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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Australian Politician Admits to “Unacceptable” Behavior
Perth, Australia–PerthNow–Western Australian Opposition Leader Troy Buswell has admitted to sniffing out the truth…or at least his affections. In a tearful press conference, Buswell has admitted to sniffing the chair a female staffer sat in. The staffer said she was … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Kim Hames, Troy Buswell
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Western Toys “Invade” Iran
Prosecutor General Ghorban Ali Dori Najafabadi said Western toys are “destructive culturally and a social danger.” Iran has been concerned with the issue as far back as 1996 when Barbie was considered a Trojan horse for Western values. In 2002, … Continue reading
Posted in Ghorban Ali Dori Najafabadi, Iran
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Bill Requiring “Critical Analysis” of Evolution Passes Florida House
By a 71-43 vote, a state House bill requires Science teachers to criticize evolution. The Senate passed a bill earlier that prohibited punishment of teachers who provide alternatives. The House version was proposed as an amendment in the Senate but … Continue reading
Posted in Alan Hayes, Charlie Crist, Florida
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Cheney Lawyer Says Congress Lacks Power Over Vice-President
Vice-President Dick Cheney’s lawyer said that Congress does not have the power to inquire about the Vice President’s dealing with the President. House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers expressed his disagreement and promised to continue an investigation into the vice-presidency.
San Diego Republican Chair Has History of Video and Software Piracy
Tony Krvaric is the new chair of the San Diego Republican Party. He is also co-founder of Fairlight, a major international software and video piracy group in the 1980′s. Krvaric says his piracy past ended long ago, and he is … Continue reading
Posted in California, Tony Krvaric
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Clerical Error Misplaces 26,000 Votes
Election officials say that an error at the state level is the most likely reason that 26,000 votes were not counted in the Pennsylvania primary. The new votes were not expected to change the delegate counts for either Clinton or … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
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Nevada Republican Leaders Shut Down Party Convention Amidst Strong Paul Support
One would think the Republican nomination is a mere formality for John McCain. The old guard in the Nevada Republican Party must have thought so until they were blindsided by a deluge of Ron Paul supporters. Paul’s supporters positioned themselves … Continue reading
Posted in John McCain, Ron Paul, U.S. President
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McCain Accused of Accepting Foreign Contributions
Washington, D.C.–honestmoneyreport.com–Judicial Watch has accused John McCain of accepting an in-kind foreign political contribution. On March 20, 2008, the McCain campaign held a fundraiser at the Spencer House in London. McCain said the fundraiser site had been provided … Continue reading
Posted in Hillary Clinton, John McCain, U.S. President
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Chilean Mayor Promises Viagra for Older Men
Gonzalo Navarrete, mayor of Lo Prado, is offering four Viagra pills a month to men 60 years and older. “This has to do with quality of life and it’s done responsibly. It’s not just like handing out candy at the … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Gonzalo Navarrete
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Michigan Retail Chain Sought to Recall Town Officials Who Opposed Project
Meijer, Inc. has 180 stores in Michigan and surrounding states. When a proposed project at the Acme Township was halted, Meijer took part in an attempt to recall seven town officials. Meijer hired a public relations firm that wrote campaign … Continue reading
Posted in Michigan
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Puerto Rico’s Indicted Governor to Run for Re-election
Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila, indicted for corruption last month, received his party’s nomination for reelection. Acevedo claims the indictment is politically motiviated from the Bush Administration.
Posted in Anibal Acevedo Vila, Puerto Rico
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Congressman Pays $1 Million to Another Congressman for Verdict
Rep. Jim McDermott paid a little over $1 million to House Minority Leader John Boehner as a settlement in Boehner’s lawsuit. In 1996, McDermott leaked the contents of a cell phone call that had been provided to him. The call … Continue reading
Posted in Jim McDermott, John Boehner, Newt Gingrich, U.S. House of Representatives
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Florida Legislature Debating Evolution
The Florida Senate passed a bill, 21-17, allowing for a critical analysis of evolution. It would prevent punishment of teachers who propose alternatives such as creationism and intelligent design. A House version requires science teachers to include alternatives. Senate Democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Steven Geller
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Brazilian Legislators Show Little Interest In Indian President’s Visit
President Pratibha Patil of India recently made a visit to Brazil that generated little enthusiasm among her hosts. Patil addressed the Brazilian Senate where only 15 members out of 81 where present. She then went to the House of Deputies … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, India, Mexico, Pratibha Patil
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Armored Car Used to Transport Prostitutes in Iraq
At a federal hearing on contractor abuses it was revealed that Dyncorp used an armored car on at least one occasion to transport prostitutes between Kuwait and Iraq. During at least one of trips, private contractors went without adequate armored … Continue reading
Posted in Iraq
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