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2005 General News
Op-Ed: Overcoming Apartheid
- By: <I>The Nation</i>
- 12/19/2005
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Neighborhoods Fight for Cleaner Air
- By: CNN.com
- 12/16/2005
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For Specter, Alito Hearings Pose Internal Struggle
- By: <I>USA Today</I>
- 12/14/2005
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Alito Snubs Congressional Blacks, Talk of Senate Filibuster Heating Up
- By: BlackAmericaWeb.com
- 12/13/2005
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Supreme Court to Review Texas Redistricting
- By: AP
- 12/13/2005
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Alito's Remarks on Roe May Not Be Fighting Words
- By: Los Angeles Times
- 12/12/2005
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Staff Opinions Banned In Voting Rights Cases: Criticism of Justice Dept.'s Rights Division Grows
- By: <I>Washington Post</I>
- 12/10/2005
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Spanish At School Translates to Suspension
- By: <I>Washington Post</i>
- 12/09/2005
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Senate as a Full Partner, Not a Rubber Stamp
- By: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)
- 12/07/2005
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Newly Released Papers Energize Alito's Critics
- By: <I>Washington Post</i>
- 12/02/2005
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Review of Cases Shows Alito to Be Staunch Conservative
- By: Knight Ridder | Mercury News
- 12/01/2005
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<i>New York Times</i> Examines Criticism of Bush Administration for 'Politicizing' Policy Decisions
- By: Kaiser Foundation
- 11/21/2005
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GM to Cut 30,000 Jobs, Close 9 Plants
- By: <I>Los Angeles Times</I>
- 11/21/2005
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No Right to Abortion, Alito Argued in 1985
- By: washingtonpost.com
- 11/15/2005
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Katrina Cough: The Health Problems of 9/11 are Back
- By: slate.com
- 11/15/2005
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Department of Justice Lawyers Leaving Civil Rights Division in Record Numbers
- By: University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 11/14/2005
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States Take Health Care Problem in Own Hands: 19 Consider Insurance Fixes
- By: <I>USA Today</I>
- 11/09/2005
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Justices to Rule on a Challenge to U.S. Tribunals
- By: <I>The New York Times</I>
- 11/08/2005
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Alito Opinion in 1996 Gun Case Hints at Views on Federalism
- By: <I>Wall Street Journal</I>
- 11/04/2005
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Alito Leans Right, Where O'Connor Swung Left
- By: <I>Washington Post</i>
- 11/03/2005
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Nominee's Reasoning Points to a Likely Vote Against Roe v. Wade
- By: <i>Washington Post</i>
- 11/02/2005
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In Speeches From 1990s, Clues About Miers Views
- By: washingtonpost.com
- 10/26/2005
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Rosa Parks, Matriarch of Civil Rights, Dies at 92
- By: Associated Press
- 10/25/2005
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Bush Refuses to Release Nominee's Papers
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 10/25/2005
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Generic Drugs Could Have Saved us $20B
- By: AP
- 10/25/2005
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Rape Victim: 'Morning After' Pill Denied
- By: <I>Arizona Daily Star</I>
- 10/23/2005
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House Begins Hearings on Voting Discrimination and Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act
- By: civilrights.org
- 10/18/2005
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Bush's Miers Predicament Forces GOP Split or Nominee Withdrawal
- By: bloomberg.com
- 10/14/2005
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C. DeLores Tucker, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 78
- By: indystar.com
- 10/13/2005
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Supreme Court Takes Up 2 Cases Challenging Powers of U.S. Regulators to Protect Wetlands
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 10/12/2005
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Small Business Administration Pushed to Support Women-Owned Biz
- By: Puget Sound Business Journal
- 10/10/2005
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Bush Nominates Harriet Miers for Supreme Court
- By: civilrights.org
- 10/04/2005
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In a Melting Trend, Less Arctic Ice to Go Around
- By: <I>The New York Times</i>
- 09/29/2005
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Roberts Overwhelmingly Approved as Next Chief Justice
- By: <I>The New York Times</i>
- 09/29/2005
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See How Each Senator Voted on Roberts
- By: MSNBC
- 09/29/2005
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Judge: Companies Can Offer Two-Tier Retiree Health Packages
- By: Associated Press
- 09/28/2005
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Judiciary Panel to Vote on Roberts Today
- By: The Associated Press/<i>The New York Times</i>
- 09/22/2005
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Roberts Picks Up Democratic Support in Senate
- By: USA Today
- 09/22/2005
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New Vatican Rule Said to Bar Gays as New Priests
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 09/22/2005
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Reid Says He'll Vote Against Roberts
- By: <i>Chicago Sun Times</i>
- 09/21/2005
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Sen. Leahy to Back Roberts as Chief Justice
- By: Associated Press
- 09/21/2005
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Churches Push 1-day Blitz on Marriage
- By: <i>The Boston Globe</i>
- 09/20/2005
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Health plans dwindle in U.S.: Number of firms offering insurance drops as costs rise
- By: <I>San Francisco Chronicle</I>
- 09/15/2005
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Roberts' Answers Called "Misleading"
- By: civilrights.org
- 09/15/2005
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Civil and Human Rights Coalition Announces Opposition to Confirmation of Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts
