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3 Jun 5:48 pm
... has the ability to save a life by commuting a death sentence to one of life imprisonment. Rick Perry has been known to exercise this power and commute death sentences in ... Terry Lee Hankins on June 2, 2009. In fact, Hankins' death brought
Perry's capital punishment total to a record-breaking 200 deaths. That's right. ... Remarkable Feat, Especially Considering Criminal Justice in
Texas Right Now Amazing as this is, Perry's landmark is even more incredulous given that he is governor of the same state ...
12 Oct 4:39 am
... hoped his work on the commission would focus solely on forensics, the meetings he described likely will add to questions about Perry's
moves. Bassett told the Tribune the governor's attorneys at the meetings were then-General Counsel David Cabrales ... . Mostly, though, he said he is worried the commission will not be
allowed to finish its work. Sign the petition to Governor Rick Perry and the State of Texas to
acknowledge that the fire in the Cameron Todd Willingham case was not arson, therefore no ...
17 Oct 6:20 pm
... Hinrichtung von weiteren unschuldigen Menschen verhindert werden kann. Texas Should Admit Todd Willingham was Innocent A petition to Governor Rick Perry and the State of Texas to acknowledge that the fire in the Cameron Todd Willingham case was not arson,
therefore no ... and repair the flaws of a broken system. The Texas system of carrying out executions must be suspended. Governor Perry, you
should appoint a balanced and independent commission to examine all aspects of the Texas death penalty ...
24 Jul 8:35 am
... Obama's plans for health care reform, he will treat them as unconstitutional under the 10th Amendment. Gov. Rick Perry, raising the specter of a showdown with the Obama administration, suggested Thursday that he would consider invoking states' rights ... , and he is
taking steps consistent with his interpretation of the Constitution that are otherwise permissible under the law. As long as Perry doesn't
violate federal laws or interfere with federal employees, he is presumably free to make decisions ...
21 Jun 10:06 am
... ready to file charges. Allowing an arrested person to know the identities of the witnessess and nature of the evidence is something Rick
Perry is not comfortable with. That means he is not comfortable with the 6th Amdendment. How Un-American is that? ... , potential employers and
apartment c0mplexes who issue a lease are just as concerned about an arrest as they are about a conviction. So Perry's actions will punish
wrongfully accused Texans from obtaining gainful employment and providing for their ...
6 Oct 8:54 am
... Moser's most recent post at AlterNet. LINK Moser is the editor of the Texas Observer. The exercise of raw power is truly stunning to behold. Gov. Rick Perry has replaced three members of the Forensic Science Commission, which is investigating whether Texas --
under Perry's administration -- executed an innocent man in 2004. The Statesman and the AP are reporting that one of three deposed
commissioners is chairman Sam Bassett, an ...
15 Oct 12:07 pm
... Republican Smackdown," is the title of Benjamin Sarlin's article at Daily Beast. Gov. Rick Perry
is under fire over a suspicious execution-and his secessionist talk ... reports. Hutchison, who also supports the death penalty, has seized on the issue to accuse Perry of trying to silence whistleblowers. "I think it's another case where the governor is trying to maintain ... Debra Medina, a Tea Party activist who's
gone even farther than Perry in her states' rights rhetoric. She has a fan in Ron Paul, whose ...
2 Oct 12:13 am
... three daughters was flawed. The case has received national attention because of the possibility that Texas executed an innocent man on Perry's watch. The removal of the three members forced the cancellation of the meeting and prevented the report from being heard. ... be heard or discussed in
a public forum before the March 2 primary. The Dallas News editorialized that "Gov. Rick Perry looks
like a desperate man with his decision to jettison the chairman of the state's forensic science panel." At ...
6 Oct 6:15 pm
... three daughters was flawed. The case has received national attention because of the possibility that Texas executed an innocent man on Perry's watch. The removal of the three members forced the cancellation of the meeting and prevented the report from being heard. ... be heard or discussed in
a public forum before the March 2 primary. The Dallas News editorialized that "Gov. Rick Perry looks
like a desperate man with his decision to jettison the chairman of the state's forensic science panel." At ...
