Published on May 15, 2010 by Technology Slice
The Newsroom – Does Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan have an axe to grind with one of the high court’s nine sitting justices? In a phone call with Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter today, Kagan repeated her criticism of the nomination process as an empty charade, according to Specter — and then singled out one justice [...]
Tags: Arlen Specter, Axe, Charade, Confirmation, Elena Kagan, Mdash, Newsroom, Nomination Process, phone call, Queries, Sen Arlen Specter, Senators, Supreme Court Nominee
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Published on April 27, 2010 by Technology Slice
Financial Regulation Bill Blocked – A sweeping proposal to revamp Wall Street suffered a legislative setback this evening when the Senate failed to bring the measure to the floor for debate. Voting 57-41, Senate Democrats could not muster the 60 votes needed to overturn the threat of a GOP filibuster and begin formal debate on [...]
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Published on April 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
Mexico To Disconnect Cell Phones – Advertisements on government radio and television have been urging Mexicans for weeks to register their cellphones by sending their personal details as a text message, but on Thursday 30 million lines remained unregistered as the Saturday deadline neared. Analysts said that any related losses for Mexico’s largest wireless operator, [...]
Tags: 30 Million, Advertisements, America Movil, Billionaire, Carlos Slim, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Criminals, Emailed Comments, Extortion, Government Radio, Institutional Relations, Losses, Means Of Communication, Mexicans, Mobile Phones, People, Senators, Text Message, Wireless Operator
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Published on February 17, 2010 by Technology Slice
The Government is under intensifying pressure over the failings over the home insulation program, with more families expected to take legal action in the days ahead. A Senate inquiry which begins in Melbourne today will hear evidence about the deaths of four tradesmen who were working under the scheme. The inquiry will also investigate reports [...]
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