- By: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
- 09/15/2005
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Democrats Seek Papers to Define Whys of Roberts
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 09/14/2005
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Senate Democrats Are Shifting Focus From Roberts to Other Seat
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 09/09/2005
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Legislature OKs Gay Marriage
- By: <I>LA Times</i>
- 09/07/2005
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The Number of Uninsured Americans Rises to 45.8 Million
- By: Families USA
- 08/30/2005
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Seeing Red: Americans Driven into Debt by Medical Bills
- By: The Commonwealth Fund
- 08/11/2005
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Roberts Helped to Shape 80's Civil Rights Debate
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 08/04/2005
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'Grave concern' over Roberts nomination
- By: Indian Country Today
- 07/29/2005
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Medical malpractice award bill passes
- By: <i>The Washington Times</i>
- 07/29/2005
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An Advocate for the Right
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 07/28/2005
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Black Activists: John Roberts a Threat to Women, Affirmative Action
- By: BlackAmericaWeb.com
- 07/27/2005
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White House to Release Early Roberts Papers
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 07/26/2005
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Bush Chooses Roberts for Court
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 07/20/2005
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Strong Ties Bind Players in Battle for Seat on Court
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 07/18/2005
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GOP Allies Say Bush Is Close to Court Pick: Choice May Be Announced This Week
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 07/18/2005
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Rehnquist Denies Rumor of Retirement
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 07/15/2005
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Keep Court Centered, GOP Moderates Urge
- By: <i>Chicago Tribune</i>
- 07/14/2005
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ABC Drops Controversial "Neighborhood" Reality Show
- By: civilrights.org
- 07/06/2005
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Citing O'Connor's Legacy, Civil Rights Coalition Urges Consensus and Consultation
- By: civilrights.org
- 07/05/2005
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Speculation on Contenders Begins Despite Entreaties
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 07/04/2005
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Evangelical Groups Plan Aggressive Drive for Nominee
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 07/04/2005
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O'Connor Retires
- By: civilrights.org
- 07/01/2005
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Rehnquist Retirement Still Just Speculation
- By: <I>The Los Angeles Times</I>
- 06/28/2005
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New Reality Show to Exploit Stereotypes for Suburban Dream Home
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/28/2005
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In Effort to Pare Medicaid, Long-Term Care Is Focus
- By: <I>The New York Times</I>
- 06/27/2005
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No Retirements Announced at Court: But Supreme Court Justices Could Make Statements Later
- By: Associated Press
- 06/27/2005
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Ten Commandments Disallowed in Courthouses
- By: <I>The Washington Post</I>
- 06/27/2005
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2 to watch for vacancy have much in common: Judges are friends and may be rivals for Supreme Court seat
- By: Chicago Tribune
- 06/26/2005
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In Battle to Pick Next Justice, Right Says, Avoid a Kennedy
- By: <I>The New York Times</I>
- 06/26/2005
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Bush Would Consult Democrats If Supreme Court Post Opens
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/24/2005
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Two Years After Grutter, Threats to Affirmative Action Still Strong
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/21/2005
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If High Court Vacancy Opens, Activists Are Poised for Battle
- By: <I>Los Angeles Times</I>
- 06/20/2005
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Bush Weighs Possible High Court Vacancy
- By: Associated Press
- 06/18/2005
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Op-Ed: Defining Moment for Affirmative Action
- By: Casa Grande Valley Dispatch
- 06/17/2005
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Corporate America Finds GLBT Non-Discrimination Policies "Good for the Bottom Line"
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/17/2005
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Court Backs Lynn Use of Race in School Plan: Voluntary System of Student Transfer
- By: The Boston Globe/boston.com
- 06/17/2005
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Senators Consider Boosting Retirement Age
- By: The Associated Press/<i>Washington Post</i>
- 06/15/2005
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Appeal on Gay Marriage Falters
- By: <I>Philadelphia Inquirer</i>
- 06/15/2005
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Griffith Confirmed; Boyle Vote Expected
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/15/2005
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Gay Alumni Win Suit Against Poway School
- By: The Los Angeles Times
- 06/10/2005
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Senate Confirms Pryor
- By: civilrights.org
- 06/10/2005
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Op-Ed: If Republicans Look at Her Record, They Will Vote Brown Down
- By: Roll Call
- 06/08/2005
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National Acrimony and a Rise in Hate Crimes
- By: Christian Science Monitor
- 06/03/2005
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Bush Offers Glimpse at His Nominee Process
- By: AP / <I>San Francisco Chronicle</I>
- 06/01/2005
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What Are "Extraordinary Circumstances"?
