A U.S.Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday on the planned cuts and the tens of thousands of jobs that could be lost.

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

Authorities say the 29-year-old aspiring politician will be in custody,at least, until a bail hearing on Monday.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

Poncet says a hearing due next month would be suspended as a first step and then withdrawn.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

"In light of the accused voluntarily and unequivocally waiving his right to be present at these proceedings, the chamber is of the view that this hearing can proceed in his absence,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27