Blocking the bench in Liu nomination debate
The Los Angeles Times notes the third Senate Judiciary Committee approval of UC Berkeley law professor Goodwin Liu for the 9th Circuit amid party line splits. It argues Liu is well within the mainstream of legal thinkers and that obstruction over ideology risks politicizing lower federal court appointments.
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Residents debate taxes and school levies in letters to editor
Readers from Amherst Elyria Avon and Midview press varied views on tax increases and five day suspensions. Arthur Koppenhafter urges support for Grace while Tony Fantozzi attacks school elites and levies. Gordon Harrington backs police and firefighters and opposes May levy.
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Tea party reshapes early GOP presidential race
The tea party's influence appears in the Republican contest as birther questions and Trump momentum press Romney. Bachmann gains from Palin's absence, while Iowa polls show early tension with New Hampshire in play. Romney eyes New Hampshire while Trump builds conservative support. outcomes remain uncertain.
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