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We think: Florida's rules for specialty plates should be tougher
Wildflowers. Homeownership. Family values. Choose life. As if there aren't enough specialty license plates in Florida, one group is going to court to relax the rules for approving a new one. National Hispanic Corporate Achievers says the rules that have...Tags: Justice System, Florida, Longwood (Seminole, Florida)
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Hooray for checks and balances
The Supreme Court ruling to remove amendments 5, 7 and 9 from the November ballot is one of the major decisions in the history of the Florida court. To remove from the ballot three amendments placed there by a committee appointed by the governor,...Tags: Justice System, Clermont, Elections, Voting, Florida
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South Florida foreclosures mean many live next to eyesores
South Florida Sun-SentinelSnakes slithering in shoulder-high grass. Packs of rats and mosquito infestations in green, muck-filled pools. This is the new reality for hundreds of homeowners living near abandoned homes. The eyesore next door is an increasingly "urgent" situation,...Tags: Retroviruses, Coral Springs, Economic Policy, Homes, Broward County
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Tuesday primaries
MAJOR PARTY PRIMARIES Third Congressional District GOP primary: Rep. Peter T. King (R-Seaford) vs. Robert Previdi of Manhasset Fourth State Senate District Democratic primary: Party designee Tanya D. Gilliard of Wyandanch vs. James J. McDonald of...Tags: Central Islip, Setauket, Political Candidates, Judges, Elections
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Fugitive sex predator caught in A.C.
A child rapist who disappeared a year ago before his Schuylkill County Court trial on dozens of sex-related crimes against three children was arrested Friday in front of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Russell Rehrig, 52, was taken into...Tags: Schuylkill County, Assault, Rape, Family, Police Investigations
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Third-party candidates make their cases in court
Of The Associated PressIt's decision time for several political outsiders who want to take on establishment candidates in the Nov. 4 election. Challenges filed against and, in one case, by third-party candidates have prompted courtroom debates over the validity of petition...Tags: Justice System, Political Candidates, Pennsylvania, Elections, National Government
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A TV Judge Is Picked For The High Court
Special to The CourantOn page 246 of Christopher Buckley's new novel, a gently satirical look at the Supreme Court, comes a line that no doubt caused the author to cackle. One justice remonstrates to another, channeling Steve Martin: "Why is this my business? "Re-cu-use me."...Tags: Family, Steve Martin, The White House, Judges, Antonin Scalia
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Novel: 'Supreme Courtship' by Christopher Buckley plays top court for laughs
The Hartford CourantOn page 246 of Christopher Buckley's new novel, a gently satirical look at the Supreme Court, comes a line that no doubt caused the author to cackle. One justice remonstrates to another, channeling Steve Martin: "Why is this my business? "Re-cu-use me."...Tags: Family, Steve Martin, The White House, Judges, Same-Sex Marriage
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Amendment 5's demise stalls fervor for tax cuts in Florida
Tallahassee BureauFlorida's anti-tax advocates, weary legislators and Gov. Charlie Crist have hit yet another roadblock in their quest to slash property taxes. And this one may mark the end of the road. The latest tax-cutting concept known as Amendment 5 was jettisoned...Tags: Economic Policy, State Budgets, Universal CityWalk, Dennis Ross, Mike Haridopolos
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Treasure in the cellar brought more trouble than riches
The story of two Baltimore teenagers and their random discovery of a cache of gold coins in a copper jug while digging in the dirt cellar floor of a three-story rowhouse at 132 S. Eden St. became a national story during the height of the Depression....Tags: People, Chicago, Auction Service, Awards and Prizes, Lawyers
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Jim Furyk has the lead at BMW Championship after 36-hole day
From the Associated PressJim Furyk only wanted to give himself a chance in the BMW Championship, and it took 36 holes to do it on a marathon Saturday in St. Louis that put him atop the leaderboard for the first time all year. Whether he stays there when everyone finishes the...Tags: Sergio Garcia, Annika Sorenstam, Field Hockey, Jim Furyk, Nashville Predators
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Relocating From Canton To Avon
Rental car company creates new location in old gas station in Avon, Canton officials consider closing bridge to trucks, and a former Simsbury teen is extradited from St. Croix on sex assault charges. Here's a roundup of some of the Farmington Valley...Tags: Assault, Prosecution, Gardening, Vehicles, Home and Garden Products
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