- By: Legal Times
- 05/31/2005
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Op-Ed: The Wrong Nominees at the Wrong Time
- By: civilrights.org
- 05/30/2005
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Average U.S. Family of 4 Will Use $12,214 in Medical Products, Services in 2005, Study Says
- By: <I>The Washington Times</I>
- 05/27/2005
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Controversial Nominee Owen Confirmed by Senate
- By: civilrights.org
- 05/25/2005
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Justice Choice Could Rekindle Filibuster Fight in the Senate
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 05/25/2005
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No Nukes in the Senate
- By: civilrights.org
- 05/24/2005
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Senate Leaders Break Off Talks on Judicial Nominees
- By: <I>The New York Times</i>
- 05/17/2005
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Nuke Talks Go Nowhere
- By: <I>The Hill</I>
- 05/17/2005
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Federal Court Orders Equal Treatment for Black Tourists
- By: NAACP
- 05/10/2005
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No Child Left Behind Cases Face Hurdles in the Courts
- By: edweek.org
- 05/04/2005
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Gay-Rights Activists Say Their Struggle Continues
- By: philly.com
- 05/02/2005
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The Brawl That May Erupt Over the High Court
- By: <I>The New York Times</I>
- 05/01/2005
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No Child Left Behind? Hardly
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 05/01/2005
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NEA, States Challenge 'No Child' Program
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 04/21/2005
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Language Barrier Called Health Hazard in E.R.
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 04/21/2005
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Sex, Condoms, Stemcells: Leading Challenges that Face New Pope
- By: Yahoo news
- 04/20/2005
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AIDS Groups, Gay Activists Dismayed over New Pope
- By: Yahoo news
- 04/20/2005
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Bush Nominee Imperils Disabled Citizens' Gains
- By: baltimoresun.com
- 04/20/2005
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Bush Social Security Plan Proves Tough Sell Among Working Poor
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 04/18/2005
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Harder to Swallow Prices for Seniors' Brand-Name Drugs Rising Fast, Study Finds
- By: San Francisco Chronicle
- 04/13/2005
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Landlords Accused of Rejecting Vouchers
- By: <i>The Washington Post</i>
- 04/11/2005
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Connecticut Closer to Approving Civil Unions
- By: washingtonpost.com
- 04/03/2005
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Justices Say Law on Sex Bias Guards Against Retaliation, Too
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 03/30/2005
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Challenging Mercury Rules, Massachusetts Among 9 States to Sue EPA
- By: <i>The Boston Globe</i>
- 03/30/2005
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Bad Situation Made Worse? A man's death and his mother's lawsuit draw attention to the NYPD's approach to the mentally ill
- By: newsday.com
- 03/28/2005
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Civil Rights Leaders to Fight Lending Bill
- By: washingtonpost.com
- 03/25/2005
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Nearly Half of Blacks, Latinos Drop Out, School Study Shows
- By: <i>Los Angeles Times</i>
- 03/24/2005
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U.S. Rule on Women's Sports May Ease College Compliance
- By: <i>The New York Times</i>
- 03/23/2005
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Same-Sex Marriage Bans Involved in Legislative and Judicial Frays
- By: civilrights.org
- 03/23/2005
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In Blow to Bush, Senators Reject Cuts to Medicaid
- By: <I>The New York Times</i>
- 03/18/2005
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Gonzales Unfit To Serve
- By: progressive.org
- 01/07/2005
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