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Mexico City approves gay marriage
"Mexico City: Mexico City's legislature has approved gay marriage, an aide to a city lawmaker told agency, in the first such law passed anywhere in Latin America. "It was approved overall by 39 votes in favour...
Unfair tax caps to nail Indiana farmers
Indian farmers have been hit hard this year. From a late planting season to a late and wet harvest. But now the Indiana legislature is hitting them from the economic section. A new bill proposal on property tax caps, set to be an amendment in the state constitution,... 
Arnold Schwarzenegger Cuts $656m from California Welfare
Arnold Schwarzenegger today cut $656 million from California welfare and healthcare programmes in a bid to cut some of the $26 billion budget deficit. A governor is able to cut cash from state programmes, and today Governor Schwarzenegger made his first attempt to reach is... 
Another Victory For Marijuana Reformers
Source: Atlantic Monthly Rhode Island -- In the latest advancement for marijuana law reformers, the Rhode Island state legislature today legalized medical marijuana stores in the state, overriding Gov. Don Carcieri's (R) veto.The new law will take effect immediately.... 
NH governor will sign gay marriage act
NH and other recent states are doing it right, through the legislature rather than courts." Gov. John Lynch said Thursday he will sign a bill to make his state the sixth to legalize gay marriage as soon as the... 
MN 10th Judicial District- HR 1632 Judicial Reform&Accountability
"The Minnesota Legislature Unconstitutionally delegated its responsiblity to oversee the Judicial Branch to the Judicial Branch. Instead of the Checks and Balances between the 3 branches of the Goverment Required...
The 2009 Minnesota Tax Cut Rally Saturday May 2, 2009
" Just a quick reminder to be sure to attend Saturday’s Tax Cut Rally. The weather forecast is outstanding — sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s. As I’m sure you are aware, Minnesota is facing a...
created by CynicalPatriot | 34 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
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China Adopts Food Safety Law
BEIJING - China's legislature has enacted a new food safety law Saturday, to go into effect on June 1st. The National People's Congress has approved the law, which will ensure food safety "from the... 
Lt. Gov: Blagojevich Out by Lincoln's 200th Birthday
The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn was on CBS's Meet the Press Sunday, and said that he was certain that Governor Rod Blagojevich would be impeached and convicted by Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial... 
Election Changes North-South Balance of Power
Here in Nevada we now have the same situation the the State of California has experienced for years. Two seats of power. North and south and like California the battles will now begin. Strong...
A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
Today, Wednesday, the 17th day of September 2008, marks the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America by the nation's founders, and with the hope of forming a more... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Palin's husband won't testify in trooper inquiry
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband won't comply with a subpoena issued by state lawmakers investigating her firing of Alaska's public safety commissioner, the McCain-Palin campaign said Thursday. ...
created by master_jim2008 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Lawmakers vote to subpoena Palin's husband, aides
"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Alaska lawmakers voted Friday to subpoena Gov. Sarah Palin's husband, several aides and phone records in their investigation into Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner, setting up what one senator called a "branch-versus-branch...
Spain awards apes legal rights
Spanish Parliament has approved a resolution to grant chimps, gorillas, and orangutans statutory rights previously reserved for their human cousins. Support for this action has crossed party lines and is expected... 
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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