added 2007 Thu Jun 14 0:44:43 by elzorro2162
What pleasantly surprised me, though, was how refreshingly different these young activists were from the stereotypes. While they have clearly chosen, for a variety of personal reasons, to make abortion their primary issue, they were hardly card-carrying members of the Religious Right. When I brought up the notion of a "seamless garment of life
What pleasantly surprised me, though, was how refreshingly different these young activists were from the stereotypes. While they have clearly chosen, for a variety of personal reasons, to make abortion their primary issue, they were hardly card-carrying members of the Religious Right. When I brought up the notion of a "seamless garment of life
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 8:33:31 by Aidenag
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning an announcement soon on an independent ethics commission that will help police members' conduct. "How complaints can be brought to [the ethics committee] by having some outside group be part of that process is what we're working on now," Pelosi said Friday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning an announcement soon on an independent ethics commission that will help police members' conduct. "How complaints can be brought to [the ethics committee] by having some outside group be part of that process is what we're working on now," Pelosi said Friday.
added 2007 Thu May 31 1:39:10 by _kam0_
"A billion customers in the world," Dr. Paul Polak told a crowd of inventors recently, "are waiting for a $2 pair of eyeglasses, a $10 solar lantern and a $100 house." The world's cleverest designers cater to the globe's richest 10%, creating wine labels, couture and Maseratis. We need a revolution to reverse that silly ratio.
"A billion customers in the world," Dr. Paul Polak told a crowd of inventors recently, "are waiting for a $2 pair of eyeglasses, a $10 solar lantern and a $100 house." The world's cleverest designers cater to the globe's richest 10%, creating wine labels, couture and Maseratis. We need a revolution to reverse that silly ratio.
added 2007 Wed May 23 19:35:55 by Mintyfunk
After scrapping most key elements of an ethics package meant to deliver on Democratic promises to bring unprecedented accountability to Congress, party leaders were still working into the night yesterday to sell their stripped-down bill to the rank and file.
After scrapping most key elements of an ethics package meant to deliver on Democratic promises to bring unprecedented accountability to Congress, party leaders were still working into the night yesterday to sell their stripped-down bill to the rank and file.
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."
added 2007 Sun May 20 7:05:10 by bubba2
A series of questionable land deals involving U.S. lawmakers have raised alarms among government watchdogs. Experts say the deals follow the same pattern. A lawmaker buys up cheap property. Then they push for changes in law or a shot of federal spending which boosts the value of the property. When the price surges, the property is sold, sometimes n
A series of questionable land deals involving U.S. lawmakers have raised alarms among government watchdogs. Experts say the deals follow the same pattern. A lawmaker buys up cheap property. Then they push for changes in law or a shot of federal spending which boosts the value of the property. When the price surges, the property is sold, sometimes n
added 2007 Sat May 19 23:40:30 by bubba2
The Pet Safety and Protection Act will ensure that all dogs and cats used in research are obtained through legitimate channels and are obtained legally. It will stop unscrupulous dealers and bunchers who obtain animals from "free to a good home" ads or stealing and then sell them for a profit. Tell Congress to support this bill.
The Pet Safety and Protection Act will ensure that all dogs and cats used in research are obtained through legitimate channels and are obtained legally. It will stop unscrupulous dealers and bunchers who obtain animals from "free to a good home" ads or stealing and then sell them for a profit. Tell Congress to support this bill.
added 2007 Thu May 17 6:40:16 by Beau7890
fter six weeks of combating efforts to oust him as president of the World Bank, Paul D. Wolfowitz began Wednesday to negotiate the terms under which he would resign, in return for the dropping or softening of the charge that he had engaged in misconduct, bank officials said.
fter six weeks of combating efforts to oust him as president of the World Bank, Paul D. Wolfowitz began Wednesday to negotiate the terms under which he would resign, in return for the dropping or softening of the charge that he had engaged in misconduct, bank officials said.
added 2007 Wed May 16 10:48:01 by Aidenag
House Democratic leaders have decided to use their Honest Leadership and Open Government legislation from the 109th Congress as the basis for the lobbying reform bill that the House Judiciary Committee is expected to mark up this week. Democrats clearly made the bill a part of the agenda during the 2006 election.
