Mar 17th, 2010 · Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter signed a measure requiring his attorney general to sue Congress if federal legislation requiring residents to buy insurance goes through. Similar measures, which experts say are mostly symbolic, are pending in 37 other states.
Mar 17th, 2010 · Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter signed a measure requiring his attorney general to sue Congress if federal legislation requiring residents to buy insurance goes through. Similar measures, which experts say are mostly symbolic, are pending in 37 other states.
Mar 16th, 2010 · The attorney general told a House subcommittee the al-Qaida leader would never appear in an American courtroom because the possibility that he would be caught alive is "infinitesimal." In testimony Tuesday, he rejected criticism from GOP lawmakers who contend it is too dangerous to put terror suspects on trial in federal civilian courts as Holder has proposed.
Mar 16th, 2010 · The attorney general told a House subcommittee the al-Qaida leader would never appear in an American courtroom because the possibility that he would be caught alive is "infinitesimal." In testimony Tuesday, he rejected criticism from GOP lawmakers who contend it is too dangerous to put terror suspects on trial in federal civilian courts as Holder has proposed.
Mar 15th, 2010 · A conservative group has condemned nine Justice Department attorneys who once helped represent several Guantanamo detainees. Former Republican speechwriter Mark Thiessen applauds Keep America Safe, and argues that the lawyers in question have "radical and dangerous views."
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Mar 12th, 2010 · District Attorney Tony Rackauckas accused the automaker of knowingly selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that had defects. The suit seeks civil penalties of $2,500 per violation under the Unfair Business Practices Act, along with the recovery of attorney fees and investigative costs.