Thursday, November 10, 2005
Astronauts Turn to Lobbying .It seemed like a natural fit: pairing a company that manufactures space shuttle booster rockets with astronauts
Astronauts Turn to Lobbying .It seemed like a natural fit: pairing a company that manufactures space shuttle booster rockets with astronauts. That is just what ATK Thiokol Inc. has done. .
The Telephone Game .CompTel/ALTS, the new industry association of competitors to the local phone companies, has snared a politically well-connected Republican as its new chief executive to help in its fight against the not-so-Baby Bells and further consolidation. .
A Lobbying Venture Is Stymied .Michael Liu, a housing official in the Bush administration until May, has learned a difficult lesson about the lobbying world. .
The Telephone Game .CompTel/ALTS, the new industry association of competitors to the local phone companies, has snared a politically well-connected Republican as its new chief executive to help in its fight against the not-so-Baby Bells and further consolidation. .
A Lobbying Venture Is Stymied .Michael Liu, a housing official in the Bush administration until May, has learned a difficult lesson about the lobbying world. .
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Thompson Joins Firms, But Not to Lobby .Tommy G
Thompson Joins Firms, But Not to Lobby .Tommy G. Thompson , secretary of health and human services during President Bush's first term, is joining the law and lobby firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a partner and Deloitte & Touche USA as a senior adviser. .
A Marriage Group's 'Interesting' Union .With an Internet store and online fundraising and advocacy, to say nothing of 1 million free bumper stickers, the Alliance for Marriage is trying to build up support for its proposed constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. .
Making Their Moves Without DeLay .Two major lobbying operations recently signed up folks with significant ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay -- proud of these key hires and confident that DeLay's growing ethics issues will not taint them. .
A Marriage Group's 'Interesting' Union .With an Internet store and online fundraising and advocacy, to say nothing of 1 million free bumper stickers, the Alliance for Marriage is trying to build up support for its proposed constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. .
Making Their Moves Without DeLay .Two major lobbying operations recently signed up folks with significant ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay -- proud of these key hires and confident that DeLay's growing ethics issues will not taint them. .
# posted by Mike @ 5:46 PM
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Votes could offer clues to national picture
Votes could offer clues to national picture. Programming Note: How will GOP struggles influence heated races? Watch 'The Si.
Nervous Election Day. Programming Note: How will GOP struggles influence heated races? Watch 'The Situation Room' for live election results, 7 p.m. ET.
Early start on Election Day. Programming Note: How will GOP struggles influence heated races? Watch 'The Situation Room' for live election results, 7 p.m. ET.
Nervous Election Day. Programming Note: How will GOP struggles influence heated races? Watch 'The Situation Room' for live election results, 7 p.m. ET.
Early start on Election Day. Programming Note: How will GOP struggles influence heated races? Watch 'The Situation Room' for live election results, 7 p.m. ET.
# posted by Mike @ 9:36 PM
French state of emergency
French state of emergency. The decree, which will last for 12 days, falls well short of martial law. There are no troops on the streets or other palpable signs of a capital in crisis. Still, the French government has taken this step only twice since 1955.
GOP Leaders Urge Probe in Prisons Leak .Congress's top Republican leaders yesterday demanded an immediate joint House and Senate investigation into the disclosure of classified information to The Washington Post that detailed a web of secret prisons being used to house and interrogate terrorism suspects. .
US issues new torture safeguards. The new directive is intended to prevent abuse The US defence department has issued new instructions prohibiting physical or mental torture of prisoners.
GOP Leaders Urge Probe in Prisons Leak .Congress's top Republican leaders yesterday demanded an immediate joint House and Senate investigation into the disclosure of classified information to The Washington Post that detailed a web of secret prisons being used to house and interrogate terrorism suspects. .
US issues new torture safeguards. The new directive is intended to prevent abuse The US defence department has issued new instructions prohibiting physical or mental torture of prisoners.
# posted by Mike @ 9:28 PM
Kaine Wins in Va. Gubernatorial Race .Democrat Timothy M
Kaine Wins in Va. Gubernatorial Race .Democrat Timothy M. Kaine defeated Republican Jerry W. Kilgore in today's election for governor of Virginia, riding the popularity of outgoing Gov. Mark R. Warner and dissatisfaction with the Bush administration in a state that typically votes Republican in national elections. .
