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Bill would expand state's hate crime law
There's a movement under way in the Legislature to expand Michigan's hate crime law to include intimidation of gays and lesbians and people with disabilities. The changes also would make it specifically illegal to hang a noose or burn a cross on someone...Tags: Parliament, Assault, Upper House, Crimes, House
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House OKs $3.9B homeowners' bailout
WASHINGTON - Rescue legislation sailed through the House yesterday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and to prevent troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from collapsing. The 272-152 vote reflected a...Tags: Mortgages, The White House, Republican Party, George Bush, Foreclosures
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Congress looking at police spying
Sun reportersFederal lawmakers are scrutinizing the Homeland Security Department's role in efforts by Maryland State Police to spy on peace activists and death penalty protesters, raising concerns that the operations were supported with federal dollars. Rep. Bennie...Tags: Justice System, Elijah E Cummings, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Steny H Hoyer, Martin O'Malley
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Housing help
Sweeping legislation that offers help for every group battered by the mortgage foreclosure crisis will be voted on in coming days. The bill also includes something for almost everyone to hate. But Congress and President Bush should act quickly to make...Tags: Executive Branch, Mortgages, George Bush, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Foreign Aid
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Legis. Mejias wants two-year freeze on assessments
celeste.hadrick@newsday.comSaying Nassau's property tax assessment system "stinks," a Democratic county legislator yesterday called for a two-year freeze on assessments, finally giving Republicans the support they would need to pass a cap. "There is no confidence in the assessment...Tags: State Budgets, National Government, Government, Nassau County, Values
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U.S. eyes Pakistan anti-terror aid shift
New York Times News ServiceWASHINGTON — The Bush administration plans to shift nearly $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading that country's aging F-16 attack planes, which Pakistan prizes more for their contribution to its military rivalry...Tags: Patrick Leahy, Armed Forces, George Bush, Terrorism, Government
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Veto a setback for Iraqi elections
Chicago Tribune NewspapersBAGHDAD — Iraq's presidency council vetoed a newly approved provincial election law, casting doubt on the possibility that local elections will be held this year. U.S. officials have said the vote is key for the stabilization of Iraq. The veto...Tags: Local Elections, Jalal Talabani, The White House, Political Candidates, Parliament
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Federal grand jury investigating Countrywide, IndyMac, New Century
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterA federal grand jury in Los Angeles has begun probing three of the nation's largest subprime mortgage lenders in the clearest sign yet that prosecutors are investigating whether fraud and other crimes contributed to the mortgage debacle. Grand jury...Tags: Justice System, Credit Ratings, Bank of America Corp., Internal Revenue Service, Litigation
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Billions on the way in housing bailout
The Associated PressRescue legislation sailed through the House on Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and preventing the collapse of troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The 272-152 vote reflected a congressional push...Tags: Baltimore County, Richard Shelby, The White House, Jeff Miller, Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Housing rescue bill OK'd
The House approved a sweeping plan yesterday that responds to the most serious housing crisis since the Depression by providing a federal backstop for struggling mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and aid to homeowners facing foreclosure.
In a...Tags: Kevin Brady, Richard E Neal, Corporate Officers, Upper House, Roscoe G Bartlett
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