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Supreme Court rules against affirmative action
June 30, 2009The Supreme Court today ruled that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn. were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, overturning a decision by high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. In a blow to affirmative action the...
Read moreIn California, budget drama grows
June 30, 2009SACRAMENTO, Calif. ― Tension is reaching new heights this week in California’s budget drama, with the state set to issue IOUs if the legislature and governor fail to pass a measure within days. The last week...
Read moreHealth reform? Women say it’s about work, wages
June 29, 2009Original source: (WOMENSENEWS)--As the battle to reform U.S. health care heats up, Cindy Pearson is staying focused. 'This push is our No. 1 priority now,' says Pearson, executive director of the Washington-based National Women's Health Network....
Read moreAttorney General seeks review of cocaine sentencing laws
June 29, 2009Original source: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told lawmakers that it was time to close the gap in prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine crimes, a disparity in sentencing that has had a large impact...
Read moreArizonas equal opportunity programs under threat
June 28, 2009Arizona's equal opportunity programs are facing a renewed assault this week after the state legislature voted to place an anti-equal opportunity initiative onto the 2010 Arizona General Election ballot.
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