Kaine Wins in Va. Gubernatorial Race .Democrat Timothy M. Kaine defeated Republican Jerry W. Kilgore in today's election for governor of Virginia, riding the popularity of outgoing Gov. Mark R. Warner and dissatisfaction with the Bush administration in a state that typically votes Republican in national elections. .
Kansas board downplays evolution. TOPEKA, Kan. -.
Kaine Wins in Va. Gubernatorial Race .Democrat Timothy M. Kaine defeated Republican Jerry W. Kilgore in today's election for governor of Virginia, riding the popularity of outgoing Gov. Mark R. Warner and dissatisfaction with the Bush administration in a state that typically votes Republican in national elections. .
Kansas board downplays evolution. TOPEKA, Kan. -.
# posted by Mike @ 9:17 PM
Alito Signals Reluctance To Reverse 'Roe' Ruling .Supreme Court nominee Samuel A
Alito Signals Reluctance To Reverse 'Roe' Ruling .Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. has signaled he would be highly reluctant to overturn long-standing precedents such as the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling, a move that has helped to silence some of his critics and may resolve a key problem early in the Senate confirmation process, several senators said yesterday. .
France, in disorder, declares emergency. PARIS France declared a 12-day state of emergency Tuesday in an attempt by the government to curb the worst civil disturbances in the country in nearly four decades.
GOP Leaders Urge Probe in Prisons Leak .Congress's top Republican leaders yesterday demanded an immediate joint House and Senate investigation into the disclosure of classified information to The Washington Post that detailed a web of secret prisons being used to house and interrogate terrorism suspects. .
France, in disorder, declares emergency. PARIS France declared a 12-day state of emergency Tuesday in an attempt by the government to curb the worst civil disturbances in the country in nearly four decades.
GOP Leaders Urge Probe in Prisons Leak .Congress's top Republican leaders yesterday demanded an immediate joint House and Senate investigation into the disclosure of classified information to The Washington Post that detailed a web of secret prisons being used to house and interrogate terrorism suspects. .
# posted by Mike @ 9:09 PM
PM: France 'at an hour of truth'
PM: France 'at an hour of truth'. Copyright 2005 CNN. All rights reserved. : ' '.
Alito Signals Reluctance To Reverse 'Roe' Ruling .Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. has signaled he would be highly reluctant to overturn long-standing precedents such as the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling, a move that has helped to silence some of his critics and may resolve a key problem early in the Senate confirmation process, several senators said yesterday. .
Kansas educators vote to downplay evolution. TOPEKA, Kan. -.
Alito Signals Reluctance To Reverse 'Roe' Ruling .Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. has signaled he would be highly reluctant to overturn long-standing precedents such as the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling, a move that has helped to silence some of his critics and may resolve a key problem early in the Senate confirmation process, several senators said yesterday. .
Kansas educators vote to downplay evolution. TOPEKA, Kan. -.
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Friday, November 04, 2005
In Paris suburbs, anger won't cool
In Paris suburbs, anger won't cool. Beyond the poverty and despair of life in the shoddy immigrant communities ringing the shining French capital, local Muslims say, there is no one left with any sway over the rioting youths.
Militants Vow to Kill Envoy and Driver Seized in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 3 - The Islamic militant group Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia announced in an Internet posting on Thursday that it would kill a Moroccan diplomat and driver who were kidnapped in Iraq on the highway from Jordan last month.
Former White House adviser in court. WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney's former top adviser made his first court appearance Thursday, pleading not guilty to felony charges of lying to investigators and a grand jury in the probe into a leak of a CIA agent's name. I.
Militants Vow to Kill Envoy and Driver Seized in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 3 - The Islamic militant group Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia announced in an Internet posting on Thursday that it would kill a Moroccan diplomat and driver who were kidnapped in Iraq on the highway from Jordan last month.
Former White House adviser in court. WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney's former top adviser made his first court appearance Thursday, pleading not guilty to felony charges of lying to investigators and a grand jury in the probe into a leak of a CIA agent's name. I.
# posted by Mike @ 11:37 PM
Ex-FEMA chief's e-mails posted
Ex-FEMA chief's e-mails posted. WASHINGTON -- A Louisiana congressman says e-mails written by the government's emergency response chief as Hurricane Katrina raged show a lack of concern for the unfolding tragedy and a failure in leadership. Rep.
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons .The CIA has been hiding and interrogating some of its most important al Qaeda captives at a Soviet-era compound in Eastern Europe, according to U.S. and foreign officials familiar with the arrangement. .
