G.O.P. Plans Early-Primary Penalties
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The Republican National Committee plans to penalize at least five states holding early primaries, by refusing to seat at least half of their delegates at the national convention in 2008.
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With unified primary date of Feb. 12, region could play major role in choosing presidential nominees.
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Proposed law suggests fines, jail sentences for guilty parties.
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People who avoid paying fines will face a wide range of new penalties, ministers are set to announce on Monday.
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The state is going ahead with its primary on Jan. 5, despite a penalty by the Republican National Committee that will strip it of half its delegates
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As states seek the limelight with earlier primaries, the national parties threaten harsh penalties.
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The penalty phase in Scott Peterson&#39;s double-murder trial is scheduled to begin today in San Mateo County Superior Court, but his attorney is hoping for a delay.
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As state Republican parties scurry to meet tonightâs plan submission deadline for their nominating contests, the national G.O.P. issued a warning that it intends to enforce its timing rulesâno exceptions.
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By David DeKok, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa.  Sep.
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By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Daily Star
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Some say the $16-a-day charge aimed at alleviating traffic will hurt businesses.
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By Joe Gamm, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.  Feb.
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Some states have allowed primary votes to be cast as long as a month ago. In California, for example, up to half of all primary votes may be cast early.
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California, which scheduled its presidential primary election early this year to try to have more impact on the national process, has decided to put the date back to June in the future.
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WASHINGTON - WR Grace &amp; Co. disclosed Friday that federal prosecutors were likely to indict the chemical and building material supplier during the first quarter of 2005 on charges related to environmental
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The measure, which was discussed at a meeting of team scouting and farm directors this week, could be implemented as early as next season.
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By Michael Hardy, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.  Jun. 27--Bad Virginia drivers are going to pay dearly under tough new penalties that take effect Sunday.