Divided jury convicts former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of single count
Rod R. Blagojevich, the ousted former governor of Illinois, was convicted of making false statements to federal agents, but the jury in the corruption case against him also reported that it was hopelessly deadlocked on 23 other counts against him. Bringing down Blagojevich: the Illinois legislature turned to impeachment after years at loggerheads with the defiant governor.(Rod Blagojevich): An article from: State LegislaturesThis digital document is an article from State Legislatures, published by National Conference of State Legislatures on July 1, 2009. The length of the... Read More > Fiscal Year 2005 Affirmative Action Plan. Illinois Department of Human Rights Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich And His Chief Of Staff John Harris Arrested: Blagojevich And Harris Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Mail & Wire Fraud, Solicitation Of BriberyA 76-page FBI affidavit alleges that … Read entire article »
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FAA says military jets caused sonic booms heard around Puget Sound
Two sonic booms were heard throughout the Puget Sound region shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday caused by two fighter jets that “scrambled” because another plane had entered restricted air space at Boeing Field, where Air Force One was parked. Nike Air Force One ' 07Nike Air Force One Low-Cut (Big Kids) basketball shoes. On Board Air Force One (Ws Sub)A marvel of top-secret technology and security, Air Force One has flown U.S. presidents more than 7 million miles around the world. With exclusive acc... Read More > Nike Air Force One Mid ' 07Nike air force 1 mid-cut basketball shoes. 25th anniversary Men's Nike Air Force One Low (White-Black)(Size=10.5M)The Nike Air Force 1 shoe was crafted using innovative technology and built with extreme attention to quality and detail. It follows the principles of... … Read entire article »
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California gay marriage on hold as case is appealed
A U.S. appeals court panel on Monday ruled that same-sex couples could not marry in California while the court considers the constitutionality of the state’s gay marriage ban, according to wire reports. But the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel set a relatively aggressive schedule for hearing the case, ordering lawyers to produce a series of briefs between Sept. 17 and Nov. 1. The Monday decision by the appellate panel reverses a ruling last week by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Vaughn Walker, who had said marriages could resume while higher courts considered the matter. Saving Marriage (Sub)As Massachusetts becomes the first state to recognize same sex marriage, the eyes of the nation turn to this historic vote. Capturing the struggle as it unfolds, Saving Marriage documents the true personal stories of politicians, … Read entire article »
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Ned Lamont loses Connecticut Democratic Primary for Governor, AP reports
In a surprising upset, Dan Malloy, a former mayor of Stamford, Connecticut’s fourth-largest city, defeated Ned Lamont, a multimillionaire businessman who tried unsuccessfully to oust Senator Joseph I. Lieberman four years ago. His victory sets up a contest with Thomas Foley, a prominent Republican fundraiser and former ambassador under President George W. Bush who won the Republican primary on Tuesday. Republicans have held the governor’s office in Connecticut since 1991. Your Governor:: State Government in Action (Primary Source Library of American Citizenship) Governor's 72" W Executive Desk7350-36 The Governor's Collection combines traditional details and a richly Engraved Mahogany Finish in an extensive collection of office furniture t... Read More > U.S. Primary Elections: President, Congress, Governors - 1995-1996 (United States Primary Elections) Primary Colors - DTSBased on the novel by Anonymous (a.k.a. political reporter Joe … Read entire article »
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John Diaz is Seattle’s new police chief
The Seattle City Council has confirmed John Diaz as the city’s new police chief. Seattle Police Is Communist 1989 Seattle Police Officer Pete Rossen Raleigh Bike Print AdAn original vintage magazine ad print from the year published. Print ads make unique gift items that can be framed as artwork. Shipped flat un-framed in plastic sleeve with backing board. Police Beat Battle in SeattleACTIVISTS ARRIVE IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON EN MASSE TO PROTEST A MEETING OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION. RIOTS AND CHAOS ENSUE AS DEMONSTRATORS SUCCESSFULLY STOP THE WTO MEETINGS. … Read entire article »
