Daily Archives: March 29, 2015

Weekend link dump for March 29

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

There’s no scientific proof that mosquito shield bands actually work. The $500 million art theft you’ve never heard of. Just another reminder that James O’Keefe is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad person. Au pairs deserve better pay. No … Continue reading →

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Injunction granted against FMLA benefits for same sex couples

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

What a load of crap. A Wichita Falls federal district judge on Thursday granted Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to temporarily stop the federal government from revising the Family and Medical Leave Act to include federal employees in same-sex unions. … Continue reading →

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Hearing set for appeal of immigration order ruling

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Coming soon. A court hearing has been set for April 17 on whether a temporary hold on President Barack Obama’s immigration executive action should be lifted, a federal appeals court announced Tuesday. […] The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals … Continue reading →

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Diabetes

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

What happens when you expand access to health care in America? More people with previously undiagnosed illnesses can get the diagnosis and treatment that they need. Putting off visits to the doctor because you don’t have insurance is common, says … Continue reading →

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