The president—it's not up to the president. I mean, his opinion matters, but Congress has got to appropriate the money. Read ...

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In a 6-1 decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled this summer to limit the scope of marijuana-related expungements.

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PRIVATE hospitals and health institutions will be required to admit patients in life threatening conditions for at least 48 hours, despite the patient's financial status, legislators have heard.

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