added 2007 Fri Jun 8 9:08:53 by Aidenag
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have requested millions of dollars in federal earmarks for companies that have contributed thousands of dollars to their reelection funds, according to a review of funding requests made publicly available for the first time.
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have requested millions of dollars in federal earmarks for companies that have contributed thousands of dollars to their reelection funds, according to a review of funding requests made publicly available for the first time.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 16:08:43 by avpd85
Bribery and corruption damage universities and schools across the world, according to a report for the UN's education wing, Unesco.
Bribery and corruption damage universities and schools across the world, according to a report for the UN's education wing, Unesco.
GOP Environmentalist Linked to Abramoff to Plead Guilty
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added 2007 Thu Jun 7 7:29:34 by Aidenag
Italia Federici, the president of a Republican environmental group who came under Senate scrutiny last year because of her ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion and obstructing a congressional investigation.
Italia Federici, the president of a Republican environmental group who came under Senate scrutiny last year because of her ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion and obstructing a congressional investigation.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 7:18:54 by Aidenag
Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, disclosed in an interview that the FBI asked him to preserve records as part of a widening investigation into Alaskan political corruption that has touched his son and ensnared one of his closest political confidants and financial backers.
Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, disclosed in an interview that the FBI asked him to preserve records as part of a widening investigation into Alaskan political corruption that has touched his son and ensnared one of his closest political confidants and financial backers.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 7:18:54 by Aidenag
Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, disclosed in an interview that the FBI asked him to preserve records as part of a widening investigation into Alaskan political corruption that has touched his son and ensnared one of his closest political confidants and financial backers.
Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the Senate, disclosed in an interview that the FBI asked him to preserve records as part of a widening investigation into Alaskan political corruption that has touched his son and ensnared one of his closest political confidants and financial backers.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
added 2007 Wed Jun 6 6:33:40 by Aidenag
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
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added 2007 Mon Jun 4 17:24:48 by elzorro2162
A newly disclosed effort to keep Vice President Dick Cheney's visitor records secret is the latest White House push to make sure the public does not learn who has been meeting with top officials in the Bush administration.The Bush administration has changed the rules over record-keeping to prevent access to visitor records. They've usurped the rol
A newly disclosed effort to keep Vice President Dick Cheney's visitor records secret is the latest White House push to make sure the public does not learn who has been meeting with top officials in the Bush administration.The Bush administration has changed the rules over record-keeping to prevent access to visitor records. They've usurped the rol
added 2007 Wed May 30 15:46:18 by elzorro2162
It's official. Valerie Plame was a covert agent at the time her name was leaked by Novak. Will Victoria Toensing issue an apology? And Fred Hiatt should follow her lead.
It's official. Valerie Plame was a covert agent at the time her name was leaked by Novak. Will Victoria Toensing issue an apology? And Fred Hiatt should follow her lead.
added 2007 Sun May 27 19:03:02 by trnscndr
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
added 2007 Sun May 27 19:03:02 by trnscndr
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
The bill still has a long way to go before it draws enough support to pass both the house and senate in agreement. The sticking points seem to be in the perception of amnesty, enforcement and the 1-day background check provision!
added 2007 Thu May 24 20:30:01 by STONERS
Widespread bribery of judges around the world and inappropriate political interference in legal systems are denying millions their right to a fair and impartial trial, a leading global anti-corruption group said Thursday.
Widespread bribery of judges around the world and inappropriate political interference in legal systems are denying millions their right to a fair and impartial trial, a leading global anti-corruption group said Thursday.
added 2007 Wed May 23 21:17:21 by SlapALib
The Federal Trade Commission has reported only 15 examples of gasoline price gouging after Hurricane Katrina and the agency says there is no widespread effort by the oil industry to illegally manipulate prices, a finding Public Citizen said "defied belief."
The Federal Trade Commission has reported only 15 examples of gasoline price gouging after Hurricane Katrina and the agency says there is no widespread effort by the oil industry to illegally manipulate prices, a finding Public Citizen said "defied belief."
added 2007 Wed May 23 19:34:35 by Mintyfunk
According to Rogers's account -- which Murtha has not disputed -- the Pennsylvanian approached his colleague on the House floor last Thursday and said, in a loud voice: "I hope you don't have any earmarks in the defense appropriation bill, because they are gone and you will not get any earmarks now and forever."
According to Rogers's account -- which Murtha has not disputed -- the Pennsylvanian approached his colleague on the House floor last Thursday and said, in a loud voice: "I hope you don't have any earmarks in the defense appropriation bill, because they are gone and you will not get any earmarks now and forever."
Gov. Gibbons, a Friend To Defense Contractors
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added 2007 Sat May 19 4:25:15 by Aidenag
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons (R) has had a few brushes with the law recently over vacationing with defense contractors and grabbing a woman in a parking garage. Now that federal investigators are bearing down on him over an alleged cash-for-contracts scheme, Gibbons is likely to remain in the limelight.
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons (R) has had a few brushes with the law recently over vacationing with defense contractors and grabbing a woman in a parking garage. Now that federal investigators are bearing down on him over an alleged cash-for-contracts scheme, Gibbons is likely to remain in the limelight.
added 2007 Fri May 18 19:26:07 by trnscndr
Duly Consider has seen an increasing outrage at a bipartisan effort to give America away through laws that would grant illegal invaders more rights than American citizens. Based on the brief story below, we are on the edge of being forced to eat 20-million plus criminals.
