Politics

A Case for Clemency?

Elizabeth Brackett reports on recent clemency hearings for death row prisoners in Illinois.

House Passes Homeland Security Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a compromise version of President Bush's Homeland Security bill in a 299 to 129 vote late Wednesday.

FCC Approves Comcast-AT&T Merger

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday gave the green light to Comcast Corp.'s proposed buyout of AT&T Broadband, paving the way for the creation of the largest cable and Internet provider in the country.

Party Picks

The Republican and Democratic parties voted for their new leaders Thursday. The Democrats elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D. Calif.) to be the new House Minority Leader. Pelosi is the first woman chosen to lead her party in the Congress.

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Supreme Court Examines Sex Offender Registration Laws

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The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in two cases challenging the constitutionality of sex offender registry laws.

Iraq Accepts U.N. Resolution

Upon Iraq's acceptance of the United Nations resolution calling for renewed inspections, experts analyze the reasons for the agreement, and what could lie ahead for inspectors.

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Webster Steps Down From Accounting Oversight Board

Former FBI and CIA director William Webster submitted his resignation as chairman of a new board set up to reform the scandal-tainted accounting industry, according to a letter released to the press.

Iraqi Parliament Rejects U.N. Resolution; Saddam Has Final Say

Iraq's parliament Tuesday unanimously rejected a new U.N. resolution calling on Baghdad to disarm, but said the final decision on whether to accept the U.N.'s demands rests with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

Congress Goes Back to Work

As the congress convenes in a lame-duck session, two U.S. senators discuss the likelihood that a homeland security bill will pass and the fate of other key pieces of legislation.

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