Second Circuit Justice Sonia Sotomayor , called a “trailblazer should be easily affirmed as our next Supreme Court Justice. The New York Times reports that Sotomayor “brings to the confirmation experience the kind of rich personal story that has always been deeply gratifying to Americans, the journey from humble beginnings to a respected position of great influence.” The balance of the Court is expected to remain unchanged.
Bus Fatalities Cause Safety Review
May 2, 2009
As reported in the Washington Post, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood ” ordered a departmental review of commercial bus safety, a response to a string of fatal bus accidents across the country and criticism that the federal government has failed to act.”