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Motorcycle-only checkpoints rev up controversy in Congress
Nation NowCongress is revving up its engines to stop motorcycle-only checkpoints. A measure inserted into the House transportation bill would bar the U.S. Department of Transportation from providing grants to local or state governments for such checkpoints.... -
Lott to quit Senate only one year into new term
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSen. Trent Lott, a 35-year Capitol Hill veteran who staged a political comeback after losing his Senate leadership post because of racially insensitive remarks, plans to resign from office before the year is out. With his decision, the Senate's No. 2...Tags: Laws, James M Jeffords, Crime, Law and Justice, J Dennis Hastert, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Experts, Lawmakers Clash Over Impact of Gay Marriage
Times Staff WriterWASHINGTON — Experts and lawmakers differed sharply in testimony Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee over whether the institution of marriage is under judicial assault and can only be preserved through a constitutional amendment banning...Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Government, John Kerry, Justice System
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Sponsors Reword Marriage Amendment Proposal
Times Staff WriterWASHINGTON — The congressional sponsors of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit same-sex marriage announced new wording Monday aimed at building political support for the measure by easing concerns that it would block states from...Tags: Tony Perkins, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, John Kerry, Justice System
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Gay Marriage Ruling Dominates the Political Discourse
Times Staff WritersWASHINGTON — The issue of same-sex marriage demanded the attention of presidential candidates and Congress on Thursday, as a Massachusetts court ruling that permits gays and lesbians to marry led to renewed calls by conservatives for a...Tags: Polls, Laws, Human Rights Campaign, Crime, Law and Justice, White House
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Gen. Taguba Testifies Before Senate Panel
Federal News ServiceFollowing is testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, as provided by Federal News Service. SEN. JOHN WARNER: The committee meets today for the second of a series of hearings regarding the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by some elements...Tags: L. Paul Bremer III, Daniel Akaka, Evan Bayh, U.S. Department of State, International Military Interventions
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Election 2002: State-by-State Results
Here are the results of elections around the nation Tuesday. Not all returns were available at press time. ALABAMA Governor: Democratic Gov. Donald Siegelman won reelection over Republican Rep. Bob Riley. Senate: Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions held...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Lotteries, Mark Sanford, Tom Harkin, Kathleen Sebelius
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Guantanamo going nowhere soon
The SwampIn this image reviewed by the U.S. Military, a Guantanamo detainee, left, walks in a fenced-in exercise area as a guard patrols on the grounds of the maximum security prison at Camp 5, at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base, in......Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, White House, Justice and Rights, John McCain, Government
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Stevens woes = 60 votes for Dems?
The Swampby Frank James The federal indictment of Sen. Ted Stevens certainly is buoying Democratic hopes that they could pick up enough Senate seats to get to the magical 60 votes, enough for a veto-proof majority. It would be the......Tags: Pete Domenici, White House, Government, John Warner, Parliament
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Congressional power within Dems' grasp
The Swampby James Oliphant Congressional Democrats appear close to having something they haven't known for a long time: power. After being marginalized by the Bush administration and stymied by a cohesive Republican minority, Democrats on the Hill look poised to...Tags: Mutual Funds, Pete Domenici, Laws, White House, John McCain
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Senate races: Election night guide
The Swampby James Oliphant Twelve Senate races are considered to be close this Election Day. The outcome could have a significant impact on the balance of power on the Hill. Democrats are chasing a 60-vote majority, which would allow them to......Tags: Polls, Jim Martin, Bobby Jindal, Government, John Warner
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Senate votes to stop filling oil reserve
The SwampUndated government photo of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve's Big Hill site near Beaumont, Texas. (Source: Department of Energy/ via Bloomberg News) by Frank James How concerned are lawmakers during this election year about a voter backlash against...Tags: School Supplies, Laws, Disasters and Accidents, Upper House, Energy Resources
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