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United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2007
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the state-sponsored violence taking place in Zimbabwe represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law and should be condemned by all responsible governments, civic organizations, religious leaders, and international bodies; and (2) the government of Zimbabwe has not lived up to its commitments as a signatory to the Constitutive Act of the African Union and African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights. Condemns: (1) the government of Zimbabwe's violent suppression of political and human rights; (2) the harassment and intimidation of lawyers attempting to carry out their professional obligations to their clients and repeated failure by police to comply with court decisions; and (3) the harassment of foreign officials, journalists, human rights workers, and others. Commends U.S. Ambassador Christopher Dell and other U.S. officials and foreign officials for their support to political detainees and victims of torture and abuse while in police custody or in medical care centers. Calls on the government of Zimbabwe to end: (1) its violent campaign against fundamental human rights, respect the courts and members of the legal profession, and restore the rule of law; and (2) illegitimate interference in travel abroad by its citizens, especially for humanitarian purposes. Calls on the leaders of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to consult with all Zimbabwe stakeholders to intervene with the government of Zimbabwe while applying appropriate pressures to resolve the economic and political crisis.
Austria · National Council · 21 March 2007
Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Regierungsvorlage (31 d.B.): Abkommen zwischen der Republik Österreich und der Republik Ungarn über die wechselseitige Vertretung beider Staaten durch ihre Vertretungsbehörden im Verfahren zur Erteilung von Visa
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of the future development of the EU, he has observed indicators of re-nationalisation; the steps taken or proposed to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10825/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
245 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken at EU level to invigorate and progress the European project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10823/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
159 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the EU constitution will be put to the people by referendum in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10407/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
132 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of meetings at which the Government has been represented regarding the EU constitutional treaty since 1 January 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10416/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
121 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation regarding developments on the future of the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10380/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2007
108 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he has discussed with his EU colleagues the issue of the ratification of the EU constitution having particular regard to the need for the Union to reaffirm its objectives and progress the European project; if his attention has been drawn to tendencies towards re-nationalisation within the Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10458/07]
France · Senate · 20 March 2007
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2007
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a flexibility incentive grant pilot program to encourage states to establish new sources of revenue for public transportation projects and services and to reward states for creating more flexibility in the use of their existing transportation funds. Requires the Secretary to make a grant for FY2008-FY2011 to: (1) each state whose increase in expenditures for public transportation projects and services over the preceding fiscal year was 10% or more and aggregate expenditures for such projects and services was $1 billion or less; (2) each large state whose increase in expenditures for such projects and services over the preceding fiscal year was 1% or more and aggregate expenditures for such projects and services was more than $1 billion; (3) each state that established in the first preceding fiscal year a dedicated source of revenue (i.e., state motor fuels tax, sales tax, or other specified sources of revenue) for carrying out public transportation projects and services that was not in effect in the second preceding fiscal year and which will result in a 10% increase of state funds expended for such projects and services within two years after such implementation; and (4) each state that in the preceding fiscal year amended state law or the state constitution to allow restricted highway funds to also be used for public transportation projects and services. Sets forth certain grant eligibility requirements. Directs the Secretary to conduct, and report to Congress on, a study to evaluate the pilot program.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2007
Sons and Daughters of America Act - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that the remedies for a civil action for deprivation of rights are limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation: (1) consists of a violation of the right to freedom of speech secured by the Constitution; and (2) is the result of a statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage which prohibits or restricts picketing, protesting, or demonstrating at a funeral or any other ceremony, procession, or memorial service held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead. Prohibits the award of attorney's fees with respect to the prevailing party in such a claim, including one in any action brought against the United States or any federal agency or official acting in his or her official capacity in any court.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2007
