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Re: Bill: Make name changes harder

JohnPershing — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:58:54 -0400

This law would violate the equal protection clause of the Constitution since deported illegal immigrants wouldn't be encumbered in the least from a name change upon aggravated re-entry under a new name.

Re: Bill: Make name changes harder

docsgt — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:04:31 -0400

At no time should an inmate be allowed to change his name, period!

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:46:45 -0500

Fixed. Thanks!

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

bjr_cci — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:20:07 -0500

Again, poor journalism from the liberal N&O.

Grey Mills beat incumbent Karen Ray in a close primary. She was forced to retire because she lost.

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:13 -0500

Fixed the Harrell item. These bios were supposed to be quick and dirty, but I appreciate the extra detail on Mackey.

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

awbeal — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:12:27 -0500

Jim Harrell actually served 3 terms, not 2.

And let's be clear about Mackey, who "ran for" and was "elected" sheriff. This was not an election in the traditional sense, but rather an internal Democratic Party selection to fill the office after the sheriff resigned (as provided by law).