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Refusal to tip for lousy restaurant service results in arrest - video
Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:04 PM EST (gadling.com)
Tipping is a really complicated issue in the US. What was once introduced as a way to reward good service, has now turned into a way for patrons to actually pay the salary of restaurant workers. One of my biggest pet peeves with tipping is the mandatory tip on groups.
NY Court of Appeals Upholds Marriage Recognition Policy
Seeded on Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:40 PM EST (hrcbackstory.org)
The New York Court of Appeals ruled today that government benefits may be provided to same-sex couples who are legally married elsewhere and residing in New York. The 4-3 decision, by the state's highest court, held that public officials have the authority to grant public emp …
Hurricane Katrina victims win damages over flooding
Seeded on Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:45 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
The US government could be vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims after a judge ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina.
Filibusted: Republican senators do an about-face on judicial filibusters
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:59 PM EST (The Washington Post)
In their quest to thwart President Obama, Republicans do not fear the hobgoblin of consistency. The article is two pages long. If you prefer to view it on one page with fewer graphics, click here.
Texas marriages in legal limbo due to 2005 error, Democrat says
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:20 PM EST (Star-Telegram)
The 2005 Texas constitutional amendment banning gay marriage included the language, "This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage."
Repbs Tie Up Health Bill With a "Loser Pays" Amendment Proposal
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:58 AM EST (Lawyers Weekly)
WASHINGTON DC- Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require losing medical malpractice plaintiffs to pay the legal costs of both parties.
Classic Worldnutdaily Misinformation : Dispatches from the Culture Wars
Seeded on Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:04 AM EST (ScienceBlogs)
Yes, Harry Reid has "fast tracked" the nomination of Judge David Hamilton. Hamilton was nominated on March 17th, for crying out loud. He was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 12-7 vote on June 4th.
O'Reilly Upset Over 9/11 Trials: 'I Don't Care About The Constitution!'
Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:17 PM EST (Think Progress)
Since Attorney General Eric Holder announced his decision to move five Guantanamo Bay detainees — including Khalid Sheikh Mohammad — to New York for civilian trials on charges related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Fox News personalities have been up in arms.
Senate ends GOP filibuster over judicial appointment
Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:54 PM EST (The L.A. Times)
This is another important victory for the Administration, and the American people.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Nevada student who gave religious graduation speech
Seeded on Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:56 PM EST (fox2now.com)
The justices said Monday they will not revive a lawsuit filed by Brittany McComb of Henderson, Nev. challenging the actions of Clark County school officials. A federal appeals court ruled previously ruled against her.
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