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 - Makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities related to the global war on terror to the Departments of Agriculture (including food aid to Africa and Afghanistan), of Justice, of Defense (Military, including funds for Iraqi and Afghan security forces), of Defense (military construction and base closure), of Energy, of Homeland Security, of Veterans Affairs (particularly veterans' health programs), and of State (including international peacekeeping operations), and related agencies as well as the House of Representatives. Provides funds to enable military commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan to respond to urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements. Specifies conditions for assistance to Lebanon. Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to deploy any unit of the Armed Forces to Iraq unless the chief of the military department concerned has certified to the congressional appropriations committees in advance that the unit is fully mission capable. Sets a maximum number of days for deployment in Iraq for military units. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition and deployment limits on a unit-by-unit basis for reasons of national security. Directs the President to transmit to Congress by specified dates certain determinations and certifications with respect to conditions to be met by the Government of Iraq. Requires redeployment of the armed forces from Iraq if any of such conditions is not met. Directs the President to appoint a Coordinator for Iraq Assistance, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares that Congress will fully support the needs of members of the Armed Forces who the Commander in Chief has deployed in harm's way in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and their families. Declares the sense of Congress that the U.S. Constitution grants: (1) the President the sole role of Commander in Chief; and (2) Congress the sole power to declare war. Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) the commanders of the U.S. armed forces in Iraq should be allowed to conduct the war and manage the movements of the troops; and (2) Congress should remain focused on executing its oversight role. Makes additional appropriations for disaster relief and recovery related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the Departments of Agriculture, of Commerce, of Defense (Civil), of Homeland Security, of Health and Human Services, of Education, and of Housing and Urban Development. Makes appropriations to the Secretary of Agriculture for emergency crop and livestock disaster assistance. Makes additional appropriations for specified purposes to the Legislative Branch and to the Departments of Agriculture, of Commerce, of State, of the Interior and of Agriculture (for wildfire suppression), and of Health and Human Services (for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and for response to an influenza pandemic). Rescinds specified unobligated balances of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Prescribes requirements for DHS contracts, subcontracts, and task orders. Requires each federal agency that has awarded at least $1 billion in the preceding fiscal year to develop and implement a plan to minimize the use of no-bid and cost-reimbursement type contracts. Makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to eliminate the FY2007 shortfall in funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage to: (1) $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after enactment of this Act; (2) $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and (3) $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day. Applies federal minimum wage requirements to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and to American Samoa. Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend and revise: (1) the work opportunity tax credit; (2) expensing for small businesses; and (3) the credit for certain taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips. Waives alternative minimum tax limits on the work opportunity credit and the credit for taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips. Defines qualified joint venture with respect to family business taxes. Makes certain dependents ineligible for the lowest capital gains rate. Lengthens the period of failure to notify a taxpayer of liability before interest and certain penalties must be suspended. Increases the amount of any required installment of estimated tax otherwise due in 2012 from a corporation with assets of at least $1 billion.
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2007
Economic Development Act of 2007 - Authorizes any state to provide to any person for economic development purposes tax incentives that otherwise would be the cause or source of discrimination against interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Disqualifies any incentive that: (1) is dependent upon the state or country of incorporation, commercial domicile, or residence of an individual; (2) requires the recipient to acquire, lease, license, use, or provide services to property created in the state; (3) is reduced or eliminated as a result of an increase in out-of-state activity by the recipient or other person or as a result of such other person not having a taxable presence in the state; (4) results in loss of a compensating tax system, because the tax on interstate commerce exceeds the tax on intrastate commerce; (5) requires that other taxing jurisdictions offer reciprocal tax benefits; or (6) requires that a tax incentive earned with respect to one tax can only be used to reduce a tax burden for, or provide a tax benefit against, any other tax that is not imposed on apportioned interstate activities.
Austria · National Council · 15 March 2007
Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Marktorganisationen (Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007) und ein Marktordnungs-Überleitungsgesetz erlassen werden sowie das AMA-Gesetz 1992, das Weingesetz 1999, das Forstgesetz 1975 und das Pflanzenschutzmittelgesetz 1997 geändert werden (Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007) <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Marktorganisationen (Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007) und ein Marktordnungs-Überleitungsgesetz erlassen werden sowie das AMA-Gesetz 1992, das Weingesetz 1999, das Forstgesetz 1975, das Pflanzenschutzmittelgesetz 1997 und das Landwirtschaftsgesetz 1992 geändert werden (Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007)
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 2007
Condemns the arbitrary arrests of Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, and Le Thi Cong Nhan by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for their immediate release, as well as the immediate release of all other political and religious prisoners. Condemns the violations of the freedoms of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process in Vietnam. Challenges Vietnam's qualifications to be a member of the U.N. Security Council unless the government of Vietnam begins to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Urges the government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader U.S.-Vietnam relationship. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) make a top concern the immediate release, legal status, and humanitarian needs of Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, and Le Thi Cong Nhan, and use funds from the Human Rights Defenders Fund to assist with their legal defense and the needs of their families; (2) urge the government of Vietnam to comply with international standards for basic freedoms and human rights; (3) make clear to the government of Vietnam that it must adhere to the rule of law and respect the freedom of religion and expression in order to broaden its relations with the United States; (4) re-impose on Vietnam the country of particular concern designation if Vietnam harasses, detains, and arrests religious leaders and religious-motivated rights defenders and activists; and (5) initiate new foreign assistance programs to advance the capacity and networking abilities of Vietnamese civil society.
