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Boehner: Congress can do immigration this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Senate ready to cast the first floor votes on a landmark immigration bill, House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday he thinks there's a good chance the legislation can be signed into law "by the end of the year." Ahead of...
Tags: Patrick Leahy, Justice System, John Cornyn, U.S. Senate, John Boehner
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Former SB Police Chief Boykins sues city, claims racial discrimination
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND – Former South Bend Police Chief Darryl Boykins is suing the mayor and the mayor's chief of staff, claiming the two conspired to demote him based on his race. In a federal complaint filed Thursday, Boykins, who is black, cites "racial...Tags: Trials, Social Issues, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Records sealed over FW-SB Catholic Diocese in vitro lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has given a Catholic diocese in northern Indiana permission to keep some records under seal as lawyers prepare for a possible trial over a former teacher's claim that she was fired because she had in vitro...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Trials, U.S. Supreme Court, Laws, Justice System
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Social media a new dilemma for law enforcers
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — The use of social media is forcing changes in Indiana law as police and prosecutors deal with comments on sites like Facebook. A law taking effect July 1 makes it a crime to use social media sites to post threats....
Tags: Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Lawyers, Social Media
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ObamaCare may force Mishawaka schools to cut workers' hours
MISHAWAKA – School City of Mishawaka says it may have to cut some workers' hours next school year. Federal law now requires employers to provide health insurance for anyone working 30 or more hours per week. Superintendent Dr. Terry Barker...
Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Cost, Career and Workplace
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'Exciting times': Harbor Village development update
After a year of planning, progress to create the multi-million dollar Harbor Village resort and marina in St. Joseph is well underway. WSBT's Denise Bohn toured the site today with developer Ron Schults. Massive cranes, one 120 feet and another 280...Tags: Personal Service, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Career and Workplace
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Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes...
Tags: Hobbies, Justice System, Employment, Plan B (drug), Sonia Sotomayor
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Senate panel approves immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly...
Tags: Patrick Leahy, Minority Groups, U.S. Senate, Illegal Immigrants, Barack Obama
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Walorski joins fellow Republicans, votes in favor of overtime bill
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski voted this week in favor of a bill that would allow private-sector employees to trade overtime pay for paid time off at the same rate of 1.5 hours per hour of overtime worked. The bill passed by a vote of 223-204 with mostly...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Jackie Walorski, Elections
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1-day fast food worker strike comes to Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at a fast food restaurant on Detroit's east side have walked off the job as part of an effort to push for higher wages. Detroit pastor Charles Williams II says workers want $15 and hour, better working conditions and the...Tags: McDonald's, Strikes, Career and Workplace
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Indiana governor signs $30B state budget into law
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence signed Indiana's new two-year, $30 billion budget into law Wednesday, praising its tax relief measures and other provisions as incentives that would lure new investment and jobs to the state. The Republican...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Business, Personal Income, Regional Authority
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Granger restaurant shows support for breastfeeding moms after customer complaint
WSBT-TVGRANGER – A popular Granger restaurant extends an olive branch to nursing mothers after an incident last Sunday left many of them outraged. A customer complained about a woman breastfeeding her child in the dining area. That's when an employee...Tags: Medical Specialization, Nursing, Health and Medical Professionals, Services and Shopping, Event Planning
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