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Justice Department rejects Texas congressional redistricting plan
The US Department of Justice today declared in Federal District Court in Washington that the redistricting plan approved by the government of Texas is illegal, setting the stage for a legal showdown to determine how Texas will select its
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P
Madagascar will arrest ex-leader if he returns
“He will be arrested upon his return to the country,” Justice Minister Christine Razanamahasoa said late on Sunday. Ravalomanana responded by saying the minister was part of a government that must vacate office for a new transitional authority,
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P
FOX Carolina 21SC justices back Horry County in trash lawsuit
The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports (http://bit.ly/oFACkY ) justices ruled Monday as part of a $25 million federal lawsuit from private trash companies against Horry County. The judge in the federal lawsuit asked the state justices whether state law
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:50P
Analyzing AT&T's T-Mobile Acquisition By The Numbers
Since approval of the acquisition, which needs to come from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), appears likely to drag out for months – particularly following the DOJ's late August attempt to block the
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:50P
Registration open for 'Run for Justice'
Participants are still being sought for the Livingston County Bar Association's second annual Run for Justice on Friday. The run — 1 mile, 5K or 10K — begins at the Judicial Center at 204 S. Highlander Way in Howell and follows a scenic course
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:50P
Remote Planning Manager outcome of budget cuts
City Hall is paying the airfare for Terry Blount to travel to Martinez once every five or six weeks, said Assistant City Manager Alan Shear. “He is coming up for a handful of meetings,” said Shear. “From the City's perspective, it was a cost-efficient
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:50P
Trial date set for Amanda Zhao's accused killer
BC in October 2002. Her former boyfriend Ang Li fled to China before he could be charged in Canada. Kwan said Zhou's parents called her Sunday night with the news of the trial commencement. They are relieved to have their day in court, Kwan said.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:49P
Crime Rates Decline In New York, Nation
Crime declined in the Empire State by 4.4 percent during the first half of 2011, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. During the first six months of 2011, there were 195740 index crimes reported in the state compared
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:49P
Smithsonian Board Talks Finances
Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough and board members including Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts are scheduled to attend Monday. The meeting will be held at 2:30 pm at the Hirshhorn Museum on the National Mall. Roberts is chancellor of the
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:49P
Gov. Patrick nominates Mass. parole board member
Dupre has worked in the corrections and criminal justice systems for 23 years, including 16 years at the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. She received a bachelor's degree from Springfield College, where she studied psychology and criminal justice.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:49P
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