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 2007
District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members. Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District. Makes conforming amendments to federal law regarding the Armed Forces (appointments to service academies). Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437 Members. Provides for a reapportionment of Members resulting from such increase. Directs the Clerk of the House to: (1) certify to the Governor of each state the number of Representatives to which the state is entitled; and (2) identify to the Speaker of the House the state (other than the District of Columbia) entitled to one additional Representative. Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955. Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act establishing the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 providing for election of a Representative for the District.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2007
Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007 - Amends federal provisions concerning the prosecution of unlawful enemy combatants by U.S. military commissions to, among other things: (1) repeal the authority for civilian trial (prosecution) counsel in a commission proceeding, but authorize civilian military defense counsel; (2) exclude statements made by coercion; (3) authorize the Secretary of Defense to make exceptions to commission procedures and rules of evidence as required by unique circumstances of military or intelligence operations during hostilities; (4) provide for self-representation by the accused, while requiring assistance by military defense counsel; (5) authorize the military judge to dismiss charges or take other action upon a determination that substitute information for classified exculpatory evidence is insufficient to protect the fair trial right of the defendant; (6) require commission decision review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces rather than by the Court of Military Commission Review; (7) provide the scope of review of detention-related decisions; (8) repeal a provision of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 prohibiting invoking the Geneva Conventions (Conventions) or similar protocols in any habeas corpus or other action to which the United States is a party; (9) require the President to notify other parties to the Conventions that the United States expects members of U.S. Armed Forces and other U.S. citizens detained in a conflict not of an international character to be treated in a manner consistent with the Conventions; (10) include as War Crime offenses the denial of trial rights and the imposition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; (11) restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States; and (12) provide for expedited judicial review of civil actions that challenges any provision of the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
Austria · National Council · 7 March 2007
Antrag der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend finanzielle und verfassungsrechtliche Absicherung des Pflegeanspruchs
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2007
Expresses the sense of the Senate that it is U.S. policy to: (1) maintain and deepen its long-term strategic partnership with Pakistan; (2) work with the government of Pakistan to combat international terrorism and to end the use of Pakistani territory as a safe haven for Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated terrorist organizations; (3) work with the government of Pakistan to dismantle existing proliferation networks and prevent nuclear proliferation; (4) facilitate the peaceful resolution of all bilateral disputes between Pakistan and its neighboring countries; (5) encourage Pakistan's transition to a fully democratic system of governance; and (6) implement an aid strategy that supports programs in Pakistan related to education, governance, rule of law, women's rights, medical access, and infrastructure development. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the determination of appropriate levels of U. S. military assistance to Pakistan should be guided by progress by the government of Pakistan in: (1) preventing Al Qaeda and associated terrorist organizations from operating in Pakistan; (2) preventing the Taliban from using Pakistan as a sanctuary to launch attacks within Afghanistan; and (3) implementing democratic reforms.
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2007
Calls for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century that: (1) prevents future acts of terrorism by strengthening international institutions and respect for the rule of law; (2) reduces the threat and stops the spread of weapons of mass destruction and reduces the proliferation of conventional weapons; (3) addresses root causes of terrorism and violent conflict; (4) shifts U.S. budget priorities to more effectively meet U.S. security needs; and (5) pursues to the fullest extent alternatives to war.
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2007
Honors the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer for her dedication to freedom and justice. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and applauds the efforts of grassroots organizers to preserve principles of democracy by respecting the rights and will of the people.
Austria · National Council · 2 March 2007
Bericht des Ausschusses für Wirtschaft und Industrie über den Antrag 114/A der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Kurt Eder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ökostromgesetz geändert wird
Germany · German Bundestag · 2 March 2007
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 2007
Honors the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer for her dedication to freedom and justice. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and applauds the efforts of grassroots organizers to preserve principles of democracy by respecting the rights and will of the people.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2007
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (8) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (9) National Reconnaissance Office; (10) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; (11) Coast Guard; (12) Department of Homeland Security; and (13) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2007, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President. Allows the Director of Central Intelligence, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY2007 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification of the congressional intelligence committees on the use of such authority. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2007, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Specifies that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution of laws of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit.
