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Put limits on custody complaints, group urges

Canadian law must be changed to make it far more difficult for disgruntled parents to file disciplinary charges against psychologists, psychiatrists and other health professionals who do assessments in child-custody cases, says a group of leading lawyers and therapists. The … Continue reading

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Former workers file complaint against clam plant

A group of workers at a Millville clam-processing facility has filed an unfair-labor complaint against the company, alleging that 32 people were improperly fired. In the complaint, the group, which calls itself the Workers’ Committee of LaMonica Foods, reported that … Continue reading

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Five-day event to help struggling homeowners

A nonprofit group is bringing a mortgage-modification marathon to Charlotte this week that aims to provide speedy help for struggling homeowners. In the 12th stop on its “Save the Dream” tour, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America said it expects … Continue reading

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Maine Churches Threatened With IRS Complaints for Marriage Support

A group advocating for gay marriage is leading a campaign seeking to revoke the tax-exempt status of churches that supported the repeal of Maine’s gay marriage law. Maine Marriage Equality reports that 80,000 people have joined its online effort to … Continue reading

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Two Chicago Men Face Terror Charges

U.S. prosecutors accused two men in Chicago of plotting with a Pakistani terror group to carry out an attack on a Danish newspaper that in 2005 printed controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Criminal complaints filed by federal prosecutors against … Continue reading

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Chinese group says Google violating copyrights

Search engine powerhouse Google is facing new complaints over its book-scanning digital library project — from Chinese authors who say their copyrights are being violated. The objections raised by a government-affiliated group called the China Written Works Copyright Society are … Continue reading

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Humane Society: IHOP’s eggs aren’t `cruelty free’

The Humane Society of the United States filed complaints Wednesday against the International House of Pancakes, alleging that the restaurant chain lies about the living conditions of the chickens that lay the eggs for its omelets and pancakes. IHOP claims … Continue reading

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It’s there hope in the jungle

Imagine yourself in the Amazon Jungle.1 Deep in the jungle. Your friends convinced you to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip. You withdrew all your savings, called a travel agent, hooked up with an outfitter and a guide, and took off, seeking … Continue reading

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Complaints filed against pharmacy lobbyists

Ethics complaints were filed Wednesday against the Iowa Pharmacy Association for its failure to properly file a lobbying report for an event that was attended by a lawmaker later arrested on a charge of drunken driving. The complaints, filed by … Continue reading

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Oregon Trans Mayor receives complaint

A group has filed a complaint against the first openly transgender U.S. mayor, Mayor Stu Rasmussen, for violating the Silverton, Ore. City council’s dress code reports the Advocate. Send / Share Add Comment Silverton Together, a nonprofit community organization in … Continue reading

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