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Newt Gingrich has repeatedly attacked federal judges and insisted that under a Gingrich administration he would boot judges that made decisions he didn't agree with, a stance that many suggest is unconstitutional.
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The tragic shooting death of Officer Peter Figoski highlights the need for control of illegal firearms in New York. This is now being addressed by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who recently announced this month that she will back a bill to target those gun dealers and criminals involved in bringing guns illegally into New York State.
A New Yorker's Opinion: Figoski Killing Highlights Need to Crack Down on Illegal Firearms
The tragic shooting death of Officer Peter Figoski highlights the need for control of illegal firearms in New York. This is now being addressed by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who recently announced this month that she will back a bill to target those gun dealers and criminals involved in bringing guns illegally into New York State.
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An appeals court dealt a blow to President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Friday, leaving a mark on constitutional law, the healthcare industry, U.S. politics and U.S. states.
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Republicans Michele Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty clashed repeatedly over their records during a presidential debate on Thursday, two days before they vie for conservative support in a straw poll that could make or break their campaigns.
Gov. Brown nominates controversial judge for California court
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Debt Crisis: Learning a Lesson From Our Forefathers
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House Rebukes Obama, Defeats Resolution Authorizing U.S. Mission in Libya
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Elizabeth Warren: Democrats Urge Obama to Use Recess Appointment
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Algerian president vows to enact democratic reforms
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Egypt voters overwhelmingly pass constitutional amendments
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U.S. Supreme Court will settle recopyright law debate
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Robert Kennedy killer Sirhan denied parole for 13th time
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German minister admits mistakes in plagiarism row
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TSA Rolls Out Less Invasive Scanning System
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ACLU backs suspended student's right to call teacher 'fat' on Facebook
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) backs California student's right to freedom of speech after Mesa Verde High suspended him for calling teacher fat on Facebook.
U.S. pilots new airport scans after privacy concerns
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Blocked in Egypt, Twitter speaks on freedom of expression
Being the first of the social media websites to be blocked in Egypt amid anti-government protests, Twitter has churned out a blog on the importance of freedom of expression.
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