Iraq parliament delays US security pact

Vote postponed until Thursday, legislators call for pact to be dependent on national referendum in 2009

Imran Khan questions efficacy of Pakistani parliament

In view of the continued US drone attacks inside the country, Pakistan’s firebrand cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf or Justice Movement, has questioned the usefulness of the country’s parliament that came into existence...

Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

"(CNN) -- The U.S. should stop arresting responsible marijuana users, Rep. Barney Frank said Wednesday, announcing a proposal to end federal penalties for Americans carrying fewer than 100 grams, almost a quarter-pound, of the substance. ...

Thai Protesters Trap Legislators

After a period of calm, events in Thailand are heating up again, with protestors renewing their push to unseat the government."Thousands of anti-government protesters surrounded Parliament on Tuesday, trapping...

Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

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Republican legislators sue to stop Palin investigation

GOP lawmakers step in to quash Troopergate."Republican legislators sue to stop Palin investigationby Channel 2 News staffTuesday, September 16, 2008 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Five Republican legislators filed suit...

PKS hopes Yudhoyono to come to parliament over fuel price hikes

""We hope the president will be present in the House to answer the questions in the inquiry and thus show the government`s seriousness in facing the matter," PKS President Tifatul Sembiring said after attending a function titled "National Launch of Candidates for Membership...

Louisiana Legislature wants HUGE Pay Raise

"Salaries would be closer to full-time job Friday, June 13, 2008 By Ed Anderson BATON ROUGE -- House members will meet this morning to debate a proposal to triple legislators' salaries in what has become the defining issue of the session. After it passed the Senate on...

House Speaker: Interpelation on fuel hike depends on plenary session

""If the members of the plenary session decide to agree on the interpellation, I am obliged to follow the decision," Agung told newsmen here Sunday.He said interpellation was the right of legislators to have the...

Republicans Start Swinging

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Political Battle Lines are Drawn between the Democrats and Republicans looking to win the voters patriotic hearts and minds over Obama's intention to open a dialogue...

Widow: My husband died from online drugs

"WICHITA, Kansas (CNN) -- She found her husband on their bed in a pool of his own vomit, dead from an accidental overdose of drugs he received from an online pharmacy....

Lebanon in turmoil as Shiite gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods

UPDATE: 1:53PM ESTAfter three days of deadly street battles, Hezbollah has seized control of West Beirut, pushing Lebanon dangerously close to an all-out civil war.At least 11 people have been killed so...

Supreme Court, States can demand photo ID before Voting

Supreme Court: States can demand photo ID before Voting Todays Supreme Court Decision has been a polarizing issue between Republicans, who believe that a photo identification is a basic document used in most...

Governor Sanford: House Turns Its Back on Taxpayers

HOUSE GIVES ITSELF A BACKDOOR PAY INCREASE ONE DAY AFTER GLOOMY ECONOMIC FORECAST" Columbia, S.C. - April 8, 2008 - Governor Mark Sanford today asked the House of Representatives to reconsider their...

Legislators propose house inquiry into govt`s handling of BLBI debtors

"The document containing the proposal was signed by 55 legislators and presented to House Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar by among others Suripto of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction, Abdullah Azawar Anas of the National Awakening Party (PKB) faction, Drajad Wibowo...

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