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Supreme Court won't stop 'choose life' license plate in Arizona
Associated Press WriterPHOENIX (AP) _ An anti-abortion group has won a long legal fight to force Arizona to issue "choose life" license plates, and the proposed new plates could be available to the group's members within several months. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left in...Tags: Court Administration, Phoenix Suns, Janet Napolitano
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Turnout a bit light during disputed early voting window in Ohio's largest counties
Associated Press WriterCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ A weeklong period in which Ohioans could register to vote and immediately cast a ballot ended Monday with turnout that didn't quite match the expectations of election officials — or the campaign predictions that preceded it....Tags: Voting, Local Elections, Court Administration, Election Day, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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Justices reject LNG appeal
A proposed natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point overcame a crucial hurdle Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not consider an appeal by Baltimore County that sought to stop the project. The court's decision eliminated what...Tags: Court Administration, AES Corp., Shipbuilding, Dundalk, Bethlehem Steel
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Citi, Wells, Wachovia halt litigation amid Fed talks
The Associated PressWachovia, Citigroup and Wells Fargo today agreed to a standstill of all formal litigation activity -- a sign that the banks and the Federal Reserve are working feverishly to reach an agreement over the fate of Wachovia. The standstill agreement will...Tags: Court Administration, Federal Reserve, Wachovia Corp., Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Wells Fargo & Co.
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Citigroup sues Wachovia, Wells Fargo for $60 billion
From the Associated PressNEW YORK -- Citigroup has filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and the directors of both companies seeking more than $60 billion in damages for interfering with the bank's planned takeover of Wachovia's banking...Tags: Federal Reserve, Wachovia Corp., Citigroup Incorporated
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Bush urges Senate to confirm his nominees for federal judge vacancies in critical Ohio
CINCINNATI (AP) _ President Bush reminded Americans Monday that his eight years of appointing conservative judges will affect the nation for decades, hoping to secure his legacy but also help fire up Republicans in must-win Ohio a month before the...Tags: Polls, Court Administration, The White House, Judges, Barack Obama
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McCain, Obama pledge money from Washington to fight crime, promise new study panel
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Both presidential candidates are promising federal dollars to help local governments fight crime and a review panel to examine the nation's crime-fighting priorities. Democrat Barack Obama would increase federal spending on programs...Tags: Law Enforcement, Demographics, Illegal Immigrants, Barack Obama, John McCain
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Supreme Court opens term with cigarette marketing case
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWashington -- More than 45 million Americans are smokers, and nearly 85% of them buy "light" cigarettes such as Marlboro Lights, which are advertised as having lower tar and nicotine. The Supreme Court, on the opening day of its term, heard arguments...Tags: Human Rights, Court Administration, Marketing, Lawyers, Tobacco Products
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Mich. justice has financial edge over opponent
Associated Press WriterMichigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor has a big financial advantage over his opponent heading into the November election. Taylor, a Republican-nominated incumbent, has raised more than $1.5 million this year -- 10 times as much as the...Tags: Republican National Conventions, Court Administration, Democratic National Conventions, Judges, Democratic Party
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$18M deal struck for Dick Cavett's Montauk property
rick.brand@newsday.comComedian and talk show host Dick Cavett is selling the bulk of his Montauk estate - 76.8 acres including 1,000 feet of oceanfront and towering 60-foot high bluffs - to state and local governments for $18 million. "It's a kingdom lot, a trophy lot,"...Tags: East Hampton, Long Island, Sales, Charity, East Hampton
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Ga. transgender politician wins lawsuit that said she misled voters by running as a woman
Associated Press WriterATLANTA (AP) _ Georgia's top court ruled in favor of a transgender politician who was slapped with a lawsuit by two political opponents who claimed she misled voters by running as a woman. The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling on Monday found that...Tags: Court Administration, Lawyers, Gay Rights, Government, Civil Rights
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Supreme Court opens new term by considering limits on lawsuits against 'light cigarettes
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The Supreme Court picked up Monday where it left off last term, signaling support for efforts to block lawsuits against tobacco companies over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes. The first day of the court's new term, which is...Tags: Court Administration, Tobacco Products, Advertising, Marketing, Altria Group
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