Judiciary Committee defeated amendments to the Act that would: Exempt from the prohibition situations where the minor becomes pregnant as a result of incest or rape; where the minor received an abortion to protect her health; waive the parental notification requirement if informing the parent of the pregnancy or abortion would endanger the safety of the minor more »
New Deal Numerology: A Bad Prognosis
10 million ... is a pushy number. That’s how many people the ACA would add to Medicaid rolls, with the federal government covering most of the costs. But opponents claim offering all that money, even as a gift, would be “coercive” -- unless it went to a Super PAC, which would make it a triumph for democracy more »
Frontline, Murdoch's Scandal: "The Government Was So Scared of Rupert "
It's a fascinating tale that raises important questions not just about the business of media, but the way media can influence, intimidate and co-opt powerful people and institutions. more »
C-Span Has Audio of Supreme Court Hearing: ABA Survey Predicts A 6-3 Split on Patient Protection and Affordable Coverage Act
The consensus of more than a dozen US Supreme Court and health-law experts responding to a recent online questionnaire was that the justices will rule 6-3 in favor of upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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