New Orleans "Murder Czar" Leaves Post
Mayor Mitch Landrieu created the position in May 2011. The murder rate has remained steady despite initiatives and the position may not be filled again
Law & Government
Bill Would Repeal Calorie Limits on School Lunches
GOP Rep. Steve King calls limits a "Nanny State" move
Judge Orders Woman to Delete Facebook Comments About Crash
Gives her two-day jail sentence for contempt when she does not comply
Senate GOP Invests Money in Tight Indiana Race
Democratic candidate Joe Donnelly has stayed neck and neck with Republican Richard Mourdock since May.
Judge Calls Out U.S. Attorney for Deporting Crime Witness
The witness, of course, might have helped the defense
Woman Wins Millions After Elevator Ordeal
$13 million awarded after mishandling of elevator malfunction lead to partial paralysis of a leg and PTSD
Hershey School Settles HIV Bias Case
Boarding school to pay $700,000 to teen for denying enrollment
House Passes New "Stolen Valor" Bill
In response to Supreme Court decision, those who lie about military record must be attempting to commit fraud
Defamation Suits over "Pink Slime" Coverage
ABC news and Department of Agriculture microbiologist targeted
Connecticut Senate Race Tightens
Linda McMahon doing better than her last attempt two years ago
Glendale Bear Becomes Focus of Lawsuit
Colorado wildlife sanctuary suing to be allowed to take him in
States Ignore Real Pension Reform at Own Peril
Feeble attempts thus far aren't fixing problems
Gov. Brown Signs Calif. Pension Reform Bill
Most changes will affect new government hires, but also fights pension spiking
Judge Strikes Down Part of Terror Law About Infinite Detention
The law subjects to indefinite detention anyone who "substantially" or "directly" provides "support" to forces such as al Qaida or the Taliban.
Greek Government Agencies Almost Impossible To Kill
Cockroaches are less durable than Greek bureaucrats
N.J. Woman Denies Causing Penis Injection Death
Prosecutors say she gave fatal dose of silicone in penis enhancement procedure
Senate Advances Obama's Vets Jobs Bill
Would provide $1 billion to hire post 9/11-era veterans
College: Student Chose to Participate in Hazing
Florida A&M University argues drum major who died was 26 years old and the college isn't responsible for his decisions
Six Federal Courthouses to Close in the South
Congress hasn't given them enough money to stay open
GOP Leaders Seek to Block Welfare Waivers
Administration says it won't waive work requirements, just eliminate bureaucratic barriers
Feinstein Refuses to Debate Challenger Who Probably Has No Chance Against Her Anyway
California Democratic government entrenchment on full display.
Maryland Congressional Candidate Voted in Two States
Democrat drops out of race after party says she voted in both Maryland and Florida in 2006 and 2008
New Jersey Revenue $254 Million Less Than Forecast
Nine percent drop in corporation tax collections
Lawmakers' Primary Goal: Prevent Federal Gov. Shutdown
$1 trillion spending bill would fund government until March
Mom Sues over Arrest for Letting Children Ride Scooters in Street
Neighbor told police she had "abandoned" them
Judge Rapped for Using Position to Help Get Friend's Kid Out of Jail
Also, he was rude about it
Todd Akin Ads Dropped over Failure to Pay
Getting frozen out of funds for Missouri race starting to have impact
Illinois Top Dog in Governmental Bodies
State has nearly 7,000 local governmental agencies, more than even California or New York
