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Colombia stunned by lawmaker's alleged betrayal - Atlanta Journal Constitution SunHerald.com Colombia stunned by lawmaker's alleged betrayal Atlanta Journal Constitution By LIBARDO CARDONA AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Even Colombians accustomed to treachery and deceit after more than a half-century of civil conflict and drug violence were stunned by the arrest of a one-time provincial lawmaker for allegedly helping plan the ... ex-lawmaker arrested in alleged betrayalBoston.com Colombian ex-lawmaker arrested in alleged betrayalSunHerald.com all 158 news articles »

Lawmakers approve state budget after 99 days - KSNT The Republic Lawmakers approve state budget after 99 days KSNT A bitter feud among Republicans prevented lawmakers from passing any legislation redrawing the state's political boundaries. By a 22-13 vote, the Senate approved a compromise spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. It now heads to Gov. Kansas lawmakers return to finish work on budgetTopeka Capital Journal Kan. lawmakers unable to find smaller tax cut planLawrence Journal World Kansas Lawmakers Approve $14.3B BudgetKMBC Kansas City Huffington Post -WIBW all 212 news articles »

Four GOP lawmakers hit Holder on guns operation - Washington Times Washington Times Four GOP lawmakers hit Holder on guns operation Washington Times The four lawmakers told the attorney general the Justice Department has not sufficiently complied with a congressional subpoena seeking answers on the operation, and questioned whether false information that was provided — and later withdrawn — was ... Boehner, lawmakers at odds over Fast & FuriousHouston Chronicle all 189 news articles »

Lawmaker warns defense workers could lose jobs if action not taken - ReporterNews.com Lawmaker warns defense workers could lose jobs if action not taken ReporterNews.com By Trish Choate WASHINGTON — Big Country Congressman Mac Thornberry said if lawmakers wait until December after elections to stop across-the-board cuts to military funding, some workers employed by defense contractors will lose their jobs. and more »

RI's $75M bet on Curt Schilling's video game vision raising questions with ... - Washington Post RI's $75M bet on Curt Schilling's video game vision raising questions with ... Washington Post Lawmakers who never signed off on the loan guarantee said they now have to answer to constituents demanding to know why Rhode Island backed an untested company helmed by a wealthy former athlete when the state grapples with an 11.2 percent jobless rate ... and more »

Analysis: Mo. lawmakers see success in compromise - NECN Analysis: Mo. lawmakers see success in compromise NECN On education issues, pro-business proposals and matters affecting the courts, lawmakers struck compromises this year with the theory that passing something — even if it's a sliver of the original goal — is better than nothing. Missouri lawmakers finish session with only some of 6 business priorities ...The Republic all 21 news articles »

Moneyed, known incumbent lawmakers hard to beat - WTVM Moneyed, known incumbent lawmakers hard to beat WTVM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/KG9s1U) more than 100 of the state's 236 lawmakers won re-election in 2010 unopposed and only eight lost their seats. Incumbents typically raise more than their opponents. and more »

State lawmakers to deal with controversial issues starting Monday - Monroe News Star State lawmakers to deal with controversial issues starting Monday Monroe News Star BATON ROUGE — When state lawmakers return to work Monday, they'll have 14 days to wrap up some of the more controversial issues in what has been described as a contentious and highly partisan session. Some hot topics, particularly statewide private ... and more »

Ahead of nuclear talks, Iranian lawmakers urge P5+1 to respect Iran's "rights" - Xinhua The Guardian Ahead of nuclear talks, Iranian lawmakers urge P5+1 to respect Iran's "rights" Xinhua TEHRAN, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Three days ahead of the start of new round of talks between the Islamic republic and the world powers, Iranian lawmakers issued a statement on Sunday urging the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) ... Local lawmakers: Let's get tough with IranOcala House measure raises pressure on Obama over IranTengrinews all 785 news articles »

Recap: Gov. Nixon Reviewing Bills After Lawmakers End Session - OzarksFirst.com Kansas City Star Recap: Gov. Nixon Reviewing Bills After Lawmakers End Session OzarksFirst.com (Jefferson City, MO) -- Lawmakers ended legislative session Friday evening after sending more than a third of their wide ranging legislative agenda to the governor for signature. Of the 20 proposals included in House Republicans' "Blueprint for ... Missouri lawmakers pass contraception legislation on final dayKansas City Star Mo. lawmakers pass contraception bill on final dayWJTV Mo. lawmakers approve vehicle sales tax measureBoston.com all 219 news articles »