Fernandez sworn in as Dominican Republic president
Leonel Fernandez, 50, sworn in as president as Dominican Republic faces its worst economic crisis in decades. He vows austerity, 20 percent spending cuts, and tax increases for tobacco, telecoms, and international travel. He calls for debt restructuring of about 7.2 billion dollars.
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Arizona certifies Prop 200 for voting proof of citizenship
Arizona Secretary of State Jan Brewer certified Proposition 200 for the November ballot after supporters collected over 122,612 names. The measure would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and ID at voting, with broader effects for state welfare applicants.
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Florida voucher law ruled unconstitutional on appeal
A Florida appeals court, by 2-1, held that the 1999 voucher law allowing failing public school students to attend private religious schools violates the state constitution. The ruling upholds a trial court decision, with plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court. About 732 students were set to use vouchers this school year.
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Jackson lawyer grills prosecutor at Santa Maria court
Michael Jackson dressed in white returns with family to watch a confrontation over evidence in his child molestation case. Defense lawyer Thomas Mesereau Jr. questions Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon for two hours about a November 2003 search of a private investigator's office. Judge Melville admonishes Sneddon as motions to exclude the evidence hinge on attorney client privilege.
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