N. Ireland police arrest two more in $47M bank heist. Authorities have blamed the December Northern Bank robbery, one of Europe's largest ever, on the Irish Republican Army, which has repeatedly denied any link. Police said the man was charged with false imprisonment.
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons .The CIA has been hiding and interrogating some of its most important al Qaeda captives at a Soviet-era compound in Eastern Europe, according to U.S. and foreign officials familiar with the arrangement. .
N. Ireland police arrest two more in $47M bank heist. Authorities have blamed the December Northern Bank robbery, one of Europe's largest ever, on the Irish Republican Army, which has repeatedly denied any link. Police said the man was charged with false imprisonment.
# posted by Mike @ 11:28 PM
E-mails shed light on FEMA chief
E-mails shed light on FEMA chief. WASHINGTON -- A Louisiana congressman says e-mails written by the government's emergency response chief as Hurricane Katrina raged show a lack of concern for the unfolding tragedy and a failure in leadership. Rep.
Bird flu: Act now, urges Annan. UNITED NATIONS -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the international community to make immediate preparations for a possible pandemic of bird flu.
French police sent to riot towns. A thousand police officers are being deployed in the suburbs of Paris, after seven consecutive nights of rioting. The officers will be stationed in Seine-Saint-Denis, north-west of Paris.
Bird flu: Act now, urges Annan. UNITED NATIONS -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the international community to make immediate preparations for a possible pandemic of bird flu.
French police sent to riot towns. A thousand police officers are being deployed in the suburbs of Paris, after seven consecutive nights of rioting. The officers will be stationed in Seine-Saint-Denis, north-west of Paris.
# posted by Mike @ 11:22 PM
Paris rioting enters second week
Paris rioting enters second week. Some 40 cars have been set ablaze in Paris' northern suburbs, with youths rioting for an eight consecutive night. Attacks are again taking place in the mainly immigrant area of Seine-Saint-Denis, where about 1,000 police have been deployed.
GOP Angered by�Closed Senate Session .Democrats forced the Senate into a rare closed-door session yesterday, infuriating Republicans but extracting from them a promise to speed up an inquiry into the Bush administration's handling of intelligence about Iraq's weapons in the run-up to the war. .
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons .The CIA has been hiding and interrogating some of its most important al Qaeda captives at a Soviet-era compound in Eastern Europe, according to U.S. and foreign officials familiar with the arrangement. .
GOP Angered by�Closed Senate Session .Democrats forced the Senate into a rare closed-door session yesterday, infuriating Republicans but extracting from them a promise to speed up an inquiry into the Bush administration's handling of intelligence about Iraq's weapons in the run-up to the war. .
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons .The CIA has been hiding and interrogating some of its most important al Qaeda captives at a Soviet-era compound in Eastern Europe, according to U.S. and foreign officials familiar with the arrangement. .
# posted by Mike @ 11:15 PM
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Your advice to President Bush
Your advice to President Bush. CNN.com asked readers to pose as advisers to the president and offer suggestions for ways the administration could get back on track. Here is a sampling of those responses, sent in by e-mail. Some of them have been edited for length and clarity.
French hold crisis talks on riots. The unrest has been spreading French ministers have held crisis talks after six nights of riots in immigrant communities in the north-east of Paris. No details have emerged from the meeting, but earlier President Jacques Chirac appealed for calm.
Iraq launches recruitment drive. The army was dissolved after the regime fell Iraqi officers who served under the regime of Saddam Hussein are being invited to rejoin the force.
French hold crisis talks on riots. The unrest has been spreading French ministers have held crisis talks after six nights of riots in immigrant communities in the north-east of Paris. No details have emerged from the meeting, but earlier President Jacques Chirac appealed for calm.
Iraq launches recruitment drive. The army was dissolved after the regime fell Iraqi officers who served under the regime of Saddam Hussein are being invited to rejoin the force.
# posted by Mike @ 11:34 PM
'True American hero'
'True American hero'. -- Rosa Parks, whose act of civil disobedience in 1955 inspired the modern ' '.
Mourners honor Rosa Parks. DETROIT, Michigan -- Senators, African-American leaders and students both black and white packed a Detroit church Wednesday for an emotional tribute to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Thousands pack church to honor Rosa Parks. DETROIT, Michigan -- Thousands of people waited in long lines in the chilly morning Wednesday to honor Rosa Parks at her funeral and pay final respects to the civil rights pioneer.
