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Baton Rouge, La. mdash; Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for people convicted of sex crimes against young children under legislation approved Monday, and if Republican Gov. Jef
stanley cup f Landry signs it into law, the state apparently would be the first with such a punishment.The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the bill giving judges the option to sentence someone to surg
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stanley becher ncluding rape, incest and molestation - against a child under 13. A handful of states - including Alabama, California, Florida and Texas - have laws in place allowing for chemical castration. In some of those states, offenders can opt for the surgical procedure if they prefer. Bu the National Conference of State Legislatures said it is unaware of any states that allow judges to impose surgical castration. For more than 16 years, judges in Louisiana have been allowed to order those convicted of such crimes to receive chemical castration, though that punishment is rarely issued. Chemical castration uses medications that block testosterone production to decrease sex drive. Surgical castration is a much more invasive procedure. This is a consequence, Republican state Sen. Valarie Hodges said during a committee hearing on the bill in April. It s a step over and beyond just going to jail and getting out. The bill received overwhelming approval in both of the GOP-domina Blwr Gianforte wins Montana s House seat, apologizes to reporter
Vice President Dick Cheney decided Tuesday to cut short a tour of the Middle East to return to the United States to take part in critical session-ending business in the Senate, an aide said. The vice president is returning to Washington to be on hand in the Senate to fulfill his constitutional duties as president of the Senate and
stanley thermoskannen cast tie-breaking votes, if necessary, spokesman Steve Schmidt told reporters accompanying Cheney on his overseas trip.Presiding over the Senate is among Cheney s constitutional duties, although vice presidents rarely attended most sessions, and can only vote to break ties. White House Spokesman Scott McClellan told CBS News correspondent Peter Maer that the decision to cut short Chene
stanley cup y s Middle East trip reflects administration concerns about a potentially close Senate vote
stanley cup on the deficit reduction package. Cheney would be the tie breaker if the Senate splits on provisions of the measure. A vote is expected Wednesday.Cheney had been scheduled to visit Middle Eastern allies Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Wednesday. Earlier Tuesday, Cheney visited Pakistan s earthquake zone Tuesday, underscoring the idea that helping Muslims in times of tragedy is one of the best ways the United States can improve its image overseas. It s been an amazing experience to see the extent of the devastation, Cheney said during a visit to a field hospital being run by the U.S. military near the quake s epicenter in the mountainous
