Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith – character assassin

socraticgadfly.blogspot.com     20-Jun-2008          

That’s what New York Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler called Texas GOP Rep. Smith during the House Judiciary Committee’s hearings on Scott McClellan’s comments in his new book. Although the hearings got cut short for debate...                    

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Louisiana federal judge may be impeached

upi.com     19-Jun-2008   8 related          

NEW ORLEANS, June 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives may undertake a rare impeachment trial of a Louisiana federal judge accused of accepting bribes and perjury. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Porteous Jr.'s...                    

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Editorial: Supreme Court Rulings

kauz.com     20-Jun-2008   2 related          

Story Created: Jun 19, 2008 at 6:26 PM CDT Story Updated: Jun 19, 2008 at 6:26 PM CDT The President of the United States has many responsibilities. In his weekly editorial KAUZ General Mike DeLier explains how your vote can...                    

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US Inc builds a case for more H-1 B visas, green cards

indiatimes.com     19-Jun-2008   1 related          

19 Jun, 2008, 0858 hrs IST,Urmi A Goswami, NEW DELHI: The US industry has once again come out in full force demanding that highly skilled workers on non-immigrant H-1 B visas be given employment-based immigrant visas or green...                    

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Police seek convenience store robber

outside.in     18-Jun-2008   4 related          

No homicide suspected in man's death. COMPILED FROM STAFF REPORTS Wednesday, June 18, 2008 AUSTIN Robbery suspect sought Police are searching for a man they say robbed a South Austin convenience store about 11 p.m. Sunday....                    

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A Stiff Fine, but No Trial, for Milberg

nytimes.com     17-Jun-2008   78 related          

The best-known shareholder law firm in the country agreed on Monday to pay $75 million to dodge a criminal trial, ending a seven-year investigation that tarnished the profession’s image. The law firm, long known as Milberg...                    

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dailytexanonline.com: APD Chief Art Acevedo answers questions regarding crime statistics following a press conference Monday morning. dailytexanonline.com

Austin police respond to higher crime rate, seek federal aid

dailytexanonline.com     17-Jun-2008   6 related          

In response to a June FBI report that violent crime has risen in Austin, local law enforcement officials are looking for federal assistance to revamp the city's security measures. "Even though Austin's crime rate is the lowest...                    

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APD, lawmakers work on grant for larger chopper

kxan.com     17-Jun-2008          

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- As City Council considered cutting the helicopter from Austin's crime-fighting fleet Monday, lawmakers in Washington worked with police officials on obtaining a larger aircraft. Police Chief Art Acevedo,...                    

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Man pleads guilty to assaulting child

capitalnews9.com     17-Jun-2008   2 related          

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -- A Schenectady man accused of severely injuring his 2-year-old daughter by shaking her and hitting her head against a wall has pleaded guilty to an assault charge. The trial of Lamar Smith was set to begin...                    

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House leaders report healthy finances amid economic slump

kxan.com     17-Jun-2008   58 related          

CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- House leaders may not be feeling the economic pinch that other Americans are feeling during the current slump. Their lucrative investments and, in many cases, well-compensated spouses supplement their House...                    

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