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Justice Department to Challenge Stem Cell Ruling | The New York Times reports that the US Justice Department is planning to challenge the ruling of US District Judge Royce Lamberth that the Obama Administration cannot directly fund stem cell research through the National Institutes of Health(NIH). This ruling would cancel dozens of research projects that would work to find cures to various diseases [...]
Obama Administration Cannot Fund Stem Cell Research
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 24, 2010
Obama Administration Cannot Fund Stem Cell Research | The Washington Post reports that a judge has ruled that the Obama Administration cannot fund embryonic stem cell research through the National Institute of Health. The judge ruled saying that federal funding of this type of research violates another federal law which bars the use of American taxpayer money to kill human embryos.
The US District [...]
BP Trying To Shield Individual Defendants
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 20, 2010
BP Trying To Shield Individual Defendants | The New York Times reports that for those trying to get their share of the $20 billion oil compensation fund will have to give up their right to sue not only BP, but also some of those in high positions within the company that may be held personally responsible for their role in the oil [...]
Blagojovich Gets Only 1 Conviction
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 18, 2010
Blagojovich Gets Only 1 ConvictionThe Washington Post reports that estranged Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich received only one conviction in his trial of the 24 counts against him. The former governor’s other charges had put the jury in what is described as unresolved gridlock and it seems a decision will not be easily reached. The jury was deadlocked on most [...]
Gay Marriage In California Suspended ‘Til December
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 17, 2010
Gay Marriage In California Suspended 'Til December | The Washington Post reports that the California gay marriage ban will remain in place until at least December, ruled an Appeals Court on Monday. This spoiled the hopes of many gay couples throughout the state that they may be able to wed as soon as Wednesday. A three-judge panel in the US District Court of [...]
Spending On Judicial Campaigns Double
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 16, 2010
Spending On Judicial Campaigns Double | The Associated Press reports that over the past decade spending on judicial candidate campaigns has more than doubled due to the importance of these positions for the future of various pieces of legislation and the progress of the law. Campaign funding for State Supreme Court posts increased from $83.3 million to over $200 million at [...]
Judge Delays Gay Marriages Until Next Week
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 13, 2010
Judge Delays Gay Marriages Until Next Week | The Washington Post reports that the judge who struck down California’s gay marriage ban has said that gay marriages can begin again next week as soon as Wednesday, yet also said that opponents need to file an injuction prior to that. Judge Walker struck down Proposition 8 which had banned gay marriage in California. He [...]
Health Care Not So Good For Dems
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 11, 2010
Health Care Not So Good For Dems | A Politico piece expressed the overall unsatisfied attitude of the country against the Obama administration’s health care law by saying that there might not be one thing more controversial than that. Although some experts had said the passage of the law would ignite a sea of Democrats to come out and vote to support the [...]
Kagan Confirmed As Next Supreme Court Justice
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 6, 2010
Kagan Confirmed As Next Supreme Court Justice | The Associated Press reports that Elena Kagan has been confirmed by the Senate as the next female US Supreme Court Justice, and all that is left is the oath taking and the lavish celebrations. Kagan will first be joining President Obama at a special ceremony being held at the White House in order to commemorate [...]
Judge Strikes Down Prop 8, Puts Pressure On Obama
By Joe Patterson
Published: August 5, 2010
Judge Strikes Down Prop 8, Puts Pressure On Obama | 
Politico reports that a California judge striking down the ban on gay marriage is a glorious day for gay activists and proponents of gay rights, but it may put pressure on Obama that he has not quite dealt with before. Obama’s strategy so far on the issue of gay marriage has been put on the [...]