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Group to challenge vote that cleared way for NYC mosque

FAC August 4, 2010

Plans for an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero moved forward as a city panel opened the way for developers to tear down a building that was struck by airplane debris on Sept. 11, 2001. News August 4, 2010 By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Even as the project’s backers celebrated the decision, a conservative advocacy group founded by the Rev. Pat Robertson announced it would challenge the panel’s vote in state

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Conn. governor vetoes bill to fix campaign-finance law

FAC August 4, 2010

Gov. M. Jodi Rell followed through Aug. 2 with her promise to veto a bill that attempts to fix Connecticut’s campaign-finance law after a federal appeals court found parts of it unconstitutional. News August 4, 2010 By The Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. —The Republican governor issued her veto on the same the day the measure, S.B. 551, arrived on her desk. The Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed the legislation July 30, attempting to save the underlying

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Public seeks access to Oceano Dunes pollution reduction committees

donal brown August 4, 2010

The Air Pollution Control District Board established two committees to develop a plan for the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area but said according to the county counsel, the committee meetings would be closed to the public as they worked out how to reduce emissions contributing to pollution in the area. -db New Times July 28, 2010 By Matt Fountain When it comes to the often contentious battle over off-roading at the Oceano Dunes, residents

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Legislature bolsters free-speech rights at charter schools

FAC August 3, 2010

The California State Assembly approved legislation yesterday that guarantees free-speech rights for students and teachers at charter schools. California Watch News August 3, 2010 By Corey G. Johnson Passed by a 51-19 vote, Senate Bill 438 now goes to the desk of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will have 12 days to either sign or veto it. The Senate approved their version of the bill in January. Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, wrote the bill after

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Should The U.S. Kidnap WikiLeak’s Founder?

FAC August 3, 2010

Commentary on Wikileaks situation by TIME magazine reporter, Michael Scherer TIME Magazine/ Commentary August 3, 2010 By Michael Scherer I guess those who care about international press freedom can take comfort in the fact that Marc Thiessen no longer works for the government. On the Washington Post website, the former Bush Administration speechwriter and harsh interrogation booster, offers his view of WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. In short, Thiessen calls for the U.S. to

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