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Sen. Durbin Wants Bush to Commute Ex-Illinois Gov Ryan’s Sentence
Yes, it’s Christmas season and Sen. Dick Durbin wants Pres. Bush to give a big gift to ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan. What better way to say “I love you”. By Rick Pearson Tribune reporter CHICAGO — Despite an acknowledged firestorm of criticism, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said Monday that he was asking President George W….
FBI Report Says White Supremacists Infiltrating Military
The Southern Poverty Law Center is asking the Pentagon to crackdown on extremist recruits. A previous request went nowhere. By David Holthouse Intelligence Report Southern Poverty Law Center A new FBI report confirms that white supremacists are infiltrating the military for several reasons. According to the unclassified FBI Intelligence Assessment, “White Supremacist Recruitment of Military…
Some Senators Say Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Deserves Pardon
As the Bush administration winds down, judgment day is nearing. Will Sen. Ted Stevens get a pardon? We shall see. By MANU RAJU and RYAN GRIM The Politico WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) hasn’t yet joined the gallery of notorious felons, small-time crooks and aggrieved innocents seeking pardons from President Bush, but it appears…
Fed. Judge Tosses Out a Lot of Charges Against Puerto Rico Gov.
Puerto Rico’s Governor got a big break. Will it be a big enough break to keep him free? By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.S. judge has thrown out most of the federal corruption charges against Puerto Rico’s governor, who faces trial in February for alleged campaign finance violations….
Birmingham, Ala. Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges
The mayor of Detroit is currently behind bars. Could Birmingham’s mayor be far behind? By Charles J. Dean Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Over an almost five-year period, Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford “corruptly solicited, accepted and agreed to accept money, cash and checks” totaling nearly $250,000 in return for funneling millions of county taxpayer dollars to…
Ex-FBI Agent Mike Mason Says Rumors of Him Taking Over FBI Are Ridiculous
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Under the category of “you’ve got to be kidding me” rumors, comes the latest: former FBI agent Michael Mason is being considered to take over as director of the FBI. On Monday afternoon, Mason told ticklethewire.com that the rumor was ridiculous. He said he’s happy as director of security…
Atty. Gen. Candidate Eric Holder Considered High Achiever in Life
In Washington there are plenty agents and prosecutors who have good things to say about Eric Holder. But some Congressional members might rough him up a little during the confirmation hearings over his role in the pardon of Marc Rich during the Clinton regime. By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ New York Times Nine-year-old Eric Holder sat…
Muslim-Americans in Detroit Area Have Concerns About New FBI Powers
In an area known for its large Arab population, any rules giving the FBI more power has always raised concerns. Here’s the latest. By Niraj Wariko Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Beginning Monday, the FBI will get increased power to investigate suspected terrorists under revised administrative guidelines that some Muslim Americans and civil rights advocates…