Law Firm Hired to Defend DOMA Drops Case
An East Coast law firm has dropped its defense of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) just a week after it took up the case. Gay rights activists are hailing the move as a watershed moment.
Secretary Napolitano Visits Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles has a new facility to protect the port. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was at the inauguration of the center, which is devoted to training law enforcement officers in port security.
Budget Cutbacks and State Employees
In the ongoing battles over the state budget deficit, public employee pay is facing new scrutiny.