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Mexico City lawmakers propose giving couples option of renewable marriage licenses

On October 4, 2011, in Love & Relationships, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

A proposal by Mexico City lawmakers, designed to tackle rising divorce rates and the legal hassle of ending unhappy unions, would give couples the option of entering into marriage contracts for as little as two years. “If the relationship is not stable or harmonious, the contract simply ends,” said Leonel Luna, a member of the [...]

News from the Capitol – 1/25/11

On January 25, 2011, in Developing, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Several pieces of legislation were introduced into the U.S. Congress this week. Among them: Capitol visitors’ gallery & security ??H. Res. 50 – Introduced on 1/24 by Rep. Dan Burton (IN-5) with no co-sponsors, this resolution would authorize the Architect of the U.S. Capitol to enclose the visitors’ galleries of the House of Representatives with [...]

News from the Capitol – 11/17/10

On November 17, 2010, in Developing, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Several pieces of legislation were introduced into the U.S. Congress this week. Among them: Eid al-Adha holiday H. Res. 1719 – Introduced 11/16 by Rep. Michael Honda (CA-15) with two co-sponsors, this bill would recognize the cultural and religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishes Muslim-Americans around the world a prosperous holiday. According to the [...]

A closer look inside health care reform

On August 12, 2009, in Featured, Health, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

It’s often said that the attention span of the average America is extremely limited when it comes to a discussion of in-depth issues. If it doesn’t fit in a 30-second commercial, a nightly news sound bite, or a quick discussion at the office cooler, conventional wisdom says most people aren’t interested. However, the past few weeks have proven that Americans are intensely engaged when it comes to the health care debate…