Word: legality
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...made by previous military rulers, trim the power of the presidency, and alter the procedure for Supreme Court appointments. The bill would take Supreme Court appointments out of the hands of the president, who now makes nominations after consulting with the chief justice, and place them before a government legal committee that also includes several justices. Unlike the present system, judges would have to be confirmed by a parliamentary vote...
...contrary, says a legal expert at the Supreme Court and Chaudhry associate speaking on condition of anonymity, the conflict is caused by the "government [wanting] a chief justice and court which is compliant, not independent...
...It’s astonishing that same-sex couples still come forth to ask for blessing of their intimate unions without expecting that they will get legal benefits,” he said. “They come just in order to be blessed...
...changes are likely to lead to far fewer soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines being drummed out of the service for being gay or lesbian. Gates sent a clear signal that such cases should only be brought "in exceptional or extraordinary circumstances," says Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a nonprofit group trying to end the anti-gay policy. "The White House and Pentagon have gone a long ways toward reducing discharges...
...more popular than iTunes, when Justin Timberlake was still part of 'NSync? While a solo career has now done wonders for JT's hair, come relive the rest of the decade that escaped you exactly 84 days ago. Admission is $5, but drinks are cheap (if you're legal). "That...