Montana: Judge Sends Racist Joke About Obama
The
chief federal judge in Montana has apologized for forwarding to some of
his friends an e-mail with a racist joke about President Obama, and he
initiated himself a complaint of judicial misconduct. Judge Richard F.
Cebull told The Great Falls Tribune, which received a copy of the joke
from a recipient, that he is opposed to Mr. Obama’s politics and sent it
in that spirit. He admitted the joke — involving suggestions of
bestiality and the president’s mother — was racist, but he said he
personally was not. Judge Cebull, nominated by President George W. Bush,
sent a letter to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit asking for the misconduct investigation.Pennsylvania: Ultrasound Bill Is Shelved
The
State House majority leader announced on Thursday that a bill requiring
ultrasounds before abortions would not be considered soon. The shift
followed a national uproar over a similar proposal in Virginia, which as
originally worded would have forced women to have vaginal ultrasounds.
The majority leader, Mike Turzai, a Republican, canceled a debate on a
bill that critics said would require invasive procedures and interfere
with doctor-patient relations. A spokesman, Stephen Miskin, said, “Until
there is a consensus within the House and the medical community, it
won’t be scheduled for a vote.”Texas: Primary Election Set for May 29
A
federal three-judge panel in San Antonio ruled Thursday that the
state’s long-delayed primary election would be held on May 29, with a
runoff on July 31. The judges had twice pushed back the primary because
of a redistricting dispute. Black and Hispanic groups sued the state
over the electoral maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature,
saying the maps discriminated against minorities. With the new May 29
date, Texas will hold one of the last primaries in the country,
weakening its ability to influence the Republican presidential race.
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