Eminent domain bill [US House] News
Eminent domain bill [US House]

An Act to Protect Private Property Rights, passed in the US House of Representatives, November 3, 2005 [bill that would strip state and local governments of federal funding if they use eminent domain to transfer privately owned land to commercial interests]. Read the full text of the bill here [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Bruno Hauptmann indicted for murdering Lindbergh baby

On October 8, 1934, undocumented German immigrant Bruno Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of flying pioneer Charles Lindbergh's infant son. Learn more about the case against Hauptmann.

Future Argentina President Juan Peron born

On October 8, 1895, the future President of Argentina, Juan Peron was born. He would serve two terms before being deposed in a coup in 1955. He was then returned to power in 1973, serving until his death the next year. His policies and personality became the inspiration for the Argentine political movement Peronism. Learn more about the legacy of Juan Peron.