Perjury? Obstruction of Justice? Sounds like charges that are being talked about in the Valerie Plame leak case. These same charges could come to Ohio though. Governor Bob Taft was convicted of four counts of failing to report donations and gifts yesterday. Now he could face the same charges that are being talked about in […]
Via Reuters “Qaeda” group claims rocket attack on U.S. ships A group claiming links to al Qaeda said on Friday it had fired rockets at a U.S. Navy ships in Jordan and an Israeli port, according to an Internet statement. The statement, which could not be authenticated, was signed by the Abdullah al-Azzam Brigades of […]
Via LA Times Anti-War Protester Sheehan Leaves Crawford to Help Mother From Associated Press 2:34 PM PDT, August 18, 2005 CRAWFORD, Texas  The grieving woman who started an anti-war demonstration near President Bush’s ranch nearly two weeks ago said today she was leaving because her mother had a stroke. Cindy Sheehan told reporters she […]
The east seems to be the hot topic in the news today. Not only did Russian President Putin issue a statement calling for a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, but a high ranking Kremlin official also said we must recognize Iran’s nuclear ambitions to generate power. “Russia believes it is appropriate for […]
Via the Associated Press Texas Coast To Be Patrolled By Unmanned Predator Aircraft HOUSTON, Texas — A dozen U.S. Predator aircraft will be based at Houston’s Ellington Field for use in homeland security and border patrols. Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay made the announcement in Houston Wednesday. Predators are unmanned […]
Via Information Clearinghouse Putin calls for Iraq troop pullout timetable By AFP 08/18/05 “AFP” — — Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign military forces from Iraq. “We deem it necessary to work out a schedule for the staged withdrawal of foreign troops” in Iraq, Putin told reporters following […]
I have started a petition online. Ask Governor Taft to Resign Petition If you are a resident of Ohio, please sign the petition. Once I have enough signatures, I will forward copies to the Governor, both electronically and by mail. I will have banners availale soon to add to your website. Thank you for your […]
Now that Bob Taft has pleaded no-contest to the four counts of ethic violations, will he resign from office? Following the own standards that the Governor has enforced in Ohio, he should. In August of 2002, the executive director of the Ohio Turnpike Commission resigned hours after Governor Taft urged him to resign or be […]
From Reuters Ohio gov. charged with criminal misdemeanors COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) – Prosecutors in Ohio charged Gov. Bob Taft on Wednesday with four criminal misdemeanor counts alleging violations of state ethics laws for not reporting golf games and other outings paid for by others. The charges marked the first time an Ohio governor has been […]
Via the AP. Report: Fla. GOP Courts Joe Scarborough 55 minutes ago Two local businessmen active in Republican Party politics say the GOP is courting cable TV host Joe Scarborough to replace U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris in the 2006 Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson. Scarborough, a former U.S. representative, has met with senior […]