Today's News Tips: July 9, 2012

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Published: 09 Jul, 2012
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Today's News Tip Sheet. Your Independent Breakdown of Today's News.

IVN – Health Care Decision by an Expert

Constitutional law scholar Daniel Farber opines on the Supreme Court’s health care decision and gives us a glimpse into the effects of the decision.

WaPo – Syria Opposition Says Death Toll Over 17,000

After months of fighting between a rebel group and the Assad regime the opposition claims that over 17,000 people have died as a result.

AP – Romney Outraises Obama 106-71

The President was thoroughly squashed in June fundraising by Mitt Romney as he only collected $71M in comparison to $106M the GOP hopeful pulled in.

AP – Why Is Julian Assange in an Ecuadorian Embassy?

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The article breaks down several common questions regarding why the journalist is taking refuge in the London embassy and what could happen in the future.

Al Jazeera – What Safeguards are in Place for Afghanistan Aid?

97% of the country’s GDP is foreign aid and an additional $16B was pledged to the country that also has widespread corruption.

Reuters – Gov. Rick Perry Rejecting ACA Provisions in TXThe Texas governor is rejecting two key provisions of the health care law, the Medicaid expansion and the health insurance exchange.

Reuters – Life After Gaddafi

The author was 15 years old the last time her country voted, 47 years later she reflects on the differences between then and now.

Salon – LIBOR Scandal Biggest Violation of Public Trust

The interbank loan scandal could be this most egregious sin of big banks, even bigger than the housing crisis argues the author.

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Ars Technica – Major Int’l Shift in Copyright

For the first time ever the international group that collaborates to create international copyright law has recognized exceptions and limitations.

Slate – Media Gaffes on Health Care Decision

An MSNBC reporter breaks down the gaffes and how the SCOTUSblog bailed out the media and the White House.

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