Reasonable Ramming?
Posted by: Linda Chalat
May 30, 2007

Last week the U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was reasonable for a pursuing police officer to force a fleeing driver off the road by ramming his vehicle from behind. Victor Harris, 19, who was suspected only of speeding, was permanently paralyzed in the accident that resulted.

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Study Highlights General Motors
Posted by: Linda Chalat
May 10, 2007

The insurance industry determined that General Motors' vehicles had the highest and lowest death rates in the period between 2002 and 2005. According to their study, the vehicles with the highest death rate were the 2001 to 2004 Chevrolet Blazers and the Chevrolet Astro minivan was recorded to have the lowest rate. Researchers also reported that the average death rate for all vehicles has declined.

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Report Flunks Colorado on Medicaid
Posted by: Linda Chalat
May 10, 2007

The non-profit consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen last month issued a report ranking Medicaid programs by how well they provide adequate medical services to low-income populations. Fifty-five million, mostly low-income Americans get their health care coverage through their state Medicaid program. The report considers federal mandates in four categories: eligibility, scope of services, quality of care and provider reimbursement.

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Pit Bull Ban Upheld
Posted by: Linda Chalat
May 08, 2007

The Colorado Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against the city of Aurora over its pit-bull ban. An Aurora home-owner brought the suit against the city in Arapahoe County District Court, saying that her constitutional rights were violated by the ban. The Aurora City Council imposed the ban on new pit bulls in February 2006. But it did allow all current owners at that time to keep their dogs if they obtained $200 annual licenses and adhered to anumber of requirements.

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