3 Sep 2:25 am
... and the Soul of the GOP, August 22, 2009, Emily Esfahani Smith Governor Rick Perry talks about
how medical tort reform that capped pain and suffering damages ... catastrophic injury to Texans? The approach by Texas is on a national scale simply dishonest. Governor Perry has one hope with his bravado, and that is for the rest of the country to not catch ... 101k Sarah Palin's Take On Health Care Reform: Support Local or
... ... Rick Perry noted that, after his state enacted tort reform measures, the number ...
29 Aug, 2007 10:49 am
... will not see very many times. But in an article in today's Dallas Morning News Perry is quoted as taking a reasonable approach to border
enforcement and a guest worker program. Here are ... of legal immigration and how a temporary worker program can coexist with greater border security, Gov. Rick Perry said Tuesday as he concluded a three-day energy trade mission to Mexico. Mr. Perry spoke passionately about the two pressing issues between the nations: an immigration overhaul and securing the border ...
6 Jun, 2008 2:16 am
Texas Governor Rick Perry has opined on the CPS YFZ disaster. What would Mr. Perry have to say to the hundreds of children who were wrongfully taken from their parents? ... stepped across some legal line, I'll certainly take that
responsibility," Mr. Perry said. "I am substantially less interested in these fine legal lines that we ... legal line"? Statist apologetics are
built upon the tyranny of good intentions. Mr. Perry readily endorses this illegal compound raid based on phony evidence, sloppy police ...
15 Oct 5:00 am
... Februari 2004 in Texas een onschuldige man is geexecuteerd. Aan: Gouveneur van Texas, Rick Perry
Cameron Todd Willingham werd in 2004 geexecuteerd voor moord, na ... en dus geen misdaad. Texas heeft een onschuldig persoon geexecuteerd. Gouveneur Perry, u heeft de verantwoordelijkheid acties te ondernemen zodat Texas niet weer een ... Het systeem in Texas waarbij executies worden uitgevoerd, moet
worden stopgezet. Gouveneur Perry, u zou een gebalanceerd en onpartijdige commissie moeten starten die alle ...
19 Nov, 2006 1:18 am
It's not quite "Man Bites Dog," but a Republican state district judge in Houston this week called for Governor Perry and the Texas Legislature
to reduce drug sentences. Reported Bill Murphy in the Houston Chronicle ("Judge calls for easing of ... possessing a small amount of drugs a Class A misdemeanor carrying no more than a
year in county jail. Gov. Rick Perry is aware that bills may be submitted in the upcoming legislative
session that call for reducing penalties for possessing small amounts of ...
4 Aug, 2008 3:21 pm
... at 212-633-4247 or Brian Evans at 202-544-0200 x496 Governor Rick Perry Must Halt Medellin
Execution Immediately, Says Amnesty International Texas Goes ... - August 4 - Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) today urged Texas Governor Rick
Perry to stay the execution of José Medellin to comply with a recent ruling from the International Court of ... over the United States' ability
to use its power fairly and wisely, Governor Perry should seriously consider whether he wants his actions to further strain U. ...
20 Oct 1:15 am
... supporters are questioning his behavior. In the New York Times today: Katherine Cesinger, a spokeswoman for Mr. Perry, said that on the
night of the execution, the governor's general counsel thoroughly briefed him on the report of ... the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. And they think it's okay to execute someone even
if the judge and prosecutor were sleeping together during trial. So Rick Perry thought it was okay to
overlook the possible execution of an innocent man because Sharon Keller said it ...
12 Mar 2:50 pm
Another Republican governor does not want the money for his state's unemployed -- this time it is Texas Governor Rick Perry: Gov. Rick Perry will announce today that he is blocking the state
from accepting $550 million for expanded unemployment benefits as part of the federal stimulus package. With an upscale Houston hardware store as his backdrop, he will paint the
expansion as a burden on small business. How much ...
7 Sep, 2006 9:23 am
Check out a video of one of Texas Governor Rick Perry's campaign ads on immigration by clicking here.
Although critical of the federal government's border enforcement efforts, perry does not mention former texas Governor Bush. Thanks to Cappy
White for...
28 Mar, 2007 1:16 pm
from the abolition intern... During his career as Governor of Texas, George W. Bush presided over the executions of 152 people. Today, with the scheduled execution of Vincent Gutierrez,
Rick Perry plans to reach his 150th, with more than enough executions planned (including that of Roy
Pippin tomorrow) to put Perry past Bush's revolting record. Bush, of course, may still claim to...
14 Oct 11:18 am
IS RICK PERRY covering up the execution of an innocent man?
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