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Would an NY Cigarette Tax and NY Soda Tax Be Healthy?
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
New York governor David Paterson is seeking to close out a $7.4 billion dollar deficit by pushing for a NY cigarette tax and a NY soda tax among other things....
Possible Repeal of Gay Marriage Law in New Hampshire
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
Those opposing gay marriage in the state of New Hampshire are seeking the repeal of a three week old law that would permit it. According to the Washington...
When Do You Need A Lawyer? Lawyer Hiring in 2009
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
It seems like more and more Americans are getting involved in legal issues concerning their daily lives. FindLaw recently completed a survey that found that...
San Diego Mayor's Court Testimony Boosts Prop 8 Lawsuit
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
It seems like those opposed to the Prop 8 legislation passed in California have a friend in Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego. NBC News reports that the...
Supreme Court to Decide on Anti Gay Marriage Petition
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of releasing names off of an anti gay marriage petition. Business Week reports that the Supreme Court...
US Grants Temporary Protected Status to Illegal Haitians
By Kamika Dunlap | Last updated on
Amnesty has been granted to Haitians immigrants living illegally in the United States before last week's earthquake that rocked the Caribbean...