Supreme Court agrees to hear Arizona voter citizenship case
The Supreme Court will review Arizona’s 2004 voter registration rule requiring proof of U S citizenship. The case asks whether federal law preempts state citizenship proof on federal mail in registration forms and could influence similar requirements in Alabama Georgia Kansas and Tennessee. Arguments are expected in February with a ruling by late June.
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Debates and fact checks weigh political claims
The article surveys leading misleading statements in the Romney Obama debate, noting omissions and selective accounting. It cites Romney's unemployment figures, Romney tax cut claims, and Obama deficit reduction targets, highlighting the gap between stated goals and actual policy details. It emphasizes ongoing misstatements and cautious language from both campaigns.
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Landowners say border fence buys unfair compared by neighbors
Teofilo Flores recalls a $1650 offer for a backyard slice while a neighbor got 40 times that amount and another farmer $1 million. An AP analysis shows most payouts went to a small, attorney‑represented group, underscoring unfair initial offers and access to legal help amid eminent domain for 670 miles of fence across Texas and border lands.
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Teofilo Flores
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Justice Department
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Corinna Spencer-Scheurich
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
Associated Press
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