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certain that waterboarding somebody, torturing somebody, whatever [term] you want to use, is going to produce the intelligence you want. At one point, Cornyn appeared to become frustrated with Holders refusal
Republicans largely focused on Holders time in the Clinton administration in their attacks.
[IMGCAP(1)]Bloom was already a practicing lawyer when he read Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clarks account of the trial in her book, Without a Doubt. Taking issue with Clarks refusal to take blame
Its the latest in a series of aggravations for Reid, who should be enjoying his expanded majority in the opening days of the 111th Congress but instead continues to find himself embroiled in controversy
Creations officials deny any wrongdoing and in the past have painted the union as selective and bullish in dictating the wants of workers.
Ultimately, Burris could be seated by unanimous consent if the issue of Whites refusal to sign the certification papers is not resolved in some manner.
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris (D) declined to answer reporters questions after being prevented by Senate officials from participating in this afternoons swearing-in ceremony on the Senate
Supreme Court ruled in its 1969 Powell v.
It could be called the elephant in the room in the Senate or perhaps more appropriately, the zoo outside the Capitol.
The 1969 Supreme Court decision in Powell v.
Reid and Durbin cited Illinois Secretary of State Jesse Whites (D) refusal to certify Burris appointment as the basis for claiming that Burris has not met the legal requirements to fill the seat