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The Constitution says “the Times, Places and Manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state,” unless Congress acts by law to “alter” its regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Under Taylor’s law, however, “the defendant’s ability to pay shall not be considered.”
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
"Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged advertisements," Rochon said in the court order.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Governor Cook shall appear at the hearing and be examined by the Committee, its representatives, and her legal counsel, if any,” said a presidential memorandum dated Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
If her love knows those books about knights, and she insists on marrying him, my entire estate shall be given to charity.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
A court will decide on Thursday whether he should be freed or held in custody pending trial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
NHS founder Aneurin Bevan believed healthcare should not depend on charity, and restrictions were placed on NHS hospital charities actively raising money.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The plot is so similar to McDonagh’s 2008 feature film debut, the masterpiece “In Bruges,” which starred Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell as exiled hit men, that the filmmaker should sue himself for plagiarism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Both lost what should have been safe seats.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
“I think you and your dad should have it.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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