Political and Legal Law 
The political fight on health care is over. Republicans won. – Washington Post
While official Washington waits with bated breath for the Supreme Court to announce its decision on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, a new study from the Pew Research Center makes it abundantly clear that the political fight … Continue reading
Law enforcement restricts media wildfire coverage – San Francisco Gate
Law enforcement holds the upper hand, said Kelly McBride, who studies journalism ethics. “Most of the time public officials are eager to show they are upholding their duty, so they grant journalists some kind of access,” said McBride …
Senate pays $84K legal bill – Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Senate rules committee has agreed to pay more than $84,000 in legal bills it has racked up, defending against a lawsuit that hasn’t even been filed yet. The committee signed off Wednesday on the bill for legal fees over … Continue reading
Women’s group airs ad criticizing health care law – Boston Globe
NEW YORK—A conservative women’s group has launched a $6 million ad campaign in presidential battleground states criticizing President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. Concerned Women for America announced the ad campaign Wednesday.
Florida Governor Snubbed by Romney After Political Gaffes – Bloomberg
“Rick Scott doesn’t seem to have any political skills at all,” said Tom Slade … The lawsuit says the state violated election law and relied on inaccurate information. Scott said the state is fighting voter fraud. In a separate matter … Continue reading
Dangerous Laughs: Politics and Comedy – Huffington Post
As someone who grew up around comedians, I learned a lot about which topics were surefire winners with audiences (marriage, dating, mothers-in-law), and which ones were edgier (religion, sex and politics). There are tons of laughs to be mined …
Political Instability Rises as Pakistani Court Ousts Premier – New York Times
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Supreme Court dismissed Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday, drastically escalating a confrontation between the government and the judiciary and plunging the political system into turmoil. Chief Justice …
Millions still go without insurance if law passes – Denver Post
One of the biggest misconceptions about President Obama’s health care overhaul isn’t who the law will cover, but rather who it won’t. If it survives Supreme court scrutiny, the landmark overhaul will expand coverage to about 30 million uninsured …
Legal crisis over Julian Assange’s asylum request – The Guardian
The decision by the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to seek political asylum in the Ecuadorean embassy in London has sparked a fresh legal crisis over his already tortuous extradition case. The 40 year old Australian walked into the country’s embassy … Continue reading
Egypt’s political process: The good, the bad and the ugly – United Press International
To outsiders, the court seemed to be tilting the political playing field away from the Islamists … election — but also by the military’s reinstatement of martial law the day before it was issued. Both institutions recognize the need for … Continue reading
