Palin facing voters who doubt her readiness Oct 3, 2008
Asked again to name another decision she disagreed with, Palin replied: "Well, I could think of, of any again, that could be best dealt with on a more local level. Maybe I would take issue with. But you know, as mayor, and then as governor and even as a vice president, if I'm so privileged to serve, wouldn't be in a position of changing those things but in supporting the law of the land as it reads today.". In a separate CBS interview, Biden said Roe v. Wade was a good decision "because it's... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Christians to Protest at Jantar Mantar on September 26 Sep 25, 2008
Madhu Chandra said that the second key demand is to bring Hindutva forces - VHP, RSS and Bajrang Dal, who are responsible for the violence on Chriatians in Orissa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and now spreading to other parts of India, under the law of the land as outlaw outfits. lect. (Media Newsline)
Does Paulson's Bailout Bill Violate the Constitution? Sep 25, 2008
Finally, the Supremacy Clause, which makes federal law the supreme law of the land, trumping state laws, presumably gives Congress the power to insulate from state-court scrutiny the actions of federal officials who are enforcing laws passed by Congress. It's relatively rare for Congress to pass laws stripping courts of all power to review actions of administrative agencies. (Slate)
Watching Oprah from behind the veil Sep 24, 2008
Strict sex segregation is the law of the land. Women are forbidden to drive, to vote, to freely marry or divorce, to appear in public without a husband or other male guardian, or to attend university without their father's permission. (Boston Globe)
Whose line is it, anyway? Sep 24, 2008
He announced the introduction of "groundbreaking legislation to enshrine in the law of the land Labour's pledge to end child poverty". In his 1987 federal election campaign, Mr Hawke also pledged to end child poverty by 1990. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 24) Sep 24, 2008
The simple idea that even no abortion for rape or incest should be the law speaks to the question of whose moral right should be the law of the land, thusly disallowing the moral views of many people that may be more righteous than our political leaders (not exactly a stretch. . (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Kuwaiti Indians apply for amnesty plan Sep 23, 2008
The Mission has also called upon all Indians in Kuwait to abide by the law of the land, and appealed to those Indian nationals who were without valid visas or residencies, to avail of the benefits of the amnesty scheme, the deadline of which expires on October 15. There are around 550,000 expatriate Indians in Kuwait. (Sify.com, India)
McCain needs to read the Constitution Sep 22, 2008
mabo wrote on Sep 21, 2008 4:10 PM:" Well, see-dee-es, you never heard that from me. I heard the same from some liberals and conservatives when Mitt Romney was still in the running. They were acting as if he, if he was elected president, would work to convert all Americans to Mormonism. Ridiculous. As ridiculous as those that complain about George Bush trying to make Christianity the law of the land. Those are scare tactics as well and they are used here, around the country and out of the mouths... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Nigeria: Women At War!86 Wives Protest Husband's Arrest Sep 22, 2008
They said they wanted the world to know their plight and help appeal to the government to set their husband free because he has not committed any offence against any known law of the land. "We want our husband, we need him; we did not take money from government. He is not a thief and we don't beg. Everybody should fear God". (allAfrica.com)
Cable, Led by Cablevision, Mulls Network DVR Sep 19, 2008
"We did win our case, and the law of the land right now is that our network DVR is lawful," he told The Associated Press. "So we want to use it. Simple.". (ABC News -- Wire)
'Legal validity of J&K's accession unquestionable' Sep 19, 2008
Reminding the media of its responsibility in treating such issues, the group said: "Freedom of expression does not mean unbridled licence to flout the law of the land by airing or fanning seditious views." Talking to the media later, Doval demanded a National Data Bank where details of all terrorists movement and their modus operandi could be stored. Font Size. (India Times, India -- Community News)
India cant afford to fall Sep 19, 2008
But freedom of expression does not mean unbridled licence to flout the law of the land by airing or fanning seditious views. Such views also do a disservice to the people of Kashmir. (Express Buzz)
Is network DVR on the way? Sep 19, 2008
We did win our case, and the law of the land right now is that our network DVR is lawful, he told The Associated Press. So we want to use it. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Happy Birthday American Government Sep 18, 2008
Today, September 17, 2008, marks the two hundredth and twenty-first anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, the supreme law of the land. On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine founding fathers, during the Constitutional Convention, changing the course of history. (Thomaston Times, GA)
* Arms sales unlikely to be reviewed this session: US official Sep 18, 2008
