Early American Free Speech Wording in Bill of Rights
The sentence outlines limits on Congress regarding religion and the press, and protects free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and peaceful assembly. It also guarantees the right to petition the Government for grievances.
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Editorials Supreme Court Money Taint Sees Lawyers Back Judges
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse flags ethics concerns over state Supreme Court races. The study shows personal injury lawyers donated over 513 thousand dollars to four winning candidates in 1996 and 1998, totaling more than 1.57 million from all sources. Critics warn of appearance of impropriety despite no legal violation.
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Open Heart Center urged for BRMC in Bluefield plea
A BRMC reader shares a personal tale of heart surgery and dialysis hardships to urge West Virginia authorities to approve an Open Heart Center at BRMC. She praises local doctors James C. Lesnett and Sandeep Vardan and notes families bear the burden when patients travel for care.
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Bluefield
Washington pressure on DOE labs sparked espionage debate
Rep. Cox gains bipartisan praise for a report on Chinese espionage at DOE weapons labs, while White House edits trimmed details. The root causes point to lax oversight by University of California and unclear DOE university accountability, as GAO criticizes lab management. Open questions linger about secrecy versus openness and renewal of the lab contract every five years.
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Privacy battles blaze over banks sharing data
A sweeping privacy debate spans the White House Capitol Hill and statehouses as banks face scrutiny for selling private financial and medical records. Highlights include Clinton naming Al Gore privacy czar, House panel backing opt out in financial reform, and governors like Tom Ridge resisting data sales. Senate proposals and GOP tensions color the Capitol scene with gun control debates and a debate over pledging daily.
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