France · Senate · 22 February 2007
Tandis que les entreprises s'affranchissent chaque jour un peu plus des frontières nationales, l'État est confronté à une remise en cause des ancrages territoriaux traditionnels de l'action économique. Manquant de marges de manoeuvre, il est contraint de réexaminer ses périmètres d'intervention. Pourtant ce sont les États eux-mêmes qui sont à l'origine de cette évolution manifeste depuis une quinzaine d'années : l'entrée dans la compétition économique mondiale des ex-« pays de l'est » et la montée en puissance de pays émergents au potentiel gigantesque (Chine, Inde) ont entraîné un décloisonnement qui, conjugué à l'extension du libre-échange (élargissement de l'Union européenne, mise en place de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce...) promeut les entreprises comme des acteurs de plus en plus puissants. Trois sujets de réflexion ont été successivement approfondis : o d'une part, le divorce entre une logique des territoires et une logique de réseaux, ce qui a conduit à aborder les problématiques du rachat d'entreprises nationales, des délocalisations et du « patriotisme économique » ; o d'autre part, le rôle croissant des entreprises dans des fonctions considérées historiquement comme étatiques, voire régaliennes, et l'émergence, par conséquent, d'une véritable responsabilité « sociétale » de l'entreprise ; o enfin, les conséquences des constats précédents en termes de politiques publiques, avec la multiplication des instances de régulation et l'effacement relatif des États nationaux, du moins dans leurs formes d'action traditionnelles
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2007
64 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision has been made on the request of Circuit Court Judge, Mr. Brian Curtin, for early retirement on health grounds under Section 6 of the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) Act 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6832/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2007
51 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the judiciary regarding the contents of the Bill; if he is concerned, in view of a recent case, that there is still no procedure for dealing with breaches of conduct by judges apart from the impeachment process provided for under the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6833/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2007
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution
France · Senate · 15 February 2007
A la demande de la commission des finances, la Cour des comptes a réalisé, en application de l'article 58-2° de la loi organique du 1er août 2001 relative aux lois de finances (LOLF), une enquête sur les commissions et instances consultatives ou délibératives placées auprès du Premier ministre. Ce contrôle examine la liste des quelque quarante commissions, telles qu'elles figurent dans une annexe budgétaire « jaune » au projet de loi de finances. Le présent rapport d'information examine les pistes de rationalisation de ces multiples structures consultatives ou délibératives qui jouent un rôle d'expertise auprès des services de l'Etat.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2007
Affirms that: (1) initiating military action against Iran without congressional approval does not fall within the President's "Commander-in-Chief" powers under the Constitution; and (2) seeking congressional authority prior to taking military action against Iran is not discretionary, but a legal and constitutional requirement. Rejects any suggestion that P.L. 107-40 (the authorization of force resolution approved in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001) or P.L. 107-243 (the authorization of force resolution approved by Congress to go to war with Iraq) extends to authorizing military action against Iran, including over its nuclear program.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2007
11 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3723/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2007
9 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation or recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2359/07]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2007
5 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach the position in respect of the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43873/06]
United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2007
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Constitution provides that the President may act to defend the country in an emergency, but reserved the matter of offensive war to Congress. Affirms the constitutional requirement that the President seek and obtain the approval of Congress before the United States undertakes offensive military action against another nation.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007 - Amends federal provisions concerning the prosecution of unlawful enemy combatants by U.S. military commissions to, among other things: (1) repeal the authority for civilian trial (prosecution) counsel in a commission proceeding, but authorize civilian military defense counsel; (2) exclude statements made by coercion; (3) authorize the Secretary of Defense to make exceptions to commission procedures and rules of evidence as required by unique circumstances of military or intelligence operations during hostilities; (4) provide for self-representation by the accused, while requiring assistance by military defense counsel; (5) authorize the military judge to order trial counsel to disclose to defense counsel the sources, methods, or activities in which witnesses or evidence against the accused was obtained; (6) require commission decision review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces rather than by the Court of Military Commission Review; (7) provide the scope of review of detention-related decisions; (8) repeal a provision of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 prohibiting invoking the Geneva Conventions (Conventions) or similar protocols in any habeas corpus or other action to which the United States is a party; (9) require the President to notify other parties to the Conventions that the United States expects members of U.S. Armed Forces and other U.S. citizens detained in a conflict not of an international character to be treated in a manner consistent with the Conventions; (10) include as War Crime offenses the denial of trial rights and the imposition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; (11) restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States; and (12) provide for expedited judicial review of civil actions that challenges any provision of the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all U.S. citizens who are eighteen years of age or older shall have the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Allows the United States or any state to establish regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by the Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election. Requires Congress to reconsider election performance standards at least once every four years to determine if higher standards should be established to reflect improvements in methods and practices regarding election administration.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. (Abolishes the Electoral College.)
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Grants all persons the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to tax all persons progressively in proportion to their income.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States and any state from denying or abridging: (1) equality of rights under the law on account of sex; and (2) reproductive rights for women.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that every person has the right to: (1) work; (2) free choice of employment; (3) just and favorable conditions of work; (4) protection against unemployment; and (5) equal pay for equal work, without any discrimination. Provides that all persons who work have the right to: (1) just and favorable remuneration ensuring for themselves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection; and (2) form and join trade unions for the protection of their interests.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all persons shall enjoy the right to health care of equal high quality.
United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2007
Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2007
English Language Unity Act of 2007 - Amends federal to declare English to be the official language of the United States. Requires: (1) official functions of the United States (meaning in this case the states and the District of Columbia) to be conducted in English; and (2) a uniform English language rule for U.S. naturalization, and all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to and rules of construction for such requirements. Declares that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, shall be presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of English language ability of candidates for naturalization, based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 February 2007
199 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of the discussions that have taken place at EU level with a view to ratification of the EU Constitution; if it is intended to alter, revise or resubmit for consideration by the people of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4556/07]