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A Dozen Things to Watch for at Eric Holder’s Confirmation
Of all the Obama nominees, Eric Holder is likely to have the most contentious confirmation hearing. Here’s a look forward at what to expect starting Thursday in a town that sees this type of activity as sport and entertainment. By Joe Palazzolo and David Ingram Legal Times WASHINGTON — Two months of silent preparation will…
Humor: HBO’s Ali G Interviews Former Atty. Generals Richard Thornburgh and Ed Meese
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Homeland Security Approves Kansas State U. Site For Lab to Study Livestock Diseases and Biological Threats
In the heartland of America, scientists will be tasked with saving our food supply. By JASON GERTZEN The Kansas City Star Kansas gained final approval Monday for a $650 million federal biodefense laboratory that officials heralded for its potential to protect the food supply and boost the state’s economy. Last month Kansas emerged as the…
What the Heck is Going On? FBI Says Crime Drops But Murders Rise in Smalltown USA
When we think of the fictional town, Andy of Mayberry, we think of petty crime: moonshining, shoplilfting. But the FBI says in the real smalltown USA, murder is up. What’s going on? By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI says crime declined in the first half of 2008, despite an alarming spike in small-town…
Did Baseball Star Pitch the Truth? Grandy Jury Investigating Roger Clemens to See if He Lied to Congress
His integrity was questioned before. Now apparently the feds are questioning it again. Will this baseball legend pass the honesty test or become another Pete Rose? By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury is investigating whether Roger Clemens lied to Congress last year, two people briefed on the matter told…
Ex-Head of Secret Service in St. Louis Appointed Missouri Dir. of Public Safety
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed former Secret Service agent John M. Britt as Director of Public Safety. Britt, a 27 year veteran of the Secret Service, headed up the agency’s St. Louis office and went on in 2002 to become senior director for global security at Anheuser-Busch Companies in St.Louis….
NRA Rifles Off Letter to Judiciary Opposing Holder For Atty. Gen.
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – The National Rifle Association is voicing opposition to the nomination of Eric H. Holder Jr. for Attorney General, saying it has “serious concerns” about his anti-gun stance. In a Jan. 9, three-page letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, the NRA wrote: “Mr. Holder has long opposed the Second Amendment’s…
Judge Rules That Bernie Rip-off Gets to Stay in the Penthouse
He may not be a danger to society, but he sure is getting more and more people angry. Maybe it’s all rather self fulfilling when your name includes the word “Mad”. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A judge allowed disgraced investor Bernard Madoff to remain free on bail Monday, rejecting an attempt by prosecutors to send…