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Panel Approves 53 Vetoed 53 Judge Hears Arguments 53 Rejects Proposed 53 Panel Endorses 53 Nears Passage 53 Seeks Input 53 Moves Forward 53 Contentious 53 Lawsuit Challenges 53 Concealed Gun 53 Would Restrict 53 Signed Into 53 Vote Delayed 53 Expanded 53 Modifies 52 Legislator Wants 52 Decision Delayed 52 Deal Struck 52 Panel Rejects 52 MALVERN CHASE 52 Opposes Proposed 52 Rejects Effort 52 Disputed 52 Revise 52 Burdensome 52 Feds Approve 52 Oks 52 Okays 52 Protest Proposed 52 Lawmakers Approve 52 Lawmakers Oppose 52 Mandatory 52 Fight Heats Up 52 Considers Extending 52 Law Ruled Unconstitutional 52 Supervisors Approve 52 Setback 52 Considers Expanding 52 Dealt Setback 52 Proposes Tougher 52 Panel Weighs 52 Hits Snag 52 Tougher 52 Tentatively Approves 52 Property Tax Hike 52 Toughens 52 Revises 52 Would Violate 52 Supreme Court Upholds 52 Lawsuit Filed Over 51 Considers Dropping 51 Panel Hears 51 Plans 51 Lawmakers Seek 51 Panel Oks 51 Proposes Changes 51 Causes Controversy 51 YOUR VIEW 51 Cell Phone Ban 51 Stiffens 51 Dispute 51 Lawsuit 51 Nears Vote 51 Considers Tougher 51 Raises Concerns 51 Compromise Reached 51 Legislation 51 Groups Oppose 51 Nixing 51 User Fees 51 Legislation Introduced 51 Propose Changes 51 Scaled Back 51 Statewide Smoking Ban 51 Fee Hike 51 Panel Backs 51 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 51 Overrides Veto 51 Fee Hikes 51 Considers Changing 51 Deal Reached 51 Tobacco Tax Hike 51 Fee Increases 51 Clears Way 51 Phaseout 51 Debate Continues 51 Lawsuit Targets 51 Panel Votes 51 Dispute Settled 51 Waiver Request 51 Noise Ordinance 51 Teacher Tenure 51 Gets Thumbs Down 51 Showdown Looms 51 draws ire 51 Abolishment 51 Gas Tax Hike 51 Resolution Condemning 51 Pit Bull Ban 51 Proposal Draws 51 Sales Tax Hike 51 Override Veto 51 Seeks Approval 50 Extend Deadline 50 Proposed Cuts 50 Fare Increases 50 Teacher Layoffs 50 Plastic Bag Ban 50 EPA Proposes 50 Public Input Sought 50 Scaling Back 50 Agreement Reached 50 Postpones Decision 50 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 50 Misses Deadline 50 Regulators Approve 50 Lawsuit Challenging 50 Would Require 50 Rejects Proposal 50 LOCAL COMMENT 50 Panel Recommends 50 Tax Surcharge 50 Judge Upholds 50 Cigarette Tax Hike 50 Finalized 50 Reconsiders 50 Feds Deny 50 Stiffer 50 Trustees Approve 50 Ruling Upheld 50 COMMUNITY COMMENT 50 EDITORIAL 50 Judge Overturns 50 Pros cons 50 Harsher 50 Budget Woes 50 Outcry 50 Reconsider 50 Moves Ahead 50 Draw Criticism 50 Lawmaker Seeks 50 Booze Ban 50 Approve 50 Invalidate 50 Decision Nears 50 okays 50 Nixed 50 OUR OPINION 50 Stimulus Funded 50 Be Scrapped 50 Swipe Fee 50 Income Tax Hike 50 Considers Raising 50 Legislators Approve 50 Anticipated 50 Imposed 49 