by admin | Jan 31, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Despite some controversy, Samuel Alito has been sworn in as the newest Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Conservatives hail the confirmation as a victory; liberals fear it will sway the Supreme Court to the political right. Saint Louis University Law...
by admin | Jan 26, 2006 | Politics / Govt
The U.S. Senate is moving forward with floor speeches on the nomination of Samuel Alito to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. With a few exceptions, the confirmation process is shaping up as a party line vote, with Senate Republicans supporting the nomination and Senate...
by admin | Jan 25, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Supporters of the plan to reform Missouri’s eminent domain laws descend on the Capitol for a huge rally. Among the biggest supporters of proposed changes are the Missouri Farm Bureau and the National Federation of Independent Business. Farm Bureau President...
by admin | Jan 11, 2006 | Politics / Govt
A Missouri Senator weighs in on the U.S. Senate hearings on Judge Sam Alito’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s no surprise that the confirmation hearings for Judge Sam Alito have been contentious. After all, a partisan fight had been all but...
by admin | Nov 29, 2005 | Crime / Courts
A challenge to a New Hampshire abortion law is being argued Wednesday before the U.S. Supreme Court, and could have ramifications in Missouri. The Court is hearing arguments over New Hampshire’s law that requires 48-hours’ advance parental notification...
