Thursday's Daily Brief

Thursday, March 3, 2011 Ohio Union Bill Aimed At Reducing Bargaining Rights Passes State Senate The bargaining rights of public workers in Ohio would be dramatically reduced and strikes would be banned under a bill narrowly passed by the state Senate on Wednesday. The GOP-backed measure that would restrict the collective bargaining rights of roughly 350,000 teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public employees squeaked through the state Senate on a 17-16 vote. Six Republicans sided with Democrats against the measure. Firefighters and teachers shouted "Shame!" in the chamber as the legislation was approved and moved on to the GOP-controlled House, where it is likely to receive strong support. WORLD Libya Rebels Rout Gaddafi Forces In Fierce Battle For Oil Port MEDIA How the Edwards Affair Ended Up in the Enquirer BUSINESS Banker In Jail For What Could Be 'Germany's Biggest Case Of Corruption' TECHNOLOGY New Features On The iPad 2 POLITICS Tea Party Leader: 'Charlie Sheen Making More Sense Than John Boehner' BLOG POSTS Evelyn Leopold: What's It Take for the UN to Allow a No-Fly Zone Over Libya? Despite moving quickly to impose punitive measures, diplomats say that the only way reluctant UN Security Council members might agree to military action in Libya is if the Arab League approves. Mark Penn: Constitutional Amendment on Internet Freedom It's time we added the first 21st Century amendment to the Constitution -- an amendment that parallels the First Amendment but explicitly prohibits the government from ever shutting down the Internet. Dan Rather: Nuclear Reactors There's an increasingly urgent need in this country for a clean, carbon-free energy source. The answer lies with old-fashioned atomic fission. Howard Schweber: Scott Walker's War on Equality The budget that Governor Walker announced today cannot be described by any of the usual terms. This is a budget that is politically targeted like a guided missile, and its target could not be more clear. Brienne Walsh: An Open Letter to the Women Who Are Telling Me It's My Fault I'm Not Married I know it's my fault I'm not married. I know that in the future, if I don't get married, it will be my fault as well. And thanks to the advancements made by the women in the generation above me, it's my decision to make.

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