In a concerted effort to reduce government spending, the Republican-led U.S House of Representatives has voted to “eliminate all vegetation on or around government buildings and near government-funded structures.”
Uniform Commission to Draft Children’s Playground Rules
The Uniform Law Commission announced today that it has formed a committee to review and recommend uniform playground rules, saying “the time is right to bring clarity and stability to a confusing and rapidly changing aspect of childhood.”
Republicans Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Weekends, Expand Child Labor
In a legal battle being defined by sharp protests on both sides, the Republican-controlled U.S. House has introduced legislation that would eliminate weekends and allow children over the age of ten to work at least 30 hours each week in “wage-producing employment.” Families earning more than $300,000 annually, however, would be exempt from most of the bill’s requirements.










