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Georgia State Senate Bill Bans Fake Pot

April 7th, 2010
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Although it’s not the real thing, fake pot is a pretty big deal as the Georgia State Senate voted to ban the use and sale of synthetic marijuana. As a result, Georgia could become a part of a movement nationwide to…

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IL Juvenile Inmates Held Beyond Their Release Dates

April 7th, 2010
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Illinois juvenile inmates are being held in youth prisons beyond their release dates as the state struggles to find appropriate transitional living programs and halfway homes. Nearly 10 percent of the inmates in Illinois’ juvenile prisons have completed their sentences and are…

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Man Arrested for Death Threats to Senator

April 7th, 2010
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President Obama has been quoted as saying he would like to put civility back into American political life.

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Philly Decriminalizes Small Possession of Pot

April 7th, 2010
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Philadelphia’s new marijuana policy will take effect next month and decriminalizes the small possession of pot for personal use.

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25 Dead in Massey Mine Accident

April 7th, 2010
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As of this morning, rescue workers are still waiting to resume the effort to search for survivors of the late afternoon blast which occurred at the Massey Energy Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia. The odds that any survivors remain are bleak.

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Convicted Murderer Scott Roeder Gets Life Sentence

April 5th, 2010
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It will be 50 years before convicted murder and anti-abortion activist Scott Roeder will be eligible for parole as he faces a life sentence for killing Dr. George Tiller

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Senate Takes a Break, So Do Jobless Benefits

April 5th, 2010
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Last week, the House of Representatives voted to extend for one more month the already extended benefits allotted to those who are out of work. However, if the Senate did not also act to approve the bill, the extensions would face a gap during..

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Smoking Banned from Kansas Restaurants, Bars and Workplaces

March 15th, 2010
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Last Friday, Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson signed a law forbidding smoking in Kansas restaurants. According to the Kansas City Star, the state is kicking the habit and has banned smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces

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Prius Hoax? Was There Unintended Acceleration?

March 15th, 2010
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Did America fall victim to the runaway Prius hoax? Last week, we all heard the story about the unintended acceleration of the runaway Prius in San Diego

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New Short-Sale Program for Distressed Homeowners

March 15th, 2010
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Distressed homeowners, listen up! Help may be on the way. Well, relatively speaking, at least. Help has been on the way many times and despite the efforts by the Obama Administration, banks seem unwilling to take up the incentives offered to assist the distressed..

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