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Gov. Tim Kaine To Get Atty. General Post? Not Likely but FBI’s Mueller Plans To Stay
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — First off, the persistent rumor that Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D) might get the Attorney General job in the Obama administration simply isn’t worth much. That’s what his press secretary Gordon Hickey told ticklethewire.com on Monday. “He will not leave his job for any cabinet appointment in the Obama…
Fed Judge Orders Detroit Reporter To Give Deposition About Secret Sources
The contracted battle to get a Detroit Free Press reporter to give up his sources rages on in the Motor City. The matter is headed for a showdown. BY M.L. Elrick Free Press Staff Writer DETROIT — U.S. District Court Judge Robert Cleland ruled Friday that Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter must appear for a…
Feds Investigate Allegations That China Hacked U.S. Gov. Computers
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Secret Service Agents Go on a Final Ride With Todd Palin
In the course of campaign, sometimes Secret Service agents warm up to the candidate, and sometimes they don’t. Apparently, some did warm up to Alaska’s celebrated hockey mom and the “first dude.” By William Yardley New York Times The last public event at which Gov. Sarah Palin was accompanied by Secret Service agents during the…
Feds Join Probe of N.Y. Black Muslim Teen Beaten By Anti-Obama Thugs
Not everyone was celebrating Obama’s victory on election day. In fact, in some places like New York the backlash was downright violent. By John Marzulli New York Daily News NEW YORK — The feds have joined the investigation into the alleged attack of a black Muslim teenager by white thugs shouting “Obama!” on Election Day…
Secret Service Crawling All Around Chicago
In Chicago, it’s no secret that the U.S. Secret Service is everywhere looking out for the president elect. The Times of London asks: Will he be the most guarded president in history? James Bone Times of London CHICAGO –– Barack Obama’s neighbourhood in Chicago has been turned into a virtual fortress as the Secret Service…
Hawaii Drug Laws Going to Pot
Over on the island of enchantment, marijuana enforcement is taking a backseat. The question is: How will that impact federal and local enforcement? Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO, Hawaii – Hawaii County police and federal authorities say they will continue enforcing marijuana laws on the Big Island despite the passing of a ballot initiative making it the…
Justice Dept. Cuts Funds For Police Depts. That are Slow to Do DNA Tests
Whatever is going on, it’s terribly wrong. The bottom line is: crimes like rape are going unsolved because DNA tests aren’t being conducted in a timely fashion. By Benjamin Protess and Joel Rubin Los Angeles Times Expecting nearly $1 million in federal grant money to help cover the cost of analyzing DNA evidence in rape…