Grand Jury Indicts Ray Nagin On Corruption Charges
Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 counts of bribery and other corruption charges by a federal grand jury. When he became the city’s mayor in 2002, Nagin, a former cable TV executive, promised to revive New Orleans’ economy, and its trust in the city’s government.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Another George Bush Plans To Try His Hand At Politics
George Prescott Bush, 36, has announced he is running for office in Texas. The grandson of the first President Bush, nephew of the second, and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has already raised nearly $1.4 million. Now he just has to decide what job he’s campaigning for.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
As Polls Show Support For Gun Control, Calif. Gun Show Is A Hit
One month after the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, gun control is on the national agenda. The White House will outline its proposals this week, and national surveys are showing a majority of Americans support options such as requiring background checks for both private and gun-show sales.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Gears Up For Immigration Battle
The Republican leadership has installed immigration hawks to chair the House Judiciary Committee and a subcommittee that would be charged with drafting immigration bills. And a veteran Democrat has left another coveted committee to join the judiciary panel and help push through possible changes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Huell Howser, A Favorite Public TV Personality, Dies At 67
Huell Howser, a fixture of public television in California, has died at 67. Howser hosted the popular public TV program California’s Gold, which celebrated the state’s unique stories and people. The Tennessee native charmed audiences with his folksy enthusiasm for finding rich stories in the everyday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Phantom Tax That Made The Deficit Look Better
Congress finally made a permanent fix to the alternative minimum tax, which threatened to boost the tax bills of millions of Americans each year. But the AMT also created a “useful fiction,” as one analyst says, by appearing to shrink future budget deficits.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Bipartisan Outrage As Vote On Superstorm Sandy Aid Is Postponed
Lawmakers from states hit hard by the October storm thought the House would vote on an aid package before adjourning on Thursday. They found out late Tuesday that a vote has been put off. Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican from Staten Island, said he’s “somewhat ashamed” by his leadership’s decision.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Year’s Eve 2012: The World Celebrates 2013
It is New Year’s Eve. And that means people will: go to parties and drink Champagne; ignore the hubbub and go to bed by 10; start cooking for New Year’s Day; watch college football — or some combination of the above. For many people, the center of attention tonight will be New York’s Times Square, where the famed ball will drop.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hillary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot After Concussion
The secretary of state’s spokesman says she’s being treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the clot was discovered during a follow-up exam Sunday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Toyota Moves To Settle ‘Sudden Acceleration’ Lawsuits For More Than $1 Billion
Owners of Toyota vehicles that experienced sudden and unintended acceleration have reached a settlement requiring the carmaker to pay as much as $1.4 billion in claims. A judge will review the proposal Friday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
