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Campaign lies prohibition ruling [WA SC]

Marilou Rickert v. State of Washington, Public Disclosure Commission, and Susan Brady, et al., Supreme Court of the State of Washington, October 4, 2007 [striking down a state statute making it illegal to utilize false personal attacks against political opponents]. Read the court's opinion [PDF] and a dissent [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.

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On October 10, 1973, Vice-President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office in the face of allegations of tax fraud. Two days later, President Richard Nixon appointed House Minority Leader to replace Agnew as his VP. Read a biography of Spiro Agnew.

Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.