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Native Hawaiian group adopts constitution at convention
2016-02-27 13:11:20| Airlines - Topix.net
In this Dec. 15, 2015, file photo, Na'I Aupuni President Kuhio Asam speaks at a news conference about the organization's decision to abandon an election for Native Hawaiians because litigation challenging the process could take years to resolve in Honolulu. A constitutional convention of Native Hawaiians on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, adopted a governing document that will go out to a vote for ratification, the organization behind the gathering announced.
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We the People: Constitution Day marks time when founding document signed
2015-09-17 07:18:03| Electronics - Topix.net
As a way of encouraging Americans to challenge themselves on how much they know about our nation's founding document, the National Constitution Center offers this quiz on its website: 2) Which of the following isn't a right guaranteed under the First Amendment? A: Freedom of speech; B: Right to bear arms; C: Freedom of religion; D: Right to petition the government 4) What document did the Constitution replace? A: The Articles of Confederation; B: The Bill of Rights; C: The Declaration of Independence; D: The Royal Colonial Charter? 5) Who wrote the original Bill of Rights and introduced it to Congress? A: Alexander Hamilton; B: George Washington; C: James Madison; D: Thomas Jefferson 6) Who was the first person to sign the Constitution? A: Ben Franklin; B: George Washington; C: James Madison; D: Thomas Jefferson 7) Which series of documents was written by James Madison, Alexander ... (more)
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Iraqi premier says will seek mandate to change constitution
2015-08-13 03:39:40| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Iraq's parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved an ambitious reform plan that... . Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi attends the International Youth Day celebration in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.
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Atlanta Journal Constitution Cited for Exposing Workers to Electrocution Hazards
2015-08-07 17:01:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance
The U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited The Atlanta Journal Constitution for one repeated and five serious safety violations. read more
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Council welcomes Grant High School's Constitution Team
2015-05-27 20:44:14| PortlandOnline
This morning, City Council proudly welcomed the Grant High School Constitution Team, winners of the 2015 National We the People competition in Washington, D.C.!
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