By The Admin on July 27, 2010
The Associated Press has learned that New York Democrat Charles Rangel is making a last-minute effort to settle his ethics case. A settlement would mean that Rangel must agree that he committed some ethical misconduct.
The talks were confirmed by people familiar with the situation, but who were not authorized to be quoted by name.
Rangel stepped [...]
Posted in Congress | Tagged Charles Rangel, ethics
By The Admin on July 27, 2010
Kelly Parker, Louisiana Weekly
- As the Crescent City prepares to observe the five-year anniversary of hurricane Katrina, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is heading to the city to celebrate a significant feat.
For the third time, New Orleans plays host to the Delta Sigma Theta National Convention; this year’s 50th National Convention takes place July 29 [...]
Posted in Louisiana | Tagged Delta Sigma Theta, New Orleans
By The Admin on July 27, 2010
Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele has repeatedly snapped back at the charge and the notion that the GOP is racist, harbors racist elements, and plays the race card. Steele on occasion has loudly said that the RNC must embrace diversity, and be a big tent that includes minorities. Every time he opens his mouth [...]
Posted in Party Politics, Race | Tagged Andrew Breitbart, GOP, Michael Steele, racism
By The Admin on July 27, 2010
Three current or former New Orleans police officers will be arraigned on charges they conspired to cover up deadly shootings of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina.
Sgt. Arthur Kaufman and retired Sgt. Gerard Dugue, who investigated the shootings, face federal charges including obstruction of justice. The indictment claims former officer Robert Faulcon shot Ronald Madison, a [...]
Posted in Louisiana | Tagged Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans
By The Admin on July 27, 2010
Democratic Representative Charles Rangel deserves to expelled from Congress if the ethics charges against him are true, former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean said on Sunday.
“He did some things that look like they ought to get him thrown out of Congress. And if it turns out that he did them, he’s going to get thrown [...]
Posted in Congress | Tagged Charles Rangel, ethics, Howard Dean