Mourners honor Rosa Parks. DETROIT, Michigan -- Senators, African-American leaders and students both black and white packed a Detroit church Wednesday for an emotional tribute to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Thousands pack church to honor Rosa Parks. DETROIT, Michigan -- Thousands of people waited in long lines in the chilly morning Wednesday to honor Rosa Parks at her funeral and pay final respects to the civil rights pioneer.
# posted by Mike @ 11:23 PM
US holds funeral for rights icon
US holds funeral for rights icon. Gospel singers greeted mourners at the church Thousands of people have gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of US civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who died last week aged 92.
Rove's Future Role Is Debated .Top White House aides are privately discussing the future of Karl Rove, with some expressing doubt that President Bush can move beyond the damaging CIA leak case as long as his closest political strategist remains in the administration. .
Car bomb kills at least 21 in Iraq. The car bomb was set off at sundown at the same place where at least 83 people were killed and 153 injured when a suicide bomber set off a massive fireball on July 16 as worshippers gathered for prayers.
Rove's Future Role Is Debated .Top White House aides are privately discussing the future of Karl Rove, with some expressing doubt that President Bush can move beyond the damaging CIA leak case as long as his closest political strategist remains in the administration. .
Car bomb kills at least 21 in Iraq. The car bomb was set off at sundown at the same place where at least 83 people were killed and 153 injured when a suicide bomber set off a massive fireball on July 16 as worshippers gathered for prayers.
# posted by Mike @ 11:08 PM
CNN.com readers advise Bush
CNN.com readers advise Bush. CNN.com asked readers to pose as advisers to the president and offer suggestions for ways the administration could get back on track. Here is a sampling of those responses, sent in by e-mail. Some of them have been edited for length and clarity.
Violence spreads to more troubled Paris suburbs. PARIS French President Jacques Chirac called for calm and a firm hand Wednesday in response to six nights of rioting in Paris' troubled suburbs, warning of a ''dangerous situation.'' ''.
'Mother Parks, take your rest'. DETROIT, Michigan -- A soaring rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' moved thousands of mourners at the funeral of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on Wednesday, with a preacher bidding: 'Mother Parks, take your rest.'.
Violence spreads to more troubled Paris suburbs. PARIS French President Jacques Chirac called for calm and a firm hand Wednesday in response to six nights of rioting in Paris' troubled suburbs, warning of a ''dangerous situation.'' ''.
'Mother Parks, take your rest'. DETROIT, Michigan -- A soaring rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' moved thousands of mourners at the funeral of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on Wednesday, with a preacher bidding: 'Mother Parks, take your rest.'.
# posted by Mike @ 11:01 PM
An emotional farewell
An emotional farewell. DETROIT, Michigan -- A soaring rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' moved thousands of mourners at the funeral of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on Wednesday, with a preacher bidding: 'Mother Parks, take your rest.'.
Crowds gather for Rosa Parks funeral. DETROIT, Michigan -- Thousands of people waited in long lines in the chilly morning Wednesday to honor Rosa Parks at her funeral and pay final respects to the civil rights pioneer.
Blair loses key ally as Blunkett quits for 2nd time. LONDON David Blunkett, a senior cabinet minister and close ally of Prime Minister Tony Blair, resigned from the government Wednesday after acknowledging mistakes in the way he handled private business interests.
Crowds gather for Rosa Parks funeral. DETROIT, Michigan -- Thousands of people waited in long lines in the chilly morning Wednesday to honor Rosa Parks at her funeral and pay final respects to the civil rights pioneer.
Blair loses key ally as Blunkett quits for 2nd time. LONDON David Blunkett, a senior cabinet minister and close ally of Prime Minister Tony Blair, resigned from the government Wednesday after acknowledging mistakes in the way he handled private business interests.
# posted by Mike @ 10:46 PM
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Syria denies hindering UN inquiry
Syria denies hindering UN inquiry. Foreign Minister al-Sharaa criticised the UN resolution and report Syria has again dismissed accusations that it failed to co-operate fully with a UN investigation into the killing of the former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.
Alito could 'have a big impact very fast'. -- President Bush on Monday nominated Circuit Court Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Alito, a former U.S. attorney who has been a judge for 15 years, is considered a favorite of conservatives.
UN steps up pressure on Syrians. The resolution could be scuppered by a Chinese or Russian veto The UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed calls for Syria to co-operate fully with an inquiry into the death of former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.
Alito could 'have a big impact very fast'. -- President Bush on Monday nominated Circuit Court Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Alito, a former U.S. attorney who has been a judge for 15 years, is considered a favorite of conservatives.
