Obama Judicial Nominee Draws Opposition From Disability Community

Judge Andre Davis’ Record Reveals Bias Against Workers with Disabilities
 
A national nonpartisan coalition of disability, civil rights and social justice organizations today announced their opposition to the confirmation of Judge Andre Davis, President Obama’s pick for a lifetime seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  
 
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Reid: Chief Justice Roberts Misled Senate During Confirmation

Politico reports: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that John Roberts misled the Senate during his confirmation hearings by pretending to be a moderate — and that the United States is now “stuck” with him as chief justice. 
“Roberts didn’t tell us the truth. At least Alito told us who he was,” Reid said, referring to Samuel [...]

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The ADAPT Community wants you to Kick-Off the Introduction of the Community Choice Act on on March 24th!  We want YOU to celebrate the introduction of the most important health care reform for people with disabilities in this country — Community Choice Act!

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