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Race is On For U.S. Atty. Job in Charlotte
All around the country ambitious attorneys are throwing their names into the race for U.S. Attorney. Here in Charlotte the race is on. By Gary L. Wright Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE — Three former federal prosecutors from Charlotte – Pete Anderson, Anne Tompkins (photo to left) and Thomas Walker – are among at least four people…
U.S. Starting to Pour Hundreds of Millions into Mexico To Stop the Violent Expansion of Drug Traffickers
The drug war south of the border is out of control. At a recent law enforcement conference in Southern Calif., law enforcement officers were warned not to cross into Mexico for fun. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON – The U.S. has begun pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Mexico to help stanch…
Story of Texas Activist Who Worked As FBI Informant During Republican National Convention
By Renee Feltz Texas Observer Brandon Darby, a well-known Austin activist fingered as an FBI informant has acknowledged that he provided information leading to the arrest and felony indictment of two Austin men who participated in protests last September at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. “The simple truth is that I have…
Enron Exec Free After Serving Less than 2/3 of Sentence
There are many lesson here. Here’s one: It pays to commit a big big financial crime if you cooperate, and do it first. By Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — Michael Kopper, a former Enron Corp. executive convicted of helping ex-Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow skim millions of dollars from the energy trader, was released Friday from…
Feds Gearing Up For Biggest Security Event Ever on Jan. 20
Security issues are nothing new to Washington, which has seen every type of demonstration and gathering possible. Still, this presidential inauguration is being treated differently. By Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Authorities are organizing what appears to be the largest security operation ever for an inauguration, bringing in thousands of extra…
Breaking News: NBC Reports that Gov. Bill Richardson Withdrawing Name for Commerce Sec. Because of FBI Probe
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination as Commerce secretary because of a pending FBI investigation into a major political contributor who landed lucrative state contracts , NBC reported Sunday afternoon. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reported that Richardson concluded that the probe would delay his confirmation and he…
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Businesses Reaching Settlements With Justice Dept. Before New Regime Takes Over
Is the Bush Justice Department going to give a better deal to business? Some appear to think so. By Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reached more than a dozen business-related settlements since the presidential election, with more in the pipeline for January, prompting lawyers and interest groups to…