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Fast Friday Round-Up 4/6/12

Posted By Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. on April 6, 2012

It’s Fast Friday! Here are some news items you might find interesting. Enjoy the weekend, folks!

‘Bysiewicz Bill’ Among Many Approved By Judiciary Committee

State Supreme Court Rules Against Crime Victim In Privacy Case

Arizona Medical Marijuana Law: Gov. Jan Brewer Signs Measure To Ban Medical Marijuana On College Campuses

Democrats boycott Coke, Walmart over voter ID laws

Appeals court fires back at Obama’s comments on health care case

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