With all the anti-lobbying talk during the 2008 presidential campaign, it’s interesting to note that the top contender for U.S. Attorney in Virginia is a former corporate lobbyist. Will his previous life as a lobbyist impact his performance as U.S. Attorney? Not likely. Could some perceive conflicts of interests, even if they’re not there? Very…
As expected, ex-Rep. William Jefferson was convicted. The evidence was overwhelming and prosecutors portrayed Jefferson as a shakedown artist and major operator. He may be a nice guy, but he was a crooked politician. By Bruce Alpert and Jonathan Tilove The Times-Picayune William Jefferson, the former Democratic congressman who served the New Orleans area for…
School board president Michael Scott will get an education on how a federal grand jury works. Most people would prefer to learn about grand juries from tv or newspapers rather than appearing before one. BY FRAN SPELMAN Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott disclosed Tuesday that he has been subpoenaed…
This is bound to be a scary flu season. Swine flu cases have been popping up this summer, but things should really pick up in the fall. By Steve Sternberg USA Today Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that pandemic flu probably will flare up soon after schools open in the fall, before vaccine…
Mayor Nagin/city photo Needless to say, New Orleans doesn’t need another scandal, particularly involving a high profile politician. By David Hammer New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS –In the clearest sign to date that a federal grand jury is zeroing in on Mayor Ray Nagin, the U.S. attorney’s office issued subpoenas recently asking for the mayor’s…
Canada continues to express skepticism about U.S. Homeland Security. Here’s the latest shot. By the Montreal Gazette In this sad “security trumps trade” era of United States border protection, we in this corner have more than once used the word “paranoid” about certain government policies of our friends to the south. But the latest news…
