Women In Politics

Rwandan police arrest St. Paul law professor
A Minnesota law professor arrested Friday in Rwanda had warned that he felt targeted by that country’s political leaders for “discrediting or assassination.”

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Ann Aldrich set firsts as lawyer, professor and federal district judge
Aldrich, 82, handled many notable cases in 30 years on the bench. She oversaw the first trial of Congressman James Traficant, who represented himself and won that round. She also tried local Catholic officials, an accused Nazi, a conscientious objector and more.

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Legislators, Professor Ponder Gulf Oil Spill
WHEELING – A West Virginia University biology professor believes the BP oil spill will prevent the coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida from ever fully regaining their viability.

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