Public opinion on Roe v Wade and Supreme Court nominees
Polls show less than two thirds support upholding Roe v Wade while 31 percent favor overturning. Public views vary on whether Bush should nominate justices who state positions on abortion, and on the Court's overall power.
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Debate on Mandatory Retirement for Supreme Court Justices
Discussion asks whether a mandatory retirement age should apply to Supreme CourtJustices. Reported opinions vary with 39 percent in favor of retirement and 1 percent unsure.
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Six in ten favor Supreme Court retirement age
An Associated Press poll finds about 60 percent of Americans support a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices. The survey notes public support exists despite no current term limits. It shows age influences views, with those over 65 most in favor, and discusses potential political and constitutional implications.
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John Doe rape trial in Kansas first DNA based warrant
A Kansas man identified only by DNA faces seven rape counts across four counties and three aggravated criminal sexual assault charges in Illinois. Douglas Belt, labeled John Doe by McPherson County Attorney Ty Kaufman, was charged in 1991 to beat the statute of limitations, with no court date set. Bell also awaits sentencing for a 2002 Sedgwick County murder and faces charges in Saline, Reno, and Thomas counties.
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Georgia Army base set for troop expansion
Fort Benning in Columbus Georgia prepares for its largest troop increase since the Vietnam era with about 6 000 new soldiers and 3 800 light infantry troops joining the 5th Brigade 25th Infantry Division. The influx could bring 16 000 new residents and create around 7 000 jobs, boosting the post’s economy to an estimated 2 5 billion annually.
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