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Liberals call on government to get smart on crime
OTTAWA”Today Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Liberal Justice and Human Rights Critic Irwin Cotler reacted to the Harper government™s tabling of its crime omnibus bill. The Conservative government™s crime omnibus crime bill is a rehash of previously
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:15A
Jury in NZ nurse murder trial discharged
The Australian jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering a New Zealand nurse has been discharged. New South Wales Supreme Court judge Derek Price made the decision on Wednesday for legal reasons. Walter Marsh, a former United States marine,
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:15A
Louisville mayor says Feds understand importance of bridge fix
Once the decision was made to close the Sherman Minton Bridge to traffic, a three-week inspection began to determine the extent of the damage and repairs that will be needed in order to reopen the span. “Everybody's anxiously awaiting the results of
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:15A
Hanse, Hillicoss throw hats into political ring
Also seeking re-election are incumbents Town Councilman Thomas Hobart, Town Clerk Bambi Hotaling, Town Justice Thomas Fori and Tax Collector Linda Wilkinson. The nominations were made official at the Coxsackie Republican caucus held at the Village
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:15A
Cocaine and ecstasy seized in ‚¬800000 drug raid
They are being questioned at Kells garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act. The house was searched as part of an ongoing investigation. Get breaking news from The Journal.ie via Facebook. Just click 'Like'.
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A
Poland - Factors to Watch on Sept 21
ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 2 hours): The ruling Civic Platform (PO) has 33-percent support and leads the rightist opposition Law and Justice (PiS) by 7 points, according to a poll by TNS OBOP for Gazeta Wyborcza. First day of the Oil and Gas 2011
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A
Gov. Chafee to tour several businesses in financially troubled Central Falls
Lincoln Chafee is preparing to several businesses in Central Falls to highlight the determination of local entrepreneurs to succeed despite the city's recent bankruptcy filing. Chafee is scheduled to visit a travel agency, a dental practice and other
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A
High court move troubling to open government advocate
That change makes clear what is and isn't confidential information, whereas the suspended rules only limited access to court information because they were so onerous, Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath said Tuesday.
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A
After Solyndra's Bankruptcy, Solar Companies Defend Loans
The bankruptcy of Solyndra Inc., solar panel manufacturer, has created conversation among energy companies about the stability of the Department of Energy's loan program. Solyndra -- one of the earliest companies to receive funding from the DOE's
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A
Uninsured patient's suit one to watch
We'll be interested to see what arguments are presented as a lawsuit against St. Peter's Hospital for charging uninsured patients higher rates than those with insurance are charged proceeds through the court system. We're not lawyers and we can't
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:14A