Deer Baiting 49 Narrowly Approves 49 Exec Pay 49 Hearings Continue 49 Sweeping Changes 49 Delays Decision 49 Passes Sweeping 49 Enforces 49 Deadline looms 49 Seeks Tougher 49 Cabinet okays 49 Levied 49 Too Costly 49 Oppose Proposed 49 Budget Shortfall 49 Okayed 49 Deadline Looms 49 Lawmaker 49 Regents Approve 49 Deadline Arrives 49 Restrictive 49 Lawmakers React 49 Recommends Changes 49 IN OUR VIEW 49 Strikes Down 49 Raises Concerns About 49 Takeover Bids 49 Backs Off 49 Sirius XM Merger 49 Legislation Passes 49 Final Approval 49 Task Force Recommends 49 Wants Stricter 49 PSC Approves 49 clears hurdle 49 Causes Concern 49 Panel Debates 49 Inches Toward 49 gov vetoes 49 Renews Push 49 Immigrant Tuition 49 Debate Rages 49 Hears Testimony 49 Proposing 49 Unanimously Approved 49 WEB EXTRA 49 Suggests Ways 49 Considers Allowing 49 Panel Mulls 49 Ruling 49 Narrowly Passes 49 Takes Effect 49 Stricter Rules 49 Re Examine 49 Propose 49 Court Upholds 49 Rejects Bid 49 Millage Rate 49 Nears Deal 49 Seeks Delay 49 Raises Concerns Over 49 GUEST VIEW 49 approves 49 Sewer Rate Hike 49 Close Loopholes 49 Appeal Ruling 49 Coal Fired Plant 49 Cuts Threaten 49 Considers 49 Proposed Reorganization 49 Seat Belt Law 49 Affirmative Action Ban 49 Gay Marriage Amendment 49 Showdown Looms Over 49 Denies Request 49 OTHER VIEWS 49 Costly 49 Could Complicate 49 Passes Minimum Wage 49 Shelved 49 Causing Controversy 49 Passes Landmark 49 Reverses Position 49 To Decide Fate 49 Senators Propose 49 Asks Feds 49 Considers Cutting 49 THEIR OPINION 49 Suit Challenging 49 Nears Approval 49 O. Reg 49 Vetoes 49 Lawsuit Seeks 49 Millage Increase 49 Renews Calls 49 Rezoning Request 48 Court Tosses 48 nixes 48 Could Prove Costly 48 Lawmakers Urge 48 Trump Casinos 48 LEGISLATURE 48 Minimum Wage Hike 48 Lawmaker pushes 48 Rescinds 48 Spells Out 48 Argue Against 48 Proposed Revisions 48 Unanimous Vote 48 Hold Hearings 48 Request Rejected 48 Enact 48 Clears Path 48 Reverses Decision 48 Put Brakes 48 Panel Urges 48 Revote 48 Bogs Down 48 Scrapped 48 Mandatory Minimum 48 Cause Confusion 48 Court Voids 48 Bill Clears Hurdle 48 Approving 48 Draws Fire 48 Comment Period 48 Moves Toward 48 Retiree Benefits 48 Shareholder Sues 48 Gets Approval 48 Funding Shortfall 48 Panel Advises 48 Law Upheld 48 Panel Nixes 48 XGR 48 Emission Rules 48 Authorizes 48 Stirs Debate 48 Unions Agree 48 Smoking Ban 48 Tentative 48 Tuition Hikes 48 Wrangle Over 48 Reaches Compromise 48 Appears Likely 48 Delayed 48 Under Scrutiny 48 Questions Remain About 48 Nondiscrimination 48 Permit Fees 48 Regulatory Overhaul 48 Concealed Weapons 48 Lawmaker Pushes 48 Rate Hike Request 48 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS 48 Unanimously Passes 48 OKs Gay Marriage 48 Negotiators Agree 48 Justices Weigh 48 