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Bill Would Give Russian Art Immunity from Seizure

LA Times

Russia banned art loans to the United States after a federal court ruled that a historic collection of books and writings belongs not to Russia but to the U.S.-based Hasidic group, Chabad, and must be returned.

For more than a year, Russia has prohibited its government-run museums from sending artworks to exhibitions in the United States. The ban has frustrated and puzzled American museum officials, because it was spurred by a legal decision unrelated to anything the museums themselves have done. Diplomacy has failed to lift it.

‘Obamacare’ Challenge Begins In Supreme Court

NY1

President Obama signs Affordable Health Care Reform Act.

Members of the U.S. Supreme Court waded Monday into the constitutional challenge to President Barack Obama‘s controversial health care overhaul.

Blockbuster Sholom Bayis Workshops at AC Pesach Program

The Clarion Hotel in Atlantic City where the Pesach program will take place.

Renew and Build the Energy of Your marriage with Pesach lectures by Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Smith and, together with Elisheva Smith, the acclaimed marriage workshop “Couplehood as a Spiritual Pathway: The Imago Journey for Jewish couples” utilizing the proven Imago dialogue techniques to create connection in marriage.

Have You Ever Had an Expectation That Was Not Met?

Not what you expected?

Parents: Have you ever sent your child/young adult away for the summer only to find out that you did not do your due diligence in researching the track record of the hiring party?

Head Staff: Have you ever taken a summer Shlichus position that you thought was going to be great and ended not being to your liking?

Picture of Day: Children Embark on Purim Adventure

Boys from Rabbi Raskin‘s first grade class in Lubavitcher Yeshiva went on a Purim adventure, solving riddles that lead them through the four mitzvos of Purim along Kingston Avenue’s shops. In the picture above, R’ Shloimy Klein of HaSofer explains fascinating details about the writing of a Megilla.

Gas Prices Are Highest Ever for February

Washington Times

Gasoline prices have never been higher this time of the year. At $3.53 a gallon, prices are already up 25 cents since Jan. 1. And experts say they could reach a record $4.25 a gallon by late April.

PSA: Today Last Chance to Reduce Parking Tickets

If you have an upnapid New York City parking ticket, today is the last chance to have the fine reduced. The popular program, which reduces parking tickets by one third if you wave your right to contest the ticket, was axed by Mayor Bloomberg, and will expire tonight, Tuesday, at midnight.