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Friday, May 24, 2013  Despite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The House legislation passed 150-0 and now will be considered by the Senate.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Seneca Area on Aging will be getting a new name come next year.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Obama calls for wealthy to pay more in taxes, says nation supports his position

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Stocks of hospital companies rose sharply and insurance companies fell after the Supreme Court upheld a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The whole world is watching: Supreme Court set to render health care verdict Thursday

Friday, March 30, 2012  Supreme Court has a wide range of options in ruling on Obama's health care overhaul law

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  If the insurance mandate falls: Supreme Court asks whether rest of Obama health law can go on

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Supreme Court takes up key health care law issue: Can the government force you to carry insurance?

Friday, February 10, 2012  US bishops reserve judgment on revamped birth control rule, say they still have concerns

Friday, February 03, 2012  White House, religious groups in fight over doctrine, religious freedom and contraception

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris a Koster said lawmakers should reevaluate the state's requirements on reporting sexual abuse of children.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Facing likely election-year ruling, Obama appeals health overhaul setback to Supreme Court

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Poll: Government, military trusted to keep Americans safe; Congress, not so much