California recall vote eyed as courts ease certification
Los Angeles judges ruled against Gov. Gray Davis allies, allowing recall supporters to press toward certification for the fall ballot. An appeals ruling ordered simultaneous counting and verification of signatures, and proponents say they have over 1.6 million signatures, enough to trigger a recall if certified.
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Capitol Hill clash as pension bill sparks heated chaos
On Capitol Hill the House Ways and Means Committee devolved into a tense scene as Republicans rushed a $50 billion pension bill Democrats called last minute. Rep Pete Stark challenged chair Bill Thomas prompting insults and a call to police, while Democrats fled to discuss strategy. The bill passed later, expanding tax deferred retirement accounts.
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Federal court schedules contempt hearing against Corps of Engineers
Federal court sets a contempt hearing against the Corps of Engineers for failing to reduce Missouri River water levels. Conservation groups sue under the Endangered Species Act to restore seasonal flows to aid fish and bird habitat. The appeals court denied an emergency stay and the Corps cites a Nebraska ruling on navigation and power plants.
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Court overturns Norton contempt ruling over Indian trust funds
A federal appeals court nullified a contempt conviction against Interior Secretary Gale Norton saying she cannot be held liable for acts before her tenure. The three judge panel found no fraud or criminal liability in the prior mismanagement of royalties from lands held by American Indian account holders dating back to the 19th century.
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Elderly driver suspected of fleeing prior crash in LA tragedy
Police say Rus sell Weller, 86, may have struck a Mercedes after leaving a post office and then plowed into a farmers market in Los Angeles, killing 10 and injuring dozens. Investigators pursue whether the Mercedes hit occurred and why he fled.
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