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Oil in Gulf poses only slight risk, U.S. says
The government is expected to announce today that three-quarters of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon leak has already evaporated, dispersed, been captured or otherwise eliminated from the Gulf of Mexico — and that much of the rest is so diluted that it does not seem to pose much additional risk of harm. Bussmann BP/HHH ATM Add-A-FuseBussmann ATM Add-A-Fuses are precision engineered and tested to the industry’s highest standard. These are made from quality certified material, which are highly durable and withstand rough use. They allow easy installation and can be removed easily when not in use. Navionics NAV-MSD/630P+ Platinum Eastern Gulf of Mexico on SD/microSD CardCoverage area: From Venice, Florida, to Biloxi, Mississippi, including Tampa Bay, Apalachicola Bay, Pensacola Bay, and Mobile Bay. BP - Where Did It All Go Wrong? (AUK … Read entire article »
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U.S. puts BP spill total at nearly 5 million barrels
Nearly five million barrels of oil have gushed from the BP’s well since the Deepwater Horizon spill began on April 20, federal scientists said on Monday in announcing the most precise estimates yet of the well’s flow rate. The estimates would make this spill far bigger than the Mexican rig Ixtoc I spill of 1979, previously believed to be the world’s largest accidental release of oil. Oil Spill! (Event-Based Science Series)Show students how science applies to everyday life by engaging them in tasks directly related to a real-world event. Each project begins with actual m... Read More > Disaster on the Horizon: The Deepwater Well Blowout: What Happened and WhyDisaster on the Horizon is a behind-the-scenes investigative look at the worst oil well accident in US history, which led to the current environmental... … Read entire article »
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Two men are guilty in plot to bomb Kennedy Airport
A federal jury found two Guyanese men guilty on Monday of conspiring to blow up Kennedy International Airport, concluding a month-long trial that centered on the men’s plan to set off a series of explosions along a fuel pipeline that cuts through the city. But the plot never advanced beyond the conceptual stage, and the planning sessions, some of which were recorded by a confidential informant, were at times grandiose and absurd. Suggestions of destroying the American economy vied with calls for a “ninja-style attack.” The defendants, Russell M. Defreitas and Abdul Kadir, had been monitored from an early stage in the plot by the informant, who posed as a member of the group, which included a number of other participants. The informant, Steven Francis, had recorded the men during surveillance missions to … Read entire article »
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Multiple fatal accidents plague Northwest weekend
A big cargo airplane that crashed Sunday in Denali National Park was registered to an Alaskan freight company and had three people on board who are presumed dead, the National Park Service said. A 16-year-old boy from Puyallup was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Sunday evening as he stood on a platform too close to the tracks, said Puyallup police spokesman Lt. Scott Engle. An 11-year-old girl died and her mother was injured Saturday when a large piece of ice hit them near the Big Four Ice Caves about 25 miles east of Granite Falls in Snohomish County. George Shangrow, a longtime Seattle classical-music conductor, teacher and radio host, was killed Saturday evening in a head-on collision outside of Winthrop, Okanogan County. No Vivaldi in the Garage: A Requiem for Classical Music … Read entire article »
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Rangel to stand trial before House panel in ethics case
Representative Charles B. Rangel will stand public trial on 13 counts of violating House rules, after the veteran congressman failed to reach a settlement to avoid the rare and potentially embarrassing proceeding. Members of the House ethics committee detailed on Thursday the numerous charges against Rangel, a Democrat from Harlem, including multiple breaches of the House ban on accepting gifts of more than $50 and of the requirement that members act at all times in a way that reflects creditably on the House. Committee members struck a somber but determined tone in their brief public meeting, expressing affection for Rangel while at the same time saying they need to uphold the integrity of Congress, especially given its dismal standing with the public. Politics for DummiesWhether you understand politics or not, it still affects … Read entire article »
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