Were going to continue fighting to make sure that Congress complies with the law of the land, the Taiwan Relations Act, that says the United States will defend Taiwan and will give her whatever equipment she needs, Ros-Lehtinen told the Taipei Times. So Im optimistic that when we come back, perhaps in the lame-duck session, that we will be able to pass the Taiwan bill that will give the military edge to Taiwan, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Study up on the Constitution this week Sep 18, 2008
The document's words should be lived 365 days a year every year as it is the supreme law of the land. It seems, however, the lessons we learned about it in school as youngsters, like so many others, have been forgotten and are only remembered when we are reminded of the value, or until we need the information. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Special delivery: Constitution booklets (49) Sep 18, 2008
Davi Richards drove all over Benton County on Wednesday bringing the law of the land the Constitution to local high school seniors. Working on behalf of Benton County Democrats on Constitution Day, Richards packed 900 copies of the document (which also included the Declaration of Independence) into her station wagon and dropped off boxes of the 3-inch-by-6-inch, 45-page booklets. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Abortion (4) Sep 16, 2008
This is the law of the land. One of the first acts of George Bush when he took office was to cut off funding for International Family Planning Groups. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Virginia Anti-Spam Law Overturned, Spammer Walks Sep 14, 2008
LAWLESSNESS will become the new law of the land. Anarchy will rule. (Washington Post)
A candidate who doesn't connect with these voters Sep 14, 2008
Palin however, wants to make her beliefs the law of the land and use force to make me live in accordance with them. With that I have a problem. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Reporter's Notebook: With Friends Like These ... Sep 12, 2008
"Just because he is my friend," Boehner said on the floor, "I don t think he should avoid the rules of the House or the law of the land.". And this gem: "Charlie Rangel and I are friends. But it pains me do what I had to do (asking Pelosi to remove him from his chairmanship) on behalf of my colleagues.". (Fox News -- Politics)
80% in France... Sep 11, 2008
How far are you away from Shira Law being the law of the land. The destruction of your famed culture by those same muslims. (The Drudge Report)
On the side of Zan Burningham Sep 9, 2008
your changing paragraphs reads like the "proclamation to the world" is law of the land. I hope that was not your intent " culata wrote on Sep 8, 2008 3:43 PM:" Why is it that the only we can show love by changing laws. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Will the law be upheld? Sep 8, 2008
I am a teacher and teach my students that the law of the land will be upheld, that they should become good citizens and that they should stand up for their rights. I have shared my personal legal challenges with my students, and they will be curious to hear of the outcome. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 7, 2008 Sep 8, 2008
" Old news, end of story.But what about the Number Ones?Barack Obama went fearlessly into the den of pit bull Bill O'Reilley, and even left O'Reilly impressed and unable to dominate him. He is clearly ready on Day One to go head to head with Putin - or worse.So, shall we start the clock counting down to how many days before McCain sits down and goes head-to-head with Keith Olbermann?Or is this another way in which the once-heroic maverick has deteriorated in a McClone of Bush? He Said wrote on... (North County Times)
545 people are causing all our problems Sep 7, 2008
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. Who is the speaker of the House. (Cameron Observer, MO)
We need to tell our politicians to have Border Patrol fight battle at the border Sep 3, 2008
Over the last 40+ years, our politicians slowly disregarded they law of the land and, as a result, many of our rights and privileges have disappeared. Also, the system has resulted in the same names and faces in politics showing up in power positions over and over again. (Nogales International, AZ)
Staff assulted at Fr. Muller's Hospital Sep 1, 2008
The central government needs to intervene and take serious action against these militant outfits as it appears that the state government are only promoting these anti-social outfits and this is the sole reason why these outfits have been freely abusing the law of the land. Mangaloreans, Its high time some serious action against these people before things become misreable for us. (Mangalorean.com)
May ICE live long and prosper Aug 31, 2008
DD wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:46 PM:" All illegal immigrants are breaking the law of the land, but NOT all are parasites on society. Many are trying hard to learn English and assimilate. Not all are Mexican flag waving, LaRaza chanting menaces to society. Many try very hard to earn their keep. Many are fighting for the USA in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq. For those who do service time, I can see this nation rewarding them with citizenship.Then again, not all fundamentalist Muslims... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Tsatsu Tsikata Sentencing Chagrin Aug 31, 2008
This does not in any way mean that they must compromise or subvert the law of the land just to appease a vocal section of the population. Rather, it means that they must not only be seen to be firm but also seen to be fair to the accused. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GUEST OPINION: The Real McCain Aug 31, 2008
