Connecticut officials have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a court ruling that said former Gov. John G. Rowland's administration violated state employees' constitutional rights when it laid off 2,800 workers based on their union membership in 2003.

Its almost like the super villain plot in the latest superhero summer blockbuster: Repeal health care reform or well destroy the worlds economy.

Benefitfocus climbed Monday as a couple of analysts started coverage of the human resources software provider with a "Buy" rating, saying it is likely to capitalize during a time of big changes in the health care sector.