Bush pressures GOP on immigration amid waning support
A political reckoning unfolds as Bush appeals to Republicans for immigration action while lawmakers and strategists say he lacks clout with his base. In other news, mortar shelling near Nahr el Bared harms aid workers. a South Carolina teen’s murder conviction stands. and Congress’ approval sinks to 27 percent amid Democratic control.
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Senate Republicans block no confidence vote on Gonzales
Democrats fail to force a full Senate debate on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after a 53 38 vote falling short of 60. Republicans split, with seven voting to advance, while Bush defended Gonzales as critics cite firings of federal prosecutors and civil liberties concerns.
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Camp Lejeune water contamination fuels congressional scrutiny
Thousands of Marines and families who lived at Camp Lejeune blame the Defense Department for failures to protect them from water tainted by solvents. A long awaited health study and about 850 legal claims totaling nearly 4 billion dollars loom as regulators weigh tighter rules on TCE and PCE.
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Georgia teen sex case sparks release ruling and appeal
Former high school football star Genarlow Wilson, jailed for consensual sex with a 15 year old in 2003, won a judge's order for release but faces an appeal by Georgia AG. The case drew national attention, with supporters and critics citing justice and race issues while a Romeo and Juliet loophole was closed.
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Baby boomers plan longer working lives rising incomes
Washington reports show aging baby boomers are educated with higher incomes and longer life expectancies than earlier generations. They have fewer children and marriage rates dropped, potentially raising old age financial hardship if divorce rises. Experts expect more boomers to stay employed as the oldest reach 65.
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Court rules against indefinite detention of civilians as enemy combatants
A 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel in Richmond ruled Ali al Marri, a legal resident, must be charged or released from military custody. The decision held the Military Commissions Act cannot strip his right to challenge accusers and to due process. The court stated the Constitution forbids the president from ordering the military to seize civilians residing in the United States.
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