31.   -- Securing better care for, and protecting the rights of elderly blacks.

32.   A Clinton spokeswoman said the bill will protect the rights of the accused while helping law enforcement fight drug trafficking and white-collar crime.

33.   A draft of the declaration, scheduled for a General Assembly vote on Wednesday, urges all countries to protect the rights of people with AIDS.

34.   A new Constitution protected minority rights.

35.   A presidential advisory commission heard sharply conflicting testimony on Tuesday about whether more government regulation was needed to define and protect the rights of health care consumers.

36.   A Scalia-Thomas majority on the court would further restrict the power of Congress to protect individual rights.

37.   Additionally, Global Exchange opposes TPA because fast-tracking trade deals could override U.S. laws protecting labor rights, the environment and consumers, Mark said.

38.   AFL-CIO President John Sweeney told the hearing that giving legal status would protect the rights of illegal workers and allow them to unionize.

39.   Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Ohio and Utah will vote on ballot measures to protect the rights of victims of crime.

40.   Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Ohio, Maryland and Utah approved measures to protect the rights of crime victims.