House Democratic leaders have decided to use their Honest Leadership and Open Government legislation from the 109th Congress as the basis for the lobbying reform bill that the House Judiciary Committee is expected to mark up this week. Democrats clearly made the bill a part of the agenda during the 2006 election.
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added 2007 Wed May 16 7:22:53 by bubba2
Recent White House backing for the beleaguered World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, despite the findings of an internal report that said he had violated the Bank's ethics rules, is bringing the role of the U.S. in running the Bank in "undemocratic" ways under scrutiny, with rising calls for Washington to loosen its grip on the institution
Recent White House backing for the beleaguered World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, despite the findings of an internal report that said he had violated the Bank's ethics rules, is bringing the role of the U.S. in running the Bank in "undemocratic" ways under scrutiny, with rising calls for Washington to loosen its grip on the institution
added 2007 Fri May 11 0:05:32 by TechnologyExpert
The top U.S. commander in Iraq reminded troops Thursday they must fight by the rules after a Pentagon survey found many of them support torture in certain cases and would not report a comrade for killing or wounding civilians.
The top U.S. commander in Iraq reminded troops Thursday they must fight by the rules after a Pentagon survey found many of them support torture in certain cases and would not report a comrade for killing or wounding civilians.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 6:32:57 by TechnologyExpert
Sen. Barack Obama vows to bring a "new kind of politics" to Washington. But a copy of a 36-page fax from Obama's Senate office, obtained by NEWSWEEK, shows that the rookie presidential candidate, riding the biggest wave this side of his native Hawaii, needs to keep a sharp eye on the details of his own campaign.
Sen. Barack Obama vows to bring a "new kind of politics" to Washington. But a copy of a 36-page fax from Obama's Senate office, obtained by NEWSWEEK, shows that the rookie presidential candidate, riding the biggest wave this side of his native Hawaii, needs to keep a sharp eye on the details of his own campaign.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 23:06:03 by Beau7890
Paul Wolfowitz encountered stiffening opposition Saturday to staying on as World Bank president amid allegations he showed favoritism in arranging a promotion and pay package for his girlfriend. Critics, including World Bank staff, former bank officials, the European Parliament, aid groups and some Democrats say the controversy has damaged the
Paul Wolfowitz encountered stiffening opposition Saturday to staying on as World Bank president amid allegations he showed favoritism in arranging a promotion and pay package for his girlfriend. Critics, including World Bank staff, former bank officials, the European Parliament, aid groups and some Democrats say the controversy has damaged the
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 15:48:16 by Aidenag
A World Bank committee investigating president Paul D. Wolfowitz has nearly completed a report that it plans to give the institution's governing board, concluding that he breached ethics rules when he engineered a pay raise for his girlfriend, three senior bank officials said Friday.
A World Bank committee investigating president Paul D. Wolfowitz has nearly completed a report that it plans to give the institution's governing board, concluding that he breached ethics rules when he engineered a pay raise for his girlfriend, three senior bank officials said Friday.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 18:34:06 by Aidenag
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) failed to disclose a $200,000 payment he received from a business partner in 2005 in apparent violation of House ethics rules. Prosecutors could use the omission as evidence that Renzi intended to conceal a transaction he knew to be controversial or even improper.
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) failed to disclose a $200,000 payment he received from a business partner in 2005 in apparent violation of House ethics rules. Prosecutors could use the omission as evidence that Renzi intended to conceal a transaction he knew to be controversial or even improper.
added 2007 Fri Apr 13 0:34:56 by ningyo
if there was ever a reason for a congressional investigation and special prosecutor this is it--military contract rigging gone wild
if there was ever a reason for a congressional investigation and special prosecutor this is it--military contract rigging gone wild
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 21:44:23 by TheAttacks
Why do we behave ethically? Just think what life would be like if everyone did what they wanted, without regard for consequences.
Why do we behave ethically? Just think what life would be like if everyone did what they wanted, without regard for consequences.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 1:01:59 by elzorro2162
A former White House official accused of improperly editing reports on global warming defended his editorial changes Monday as reflecting views expressed in a 2001 report by the National Academy of Sciences.
A former White House official accused of improperly editing reports on global warming defended his editorial changes Monday as reflecting views expressed in a 2001 report by the National Academy of Sciences.
added 2007 Thu Mar 8 18:44:50 by Aidenag
New House ethics rules that restrict lobbyist-funded travel exempt trips paid for by colleges and universities, a powerful lobbying force in Washington. Colleges, universities and other higher-education groups spent at least $75 million on federal lobbying efforts in 2005, and more than $900,000 on travel for lawmakers since 2000.
New House ethics rules that restrict lobbyist-funded travel exempt trips paid for by colleges and universities, a powerful lobbying force in Washington. Colleges, universities and other higher-education groups spent at least $75 million on federal lobbying efforts in 2005, and more than $900,000 on travel for lawmakers since 2000.
added 2007 Tue Mar 6 3:04:30 by elzorro2162
Once again, the hard-core Religious Right has gone on the attack, orchestrating a new campaign to advance their Far Right political views.And even more bizarre, there was another report this morning that in his sermon last Sunday, Jerry Falwell claimed the debate over global warming is a tool of Satan being used to distract churches from their prim
Once again, the hard-core Religious Right has gone on the attack, orchestrating a new campaign to advance their Far Right political views.And even more bizarre, there was another report this morning that in his sermon last Sunday, Jerry Falwell claimed the debate over global warming is a tool of Satan being used to distract churches from their prim
added 2007 Sat Feb 10 13:39:08 by Spadecaller
The list of members of Congress from both parties who have either pleaded guilty to or are under F.B.I. investigation for crimes involving their offices is embarrassing. Unfortunately, the latest reforms tighten lobbying restrictions without actually addressing the real reasons that Congressional ethics rules have been ineffective in the past.
The list of members of Congress from both parties who have either pleaded guilty to or are under F.B.I. investigation for crimes involving their offices is embarrassing. Unfortunately, the latest reforms tighten lobbying restrictions without actually addressing the real reasons that Congressional ethics rules have been ineffective in the past.
added 2007 Fri Jan 19 6:41:43 by STONERS
The House wrapped up the Democrats' "100 Hours" legislative sprint Thursday with time to spare, voting to recoup billions of dollars in lost royalties from oil and gas companies and roll back industry tax breaks.
The House wrapped up the Democrats' "100 Hours" legislative sprint Thursday with time to spare, voting to recoup billions of dollars in lost royalties from oil and gas companies and roll back industry tax breaks.
added 2007 Thu Jan 18 11:32:27 by Wil
The legislation would have barred Congress from taking gifts and travel paid for by lobbyists, made it more difficult for former lawmakers to become lobbyists, denied pensions to lawmakers convicted of serious crimes, required more reporting by lobbyists on their activities and required disclosure of the projects lawmakers attach to bills.
The legislation would have barred Congress from taking gifts and travel paid for by lobbyists, made it more difficult for former lawmakers to become lobbyists, denied pensions to lawmakers convicted of serious crimes, required more reporting by lobbyists on their activities and required disclosure of the projects lawmakers attach to bills.
added 2007 Fri Jan 12 18:58:48 by Aidenag
Members of Congress convicted of serious crimes would lose their taxpayer-paid pensions, sometimes totaling more than $100,000 a year, under a measure unanimously approved by the Senate Friday.
Members of Congress convicted of serious crimes would lose their taxpayer-paid pensions, sometimes totaling more than $100,000 a year, under a measure unanimously approved by the Senate Friday.
added 2007 Tue Jan 9 1:18:42 by STONERS
Presidential candidates from both parties are urging the Senate to set up an independent office to probe ethical questions involving fellow senators. That could be a tough sell.
Presidential candidates from both parties are urging the Senate to set up an independent office to probe ethical questions involving fellow senators. That could be a tough sell.
