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Patricia Kilday Hart: A personal triumph of the Texas Dream Act
As the front-runner for the GOP nomination, Perry has been under attack from all sides, but on Monday, conservatives condemned the so-called Texas Dream Act, which he signed in 2001, for encouraging illegal immigration. The law gives in-state college
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:21A
Peacekeepers' deaths could have been prevented
A report into the deaths of three Irish peacekeepers in a roadside bomb in Lebanon 22 years ago has been published by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter. In a statement, Mr Shatter said it must be accepted that appropriate
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:20A
Vote suppression in the US revs up
It turned out that it was part of a Republican Party strategy known as "Operation Eagle Eye", and "Bill" was future Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist. He was confronted with his intimidation tactics in his confirmation hearings years later,
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:20A
Parliament Resumes
House leader Peter Van Loan says the government's focus won't waiver from the economy and justice. He says the Tories will continue to implement budget measures, including small-business incentives and family tax credits. Van Loan says the government
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:20A
Man Charged With Attack on Prosecutor
BC's criminal justice branch says special prosecutor Ravi Hira has approved five charges against Adrien Real Bergeron. The charges include one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of using violence against a justice system participant.
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:20A
Report: For Religion, They're Anti-Social Networks
According to a new study from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and the American Center for Law and Justice, there's a good chance it will. As reported in The New American, NRB conducted a study of "the practices of Apple and its iTunes App
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:19A
Women Protest Rape Remark in Indonesia
About 50 furious miniskirted women showed up at a traffic circle in the middle of Jakarta Sunday to protest Bowo's remarks, which have caused a major backlash in Indonesia. The governor Saturday hastily backed away from the comment, saying “I apologize
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:19A
AT&T Aiming To Acquire T-Mobile, Sells Assets
After the lawsuit by the Justice Department on Aug 31, AT&T is in damage control mode to salvage its merger with T-Mobile USA. The company has asked the court for an expedited hearing of the lawsuint. Need fast service and cheap rates from a broker?
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:19A
NARAL 2011 Power Of Choice Summit Honors Corky Hale Stoller
The 18 partner organizations which participated in the 2011 Power of Choice Summit included: ACLU of Southern California, ACT for Women and Girls, Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice, Black Women for Wellness, California Family Health Council,
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:19A
Crime Nearby: Rash of Vehicle Damage at Merrick LIRR Station; Man Charged with
James Brtalik, 24, of North Bellmore was arrested on Bellmore Avenue near Wilson Avenue and was charged with driving while intoxicated and one violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law on Sept. 9. An item was removed from a car parked on Oak Street
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:19A
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