BAM: The Austin appeals court erred in deciding that the state’s money-laundering statute – used to prosecute associates of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay – did not apply to transfers made via checks, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled today. The court’s 9-0 decision also upheld the state’s election laws prohibiting corporations […]
And the RNC crime family looses another one: Representative Rick Renzi, a Republican from Arizona, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an alleged scheme to profit from a land deal. Renzi, 49, announced in August that he wasn’t seeking re- election. He was first elected to the House in 2002. Two others […]
Which party will keep us safe? A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday as part of a terrorist fund-raising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to an al Qaeda and Taliban supporter who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan. The former Republican congressman from Michigan, Mark Deli […]
This just in from theAP Charges filed against Ohio coin dealer Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio – Prosecutors charged a prominent GOP fundraiser Monday with theft and money laundering in an investigation of a controversial state investment in rare coins that has embroiled Republicans in scandal during an election year. The charges against coin dealer Tom […]
The following is the transcript from today’s Democrat Radio Address given by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York: “Good morning. I’m Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York, Ranking Member on the House Rules Committee. “As Americans, we have a right to expect that our government will be defined by the integrity of its office holders. […]
This story came out yesterday and it merits repeating: US Republicans calling for elections to replace DeLay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – About two dozen Republicans have promised to sign a petition calling for elections to permanently replace Rep. Tom DeLay as majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, aides said on Friday. “We have commitments […]
Delay is continuing his cry baby defense. Now he wants his trial moved out of Travis County. This from ABC News: Lawyers Wrangle Over DeLay Trial Locale Prosecutors Arguing Against Rep. Tom DeLay’s Request for Change of Venue Say He Could Get a Fair Trial The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas – Travis County is not […]
From the Associated Press: Prosecutor Subpoenas DeLay Phone Records WASHINGTON – A Texas prosecutor subpoenaed telephone records for the home phone of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and his political campaign Thursday. Also subpoenaed were phone records for two numbers for his daughter, Dani DeLay Ferro. DeLay was indicted last week on charges of […]
Your town is running an election for Mayor. The incumbent Mayor is loosing by very few votes, so what does he do? He decides to force the polls to stay open longer so he can go out and muster up more votes to push him over the top. This would send outrage to any citizen […]
Tom Delay has been indicted by another Texas grand jury for money laundering. From the Associated Press: Grand Jury Indicts DeLay on New Charge By APRIL CASTRO, Associated Press Writer A Texas grand jury indicted Rep. Tom DeLay on a new charge of money laundering Monday, less than a week after another grand jury leveled […]