Transparency Delayed, Transparency Denied

SCOTUS FOIA decision sparks concern among watchdogs
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The Supreme Court unanimously upheld Virginia’s public records law Monday, which limits access to public records to state residents—a ruling that came as little surprise to legal experts but has government watchdogs worried.

Justice Delayed

Court rejects appeal, delaying decision on Obama recess appointments
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The Supreme Court dismissed a retirement community company’s challenge to the legitimacy of the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday evening, delaying the expected high court battle over President Barack Obama’s recess appointments.

Refuse to Recuse

Elena Kagan under spotlight for Obama admin work on NLRB
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Critics of President Barack Obama’s recess appointments are calling on Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan to recuse herself from a potential Supreme Court hearing on the matter.

Begala Makes Bundle by Ditching Beliefs

Though ‘opposed’ to Super PACs, Dem operative banks hundreds of thousands
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MSNBC commentator Paul Begala has been vocal in his criticism of the Supreme Court ruling that, among other things, allowed Super PACs to continue spending hundreds of millions of dollars on election advertising.

Equal Treatment Under the Law

Activist Ward Connerly sees end of affirmative action on the horizon
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Ward Connerly says the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas may help kill racial preferences once and for all.

Controversial Obama Bundler Speaks to WFB

Obama bundler and Democratic donor Mikal Watts censured by federal judge, returns Free Beacon's calls
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A mega-fundraiser and donor to President Barack Obama’s campaign is also a top Texas lawyer who has encountered scandals during his two-decade long law career.

A ‘Brave New World’ of Tax Policy

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On Tuesday, House Ways and Means chairman David Camp (R., Mich.) called the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act a “brave new world” of tax policy.

Obamacare and Abortion

Health overhaul could lead to federal subsidy of abortion, critic says
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The Supreme Court’s controversial decision last week to uphold the constitutionality of Obamacare is re-igniting the debate over the president’s health care overhaul and public funding of abortions.