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Senate panel considers labor board nominees

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:12 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans said Thursday they would not support five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, raising the possibility the troubled agency could be rendered mostly inoperable later this year.

New court overhaul plans surface in Kansas House

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:31 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - An influential Kansas House member outlined three new proposals Wednesday for overhauling the state's two highest courts.

Appeals court in Va. considers Cole bombing suit

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:04:37 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - A lawyer for families of the 17 sailors killed in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole urged a federal appeals court to reinstate a $282.5 million lawsuit against Sudan on Tuesday.

Lawmakers approve $200 million bank settlement

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:50:29 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - More than a year after reaching a major settlement with some of the nation's leading lenders, Florida is finally spelling out how $200 million of that money will be spent.

GOP lawmakers target justice pay over gay marriage

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:51:08 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - A group of conservative lawmakers have proposed cutting the salaries of Iowa Supreme Court justices who joined in a unanimous ruling that legalized gay marriage in Iowa.

Argentine Congress aims to 'democratize' courts

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:58:04 -0400

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's congress is getting close to approving big changes in its justice system. President Cristina Fernandez says the reforms will make courts more democratic and responsive to the people. But her opponents say they will effectively end the separation of powers in Argentina.

Court: Board vote on employees' insurance illegal

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:04:39 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - The state Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the South Carolina Budget and Control Board to return state employee health insurance premiums that a court says were collected illegally.