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US revises statement on land mine policy
The Obama administration is backtracking on an announcement that it had reviewed its policy allowing military use of land mines and decided to leave ...
Leahy praises Reiss' appointment
MONTPELIER — The U.S. Senate approved Judge Christina Reiss for a spot on the federal bench in Vermont on Saturday after a quick nomination ...
 Senate fails to create true reform without anti-trust laws
When the Founding Fathers created the Senate, they envisioned the world’s greatest ...
 59: Democrats need one vote for filibuster-proof majority on health care test
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Democrats are one vote away from securing a ...
Federal immigration officials target Vermont farms
Federal immigration officials are cracking down on Vermont dairy farmers as part of a national effort, asking them to provide records to prove their ...
Senate confirms controversial judge
The Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. District Judge David Hamilton for the Chicago-based federal appeals court, approving a nominee targeted by ...
First US official participation in formal Mine Ban Treaty meeting: Cartagena November 30th
Three thousand two hundred square kilometers of land have been cleared of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) since the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty ...
 Obama, Holder predict conviction in 9/11 case
From opposite ends of the globe, President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder firmly ...
 Obama: Professed 9/11 mastermind will be convicted
President Barack Obama predicted that professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be ...
New York trial idea draws fire
As has been said before, most public officials and commentators shudder at the idea of bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four cohorts to trial ...
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