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Atheists file lawsuit after bus ad rejected
LITTLE ROCK — An national atheist organization filed a federal lawsuit today against the Central Arkansas Transit Authority over its rejection of an atheist ad the group wanted to place on the sides of city buses.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:23P
California Dream Act passed by state Assembly, which would allow state grants
Critics argued that AB 131 would encourage more illegal immigration and cut the education funding available for citizens. Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, who has made immigration one of his legislative priorities, argued that a large number of
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:23P
Four Oregon Department of Energy employees cleared of wrongdoing, gets jobs back
By Jeff Manning, The Oregonian View full sizeThe OregonianJohn Kroger's Department of Justice investigation of four Department of Energy employees ended entirely today with the announcement that the four employees were cleared of any wrongdoing.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:23P
Qatar Freezes Assets of Former Tunisian President, His Family: TAP
The decision to freeze the assets of the Tunisian former ruler and his family was taken following requests sent by Tunisia, said Kadhem Zine El Abidine, a representative of the Tunisian ministry of justice, on Tuesday. The official added that Tunisia
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:23P
Labour Law stipulates safety measures
The employer and the supervising engineer should make sure that the contractor has a licence issued to him by the authorities concerned to perform the specific construction work. 1. Analytical study of the effect of traffic on the building.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:23P
$1.17 million grant to Catholic Charities of KCMO
The grants are to provide training, employment and support services to "adult former inmates returning to their communities after serving time in justice facilities." The "Reintegration of Ex-Offenders" program focuses on employment as the key to
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:22P
Police Blotter: Residential Burglaries; Woman Attacked by Dog; App Locates
Shortly after 10:00 pm, units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to a hit and run traffic collision. An investigation revealed that a white GMC van had collided with a red Toyota Corolla and had fled the scene leaving behind
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:22P
Waitresses slap casino with discrimination suit involving sexy new uniforms
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (NBC) -- Attorney Gloria Allred announced a lawsuit against the Resorts Casino Hotel on Tuesday. Allred represents nine cocktail waitresses who say they were fired back in March from the Atlantic City casino because they were too old
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:21P
Conservation groups sue over SunPower solar project
And now the approval and SanLuis Obispo County's environmental impact report are subject to a California Superior Court lawsuit. Two conservation groups, North County Watch and Carrizo Commons as well as local farmer, Mike Strobridge, filed the suit
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:21P
Abandoned Minds: Social Justice, Civil Rights and Mental Health: Part 2
In part 1 of this piece I described the atrocities at Willowbrook State School as the cause for changes in the delivery of mental health services in the US Elsewhere I have described some of the changes in state and federal
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:21P