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July 5, 2009
ANALYSIS

Delay in 'Hillary' case scares campaign reformists

By Tony Mauro Others would welcome allowing corporations to contribute directly to campaigns. Plus Souter symposium
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OTHER HEADLINES


Settlement to allow death-row inmate to watch Mass
ACLU had contended that Donald Leger couldn't attend Mass in person or watch televised Catholic services because TVs on death row were routinely set to Baptist programs. 07.05.09

White House wields control over images of first kids
On one hand, the Obamas insist on raising their young daughters away from spotlight; on other, they carefully use them to bolster the president's political image. 07.04.09

MySpace hoax case on verge of dismissal
Federal judge provisionally throws out convictions of Missouri woman whose online hoax was followed by a teenage girl's suicide. 07.03.09

Revised Idaho open-meetings law takes effect
Statute clarifies when and how city councils, county commissions, school boards can meet behind closed doors in executive session. 07.03.09

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Putting Sikhs to the ‘cruel choice’
By Charles C. Haynes Accommodating some religious practices would help people of this religious faith participate fully in American life. 07.05.09

11th Circuit wrestled with rights of press, publicity
By Douglas Lee Ease with which un-newsworthy becomes newsworthy is just one problem with body of law tackled by court in Nancy Benoit case. 07.01.09

Blog: when the majority writes the rules
By Charles C. Haynes Schools can't accommodate all religious needs, but one administrator shows how easily some arrangements can be made. 06.26.09

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