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Another confidence-booster for the federal government today, as nearly half of the members of the John Murtha-chaired Defense Appropriations Subcommittee are being investigated for ethics violations involving millions of dollars. Turns out that nearly half the members of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which Murtha chairs, are under investigation for ...
Pentagon, Defense Appropriations, John Murtha, Corruption, Scandal
Embattled leftist community organizing group ACORN has filed a lawsuit against the conservative activists who staged a sting operation against them: ACORN Sues Over Secret Video, Claiming Wiretapping Violation. ACORN, the community organizing group embarrassed recently in a video sting, said Wednesday that it needs to determine whether it ...
It turns out that the ACORN worker seen on that now-infamous video from National City, California, actually did contact the authorities: ACORN Worker In Video Reported Couple. NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — Police say a worker with the activist group ACORN who was caught on video giving advice about human ...
The CEO of ACORN has issued a press release, dealing with the “sting” video tapes that have been in heavy rotation on Fox News. In a press release, ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis says, that as “a result of the indefensible action of a handful of our employees,” the group ...
Can you say, “massive, overweening chutzpah?” With 14 million Americans still out of work, Congress is seeking $550 million for eight new aircraft that would increase the fleet the Air Force uses to ferry senators and representatives to war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan as well less dangerous ...
Congress, Stimulus, Economy, Private Jets, Spendthrift, Hypocrisy, Corruption
The latest outbreak of bad craziness involves three mayors and five rabbis, in a huge corruption and money laundering ring: Mayors of Hoboken, Secaucus, Five Rabbis Arrested. July 23 (Bloomberg) — The mayors of Hoboken, Ridgefield and Secaucus, New Jersey, and five rabbis were among 44 people charged by ...
Here’s a classic moment in modern American politics, as George Stephanopoulos reveals that John Edwards’ own staff had a “doomsday” plan to sabotage his campaign. ABC contributor George Will suggested former Sen. John Edwards was irresponsible to campaign for the Democratic Party nomination. “Think about what a tragedy it ...
This is good news about a very bad situation—a sign that the Catholic Church is starting to get serious about dealing with the corruption that has wreaked so much damage in so many lives: Vatican to investigate scandalized religious order. NEW YORK – Pope Benedict XVI has taken the ...
catholic church, Pope Benedict, Corruption, Child Abuse, Religion
You have got to be kidding me. Burris changes story on Senate seat. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, who repeatedly denied anyone tied to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich solicited him for cash in exchange for his seat, now acknowledges Blagojevich’s brother asked him three times to help with fundraising. ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Roland Burris
After the shocking attacks on a synagogue in Venezuela last month, thug-in-chief Hugo Chavez suggested that the attackers might have been Jews themselves. So you have to wonder what kind of pressure was brought to bear on Chavez to get him to take action: Venezuela detains 11 suspects in synagogue ...
Media corruption at its most brazen: Bozell to ABC President: You Must Publicly Address Stephanopoulos’ Apparent Conflict of Interest. Alexandria, VA – Media Research Center (MRC) President L. Brent Bozell, III has written a letter to ABC News President David Westin calling on him to publicly address and resolve ...
To no one’s surprise, the Illinois State Senate has voted 59-0 to throw Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich out of office...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Here’s an open thread to discuss Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s rambling speech at his impeachment hearing...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Here’s a thread to discuss the bizarre press conference being given right now by impeached Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
It’s Friday morning; do you know what your Democratic governor is up to?The Illinois House has voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Roland Burris, appointed by scandal-beset governor Rod Blagojevich, is turning out to be—not to put too fine a point on it—a nut. CHICAGO (AP) — Roland Burris has erected a grand mausoleum for himself, carved with the words “TRAIL BLAZER” and a long list of his accomplishments, with a ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Roland Burris
Our headline of the day: Obama team probe of Obama team finds no Obama team impropriety. The Barack Obama presidential transition office today finally released its own report on its own internal investigation of its own contacts with legally challenged Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. And you’ll be comforted to ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is about to give his first statement since the corruption scandal broke; here’s an open thread for the occasion... UPDATE at 12/19/08 12:21:58 pm: Quotes: I’m here to tell you right off the bat that I am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing, that I ...
Byron York has a piece on the possible implications for Barack Obama in the Blagojevich corruption scandal: Could the Blago Scandal Ensnare Team Obama? You Betcha. We don’t know the extent of the investigation into Blagojevich’s allegedly corrupt dealings. Have witnesses been brought before a grand jury? We don’t ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
So now, the question becomes, “Why did Barack Obama flatly deny that any discussions took place?” He had to have known about Emanuel’s talks with Blagojevich; it’s hard to see this as anything other than a lie. Rahm Emanuel talked with governor’s office about who should fill Obama’s Senate seat. ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel
When even Associated Press partisan hack Nedra Pickler is grousing about the stonewalling, you have a problem: Obama aides won’t discuss Ill. governor probe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is refusing to answer any questions about the internal review he has ordered into Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s alleged ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
John Harris, Rod Blagojevich’s chief of staff, has resigned. And you can be sure he’s spilling his guts right now, hoping to cut a deal before it goes any further.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed complaints asking the Supreme Court to remove Governor Rod Blagojevich from office and appoint a successor...
Rahm Emanuel may not be guilty of anything, but good grief. Could he possibly seem any more guilty? Rahm ducks reporters’ questions on Blago. President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel
The latest from the president-elect on the Blagojevich scandal: Obama to list staff contact with Blago. President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday morning that he is “confident” no one representing him took part in any pay-to-play dealings with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich over filling Obama’s U.S. Senate seat, and pledged ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama