Read Top Politics Headlines and Articles from http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com en-us http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-eyewitness-testimony-260674.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Repeated research revealing the problems with eyewitness identification has spurred the Supreme Court to review a case where identification was made under suggestive circumstances. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/govxcom-reaches-new-milestones-as-the-first-and-only-online-shopping-destination-exclusively-for-those-who-protect-and-serve-260564.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT From apparel and action sports equipment to tactical gear and jewelry, new military and government discount shopping site partners with 40 premium brands and projects more than 100,000 members by spring 2012. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/texas-struggles-with-sex-offender-law-compliance-260379.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Texas, like other states, are struggling to comply with sex offender registration requirements set forth through the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Learn more about Adam's law and why the Texas legislature is ambivalent about following all the requirements. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/difference-between-theft-burglary-and-robbery-260266.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-vs-murder-260371.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The charge of murder is a criminal charge brought by the state against someone who has taken another person's life. Wrongful death is a civil charge brought by surviving family members against a person who has taken a loved one's life. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-settling-vs-going-to-trial-260374.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT When you file a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be given the option of settling versus going to trial. Both of these options have some benefits, but your primary goal in filing the lawsuit should be the determining factor. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/police-brutality-claims-260394.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT When a police officer uses unnecessary and excessive physical force, they are violating the rights of American citizens and abusing the power given to them by law. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/lenders-still-deliberately-blocking-ppi-claims-says-debt-solutions-company-simple-financial-solutions-260237.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of people trying to get their PPI claims dealt with were almost certainly deliberately stopped by lenders, says debt solutions company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/us-releases-around-800000-prisoners-each-year-most-return-says-prisoneducationcom-260037.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming Education Behind Bars (Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/02/greenberg-and-greenberg-challenge-to-ex-post-facto-application-of-law-wins-freedom-for-two-men-charged-with-murder-260031.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT In early December, Greenberg and Greenberg won the release of their client, who was charged with murder. The deceased man died in early 2010, 29 years after being assaulted. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-race-discrimination-complaint-against-nypd-intelligence-division-259743.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the federal race discrimination complaint filed by African American detectives in the New York City Police Department's Intelligence Division. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-expresses-privacy-concerns-over-nypds-new-mobile-body-scanners-259748.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman expresses concern over a new scanner being researched by the New York Police Department. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/arrested-development-how-criminal-justice-records-can-sidetrack-lives-259367.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT There are steps people with arrest records can take to clean up those records and find a place in the American mainstream. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/a-primer-of-florida-felony-sentencing-259375.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Once convicted of a felony in Florida, a sentencing scoresheet will be completed to determine the mandatory minimum sentence, if any, that applies to the crime for which you were convicted. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/attorney-george-martin-elected-to-chairman-of-west-vincent-planning-commission-259044.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Martin Banks founding partner, George Martin was elected to Chairman of the West Vincent Township Planning Commission in Chester County, PA. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/our-valleys-magazine-to-celebrate-its-first-anniversary-characterized-by-excellence-258921.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Founded a year ago, Power Women Business Center incubated Our Valleys Magazine, The first bilingual publication in Santa Clarita Valley. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/4th-r-foundation-all-those-applying-for-the-race-to-the-top-grants-please-wake-up-to-the-factors-that-have-created-such-an-education-mess-our-education-system-is-fundamentally-flawed-258546.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Our leaders have determined that everyone should have at least an undergraduate degree. So we push students during their prime years of study to become Jacks of all trades. While the Germans make their students into experts in particular professions. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/irs-hunt-for-tax-cheats-has-unintended-results-258605.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT An IRS attempt to catch criminals using foreign bank accounts for illicit activities is resulting in harsh penalties for dual citizens and Americans living in other countries. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/americanpokeronline-releases-toplist-for-us-online-poker-258329.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Seeking out an online poker room that accepts US players is hard enough these days. To expedite this process, AmericanPokerOnline.com takes pride in the release of its toplist for US online poker sites. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-hate-crime-after-antisemitic-graffiti-appears-in-brooklyn-258339.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the anti-Semitic messages and symbols scrawled on Brooklyn buildings this past weekend. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/los-angeles-tech-community-protests-pipa-and-sopa-legislation-258213.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Senate vote on January 24th threatens to decimate Los Angeles tech start up community and tech hubs worldwide. Add your voice to millions of other concerned Americans. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/yall-come-back-ya-hear-extradition-in-florida-257896.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT When tourists have committed a crime while in Florida, Florida will seek extradition after they return to their home state. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/supreme-court-to-take-another-look-at-juvenile-sentencing-257892.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The US Supreme Court has agreed to take a closer look at juvenile sentencing to determine whether juveniles convicted of killing someone can be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/funk-vigilante-releases-new-anticensorship-music-video-the-quotinternet-fight-songquot-is-generating-attention-throughout-the-internet-257727.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Funk Vigilante have just released their latest single andquot;Internet Fight Songandquot; and the accompanying music video. The video is currently generating attention and it can be viewed on Youtube here: www.youtube.com/watch?andamp;v=hi4kfTah7y http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/2m-medical-malpractice-verdict-in-pennsylvania-256913.