Speculation on Supreme Court retirements rises this spring
Washington AP reports growing talk about potential retirements among Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justices O'Connor and Stevens as the court nears the end of its term. Analysts cite health age and timing, noting prior spring retirement patterns and the desire to allow smooth replacements before October.
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Lott Under Fire Over Sununu Fundraiser
Gun Owners of America accuses Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott of treason to the pro gun cause for lending his name to an April 17 fundraiser for Rep. John Sununu in a challenge against Sen. Bob Smith. Sununu’s NRA rating is A while Smith opposed gun bill provisions after Columbine. Lott’s office did not comment and NRA defended him.
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IRS Overpays Slavery Reparations Credits in 2000 01
Treasury probes show the IRS issued more than 30 million in erroneous reparations credits in 2000 and 2001 as scams target black taxpayers. Tax returns claiming 2.7 billion in refunds surged to 77 thousand last year. inspectors say some couples received refunds, and after April a program identified 16.1 million more in claims before payment.
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