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News Iraqi constitution draft raises concerns over Islam, federalism
Iraqi constitution draft raises concerns over Islam, federalism
Kate Heneroty
July 27, 2005 07:39:00 am

A new draft of the Iraqi constitution published Tuesday in Baghdad's Al-Sabah newspaper declares "Islam is the official religion of the state and is the main source of legislation," raising the concern of US...

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News US Senate supports use of military bases by Boy Scouts
US Senate supports use of military bases by Boy Scouts
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 09:57:00 pm

US Senators approved a provision Tuesday which permits US military bases to continue holding Boy Scouts events. The 98-0 vote was a tag-on to a larger bill outlining the Defense Department's policy for 2005. The...

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News Senate begins debate to reduce lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Senate begins debate to reduce lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 09:49:00 pm

A Senate floor debate began Tuesday to discuss a proposed Gun Liability Law that would prevent lawsuits against gun manufacturers, dealers and trade associations when crimes or accidents involving firearms occur. Republican Senator Jeff Sessions said...

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News Supreme Court nominee writes disability opinion
Supreme Court nominee writes disability opinion
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 09:23:00 pm

US Supreme Court nominee John Roberts wrote an opinion Tuesday, dismissing a class-action suit brought by firefighters and federal law enforcement officers who sought increased disability benefits upon retirement. The retirees were hoping to gain higher...

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News Mexican court denies arrest warrant for ex-president in 1971 student massacre case
Mexican court denies arrest warrant for ex-president in 1971 student massacre case
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 07:48:00 pm

A Mexican court Tuesday refused to issue a warrant for the arrest of former Mexican president Luis Echeverria for his alleged involvement in the 1971 "Corpus Christi massacre," leading to the deaths of nearly a dozen student...

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News US judge refuses bail for former CIA anti-Castro operative
US judge refuses bail for former CIA anti-Castro operative
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 07:13:00 pm

A US immigration judge has denied a request to set bail and free former CIA operative Luis Posada Carriles , who is wanted in Venezuela for his involvement in the 1976 bombing of a Cuban plane....

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News Specter wants Roberts vote by end of September
Specter wants Roberts vote by end of September
Holly Manges Jones
July 26, 2005 07:11:00 pm

Republican senators Tuesday urged Democrats to commit to a timeframe for US Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' confirmation vote, voicing their preference to have him sworn in as a justice prior to the court reconvening on October 3. Senate...

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News Corporations and securities brief ~ SEC nominee Cox grilled by Senate committee
Corporations and securities brief ~ SEC nominee Cox grilled by Senate committee
James Murdock
July 26, 2005 05:42:00 pm

Leading Tuesday's corporations and securities law news, President Bush's nominee to head the SEC, Rep. Christopher Cox , told the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that he would vigorously enforce securities laws. Cox also pledged to enforce...

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News States brief ~ ACLU sues North Carolina for barring oaths on non-Christian religious texts
States brief ~ ACLU sues North Carolina for barring oaths on non-Christian religious texts
Rachel Felton
July 26, 2005 04:47:00 pm

Leading Tuesday's states brief, the ACLU filed a lawsuit today against North Carolina asking the court to rule that a "holy scripture" suitable for oath administration includes the religious texts of Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and other non-Christian...

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News Witness testifies that dogs bit Abu Ghraib detainees
Witness testifies that dogs bit Abu Ghraib detainees
Jamie Sterling
July 26, 2005 02:35:00 pm

A witness testified at a military Article 32 hearing Tuesday that dogs handled by two American soldiers at Abu Ghraib prison bit and injured two Iraqi detainees. Pvt. Ivan L. "Chip" Frederick II, who...

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty extended indefinitely

On May 11, 1995, over 170 signatory nations agreed to extend the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) indefinitely. The NPT is an agreement signed by 189 countries to control the spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear technology based on the principles of disarmament, non-proliferation, and the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The treaty was opened for signature in 1968 with a provision for review conferences every five years. During the 1995 review conference in New York City, member countries decided to keep the treaty open indefinitely. Learn more about the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty from the United Nations.

Massachusetts repealed law banning Christmas

On May 11, 1682, the Massachusetts General Court repealed two laws that had banned the celebration of Christmas and had authorized capital punishment for expelled Quakers returning to the colony. Learn more about the state's ban on Christmas.

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