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Monday, June 28, 2010

Gun rights extended by Supreme Court

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062802134_pf.html

Looks like a pretty big deal. Some fundamental issues were left in no man's land for decades with plenty of people magically believing this or that version that suited their views. Now there's a proper precedent, even if it is 5-4. Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of Sarbanes-Oxley

http://www.cnbc.com/id/37974422

So.... what, now presidents can interfere with the board if they want to? That was the whole issue?

West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd Dead at 92

http://www.cnbc.com/id/37969916/

Well, we all have to go sometimes. It's actually better for the Democrats' legislative hopes; a long incapacitation would've prevented them from getting a replacement. I hope that doesn't sound too cold but, I've seen a lot of politics in my young life. No man is thought of as indispensable for long. Life moves on - fast. Especially in this pressure cooker environment.