WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, promising that as attorney general he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the “scourge of radical Islamic ...

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Federal judges in New Jersey have struggled with a workload approaching 700 cases each, nearly double what’s manageable, because of judicial vacancies. In Texas, close to a dozen district judgeships remain open, more than any other state. Senate confirmation of ...

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The U.S. Senate has confirmed the re-appointment of eight members of the board of directors of the Legal Services Corporation. In a vote earlier this month, it approved President Barack Obama’s nominations of the following to terms expiring July 13, ...

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Her name is familiar in New York criminal justice circles, particularly in the Buffalo area where she resides and spent a good portion of her legal career. Denise E. O’Donnell, who has worn many hats, is being considered to be director ...

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U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand will be the keynote speaker at this year’s University at Buffalo Law School commencement. The ceremony starts at 3 p.m. May 21 in the Center for the Arts on UB’s North Campus. Gillibrand was appointed ...

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ALBANY — Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer and Republican challenger Jay Townsend have agreed to a televised debate nine days before Election Day. NY1 political director Robert Hardt ...

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ALBANY — U.S. Senate candidate Joe DioGuardi had financial ties to a California business accused in federal court of defrauding investors by misappropriating millions of dollars, according to federal regulators.

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MIAMI — Three U.S. Senate candidates are responsible for nearly half the notices the Federal Election Commission has issued in the past year for taking contributions that appear to exceed federal limits.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A key lawmaker is demanding that more than 100 mortgage companies determine whether foreclosure documents they approved contain errors and reveal their findings.

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ALBANY — New York Sen. Charles Schumer has a mountain of campaign cash for a re-election race expected to present little more than a speed bump, allowing him share some of his wealth with imperiled Democrats.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation to turn down the volume on those loud TV commercials that send couch potatoes diving for their remote controls looks like it’ll soon become law.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Long-delayed legislation designed to open up credit to small businesses and award them with other incentives to expand and hire new workers is on track to pass the Senate on Thursday.

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