(Treaties are the supreme law of the land in the USA under our Constitution. . (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
After failed escape attempt, Lewis pleads guilty Aug 30, 2008
That s the law of the land and you have to abide by it. Although Lewis may never again experience life outside prison walls, he avoided the death penalty, which could have resulted had a guilty verdict been passed by the jury. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Obama brings convention to a strong close Aug 29, 2008
Obama made only glancing references to this remarkable accomplishment for someone who was born before civil rights had become the law of the land. Obama acknowledged that he did not have "the typical pedigree" of a presidential candidate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
A Government of the People -- New Book Reminds Us of the Founding Principles of Our Great Nation Aug 29, 2008
This would surely include those who are called to govern, and must be righteously enforced by ``WE THE PEOPLE'' as the law of the land. Most Americans have forgotten -- or never knew -- that they, in fact, are the government. (Primezone Releases)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by David Gipp, President, United Tribes Technical College & Member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Aug 27, 2008
Our treaties with the U.S. are the "supreme law of the land." Every step you take across this great nation, every vista you admire, every city you call by its tribal name, was once Indian country. The places many of our tribal nations occupy have long been pockets of poverty where the words, "liberty and justice for all" have become empty words on a piece of paper. (PR Newswire)
Kierkegaard and The Knight of Faith Aug 27, 2008
The law of the land obligated Brutus to forget that the guilty one is his son. But because it is for the universal law that Brutus proceeds in his act, he will be praised and understood by all who know of him. (Suite101.com)
Didn't send notice to Huawei: Ministry Aug 27, 2008
The letter, which was in the form of a notice, had said that the company was violating the law of the land, terming it as a fraudulent act. The communication to Huawei also said that the top management of the company including the CEO would be reprimanded by financial penalties or imprisonment. (Sify)
Gipp speaks at convention Aug 27, 2008
"Our treaties with the U.S. are the 'supreme law of the land.' We are not just another special interest group trying to claim a share of the American pie.". Gipp is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Govt accuses Huawei of fraud Aug 26, 2008
This is in complete disregard to the law of the land and misuse of liberty leading to indulgence in fraudulent act,'' the notice said. In the event of non-compliance and continued abuse of government regulations, directors of the company, including CEO, would be reprimanded by financial penalties/imprisonment and the government may ask the firm to close business. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Education of Shea-Porter Aug 24, 2008
She's part of the "New Direction Congress" that says it "must and will do more" and is proud of its achievements, such as improving vehicle fuel efficiency for the first time in 32 years, or the new G.I. Bill, college aid expansion, or increases in veteran health-care funding, military pay raises beyond what the administration requested, and by making the national security recommendations from the 9/11 Commission the law of the land. She said her work as a member of the Armed Services Committee... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama's Born-Alive Problem Aug 22, 2008
Although settled as the law of the land, abortion at any point should be an unsettling proposition. The fact that abortion refuses to recuse itself from present politics merely confirms that many Americans are not ready to be gods. (Townhall.com)
Abortion Contortion Aug 22, 2008
A February Planned Parenthood poll of 1,205 women voters in 16 battleground states found that 49 percent of women who backed McCain did so despite being pro-choice, and 46 percent backing him also wanted Roe v. Wade to remain the law of the land. It's clear that once these voters find out McCain's real record on reproductive rights. (Slate)
Woodford approves El Paso wind farm Aug 20, 2008
My Two Cents wrote on Aug 20, 2008 1:10 AM:" Guess the Open Meetings Act exempts members of the Woodford County Board from complying....they must've gotten a special exemption based on their actions and their willful disregard for the law of the land. See you in court. ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Human rights not coined in heaven Aug 19, 2008
Senior Fellow/Director, Centre forSyariah, Law ical Science, Ikim. Islam was the first universal religion guaranteeing human rights. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The time for green energy is now Aug 18, 2008
Judge Moore did what she had to do: issue her ruling according to the law of the land, which is the opposite of an activist judge. WHEN IT COMES down to it, this Dynegy plant is not about what is best for Georgia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
ASIC calls on ASX to make improvements Aug 17, 2008
But Telstra has clearly decided that the benefits of using Work Choices while it is still the law of the land to offer non-union collective agreements are worth pursuing. Building on the individual arrangements it negotiated with 21,000 staff while the Howard Government was in office it will continue to break down the collective ethos among the workforce. (Business Spectator)
