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Law & Government
Sen. Paul Proposes Amendment to Senate Syria Resolution
Points out Obama didn't think the president was permitted to carry out a military attack that does not prevent an imminent threat
Obama's Case Against Attacking Syria
What he said about the requirements for war before he was president
Senate Resolution Allowing Syrian Strikes Would Forbid Ground Troops
Vote may happen Wednesday
Family Files Suit over Deadly Philly Building Collapse
Daughter killed while shopping at Salvation Army
Rand Paul Was Almost Proud of President Obama Coming to Congress on Syria, Until He Heard He Didn't Think He Needed It
Hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today
Obama Administratoin Attempts to Limit State Pension Reforms
California could lose transportation funding due to federal regulations
Kerry, Hagel Push Senate to Authorize Strikes on Syria
Beat the drums of war, but leave the "boots" at home
Will Congress Vote No on Obama's War in Syria?
The president finally follows the Constitution. Will it matter?
Members of Congress Skeptical About Odds of Authorizing Military Action in Syria
Obama says he wants it but doesn't need it
Obama to Seek Congressional Authorization for Intervention in Syria, Says He Doesn't Need It, Or Any Other Kind
Has decided to take military action in Syria
Obama Speaks on Syria, Wants Vote in Congress
Wants Congress to vote for intervention in Syria, says he has the authority to act without it
Judge Rules No-Fly List Doesn't Fly Without Due Process
A blow to the secrecy of the no-fly list
Susan Rice Trying To Convince Congress US Must Respond To Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria
Many on Capitol Hill not convinced
White House Doesn't Give Lawmakers Timetable For Syria Response
Doesn't look like members of Congress are going to be consulted
New Abuse Lawsuits Filed Against Boy Scouts in Washington
A dozen men claim assaults between the '60s and '90s
UK Parliament Rejects Military Action in Syria; Enough to Pull US Back From Intervention?
No plan to bring Congress back to debate the issue
Republicans Retaliate Against Heritage Foundation over Farm Bill Spat
Booted out of planning meetings
San Bernardino Allowed to Join Stockton, Detroit in Bankruptcy
The story of the failing city reaches chapter nine
War Powers Objections Raised to Obama's Syria Plans
As Senator, Obama himself objected to unilateral executive action
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Legalization More of the Same: Cash Cows and Cronyism
181 applicants for 35 dispensary licenses
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to Host Fundraiser for Cory Booker
The second Hollywood-focused event for the Senate candidate from New Jersey
Bipartisan Coalition Urging Obama to Seek Congressional Approval for Syrian Action
81 members of Congress have signed
St. Louis Newsman Fired over Facebook Comments About IRS Targeting Sues
Said he thought he may have been targeted due to interview questions he asked President Obama
Merrill Lynch to Pay $180 Million in Race Bias Case
Accused of steering blacks into clerical positions and giving the best accounts to white workers
Historical Document of the Day: Gerald Ford on Squeaky Fromme
The taped testimony of a president
Feds Spend $20 Million Just to Plan on Inspecting Catfish
Big Cat pushing government to inspect imported catfish especially
New York Lowers Pension Costs for Government Employers
Down 1 percentage point, though everybody thought it would go up
US Lawmakers Want To Be Consulted by Obama on Possible Intervention in Syria
Some on Capitol Hill don't feel like they've been fully informed
Lobbyists Representing Government Bodies Enjoy Public Pensions
Which are probably underfunded
