WASHINGTON - March 1, 2010 - The House Committee on Standards and Official Conduct ruled Friday that bribing a member of Congress is legal as long as that member can come up with another excuse for earmarking money for a campaign contributor.

SEATTLE, Washington - March 1, 2010 - Police in Washington state will have the power to take any car for at least twelve hours under legislation passed unanimously by the state House earlier this month and considered by a Senate committee yesterday. State Representative Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) introduced what he called "Hailey's Law" which would make it mandatory for police to grab the vehicle from drivers merely suspected - not convicted - of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).

CLACKAMAS, Oregon - February 28, 2010 - When Robert J. Ekas decided to exercise his right to free speech, he didn't open his mouth. He hoisted his middle finger.

CORNELIUS, Oregon - February 26, 2010 - A local business owner is flabbergasted after a shipment of 30 toy guns for his store was confiscated by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF).

WASHINGTON - February 26, 2010 - A majority of Amerikans think the federal government poses a threat to rights of Amerikans, according to a new national poll.

DETROIT, Michigan - February 24, 2010 - Thirteen people say a shotgun-waving police vice squad in commando gear raided a members-only dance at the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit without cause and "shoved, kicked and hit" the museum's "bewildered and terrified patrons."

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