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OHSU Responds to Today`s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

"...we believe that coverage for all Americans is an essential component required for real health reform." - OHSU President Dr. Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A.

(PORTLAND, OR) - This week, Oregon Health & Science University, along with other health care providers across the state, have been closely monitoring the nation's capital for the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

We are now thoroughly analyzing the decision.

Wikipedia Founder Speaks Up Against the Extradition of Richard O`Dwyer to the USA

Why is the US going to such effort for a copyright violation?

(ST PETERSBURG, Florida) - Richard O'Dwyer is a 24 year old British student at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. He is facing extradition to the USA and up to ten years in prison, for creating a website – TVShack.net.

O'Dwyer is not a US citizen. America is trying to prosecute a UK citizen for an alleged crime which took place on UK soil.

No End in Sight to Colorado Fire Weather

The air over the region is much too dry to allow the rain falling at cloud level in the storm to reach the ground.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA Accuweather.com) - A lack of drenching rainfall could continue through much of the summer over Colorado and neighboring areas, adding to wildfire woes.

Mexico`s Youth Movement Forges Ahead

132 Movement forges ahead and can even claim credit for unprecedented developments in political messaging delivered this election year.

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - The impact of a social movement can often be gauged not only by the societal reception it gets, but also by the reaction it engenders. And Mexico’s “I am 132 Movement” is no exception.

Born only several weeks ago, the movement has since spread to large cities and small towns across the country.

UK Ready to Take on Israel Over Fate of Children Clapped in Irons

Report funded by Foreign Office details claims of routine abuse for Palestinian youths.

(LONDON) - The Foreign Office revealed last night that it would be challenging the Israelis over their treatment of Palestinian children.

Hirunika to Enter Active Politics

“She should follow in the footsteps of her father” - Leader of the House Nimal Siripala De Silva,

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Daily Mirror) - Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of late Presidential Advisor Baratha Lakshman Premachandra, said today that she would enter active politics soon.

Boland Amendment Redux

Boland had the right idea. It's again deja vu. Ron Paul is today's Boland. This time it's with little congressional backing.

(CHICAGO) - In 1982, the House passed the Boland Amendment. It was attached as a rider to the 1983 Defense Appropriations Act.

It cut off CIA and other covert Contra funding. Washington backed them against Daniel Ortega's Sandinista National Liberation Front.

Gold Star Marine Mom`s Journey from Benton, Ark. to Camp Pendleton, Calif.

“.I think John would be happy with the vehicle He would have a big smile on his face....” - Mother of fallen Marine John M. Holmason

(CLEVELAND) - Karla Comfort received a lot of looks and even some salutes from people when she drove from Benton, Ark.., to Camp Pendleton, Calif., in her newly-painted, custom Hummer H3.

A Message from Jenvey Baylis: 12-Year Old Sex Abuse Victim in UK

Children in London are suffering sex abuse as a result of a court's decision.

(SALEM / LONDON) - This story defines the tragic politics of courts in the UK and the toll they take on children.

This is about kids being forced to live in a home of sex abuse right now, by law.

California Schools Ready to Cut More Class Time; What About Runaway Labor Costs?

Are children the lowest priority in the California public school system?

(LOS ANGELES EAGNews) - We have to wonder, following last week’s contract settlement between the Los Angeles school board and the United Teachers of Los Angeles, which gives teachers up to 10 unpaid "furlough days" and cuts five days of instruction to help erase a budget shortfall.

This pathetic strategy seems to be spreading statewide.