Revokes 48 Toll Hikes 48 Considers Easing 48 Tighter 48 Trans Fat Ban 48 PROPOSAL 48 Scaled Down 48 Holds Hearing 48 Quarrel Over 48 Minimum Wage Increase 48 Mineral Extraction 48 Reauthorize 48 Mixed Reaction 48 Panel Suggests 48 Restricts 48 Selectmen Approve 48 Groups Urge 48 Sets Deadline 48 Panhandling Ban 48 Groups Seek 48 Mixed Reactions 48 Ruled Unconstitutional 48 LA SALLE COUNTY 48 Plans Unveiled 48 Holds Hearings 48 Liberalize 48 Upheld 48 Puts Off 48 Annulled 48 Amending 48 Reject Proposed 48 Tougher Penalties 48 Rescind 48 Prospects Dim 48 NIAGARA COUNTY 48 Law Unconstitutional 48 Workers Comp Rate 48 Hits Snags 48 Reexamine 48 Enacts Law 48 Wording 48 Zoning Regulations 48 Panel Probes 48 Faces Scrutiny 48 Declared Unconstitutional 48 Concerns Raised 48 BILL SUMMARY 47 Pushes Ahead 47 Proposed Smoking Ban 47 Foes 47 Hearing Scheduled 47 Vicious Dog 47 Moves Step Closer 47 STAFF EDIT 47 Approves Sweeping 47 Spark Controversy 47 Tightened 47 Budget Vetoes 47 Recommends Approval 47 Puts Brakes 47 Reach Compromise 47 Final Stages 47 Legality 47 AND LEIGH 47 WA Lege Day 47 Deficit Cutting 47 By RICHARD BRENNEMAN 47 Satellite Radio Merger 47 Expansion Plans 47 Debate Intensifies 47 Poll Shows Support 47 File Lawsuit 47 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit 47 Changes 47 Technicality 47 Toll Hike 47 Veto Override 47 Spark Debate 47 Proxy Disclosure 47 Deals Blow 47 Seek Compromise 47 Petition Seeks 47 Lawmaker Quits 47 Puts Brakes On 47 Residency Requirements 47 Watchdog Probes 47 Million Shortfall 47 Fare Hikes 47 Oppose 47 Controversy Continues 47 Lawmakers Override 47 Waives 47 Jail Overcrowding 47 Deadline Approaches 47 Heated Debate 47 Hiring Freeze 47 Spat 47 Bid Update3 47 Urges Passage 47 Considers Ban 47 Reach Deal 47 Raise Minimum Wage 47 Regulators Propose 47 Imposes 47 Flouts 47 Wins Approval 47 SUN EDITORIAL 47 Moves Towards 47 Rell Vetoes 47 Ratifies 47 Grapples With 47 Feds Reject 47 Weighs Options 47 TOP STORY > 47 Hearings Begin 47 Reinstating 47 Stopgap 47 Tentatively OKs 47 Nuke Waste 47 Same Sex Benefits 47 OK'D 47 Approves Settlement 47 Declared Disaster 47 Salary Freeze 47 Court Clears Way 47 Draws Criticism 47 Pot Dispensary 47 Legalizes 47 Counteroffer 47 Awaits Approval 47 Supreme Court Overturns 47 Passes Legislation 47 A#/S# [001] 47 Passes Smoking Ban 47 ok'd 47 LETTER 47 Tentative Deal Reached 47 Planners Approve 47 Tuition Hike 47 Reject Proposal 47 Takes Steps 47 Judge Halts 47 Unitholders Approve 47 Binding Arbitration 47 Global Warming Pollution 47 Draws Ire 47 Deeply Disappointed 47 Sets Priorities 47 Legislated 47 Could Jeopardize 47 Adopts 47 Strip Searches 47 Reaches Tentative 47 Pared Down 47 Determine Fate 47 Passes Controversial 47 Upcoming 47 Judge Tosses Out 47 Budget Cuts 