FORUM: Trageser is wrong: Vista teachers care Aug 16, 2008
Many of them are still campaigning for the defeat of Prop 13, the 1976 initiative to limit taxes that has been the law of the land for over three decades now. And instead of eliminating unions, it would be better to eliminate the "closed shop" that makes union membership a requirement of employment. (North County Times)
We, The State Aug 16, 2008
It is how we practise it between elections, in our everyday lives, by accommodating conflicting interests, respecting the rights of fellow citizens and abiding by the law of the land. In short, playing our part in a social contract that we signed up to when we became a secular, democratic republic. (India Times, India)
What's That About Special Interests? Aug 15, 2008
I will make it the law of the land when Im President of the United States, Barack Obama has said to the AFL-CIO.. Senator Obama has also said many times that he is against special interests. (CBS News)
TRAI, DoT lock horns on 3G policy Aug 14, 2008
4 MHz of spectrum as per the law of the land and can also join the 2G queue. This fresh twist is set to spark more confusion among potential bidders. (India Times)
Whose "Special Interests"? Aug 13, 2008
"I will make it the law of the land when I'm President of the United States," Barack Obama has said to the AFL-CIO.. Senator Obama has also said many times that he is against "special interests." But, like most politicians who say that, he means that he is against other politicians' special interests. (Townhall.com)
Times missed a 'Hit': Favre aboard the Jets Aug 13, 2008
He needs only to look north to Canada where same-sex marriage is the law of the land. Religious beliefs are now being persecuted in Canada, and those who teach against the practice of homosexuality, an unhealthy and immoral lifestyle, are being accused of committing a hate crime. (NJ.com -- Times)
COLUMNIST: Massachusetts pride Aug 12, 2008
When gay marriage is ultimately the law of the land, Massachusetts will stand tall as the first state to recognize and correct an inequity that had limited the rights of an entire group of citizens. Isn t that grand. (Easton Journal, MA)
Adams Continues Push for Rainy Day Funding Aug 9, 2008
The supreme law of the land is the welfare of the people. He needs to be reminded that we still have some needs. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Old Wrinkly's Roverian cancer Aug 8, 2008
As American celeb culture is the law of the land, if Paris actually ran she would have quite a decent shot of conquering the White (Pink) House. She might just settle for giving an advantage to Obama - for now, besides musing the juicy possibility of suing McCain and his handlers. (Asia Times Online)
Anonymous speech is protected by law Aug 8, 2008
While we may disagree with the Supreme Court's decision, it is the law of the land and must be followed. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama Supports Union Ploy to Drop Secret Ballots Aug 8, 2008
"I will make it the law of the land when I'm president of the United States," he told the labor federation. The labor-law reform is known as the "card-check bill" because it would allow employees to form a union simply by publicly collecting a majority of cards signed by workers supporting unionization of their employer's business. (Townhall.com)
Study finds French work on average 41 hours a week Aug 8, 2008
The 35-hour work week, to Sarkozy's chagrin, is still the law of the land. But French workers racked up an average of 41 hours per week last year, a study by national statistics agency Insee found. (USA Today -- Jobs)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: Probe this probe Aug 8, 2008
The chronicle of the FBI includes many chapters of dedicated, heroic service to the great cause of upholding the law of the land. But recent examples of egregious ineptitude and bureaucratic blockheadedness cannot be, and must not be, dismissed with a shrug as insignificant aberrations. (The Trentonian, NJ)
* Decorator fined for smoking in his own van CvbpaWD@ Aug 5, 2008
I appreciate that a driver of a coach or a bus cant smoke at the wheel because obviously, that is the law of the land, he said. Of course, there are tools and things in the van but a barrister would carry about documents in a briefcase in his own car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Abortion verdict out, country still divided on opinions Aug 5, 2008
Dr Mahendra Patel - We live by the law of the land. If this is allowed, there wont be any end to it. (IBNLive.com)
SC stand against terror often negated by govt Aug 4, 2008
Translated in the law of the land, this denotes mass murder, treason and spreading disharmony in society, all of which under Indian Penal Code are categorised as heinous crimes. What should, then, be the punishment for terrorists indulging in these acts simultaneously. (India Times, India -- Community News)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 3, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
All our hearts should go out to this poor woman who lost her family because of laxity on enforcing the law of the land. Phil Epstein. (North County Times)
Immigration reform needed Aug 1, 2008
Wezely was correct on the stement of the bible about obeying the "law of the Land". The biggest problem with illeagls is that they are overwhelming our community infrasturctures. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Prop 8 needs a closer look Aug 1, 2008
It would harm these families and make discrimination the law of the land. No on Proposition Hate. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
