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Group files Medicaid ethics complaint against Gov. Cuomo
The Center for Justice & Democracy tells the state Public Integrity Commission that the task force of industry leaders formed to advise Cuomo and the legislature has a conflict of interest. The unpaid advisory team was charged with revamping the
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:50A
EU Court Ruling To Cost Women Drivers
But after a challenge from a Belgian consumer group, the European Court of Justice decided to throw out the exemption. Auto insurers warn the change coming next year could drive up women's premiums by 25 percent. Men's pension contributions will likely
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:50A
Sex offender's desperate bid for freedom thwarted by judge
A British judge grabbed a convicted sex offender by the throat and pinned him to the floor to stop him escaping from court, a trial heard Tuesday. Judge Douglas Marks Moore, 60, wrestled 34-year-old Paul Reid twice as he tried to flee from Woolwich
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:50A
Woman dies in crash
A young woman died in a car crash near Simon Fraser University in Burnaby about 7 pm on Tuesday. Hafaz Panju told The Province he was driving down Gaglardi Way when he was forced to stop behind another vehicle. He then realized a vehicle was off the
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:50A
Man, 75, sweats on verdict for allegedly shooting neighbour's dog
CHARGED: Alf Carter, 75, denies a charge of cruelty. He is accused of shooting a neighbour's dog after it attacked his own pet. Picture: Alf Sorbello Source: PerthNow A 75-YEAR-old man who allegedly shot dead his neighbour's dog will have to wait until
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:49A
County manager schedules meeting with JPs
Lyon County Manager Jeff Page recently said in a County Manager's Report sent to members of the press and others that he has scheduled a meeting with all three Justice's of the Peace in the
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:49A
Accident and Health Insurance Stocks To Watch (UNM, AIZ, AFL, CNO)
The stock has average daily volume of 2.18 million shares. At Today's closing market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $8.19 billion. Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) fell 1.31% to $38.54. The stock has a 52-week range of $31.64-$41.90
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:49A
Poppy burning, free speech and the £50 question
The Sun is wrong that Emdadur Choudhury's low fine had anything to do with human rights; Chief Magistrate Riddle made clear that “invoking the criminal law to interfere with freedom of expression is proportionate“. But two important questions do arise.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:49A
Louis Vuitton and Burberry file lawsuit against Canadian firms selling fake goods
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (AHN) – High-end fashion brands Louis Vuitton and Burberry filed lawsuits against three Canadian firms for selling fake fashion items carrying their trademarks, but actually were made in China.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:49A
One Man Dead After Accident Involving ODOT Truck
CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Route 9 near mile post 18 just north of St. Clairsville, Ohio Tuesday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Christopher Hill, 45, of St. Clairsville was driving his
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:47A