Controversies
19 States Don’t Have Enough Federal Judges to Handle Case Loads
Judicial nominees continue to pile up in the U.S. Senate, where Republicans have blocked so many judges from being confirmed that 19 states now have “judicial emergencies” on their hands—meaning cases are backing up as the legal system becomes c... read more
Unusual Clash between Broadband Advocates and Weather Forecasters
As part of its push for the National Broadband Plan, the Obama administration wants to redirect certain portions of the broadcast spectrum for use by cellular companies so they can keep up with demand for advanced wireless Internet service. But th... read more
Proposed Florida Anti-Immigrant Law Exempts 37 Countries
Following in the footsteps of Arizona’s controversial anti-immigration bill, the Florida legislature is considering its own new law that would allow law enforcement to stop motorists suspected of being in the country illegally. But the Florida l... read more
Anti-Abortion Group, Supported by ACLU, Fights for Right to Make False Statements
A local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is helping an anti-abortion organization challenge the legality of Ohio’s state election law. The Susan B. Anthony List wants to run billboards against Democratic Congressman Steve Driehaus, cl... read more
Jason Altmire Honored as Most Anti-Small Business Member of Congress
Democratic Congressman Jason Altmire of Pennsylvania is no friend of small businesses, says the American Small Business League, which selected the two-term representative as the most anti-small business member of Congress.
What earned Altmir... read more
Discharged for Being Gay, Troops Reenlist
No sooner did the gavel drop in a federal courtroom where “don’t ask, don’t tell” was ruled unconstitutional than former soldiers kicked out for being homosexual reenlisted in the military. One of those was Army Lieutenant Dan Choi, a West Point-e... read more
Less than Half of College Grads under 25 Have Job Requiring College Degree
Launching a career after four years of college is extremely difficult to do these days. Andrew Sum, professor of economics at Northeastern University, estimates that less than 50% of recent college graduates held a job requiring a degree, based ... read more
42 Formerly Illegal Immigrants Sue Wal-Mart for Unpaid Wages
To avoid paying taxes and health benefits, Wal-Mart knowingly hires illegal immigrants to perform janitorial duties at its stores, according to a lawsuit filed against the retailer. Forty-two plaintiffs say Wal-Mart hired them because they were ... read more
National Prayer Breakfast Organizer Accepted Money from Terrorist Finance Group
The Fellowship Foundation, sponsor of the National Prayer Breakfast, should be investigated by the IRS, argues a group of Ohio ministers calling themselves the Clergy VOICE.
The activist group wrote to the IRS commissioner claiming the Fello... read more
Convicted Terrorist was on the DEA Payroll
David Coleman Headley, 50, who pleaded guilty in March 2010 to conspiracy to commit murder in the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, that killed at least 166 people, was an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
... read more
Americans Fleeing Both Democratic and Republican Parties
The November election may be shaping up to be a big winner for Republicans, whether it’s in Congress or at the gubernatorial level. But the long-term picture continues to appear grim for both major political parties.
Allegiance has been slip... read more
FDA in Rare Reversal of Approval of Medical Device
The Food and Drug Administration has changed its mind about a patch for injured knees, and withdrawn its approval for the product that was originally allowed on the market after four politicians from New Jersey pressured regulators into making t... read more
Sued over Toxic Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Pentagon Keeps Using Them
While multiple lawsuits make their way through the courts against contractors hired by the Department of Defense (DOD) to burn garbage and toxic materials in the Iraq and Afghanistan war zones, the military is continuing to use the controversial... read more
Native American Farm Loan Lawsuit Nears Settlement…after 11 Years
Lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice are close to settling a 11-year-old discrimination case filed by Native Americans against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In Keepseagle v. Vilsack, plaintiffs in the class action suit co... read more
Massey Energy Again Fails Surprise Mining Inspection in West Virginia
Massey Energy Co., owner of the mine where the worst accident in 40 years took place in April, failed another inspection following a surprise visit on September 28 by federal regulators.
Officials with the Mine Safety and Health Administrati... read more
FBI and Homeland Security Clash over Internet Privacy
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security appear to be at cross purposes when it comes to the Internet.
For the seventh year in a row, homeland security officials are promoting their National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is des... read more