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DREAM Act has majority support, but not Rubio “plan”
June 12, 2012The vast majority of people in the United States support the DREAM Act.
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Trayvon Martin’s parents urge change to Florida’s “Shoot First” law
June 12, 2012A coalition led by national civil rights organizations along with Trayvon Martin's parents today delivered more than 375,000 signed petitions calling for reform or repeal of Florida's "Shoot First" law.
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Penn State officials kept secret file on Sandusky, CNN reports
June 12, 2012High-ranking officials at Penn State are accused of having kept a secret file containing allegations that Jerry Sandusky was acting inappropriately.
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New Yorkers protest Bloomberg’s budget cuts
June 12, 2012Public budget hearings gave City Council members and citizens an opportunity to push back against Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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“Birther” charges so ridiculous, even Supreme Court refuses case
June 12, 2012The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal challenging President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. The high court is known as the most extremist right-wing court in modern times, dominated by five conservatives.
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