Word: federales
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One of Ronald Reagan's main goals as President was to put his conservative stamp on the federal judiciary. His success on that score was dazzling. Thanks to the large number of openings that occurred during his two terms in the White House, Reagan was able to appoint 346 federal...
In view of their cold reception by the Supreme Court, civil rights advocates are increasingly looking to the Democratic-controlled Congress for legislative remedies. Indeed, many of the Justices' rulings involve interpretations of federal statutes that could be easily overturned by passing new laws. "Hopefully, Congress will have the political...
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that the four all-black elementary schools in Topeka were "inherently unequal," the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision paved the way for desegregation efforts nationwide. Last week the battle returned to Topeka after a federal appeals court in Denver found...
The federal jury in Manhattan found that Bilzerian had concealed his ownership of stock during some of his takeover bids in order to make millions of dollars in illegal profits. Bilzerian, who plans to appeal, was also convicted of misleading the Securities and Exchange Commission. Scheduled to be sentenced on...
The gloom of AIDS is being eased somewhat by two drugs, AZT and pentamidine. In 1982 less than 30% of gay men diagnosed with AIDS in New York City lived more than 18 months. By 1987, after the introduction of AZT, survival at 18 months jumped to 62.9%. Says Michael...