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• Biggest Threat to Burress Is Mandatory Time

  The state law is a direct threat to Plaxico Burress because he was charged with two counts of illegal weapons possession after he accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Posted Dec 02 2008, 07:00 PM by NYT > Sports Filed under: Law and Legislation, Bloomberg, Michael R, Sentences (Criminal), Gun Control, Burress, Plaxico, Brafman, Benjamin

• New York Democrats May Skip Gay Marriage Vote

  Some party leaders suggest it may be wise to wait until 2011 before considering a same-sex marriage measure, in hopes that Democrats can pick up more Senate seats. Posted Nov 28 2008, 09:07 PM by NYT > Home Page Filed under: Democratic Party, Paterson, David A, New York State, Law and Legislation, Homosexuality, Marriages

• Google’s Gatekeepers

  Nicole Wong and her colleagues decide what the world can see on YouTube. Are they also determining the limits of free speech? Posted Nov 28 2008, 12:13 PM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Computers and the Internet, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Google Inc|GOOG|NASDAQ, Recordings and Downloads (Video), YouTube.com, Censorship, Law and Legislation, Turkey, Search Engines, McLaughlin, Andrew, Walker, Kent, Wong, Nicole

• Europe Nears Price Cap on Mobile Text Messaging

  European Union telecommunications ministers are set to endorse proposed price limits on cross-border text messaging and mobile Web surfing. Posted Nov 26 2008, 01:29 AM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Wireless Communications, European Union, Law and Legislation, Text Messaging

• After Losses, Pensions Ask For a Change

  Some of the nation’s biggest companies want Congress to roll back rules requiring them to put more money into pension funds. Posted Nov 19 2008, 11:45 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home Filed under: United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Pensions and Retirement Plans, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008)

• Health Insurers Offer to Accept All Applicants, on Condition

  The health insurance industry said it would support a plan requiring insurers to accept all customers, but asked that Congress require all Americans to have coverage in return. Posted Nov 19 2008, 08:35 PM by NYT > Health Filed under: Medicine and Health, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation

• Hurt by Losses, Pension Funds Criticize Rules

  Some of the nation’s biggest companies are pushing Congress to roll back rules requiring them to put more money into their pension funds. Posted Nov 19 2008, 08:32 PM by NYT > Business Filed under: United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Pensions and Retirement Plans, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008)

• Congress Remains Divided on Bailout

  New members of Congress were welcomed to Capitol Hill on Monday, but the celebratory mood did not extend toward an economic recovery measure or a bailout for U.S. automakers. Posted Nov 17 2008, 11:21 PM by NYT > Business Filed under: United States Economy, Senate, United States Politics and Government, House of Representatives, Automobiles, Law and Legislation, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008)

• Law Professor Fires Back at Music Industry

  A Harvard Law School professor has launched a constitutional assault against the music industry’s strategy to prevent song-swapping. Posted Nov 17 2008, 07:33 AM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Computers and the Internet, Suits and Litigation, Law and Legislation, Recordings and Downloads (Audio), Harvard University, Copyrights, Recording Industry Assn of America, Boston University

• Congress Meets for One Last Fight and to Look Ahead

  Congress returns for its lame-duck session with a major issue facing members: whether to bail out the imperiled domestic auto industry. Posted Nov 16 2008, 10:38 PM by NYT > Business Filed under: Senate, United States Politics and Government, House of Representatives, Automobiles, Law and Legislation

• Lawmaker Plans Bill on Web Neutrality

  Sen. Byron Dorgan plans to introduce a bill in January that would bar Internet providers from blocking Web content, setting up a renewed battle over so-called network neutrality. Posted Nov 14 2008, 06:32 AM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Computers and the Internet, AT&T Corp, Law and Legislation, Dorgan, Byron, Net Neutrality

• Chances Dwindle on Bailout Plan for Automakers

  Democratic leaders calling for an aid package to help auto companies conceded that they would face potentially insurmountable opposition in Congress. Posted Nov 13 2008, 09:34 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home Filed under: Senate, House of Representatives, Automobiles, Law and Legislation, Ford Motor Co|F|NYSE, Dodd, Christopher J, General Motors Corp|GM|NYSE, Chrysler LLC, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008)

• Dodd Says Auto Bailout Lacks Votes in Senate

  Senator Christopher J. Dodd raised doubts about efforts to aid automobile manufacturers during a lame-duck session. Posted Nov 13 2008, 02:00 PM by NYT > Business Filed under: Automobiles, Law and Legislation, Ford Motor Co|F|NYSE, Dodd, Christopher J, General Motors Corp|GM|NYSE, Chrysler LLC

• Senator Takes Initiative on Health Care

  Without waiting for Barack Obama, Senator Max Baucus will unveil a blueprint to guarantee health insurance for all Americans. Posted Nov 11 2008, 11:45 PM by NYT > Health Filed under: Medicine and Health, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, Baucus, Max

• Bake Sales Fall Victim to Push for Healthier Foods

  The school bake sale is becoming obsolete in California, as new standards restrict what foods can be sold to students. Posted Nov 09 2008, 08:37 PM by NYT > Health Filed under: Education and Schools, Obesity, Law and Legislation, Diet and Nutrition, California, Bakeries and Baked Products, Bake Sales