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Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt.

Fri. November 20, 2009

Senate Judiciary Punts Again On Shield Law

Broadcasting & Cable
November 19, 2009

Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) recessed the markup hearing Thursday after Republicans had numerous amendments lined up that would have to be ...

U.S. pledges $275 mln for tropical forests in 2010

Reuters
November 19, 2009

At a ceremony in London US Ambassador Louis Susman read out a letter, from senior Democrat Senator Patrick Leahy to Prince Charles pledging $275 million. ...

Leahy Will Vote to End Health Bill Filibuster, Plans to Offer Amendment to End ...

PR Newswire (press release)
November 19, 2009

19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are the comments of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.): "Decision time is nearing on health insurance reform, ...

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Reiss to be Vermont's next federal judge

Brattleboro Reformer
November 19, 2009

The office of US Sen. Patrick Leahy says the nomination of Judge Christina Reiss of Essex Junction was passed today without discussion on a voice vote. ...

Senate Judiciary Punts Again On Shield Law

Broadcast Newsroom
November 19, 2009

Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) recessed the markup hearing Thursday after Republicans had numerous amendments lined up that would have to be ...

Holder: 'We Need Not Cower' Facing 9/11 Suspect

NewsHour
November 19, 2009

SEN. Patrick Leahy. D-VT., judiciary committee chairman: They committed crimes of murder in our country, and we will prosecute them in our country. SEN. ...

Senate OK's David Hamilton to be US appeals court judge

Christian Science Monitor
November 19, 2009

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D) of Vermont said the judge had been the target of Republican delaying tactics and unfair distortion of ...

Foreigners on the Farm: Vt.'s Reliance on Immigrant Workers

WCAX
November 19, 2009

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, has been working for years to get a program that would allow dairy workers to come in, stay for two or three years, ...

Senators press Obama on Fort Hood probes

Washington Post
November 18, 2009

In addition to the public hearings that Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) is set to begin Thursday, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick J. Leahy ...

politicallegislation Introduced To Allow Federal Grants To Maintain Emergency ...

ForexTV.com
November 18, 2009

(rttnews) - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Senator George Voinovich, R-Ohio, unveiled legislation Wednesday to modify a ...

MSNBC graphic misleads on senators' support for KSM trial

Media Matters for America
November 18, 2009

In a November 13 statement posted to his website, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) said: I'm pleased that after more than eight years, the alleged mastermind of ...

Leahy Defends Decision To Try Terrorists In US

Vermont Public Radio
November 18, 2009

AP File Photo/Toby Talbot (Host) Senator Patrick Leahy is defending a decision by the Obama administration to bring five alleged terrorists to the US for ...

Lieberman may subpoena officials over shooting spree at Fort Hood

The Hill
November 18, 2009

Also Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) sent a letter to the White House to ask that his committee receive a copy of the ...

Obama, Holder Predict Conviction In 9/11 Case

NPR
November 18, 2009

by AP AP Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., listens as Attorney General Eric Holder, back to camera, testifies on Capitol Hill ...

Sen. Leahy Requests Information On Investigations Into Fort Hood Shooting

RTT News
November 18, 2009

... Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., requested that the results from the internal investigation of the November 5th shooting at the ...

Triosyn blossoms to double staff

BurlingtonFreePress.com
November 17, 2009

Joe Tanelli of Triosyn Corp (right)) explains how the company's anti-microbial respirators are made to Sen Patrick Leahy (left) in Williston on monday ...

Senate Approves $133.9 Billion Veterans, Military Construction Bill

RTT News
November 17, 2009

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a long-time advocate of closing the Guantanamo prison, said the amendment was ...

Illinois' Gov And Senator Think Terrorists Bring 'Good-Paying Jobs'

Big Government (blog)
November 17, 2009

Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vermont), chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said, "By trying them in our federal courts we demonstrate to the world that the ...

Plans to try 9/11 suspect in NYC draw fire

USA Today
November 15, 2009

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says the prosecution can demonstrate the "power" of the US justice system. ...

9/11 trial to showcase US justice: Senator

Reuters
November 15, 2009

"What we're saying to the world is the US acts out of strength not out of fear," Senator Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, ...

Bill Clinton Urges Fast Action by Senate Democrats

CBS News
November 11, 2009

"It worries me that this is not a high enough priority in some parts of the country in law enforcement," said Sen. Patrick Leahy. Sen. Patrick Leahy says it ...

State parties set to hold conventions

GovInfoSecurity.com
November 6, 2009

The committee on Thursday voted to approve both the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, sponsored by committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy ...

Media law ungags press

Glens Falls Post-Star
November 5, 2009

Serious-minded lawmakers such as Vermont Sen

US Moves to 'stump' Sri Lanka on Human Rights goes through Green Card holder ...

IFAwebnews.com
November 4, 2009

The bill is co-sponsored by committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and committee members Sens. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.), Herb Kohl (D-Wis. ...

Clarification: Berkshire buys Burlington story

Gaea Times
November 4, 2009

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NAB Statement On Today's Call For A Performance Tax Negotiation

Music Indistry News Network
November 4, 2009

NAB issued a statement commenting on a letter from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy

Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon appears before Judiciary Committee

al.com
November 4, 2009

Vermont Sen

Two NC judges nominated to 4th Circuit seats

McClatchy Washington Bureau
November 4, 2009

Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy's

Putney group vows to rebuild after fire

Rutland Herald
November 4, 2009

Papazian said the historical society had gotten a call from the office of Democratic Sen

Former Bush DOJer 'Not Opposed' to Criminal Investigation

The Washington Independent
November 4, 2009

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy

POLITICS-US: No Sunset for Sweeping Patriot Act Powers?

Inter Press Service
November 4, 2009

The actions of the Senate committee have left human rights advocates and many legal scholars perplexed because the committee chair, Senator Patrick Leahy

Confirmation Hearings for Judge Reiss Today

WCAX
November 4, 2009

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Vermont Sen

Delaware senator proposes tougher US penalties for health care fraud

IFAwebnews.com
November 4, 2009

The bill is co-sponsored by committee chairman Sen

Former OLC Director Not Opposed to Criminal Investigation of OLC Lawyers

The Washington Independent
November 4, 2009

Sen

Hearing set on Vermont judge's appointment

Barre Montpelier Times Argus
November 4, 2009

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