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT On Monday night after a six day trial in front of the Honorable Dominick Motto, it only took a jury two and a half hours to award a $2Million verdict to a 32 year old nurse and mother of three small children. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/do-louisianans-really-need-quottort-reformquot-256925.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT A survey indicates that Louisiana residents favor tort reform, but is this really accurate? http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/supreme-decision-life-sentences-for-juveniles-14-and-younger-256259.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Illinois is among 19 states that imposes life sentences to juveniles 14 and younger, according to the Los Angeles Times. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/register-as-a-sex-offender-for-a-nonsex-crime-conviction-256376.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stopped the practice of the parole board assigning 'special condition x' also known as sex offender status to individuals who were not convicted of a Texas sex crime. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/security-solutions-international-announces-speakers-for-its-annual-homeland-security-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-256021.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/media-advisory-2012-hiali-annual-meeting-amp-legislative-breakfast-to-feature-ny-state-commissioner-delivering-state-of-the-state-address-to-long-island-businesses-256273.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Long Island's B2B organization hosts annual panel discussion on regional business challenges and opportunities; Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; The Hamlet Wind Watch Golf andamp; Country Club Hauppauge, NY. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/360-diversity-is-backing-the-decision-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage-in-scotland-255322.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Scottish Government is currently considering a move to legalise gay marriage. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2012/01/what-is-plea-bargaining-255074.htm Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Plea bargaining is an ideal way to avoid stiff punishments for several criminal charges. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/new-york-court-ruling-says-outofstate-sex-offenders-must-register-255001.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Appellate Court ruled that out-of-state sex offenders must now register in NY once they have become a resident. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/north-texas-authorities-scheduled-to-crack-down-in-2012-warrant-roundup-254830.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Police agencies are teaming up serve thousands of arrest warrants in early 2012. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/we-have-found-the-perfect-answer-to-the-question-for-man-who-am-i-i-am-wisdom-255115.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT When Will the White House Wake up? We Have the Solutions to the Current Mess. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/after-3-years-reese-on-the-radio-returns-online-254623.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Reese Hopkins takes his once popular Boston show online to BlogTalkRadio.com. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/obama-administration-ups-enforcement-against-alleged-healthcare-fraud-254581.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT A number of large federal health care programs have been vulnerable to fraud for years. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/texas-legislature-considers-new-sexting-bill-254584.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Child pornography laws are aimed at protecting children; by criminalizing the possession and distribution of child pornography, lawmakers aim to eliminate the harm to children when such materials are created. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/establish-international-protection-mechanism-to-protect-tamils-tgte-254788.htm Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) calls for the establishment of an International Protection Mechanism to Protect Tamils in the island of Sri lanka. Declared Year 2012 as International Investigation Year. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/the-art-of-living-has-reached-new-heights-254287.htm Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Bruce Nowlin's new book is being found in some intriguing places. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/study-examines-deportation-of-parents-and-family-separation-254315.htm Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT The Applied Research Center's andquot;Shattered Familiesandquot; report reveals that more than 5,000 children are in foster care in the U.S. because their parents were deported. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-credits-adequate-safety-precautions-for-saving-the-life-of-a-construction-worker-after-a-scaffold-fall-254115.htm Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman credits a simple safety harness and rope for saving the life of a construction worker after he fell off a scaffold six stories above a Kips Bay sidewalk. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/brooklyn-premises-liability-lawsuits-252464.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT New York law requires property owners to ensure the safety of people on their land or in their buildings. If a hazard is unavoidable the owner must take steps to prevent people from being harmed by the danger. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/chaotic-changes-ahead-for-2012-forecasts-author-and-intuitive-roi-solberg-253593.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Even more unpredictability and instability in the year ahead, says intuitive Roi Solberg. Altering our perception of change will help us let go of resistance to new circumstances. This is the path to resolution of inner and outer conflict. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/getting-out-of-jail-on-bond-and-how-to-save-a-few-bucks-doing-it-253491.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Judges consider a number of factors when determining bond. Understanding what bond is and what types are best is key to being released from jail while awaiting trial. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/the-4th-r-foundation-weve-found-the-scrooge-of-mankind-it-is-the-emotional-baggage-in-our-brains-that-causes-our-selfishnessegosinsfailuressickness-our-self-image-lets-wake-up-to-this-mess-253376.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT From wars to divorce, from Wall Street greed to the absence of pure happiness, from depression to corruption, from economic deficits to anger to all other ills of society, the basic cause is our defective emotional intelligence generated self image. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/in-wake-of-gray-summit-collisions-ntsb-recommends-ban-on-cell-phone-use-while-driving-253400.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT On I-44 in August of 2010, a massive collision involving a tractor, a pickup truck and two school buses heading to Six Flags killed two people and injured 35 others. This massive collision led to the NTSB issuing a series of recommendations. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/per-dm-group-ceo-sees-the-potential-danger-for-uk-businesses-following-the-prime-ministers-veto-of-a-new-eu-treaty-253048.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT The CEO of Per DM Group, one of the UK's leading out-source sales companies shares a number of the fears that have been expressed in the wake of the EU summit. http://www.politicsnewsarticles.com/politics_articles/2011/12/nationally-recognized-summer-advantage-usa-increases-the-academic-achievement-of-4000-students-252772.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Summer Advantage USA, a research based summer learning program, impacts student and school district performance in the Midwest.