Canadian Agreement/ Juvenile Sex Offenders/ Unemployment

Missoulian: Montana sawmills should benefit from continued restrictions on Canadian imports
Department of State: Agreement concerning softwood lumber, with annexes.

Helena Independent Record: Kids can be ordered to register as sex offenders
USA V. JUVENILE MALE 09-30330
“Defendants argue that SORNA’s registration requirement contravenes the confidentiality provisions of the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act (FJDA), 18 U.S.C. § 5031 et seq., and also challenge its constitutionality.”

Helena Independent Record: More seek unemployment aid, but trend is positive
BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary
“Regional and state unemployment rates were slightly lower in December. Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia recorded unemployment rate decreases, 3 states posted rate increases, and 10 states had no rate change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.”