Here is your R&D for February 24th:
Assange to appeal extradition to Sweden from the Sydney Morning Herald
A British judge has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today. However, Assange’s lawyers say he will appeal the ruling.
Wisconsin lawmakers agree to advance budget debate from the Los Angeles Times
Democratic lawmakers in the Wisconsin state assembly have agreed to limit the number of amendments they will introduce to Scott Walker’s budget bill. The agreement will allow floor debate to end at noon today.
Lawsuit alleges FBI violated Muslims’ freedom of religion from the Washington Post
A class action lawsuit alleges that the FBI violated Muslims constitutional rights by targeting them because of their religion. The FBI sent informants into Muslim communities in an attempt to find potential terrorists.
Sherrod Brown May Prove Tough Target in 2012 from RealClearPolitics
The GOP would love to regain the Senate seat in Ohio that it lost to Sherrod Brown in 2006, but unseating him may be difficult because of his talented staff and his determination to stick by his left-wing beliefs, that put him to the left of his constituency.
Europe rethinks dependence on Libyan oil from the Christian Science Monitor
In light of recent protests in Libya, Europe is rethinking it dependence on oil from the country. Italy and Spain get 22 and 13 percent of their oil from the North African nation.