Issues - Page 111

Federal judge hears arguments challenging Va. gay marriage ban

December 20, 2015

Federal judge hears arguments challenging Va. gay marriage ban

A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday on whether Virginia's ban on gay marriage should be struck down

Utah files opening argument in defense of gay marriage ban

December 20, 2015

Utah files opening argument in defense of gay marriage ban

Attorneys for three same-sex couples challenging Utah's ban must respond by Feb. 25.

Maine bill banning BB guns, replica firearms in schools draws controversy

December 20, 2015

Maine bill banning BB guns, replica firearms in schools draws controversy

State law enforcement officials said Monday that a bill that would ban BB guns and non-firing replica firearms in schools is necessary to protect students from potential tragedies, but opponents contend it is too broad and would do little to improve school safety.

Indiana Senate passes 'Merry Christmas' bill allowing celebration in schools

December 20, 2015

Indiana Senate passes 'Merry Christmas' bill allowing celebration in schools

Christmas might come a little earlier this year for some public school students after senators approved legislation Monday that would allow holiday celebrations in schools.

Islamic group once tied to terror trial received thousands in farm subsidies, without growing crops

December 20, 2015

Islamic group once tied to terror trial received thousands in farm subsidies, without growing crops

An Islamic organization once listed by the Justice Department as a co-conspirator in a high-profile terror case is among many groups that have received thousands in federal farm subsidies, without producing any crops.

Christie pushes back against NY Times, former ally

December 20, 2015

Christie pushes back against NY Times, former ally

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fought back Saturday against new allegations regarding his involvement in the bridge-closing scandal, criticizing The New York Times and a former political ally-turned-accuser.

'Something is not right': Lawmakers press for probe of soaring propane prices

December 20, 2015

'Something is not right': Lawmakers press for probe of soaring propane prices

As more than half the nation has spent weeks in a deep freeze, the price of propane -- used for everything from heating homes to powering farms -- has skyrocketed, leading Washington lawmakers to question whether producers are manipulating the market.

Lawmaker seeks audit of California ObamaCare exchange over Richard Simmons video

December 20, 2015

Lawmaker seeks audit of California ObamaCare exchange over Richard Simmons video

A California senator is seeking to audit the state's ObamaCare exchange after a Watchdog.org story revealed that $1.37 million was spent on a campaign featuring an eight-hour web stream starring a gyrating Richard Simmons.

Wyoming Catholic groups challenge feds on ObamaCare contraception mandate

December 20, 2015

Wyoming Catholic groups challenge feds on ObamaCare contraception mandate

Catholic organizations in Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the birth-control coverage requirement in federal government's health care overhaul.

California proposal seeks to regulate homemade 'ghost guns'

December 20, 2015

California proposal seeks to regulate homemade 'ghost guns'

The state Senate approved a bill Thursday that would require people who assemble homemade guns to register the weapons and acquire serial numbers before they could legally own them.