Washington News Roundup Highlights Cleanup Plans and Policy Moves
A Pentagon waste plan debate centers on keeping some radioactive waste at former production sites and extending site operations to treat material elsewhere, aiming to finish cleanup faster and cheaper. FDA seeks labeling power to compel warnings, while a Democratic senator urges Bush to withdraw renomination bids amid judiciary hearings. A lawsuit accuses Rumsfeld of torture and abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan, and farm college leaders warn budget cuts threaten research across land grant universities.
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High Court bars death penalty for juvenile killers
A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling holds execution of those under 18 unconstitutional, ending the practice in 19 states. The decision bans future death sentences for 16 and 17 year olds, with Justice Kennedy saying 18 is the line between childhood and adulthood. The ruling affects cases like teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo. dissent by Justice Scalia argues the court oversteps states’ rights. International opponents and rights groups praise the decision, citing global trends against juvenile executions.
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Bankruptcy reform bill targets veterans and military aid
Senate Democrats push to shield seniors and military personnel from a sweeping bankruptcy overhaul. After eight years on Capitol Hill, proponents say the measure would harder for debtors to erase card debt and other obligations, with Durbin urging an amendment to exempt service members from a new income and asset test.
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