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Lane County's top law enforcers want your questions
"Our revenues are way down on anything traffic related. That's way down the priority list." It's a misconception, said Gardner, that he and the sheriff hope to dispell as they continue to hold more meetings. The next public meeting is scheduled for
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:06P
Lead bullets find a champion in Tester
The bill comes in the wake of a 2010 lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups demanding that EPA ban lead ammunition; an earlier petition was refused when EPA claimed it has no jurisdiction over the stuff.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:06P
Diokno suspension sought
MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Leila de Lima would have wanted Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Ernesto Diokno put on preventive suspension for former Batangas Governor Antonio Leviste's alleged abuse of his “living out”
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:06P
Diokno suspension sought
MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Leila de Lima would have wanted Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Ernesto Diokno put on preventive suspension for former Batangas Governor Antonio Leviste's alleged abuse of his “living out”
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:06P
GA Immigration Crackdown Concerns Vidalia Farmers
Farmer Delbert Bland is one of the largest sweet-onion growers in the country. His farmworkers get visas allowing them to legally enter the country. But he's worried that if local police enforce immigration laws, it could scare off even legal Latino
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:06P
Judge: MPs flouting court orders
But the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, also told reporters: "It is, of course, wonderful for you if a Member of Parliament stands up in Parliament and says something which in effect means an order of the court on anonymity is breached.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:05P
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Filed By John David Hart
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Updated: 05/20/2011 12:05P
Wis. court to decide if teen's sentence was cruel
They say the judge should have considered Ninham's difficult upbringing and that juveniles' brains aren't fully developed. The state Justice Department argues nothing prevents sentencing such a young person to life without parole.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:05P
Minn. city sues online travel company Expedia for sales taxes; hotel operators
However, some hotel executives worry the lawsuit could hurt the city if Expedia and others stop listing local businesses. City Attorney Gunnar Johnson says everyone who owes taxes should pay their fair share. Todd Torvinen is the president of
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:05P
NY Lawsuit Filed Against Baidu Inc. in US Federal Court
Eight NYers launched a lawsuit earlier this against the Chinese online search provider Baidu Inc. alleging that the company blocked pro-democracy information in violation of US constitutional rights. The complaint, filed in the US District Court in the
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:05P