Jun 21st, 2008 · Defense lawyers for terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, say the Bush administration wants to rewrite some of the evidence against the detainees. The administration's request came up during a closed-door meeting this week with judges, defense attorneys and government lawyers.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Schumann's Piano Concerto was the result of a major rewrite. Paul Chihara did a little reworking of his own on Schumann's Overture, Scherzo and Finale. The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra plays both remodeled pieces at Carnegie Hall.
May 29th, 2008 · Fancy gadgets such as the iPod and BlackBerry mobile phone are doing more than just keeping people plugged in to the latest technology. They're also seen as tools that could change history. Clay Shirky, author of Here Comes Everybody, The Power of Organizing without Organization, describes the phenomenon.
Apr 1st, 2008 · The Senate voted to move ahead on a bill that would let states issue bonds for refinancing subprime loans. But it's unclear whether the legislation's centerpiece -- a provision to allow bankruptcy judges to rewrite mortgage terms -- will survive debate.
Oct 22nd, 2007 · When the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, it opened opportunities for people with disabilities. But now, disability civil rights groups that fought for the law want Congress to rewrite it, even at the risk of losing some of its protections.
Jun 13th, 2007 · One of the sticking points that caused the Senate to deadlock on rewriting America's immigration laws was a point system for allocating visas. Critics said the system favored educated, highly skilled immigrants at the expense of low-skilled laborers.
Mar 28th, 2007 · The Bush administration has been losing many Endangered Species Act cases in court. Now, it's in the midst of a major rewrite of the rules behind the landmark law -- in part to make it harder for environmental groups to successfully sue the administration.
Oct 25th, 2006 · New Jersey's highest court rules that same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples. Now, it will be up to the legislature to rewrite state laws to provide for gay marriage or some other form of civil union. Robert Siegel talks to reporter Nancy Solomon.