Illinois lawmaker released on weapons charge
CHICAGO (AP) - A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in a carry-on bag was released on bail Thursday...
Ariz. lawmaker seeks to strip illegal immigrants' children of citizenship
PHOENIX (AP) - "This is a battle of epic proportions," Sen. Russell Pearce said during a news conference at the Arizona Capitol. "We've allowed the hijacking of the 14th Amendment."...
Mayor set to sign DC's gay marriage bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Same-sex marriages in the nation's capital will come one step closer when Washington's mayor signs the bill at a public ceremony...
Obama signs bill regulating tobacco
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PHILIP ELLIOTT
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama cited his own long struggle to quit the cigar…
AG Holder: New hate crimes law needed
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DEVLIN BARRETT
Associated Press Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing recent killings in Arkansas, Kansas and the nation…
Minority lawmakers look to close health gaps
BEN EVANS
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any U.S. health care overhau…