47 Shooting Prompts 47 Budget Cuts Could 47 Disagrees 47 Pre Emption 47 Ballot Initiatives 47 Groups Criticize 47 Stalled 47 Dismay 47 Nearing Completion 47 File Suit 47 Dangerous Intersection 47 Shelve 47 Alleged 47 Indecency Fine 47 Pollution Controls 47 Judge Clears Way 47 PUC Approves 47 Jobless Benefits Extension 47 VIEWPOINTS 47 Rethinks 47 Wants Tougher 47 Sparks Controversy 47 FCC Net Neutrality 47 Judge Throws Out 47 Draws Mixed Reviews 47 Could Backfire 47 Immigration Overhaul 47 Budget Shortfalls 47 Abolishes 47 Takes Shape 47 Quashed 47 Passes Resolution 47 Court Reinstates 47 Ballot Proposal 47 Collect Taxes 47 Judge Nixes 47 Ban Gay Marriage 47 Controversy Surrounds 47 Protested 47 Be Studied 47 Budget Cuts Mean 47 Proposed Rule Changes 46 Dems Push 46 Abortion Ultrasound 46 Court Nixes 46 Decide Fate 46 Withdraws Request 46 Approved 46 PROPOSITIONS 46 Suit Filed Over 46 GUEST EDITORIAL 46 Court Overrules 46 Temporarily Close 46 Overrides 46 Sex Offender Ordinance 46 Animal Cruelty Laws 46 Comatose Woman 46 Denies Petition 46 Special Legislative Session 46 Gay Marriage Issue 46 Scraps Plans 46 HAVE YOUR SAY 46 Mulls 46 REVISED 46 Decides Against 46 Gets Mixed Reaction 46 Could Hamper 46 Considers Delaying 46 Being Debated 46 Tax Exemptions 46 GUEST COLUMN 46 Proposes Amendments 46 Clarifies 46 Fraud Allegations 46 Dems Seek 46 Ruled Illegal 46 Expresses Disappointment 46 Settle Dispute Over 46 oks 46 Revisions 46 Permitted 46 PROPOSALS 46 Audit Faults 46 Condominium Conversion 46 Lawsuit Involving 46 Lawsuit Settled 46 Into Effect 46 Objections 46 Reduce Pollution 46 Gets Mixed Reviews 46 Mountaintop Mining 46 Uninsured Drivers 46 Debate Rages Over 46 Needs Overhaul 46 Dispute Continues 46 Files Suit Over 46 Senators Criticize 46 Tentative Deal 46 Langes + 46 Tightens Rules 46 Disclosure Requirements 46 Be Repealed 46 Argues Against 46 Anti Immigrant 46 Penalizes 46 Racial Tensions 46 Nears Decision 46 Tighter Controls 46 Be Abolished 46 Could Sway 46 Negotiations Continue 46 Overhauls 46 Constellation EdF 46 Anti Illegal Immigrant 46 Stir Controversy 46 Despite Veto Threat 46 Handgun Ban 46 Bans Cell Phones 46 Graduation Requirements 46 Eases Rules 46 Defers 46 Case Settled 46 Activists Protest 46 Marijuana Dispensaries 46 Tax Loophole 46 Petition Signatures 46 Pay Cuts 46 Toughen 46 Yellowstone Snowmobile 46 Submits Revised 46 OUR VIEW 46 Reneges 46 Judge Voids 46 Haggle Over 46 Files Complaint Over 46 Hearings Scheduled 46 Fully Subscribed 46 Battle Heats Up 46 Overwhelming Support 46 Expansion 46 Lawmaker Calls 46 Draws Mixed 46 Panel Examines 46 Reaches Deal 46 Assess Impact 46 Legislation Passed 46 Bicker Over 46 Could Cripple 46 Phasing Out 46 Sewage Spills 46 Raises Concern 46 Forbids 46 Court Reverses 46 Antidumping