Archive for August 1st, 2009

Wis. jury: Father guilty in prayer death case (AP)

Written by on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 in Uncategorized.

Dale Neumann smiles at his defense attorney Jay Kronenwetter during his trial in Wausau, Wis. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Neumann, 47, is charged with second-degree reckless homicide in the 2008 death of his daughter Madeline Neumann, called Kara by her parents. His wife was convicted of the same charge this spring and faces up to 25 years in prison when sentenced Oct. 6. (AP Photo/The Daily Herald, Corey Schjoth)AP – A central Wisconsin man accused of killing his 11-year-ancient daughter by praying instead of seeking medical care was found guilty Saturday of second-degree reckless homicide.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Sen. Franken relishes policy role in new position (AP)

Written by on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – Just weeks into his Senate term, Al Franken’s portfolio compares favorably to any of the Senate’s freshman members. He likes policy. He has signed on as co-sponsor to a half dozen bills, questioned thoughtful questions of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, and immersed himself in a thorny debate over health care reform.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

NRA threats on Sotomayor met with shrugs (AP)

Written by on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 in 364950.

FILE -- In this July 16, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the fourth day of her confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)AP – The National Rifle Association’s threat to punish senators who vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has been met with a shrug by Democrats from conservative-leaning states and some Republicans who are breaking with their party to support her.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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