Duly Consider has seen an increasing outrage at a bipartisan effort to give America away through laws that would grant illegal invaders more rights than American citizens. Based on the brief story below, we are on the edge of being forced to eat 20-million plus criminals.
added 2007 Fri May 18 13:24:48 by BoBo in Texas
Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) threatened to deny any further spending projects to Republican Mike Rogers who challenged him over an earmark -- a violation of House rules. Murtha threatened Rogers on the House floor Thursday for offering a motion last week to expose a $23 million earmark that Murtha had inserted into an intelligence bill.
Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) threatened to deny any further spending projects to Republican Mike Rogers who challenged him over an earmark -- a violation of House rules. Murtha threatened Rogers on the House floor Thursday for offering a motion last week to expose a $23 million earmark that Murtha had inserted into an intelligence bill.
added 2007 Fri May 18 6:39:47 by bubba2
As Halliburton held its annual meeting Wednesday in Houston, the Washington-based Corpwatch released its own "Alternative Annual Report" which details the alleged wrongdoings of the company and its former subsidiary, Kellogg Brown and Root, and questions the motivation behind Halliburton's planned move to the United Arab Emirates.
As Halliburton held its annual meeting Wednesday in Houston, the Washington-based Corpwatch released its own "Alternative Annual Report" which details the alleged wrongdoings of the company and its former subsidiary, Kellogg Brown and Root, and questions the motivation behind Halliburton's planned move to the United Arab Emirates.
added 2007 Thu May 17 17:04:59 by BoBo in Texas
Democrats are breaking the many campaign promises their leaders made last year to run a cleaner, more open Congress by committing many of the procedural sins for which they condemned Republicans during their 12 years in power.
Democrats are breaking the many campaign promises their leaders made last year to run a cleaner, more open Congress by committing many of the procedural sins for which they condemned Republicans during their 12 years in power.
added 2007 Thu May 17 0:24:54 by trnscndr
I will begin on a more anecdotal note, despite the very statistical nature of this article. When I was a kid, my mother let me borrow the lawnmower only after I had finished our own lawn, to go around the neighborhood and provide the same service to others who weren't blessed with kids to do yardwork. I got $5 or $6 a yard and I was rolling in t
I will begin on a more anecdotal note, despite the very statistical nature of this article. When I was a kid, my mother let me borrow the lawnmower only after I had finished our own lawn, to go around the neighborhood and provide the same service to others who weren't blessed with kids to do yardwork. I got $5 or $6 a yard and I was rolling in t
added 2007 Sat May 12 19:22:56 by TomCat1948
An outraging look at how the Bush regime is using Iraq ro enrich his corporate cronies, like KBR, at your expense.
An outraging look at how the Bush regime is using Iraq ro enrich his corporate cronies, like KBR, at your expense.
added 2007 Sat May 12 17:53:09 by populist
Between 100,000 and 300,000 barrels a day of Iraq's declared oil production over the past four years is unaccounted for and could have been siphoned off through corruption or smuggling, according to a draft American government report.
Between 100,000 and 300,000 barrels a day of Iraq's declared oil production over the past four years is unaccounted for and could have been siphoned off through corruption or smuggling, according to a draft American government report.
added 2007 Wed May 9 19:36:57 by populist
Four inspectors general, the federal government's top watchdogs, "have found themselves under investigation recently, a trend experts call unprecedented and troubling."
Four inspectors general, the federal government's top watchdogs, "have found themselves under investigation recently, a trend experts call unprecedented and troubling."
added 2007 Sat May 5 22:14:07 by populist
Politicization of the federal government has been illegal for decades. The 1939 Hatch Act specifically prohibits partisan campaign or electoral activities on federal government property, including federal agencies.
Politicization of the federal government has been illegal for decades. The 1939 Hatch Act specifically prohibits partisan campaign or electoral activities on federal government property, including federal agencies.
added 2007 Sat May 5 19:12:42 by Aidenag
For several thousand dollars and other promises, an Alaska legislator and two former lawmakers threw their support behind a tax scheme and a natural gas pipeline plan that would have benefited an oil services company, prosecutors said.
For several thousand dollars and other promises, an Alaska legislator and two former lawmakers threw their support behind a tax scheme and a natural gas pipeline plan that would have benefited an oil services company, prosecutors said.
added 2007 Fri May 4 18:23:17 by Aidenag
As California GOP Rep. John Doolittle awaits prosecutors' next move in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, his future is tied to that of a former aide who also worked with Abramoff. Kevin Ring, Doolittle's one-time legislative director, quit his lobbying job last month, the same day FBI agents raided Doolittle's Virginia home.
As California GOP Rep. John Doolittle awaits prosecutors' next move in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, his future is tied to that of a former aide who also worked with Abramoff. Kevin Ring, Doolittle's one-time legislative director, quit his lobbying job last month, the same day FBI agents raided Doolittle's Virginia home.
added 2007 Fri May 4 3:08:04 by trnscndr
The biggest question one should consider is, whether or not Obama is feared by the establishment. Do they believe he will stop their flow of blood-money? Do they believe he will open Pandora's box on previous assassinations and corruption? Do they believe he will keep his word and shut them down on all fronts? If the answers to these questions l
The biggest question one should consider is, whether or not Obama is feared by the establishment. Do they believe he will stop their flow of blood-money? Do they believe he will open Pandora's box on previous assassinations and corruption? Do they believe he will keep his word and shut them down on all fronts? If the answers to these questions l
added 2007 Wed May 2 7:10:00 by Wil
Johnnie Frazier, the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is under investigation by a congressional committee for allegations he engaged in "widespread fraud, waste, and abuse" the same misbehavior he is supposed to ferret out.
Johnnie Frazier, the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is under investigation by a congressional committee for allegations he engaged in "widespread fraud, waste, and abuse" the same misbehavior he is supposed to ferret out.
