Christian Science Monitor
At Supreme Court, another ruling in favor of corporations, critics say
By Warren Richey
April 27, 2011
The Supreme Court's 5-to-4 decision is a victory for business groups that favor tough enforcement of arbitration agreements. Critics say it puts the rights of corporations over individuals.
CNN
Court rules for company in dispute over taxes on 'free' cell phone
By Bill Mears
April 27, 2011
Washington (CNN) -- A divided Supreme Court gave a big victory Wednesday to business interests, ruling that a cell phone carrier's arbitration clause in contracts that ban larger class-action lawsuits is permissible.
The 5-4 ruling along ideological lines stopped a claim over whether an AT&T cell phone was falsely advertised as "free." The plaintiffs wanted to bring others into a larger putative class action.
Bloomberg
Supreme Court Won’t Expedite Review of U.S. Health-Care Law
By Greg Stohr
April 25, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court declined an opportunity to review President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul, rejecting Virginia’s bid to have its challenge to the law considered on an unusual fast-track basis.
CNN
Supreme Court won't jump into health care fray -- for now
By Bill Mears
April 25, 2011
Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to jump into the controversial national debate over health care reform at this stage, rejecting a plea from Virginia for a judicial end-around -- an expedited review over whether the sweeping federal law is constitutional.
As expected, the justices without comment on Monday declined the state's "petition for certiorari before judgment."
Politico
Supreme Court denies fast track to Virginia health care lawsuit
By Jennifer Haberkorn
April 25, 2011
The Supreme Court has denied Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s petition to hear Virginia's lawsuit against the health care overhaul immediately. The order was released Monday without explanation.
Minnesota Independent
Minnesota Democrats sign brief to defend Affordable Care Act
By Andy Birkey
April 12, 2011
Voice of America
US President Ready to Set Record for Campaign Money
By Carolyn Presutti
April 7, 2011
Earlier this week [Monday, April 4] U.S. President Barack Obama officially announced plans to run for re-election. Organizers say they hope to raise a record amount of money for the election in 2012. takes a look at how American campaigns got to be so expensive and if money translates into electability.
Talking Points Memo
The Normalization Of Nullification
By Jillian Rayfield
April 1, 2011