Daily Archives: 1, April 16, 2008

462 Weighs in on Democrat primary election

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Pa. Voters Divided Over Obama Remarks

By MARK SCOLFORO – Tuesday, April 15, 2008

SHENANDOAH, Pa. (AP) — Yes, some Democrats in Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt communities were upset by Barack Obama’s suggestion that voters there “cling to guns or religion” because of bitterness about their economic lot. But many more seem to think it was no big deal — and if there’s a problem it’s with the political slapfest that has followed. Continue reading →

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“…Constitution does not demand the avoidance of all risk of pain in carrying out executions”, Chief Justice John Roberts

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Court Rejects Lethal Injection Challenge

Executions Had Been on Hold Nationwide While Justices Considered Case

By ARIANE de VOGUE / ABC News

April 16, 2008

The Supreme Court has upheld the three-drug lethal injection method used by the state of Kentucky in a 7-2 decision, clearing the way for an unofficial moratorium on executions to be lifted. Continue reading →

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“[Pittsburgh PD] officers illegally issued about 650 speeding tickets over the past six months…”

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Police wrote 650 speeding tickets based on unapproved device

City bureau admits illegal timer was used for 6 months
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
By Moriah Balingit, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police acknowledged yesterday that officers illegally issued about 650 speeding tickets over the past six months by using a speed timing device that has not been approved for use in Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

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