UN steps up pressure on Syrians. The resolution could be scuppered by a Chinese or Russian veto The UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed calls for Syria to co-operate fully with an inquiry into the death of former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.
# posted by Mike @ 11:57 PM
India probes foreign link in bombings
India probes foreign link in bombings. In Pakistan, President Gen. Pervez Musharraf condemned the bombings that killed 59 people and injured 210 others Saturday as 'a dastardly terrorist attack,' and said Pakistan would fully cooperate in any investigation.
Remarks by President and Alito on Nomination. Following are remarks this morning by President Bush and Judge Samuel Alit, as provided by the White House. PRESIDENT BUSH: Good morning. I'm pleased to announce my nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr.,.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver hospitalized. LOS ANGELES, California -- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and founder of the Special Olympics, has been hospitalized at the UCLA Medical Center after suffering a minor stroke, the hospital said Monday.
Remarks by President and Alito on Nomination. Following are remarks this morning by President Bush and Judge Samuel Alit, as provided by the White House. PRESIDENT BUSH: Good morning. I'm pleased to announce my nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr.,.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver hospitalized. LOS ANGELES, California -- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and founder of the Special Olympics, has been hospitalized at the UCLA Medical Center after suffering a minor stroke, the hospital said Monday.
# posted by Mike @ 11:47 PM
India sees foreign link to attack
India sees foreign link to attack. India says there is evidence that foreign militants were involved in Saturday's bomb attacks in Delhi, in which at least 62 people died.
New Australia terror laws delayed. John Howard wants the powers in place for the Commonwealth Games Plans by Australia's prime minister to bring in tough new anti-terror laws have been delayed in parliament due to opposition from regional leaders.
Dispute Leaves U.S. Executive in Chinese Legal Netherworld. BEIJING, Oct. 31 - David Ji, a Chinese-American electronics entrepreneur, spent two months in custody enduring all-night interrogation sessions, but his stubbornness and occasional flashes of sarcasm infuriated his Chinese captors.
New Australia terror laws delayed. John Howard wants the powers in place for the Commonwealth Games Plans by Australia's prime minister to bring in tough new anti-terror laws have been delayed in parliament due to opposition from regional leaders.
Dispute Leaves U.S. Executive in Chinese Legal Netherworld. BEIJING, Oct. 31 - David Ji, a Chinese-American electronics entrepreneur, spent two months in custody enduring all-night interrogation sessions, but his stubbornness and occasional flashes of sarcasm infuriated his Chinese captors.
# posted by Mike @ 11:41 PM
Syria rejects U.N. resolution
Syria rejects U.N. resolution. UNITED NATIONS -- Syria has angrily rejected a U.N. Security Council resolution that demands Damascus cooperate fully in the investigation into the killing of Lebanon's former prime minister Rafik Hariri or face 'further measures.'.
'Foreign link to Delhi bombings'. India's prime minister has told Pakistan's president that there is a foreign link to Saturday's New Delhi bombings, a spokesman for the Indian leader said today.
Alito's abortion ruling. -- President Bush on Monday nominated Circuit Court Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Alito, a former U.S. attorney who has been a judge for 15 years, is considered a favorite of conservatives.
'Foreign link to Delhi bombings'. India's prime minister has told Pakistan's president that there is a foreign link to Saturday's New Delhi bombings, a spokesman for the Indian leader said today.
Alito's abortion ruling. -- President Bush on Monday nominated Circuit Court Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Alito, a former U.S. attorney who has been a judge for 15 years, is considered a favorite of conservatives.
# posted by Mike @ 11:33 PM
Deadly car bomb hits Basra
Deadly car bomb hits Basra. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A deadly car bomb exploded Monday night in a commercial district in central Basra, causing many casualties, police said. Police Lt. Col.
German coalition thrown in doubt. FRANKFURT Negotiations to form a new German government were thrown into jeopardy Monday as the leader of one of the main parties said he would step down after losing an internal power struggle.
Iraq attacks 'stunt rebuilding'. Washington set aside $30bn to rebuild key parts of infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals and oil pipelines.
German coalition thrown in doubt. FRANKFURT Negotiations to form a new German government were thrown into jeopardy Monday as the leader of one of the main parties said he would step down after losing an internal power struggle.
Iraq attacks 'stunt rebuilding'. Washington set aside $30bn to rebuild key parts of infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals and oil pipelines.
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