Elena Kagan has been confirmed as the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Kagan will be the fourth woman ever to serve on the nation’s highest court and the first Supreme Court justice in nearly 40 years with no experience as a judge. It will mark the first time in history that three women will serve together on the nine-member court. Source Link
A federal stimulus bill to provide $10 billion to rehire laid-off teachers is on track for final approval in Congress next week. The U.S. Senate passed the measure which also provides $16 billion for states to cover Medicaid costs, thus freeing up money for other budget priorities. Backers of the bill say it could save the jobs of 300,000 teachers, police and public workers. Source Link
Pregnant women who drink diet sodas may have an increased risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Both diet and regular sweetened soft drinks have been linked to an increase in blood pressure. The study says drinking four diet sodas a day could result in a one-in-four chance of delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Source Link
A federal stimulus bill to provide $10 billion to rehire laid-off teachers is on track for final approval in Congress next week. The U.S. Senate passed the measure which also provides $16 billion for states to cover Medicaid costs, thus freeing up money for other budget priorities. Backers of the bill say it could save the jobs of 300,000 teachers, police and public workers. Source Link
Pregnant women who drink diet sodas may have an increased risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Both diet and regular sweetened soft drinks have been linked to an increase in blood pressure. The study says drinking four diet sodas a day could result in a one-in-four chance of delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Source Link