Duties 46 Ease Limits 46 Renegotiates 46 Gas Price Gouging 46 Wastewater Discharge 46 Seek Tougher 46 Sewer Rates 46 WebTech Wireless Announces 46 Be Removed From 46 Be Demolished 46 Pros Cons 46 Could Pave Way 46 Banning Gay Marriage 46 Tighten Rules 46 Seeks Clarification 46 Politicians React 46 Residents React 46 Be Eased 46 Ephedra Ban 46 Daytime Curfew 46 HB# Gallik 46 Stiffer Penalties 46 Snuffs Out 46 Hostile Offer 46 Help Revitalize 46 Talks Continue 46 Rejection 46 Panel Upholds 46 Senators Urge 46 Seek Input 46 Lawmaker urges 46 Loses Appeal Against 46 Hit Snag 46 Hearing Set 46 Conditional 46 Indoor Smoking Ban 46 Possible Layoffs 46 Approval 46 Holders Approve 46 Curtailed 46 Complaint Filed Against 46 Tougher Rules 46 Ruling Favors 46 Candidates Spar Over 46 Annexations 46 Tuition Increase 46 Anti Illegal Immigration 46 Deadlines Loom 46 Sex Offender Residency 46 Considers Changes 46 Lacks Votes 46 Controversy Continues Over 46 Dispute Threatens 46 Forgoes 46 Causes Confusion 46 Controversy Surrounding 46 AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED 46 Court Hears Arguments 46 Veto Threat 46 Raise Concerns 46 Rate Hikes 46 Hits Speed Bump 46 Snuffed Out 46 Faces Budget Cuts 46 Lawsuit Dismissed 46 Amended 46 Glitch Causes 45 Reassignment 45 Outdated 45 Battle Brews 45 Overhaul 45 Residents Urged 45 Credit Card Fees 45 Ownership Rules 45 Ratify 45 Proposed Budget Cuts 45 Takes Step Toward 45 Raises Questions About 45 Feds Say 45 Fare Increase 45 Advocates Urge 45 Vetos 45 Imminent 45 Finalised 45 Bus Routes 45 Smog Rule 45 Reaction Mixed 45 Supreme Court Hears 45 Groups Decry 45 Spends Millions 45 TOPIC OF 45 Undocumented Students 45 Squabble Over 45 Narrowed 45 Abandons 45 Upholds Ruling 45 Faces Criticism 45 Moves Closer 45 Guest Opinion 45 Work Stoppage 45 Candidates Differ 45 Struck Down 45 Face Fines 45 Deadline Extended 45 Delayed Again 45 Nears Completion 45 IN OUR OPINION 45 Cut Greenhouse Gases 45 Draws Scrutiny 45 Bargaining Rights 45 Computer Glitch 45 Considers Banning 45 Lenient 45 Gay Marriage Debate 45 Regulator Seeks 45 Reverses Course 45 Deaths Prompt 45 Gets Heated 45 Roadside Memorials 45 First Step Toward 45 Mosquito Spraying 45 Feds Investigate 45 PRINT EXCLUSIVE 45 Workers Reject 45 Redevelop 45 Redistricting Map 45 Overdue 45 Insurance Rate Hikes 45 Discrimination Suit 45 Sues Feds 45 REGULATIONS 45 Rezonings 45 Net Neutrality Rules 45 Rankles 45 Official Quits 45 Med Mal 45 Merger Approved 45 Loosens 45 Approves Merger 45 Tweaks 45 Cuts 45 Hotly Debated 45 Residency Requirement 45 Spar Over 45 Overwhelmingly Approves 45 Erupts Over 45 Run Afoul 45 Fight Looms 45 Refile 45 Steroid Testing 45 Finalise 45 GUEST COMMENTARY 45 Approves Minimum Wage 45 Ethanol Mandate 45 Inclusionary Zoning 