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Sen. Judiciary Confirms Holder 17-2; Next Stop: Full Senate Where It Looks Like a Sure Thing
In the end, the judiciary vote was pretty overwhelming. But Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex) was in the minority, delivering some stinging remarks about Holder. By Randall Mikkelsen Reuters WASHINGTON – A Senate committee voted to approve Eric Holder to be the first black attorney general, sending his nomination on Wednesday to the full Senate, which…
Buyers For Potato Chip King Frito-Lay and Kraft Plead To Accepting Bribes
When you think of Frito-Lay, you think of potato chips — ruffles and all — and as its logo says: “Good fun!”. But bribery? Almost makes you want to switch to Pringles. By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO — Buyers for Kraft Foods Inc. and Frito-Lay Inc. are pleading guilty to accepting hundreds of…
Expensive Web Cameras at Texas-Mexico Border Not Paying Off
The 21st Century high-tech equipment should be taking law enforcement to new heights. But in this case, it may be taking it to marginal heights. By Brandi Grissom El Paso Times AUSTIN — A virtual border surveillance program Gov. Rick Perry has committed millions of taxpayer dollars to fell far short of expectations during the…
Two Sri Lankans in FBI Sting Plead to Buying Surface-to-Air Missles For Civil War Back Home
The intense civil war in Sri Lanka has spilled over beyond it’s borders. In this case, New York. By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM New York Times NEW YORK — Two men from Sri Lanka who were about to go on trial in federal court in Brooklyn on terrorism charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to…
Two Pa. Judges Plead To Corruption Charges; Feds Say Probe Ongoing
Some how we’re rarely shocked by news of a crooked politician. But crooked judges? That’s just still hard to swallow. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania, more courthouse indictments could be forthcoming. MICHAEL RUBINKAM The Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. – Two Pennsylvania judges agreed Monday to plead guilty to fraud charges accusing them of taking $2.6 million in…
Jurors Asked About Sept. 11 in Trial Involving Plot to Blow Up FBI Offices
The ghost of Sept. 11 will forever leave a indelible mark on this country. Can jurors truly set aside the event when sitting on a jury involving suspected terrorists? That’s the question of the day down in Miami. By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press MIAMI – Finding lingering emotions from the Sept. 11 terror attacks emerged…
Breaking News: Ill. Senate Hears FBI Tapes in Blago Impeachment Trial
The Gov. Blago affair goes back and forth between highly entertaining and highly pathetic. And even if he’s removed from office, the show will go on. The man is an entertainer. BY DAVE MCKINNEY, NATASHA KORECKI and CHRIS FUSCO Chicago Sun-Times SPRINGFIELD – Wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich’s home phone and his former chief of staff’s…
Bush Rejected Pardons for Some Big Names
Nearly everyone expected Pres. Bush to show some generosity when it came to pardons in the waning days of his presidency. But apparently, the President wasn’t feeling that generous –or feared some pardons would come back to haunt him, as they did for Pres. Clinton. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President George…