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Fox News Wisconsin judge halts gov's union law, at least for nowBakersfield NowDane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi issued a declaration stating in no uncertain terms that the collective bargaining law that led to weeks of large protests at the state Capitol had not taken effect, contradicting Republican arguments that it had …Wisconsin suspends enforcement [...]

Fox News Wis. judge halts gov's union law, at least for nowNews-Herald.comDane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi issued a declaration stating in no uncertain terms that the collective bargaining law that led to weeks of large protests at the state Capitol had not taken effect, contradicting Republican arguments that it had …Wisconsin suspends enforcement of [...]

Gold, silver coins now officially legal tender in UtahMinewebGary Herbert last week quietly signed a law which has made Utah the first US state to recognize federally issued gold and silver coins as legal tender. However, the governor chose not to make any public statement about the Utah Legal Tender Act. Utah's …and more » View [...]

Environmental Leader Republicans demand bulb law repealHouston ChronicleJae C. Hong AP This 100-watt incandescent light bulb is used across the country, but a 2007 law places energy-efficiency restrictions on them, encouraging use of fluorescent bulbs. Incandescents, the design basically created by Thomas …SC Lawmakers Try to Keep Traditional Light Bulbs on the ShelvesEnvironmental Leaderall 57 [...]

USA Today Judge orders Wis. gov. not to implement bargaining lawSoutheast MissourianScott Walker to halt plans to implement a law that would strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights and cut their pay. Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi, who had issued an order intended to block implementation of the law …Wisconsin suspends [...]

Missouri ethics laws struck downKansas City StarJEFFERSON CITY | Ethics laws meant to prevent Missouri politicians from laundering campaign money were struck down in court on Thursday. A Cole County Circuit Court judge threw out the measures passed by lawmakers last year on procedural …Mo. ethics law declared unconstitutionalSTLtoday.comMo. judge strikes down new ethics, campaign [...]

AFP Over a million new US green card holders in 2010: studyAFPWASHINGTON — Over a million foreigners were granted legal permanent residency in the United States in fiscal year 2010 that ended in September, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. Most of the 1042625 new legal permanent residents (54 …and more » View full post [...]

CBC.ca Ohio's Anti-Union Law Is Tougher Than Wisconsin'sNew York TimesJohn R. Kasich signed Ohio's collective bargaining bill into law on Thursday. It is perhaps surprising that Ohio faced more limited public demonstrations considering that its bill, which Gov. John R. Kasich signed Thursday, goes further than …Wisconsin suspends enforcement of anti-union lawReutersWisconsin judge continues order [...]

Ten Says Court Dismisses Legal Action Brought By SevenWall Street JournalSYDNEY (Dow Jones)–A court has dismissed a legal action against Ten Network Holdings Ltd. (TEN.AU) brought by Seven Group Holdings Ltd. (SVW.AU) related to the hiring of James Warburton as Ten's new chief executive officer. A separate action by Seven …Ten Networks says Australia court [...]

Washington Times AARP attacked for support of health lawUPI.comWASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) — Two Republican members of Congress charge the largest group advocating for the elderly stands to gain financially from the US healthcare reform law. A subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee plans a hearing …In campaign against health-care law, Republicans take [...]