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Archbishop O'Brien has a right to try to influence public policy
In his letter to The Sun printed Aug. 18 ("O'Malley correct on church-state separation"), Arnold Paskoff suggests there should be "no representation without taxation." This implies that he thinks Archbishop Edwin O'Brien pays no taxes. I believe this is...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Edwin F. O'Brien, Martin O'Malley, Social Security, Career and Workplace
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Judge OKs Petit's Presence During Komisarjevsky's Trial
The Hartford CourantDefense attorneys for Joshua Komisarjevsky lost their bid Monday to keep Dr. William Petit Jr., the lone survivor of the 2007 Cheshire home invasion killings, out of the courtroom during their client's upcoming trial. Last month the defense filed...Tags: Sex Crimes, Human Interest, Crimes, William Petit, Joshua Komisarjevsky
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Legislature prepares for a status-quo budget
American News CorrespondentThe Legislature, including its audit and investment operations, would operate on essentially status-quo funding for next year under budget recommendations made Monday by its executive board. The final decisions won’t come until March, when the...Tags: South Dakota, Government, Accounting and Auditing, Employees, National Government
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Grant Co. considers drainage options
MILBANK (AP) - Grant County has been one of the most active in the state when it comes to issuing permits for draining farm land. But now, county officials are pondering the idea of getting out of the water control business and letting parties work...Tags: Litigation and Regulation, South Dakota, Litigation, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
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New tribal chairman talks 'healing' after taking oath Tuesday
Dexter McNamara, former vice chairman, took an oath of office Tuesday to become the new Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians tribal chairman.
McNamara steps into the role following an Aug. 8 recall that removed former tribal chairman Ken...Tags: Human Interest, Elections, Politics
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BART cell shutdown pits public safety against free speech
Guest ColumnistBART is the acronym for the Bay Area Rapid Transit system in the San Francisco area. It may also become a historical marker of sorts as we navigate the intersection, with its occasional collisions, of new technology, public safety and our First...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Abraham Lincoln, Cell Phones, Government, Freedom of the Press
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Quinn 'disappointed' Madigan attended Boehner fundraiser
Clout StreetDemocratic Gov. Pat Quinn said today he was “disappointed” that veteran House Speaker Michael Madigan, the state’s Democratic chairman, attended a fundraiser featuring Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner. But Madigan spokesman...Tags: Illinois Governor, Human Interest, Barack Obama, Pat Quinn, Republican Party
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Grant County considers drainage options
MILBANK (AP) - Grant County has been one of the most active in the state when it comes to issuing permits for draining farm land. But now, county officials are pondering the idea of getting out of the water control business and letting parties work...Tags: Litigation and Regulation, South Dakota, Litigation, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials
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State high court overrules voters on judge picks
The Illinois Supreme Court has repeatedly granted new life to judges after they were rejected by Cook County voters, despite promising to end the questionable practice nearly 20 years ago.
A Tribune review found that since 2000, the Supreme Court has...Tags: Human Interest, Cook County, Reviews, Michael Madigan, Illinois
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The so-called anti-Sharia law movement: A chilling example of the paranoid style in American politics
Del. Ron George from Annapolis objects to those who make light of the anti-Sharia movement in the U.S. ("Sharia law is a real threat to American liberties," Aug. 24.) He argues that imposing Sharia law is the stated goal of Islamic extremists like al-...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Annapolis, Al-Qaeda, Islam, Guerrilla Activity
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Anti-Sharia movement fuels bigotry
Nearly a decade after the events of 9/11, the backlash against Islamic Americans shows signs of worsening. Not even the death of Osama bin Laden earlier this year has had much impact on the growing anxiety of those who can't seem to distinguish between...Tags: Crimes, Anders Breivik, Islam, Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Rick Perry's Changes To The Constitution
KIAHRick Perry has just about criticized everything in Washington and now he's going old school by taking his red pen to the American government's founding document, the Constitution. In his book Fed Up, our fight to save America from Washington, Perry...Tags: Rick Perry, Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Justice System
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