45 Issue Heats Up 45 Petition Filed 45 Court Overturns 45 Draw Attention 45 Tussle Over 45 Leaders Agree 45 Proposes Cuts 45 Miscellaneous Amendments 45 Close Loophole 45 Overlay Districts 45 Delist From 45 Vote Nears 45 Appears Imminent 45 Fatal Plane Crash 45 Repay Loans 45 After Crashing Into 45 Unveils Ambitious 45 Reinstates 45 Greystar Resources Announces 45 Sees Possible 45 Axing 45 Pot Dispensaries 45 Impending 45 Input Sought 45 Unenforceable 45 Proposes Cutting 45 BRIEF 45 Launches Probe Into 45 Hiked 45 NCCo 45 Proposes Sweeping 45 Abolished 45 Rezoning 45 Hate Crimes Legislation 45 Stirs Emotions 45 Regulatory Regime 45 Fighting Sioux Nickname 45 Term Limit 45 Reporting Requirements 45 Resolve Dispute 45 Panel Clears 45 Recapitalization Plan 45 Drastically 45 Seeks Bids 45 OK'ed 45 Biomass Plant 45 Water Shortage 45 Court Annuls 45 Fuel Subsidy 45 Scrapping 45 Sweeping 45 Payday Lending 45 Pension Reforms 45 Ruffles Feathers 45 Repeal Effort 45 Voters Favor 45 Offshore Drilling Ban 45 Official Warns 45 Lays Groundwork 45 Issues Boil Water 45 Cries Foul Over 45 Seeks 45 Face Tougher 45 Cutbacks 45 Passes Gay Marriage 45 Copper Thieves 45 Ballot Measures 45 Effort Fails 45 Endesa Bid 45 N.Va. 45 Groups Protest 45 Timeframe 45 Enforceable 45 Reconsidering 45 Phone Jamming 45 Reform Legislation 45 Flawed 45 Vt. Yankee 45 Seeks Dismissal Of 45 Deductibility 45 Softens 45 Tuition Freeze 45 Forthcoming 45 Rejects Gay Marriage 45 Could Harm 45 draws flak 45 Court Nullifies 45 Restricts Access 45 Polling Places 45 Extends Deadline 45 Report Suggests 45 Pay Raises 45 Unpaid Taxes 45 Reworked 45 Opinions Differ 45 Scrutinizes 45 Deal Imminent 45 Runs Into 45 Loosened 45 Finds Flaws 45 Critics assail 45 Appeals Court Upholds 45 Leans Toward 45 Extending Unemployment Benefits 45 Teacher Evaluations 45 Lawmaker Says 45 Couple Sues 45 Inches Closer 45 Taxi Fares 45 Cutback 45 OKed 45 Extensive Damage 45 Be Lowered 45 Lawmaker Urges 45 Broadcast Indecency 45 Draws Mixed Reaction 45 Same Sex Marriage Licenses 45 Draws Protest 45 Hostile Takeover Bid 45 Cost Overruns 45 Get Mixed Reviews 45 Unions Threaten 45 Nixes 45 Overruns 45 Budget Cuts Threaten 45 Costs Skyrocket 45 Tightens 45 Unfunded Mandates 45 STAFF EDITORIAL 45 Gives Nod 45 Gets Thumbs Up 45 Flout 45 FERC Approves 45 Subdivision Regulations 45 Abortion Foes 45 Eminent Domain Ruling 45 Shareholder Suit 45 Shortfall 45 Ease Restrictions 45 Midstate briefs 45 Vote Postponed 45 Reaches Accord 45 Lower Than Expected 45 Worker Furloughs 45 Bypasses 45 Confusion Surrounds 45 Lawsuit Thrown Out 45 Graffiti Vandalism 45 Sex Offender Restrictions 45 Supermajority 45 Lines Drawn 45 Strictest 45 Threatens Lawsuit 45 HB #/SB [001] 45 Ethanol Subsidies 45 Considers Options 45 Closed Indefinitely