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Biz groups want immigration reform blocked, Scott sez doesn't go far enough
by Dara Kam | April 13th, 2011 Even as business groups are asking lawmakers to back down from proposed immigration reforms, Gov. Rick Scott supports giving law enforcement officers the ability to ask for proof of status when they pull someone over.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:28P
Lawsuit alleges faults in truck caused fire in county garage
“We are working with the insurance company to potentially get some dollar amounts that were not covered by insurance,” County Administrator Dan Duffy explained Tuesday. Federal Insurance, in turn, is looking to recoup the money it paid out as a result
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:28P
Court system facing potential cuts
By Scott Mims Published 12:25pm Wednesday, April 13, 2011 It's been said that the wheels of justice turn slowly. That could be truer if court offices across Alabama start closing one day a week as proposed by Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb on Tuesday.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:28P
Seattle Supercross Preview 2011
A few examples come to mind, like Christophe Pourcel's debilitating crash in the final round of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship, or Grant Langston's rear wheel collapsing in the final moto and killing his chances at taking the 2001 outdoor title.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:27P
Georgetown DREAM Act-er Faces Wall Street Career or Deportation
Things quickly spiraled when, in 2007, immigration agents stormed into his family's Miami home and took Juan, his brother and his parents to a detention center. The family had lost their years-long struggle to apply for political asylum and had not
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:27P
The Right Hook – 04/13/11
The website boasts that each legislative cycle, its members introduce 1000 bills based on its work. Roughly 18% of these bills are enacted into law. Among the legislation that ALEC drafted was Arizona's harsh anti-immigration bill SB 1070.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:27P
American files Travelport, Orbitz suit
US carrier American Airlines (AA) has filed an antitrust action on GDS Travelport and its online travel agency (OTA) subsidiary Orbitz over the ongoing Direct Connect dispute which is affecting travel management companies, GDSs, travel agents and OTAs
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:27P
Danroy Henry Shooter Named "Officer of The Year"
The Henry family hopes the Justice Department pushes forward with the case. "We're just praying for an indictment," she said. Association President Matthew Listwan said the 20 members wanted to "recognize all he went through and for his hard work.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:27P
Register child care centres by April 30
MANGALORE: The department of women and child welfare has extended the last date for the registration of orphanages, shelter homes, child homes and other child care centres to April 30. All institutions and individuals should register the above
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:26P
Murder Suspect to Victim's Daughter: "I'm Sorry"
Ruben Matallana-Galvas and Carmen Torres-Sanchez appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court for their 72 hour hearing. Caro died after undergoing a procedure for buttocks enhancement. Matallana-Galvas is not a licensed doctor. The family of 42-year-old Elena
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:26P