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The Washington Times newspaper is reporting today that former Prince George’s County (Maryland) Executive Jack Johnson has decided to plead guilty to two felony public corruption charges. Today’s story was headlined Johnson pleads guilty to public corruption charges.
Johnson, a former Prince George’s County Prosecuting Attorney, had solicited bribes in what federal officials characterized as a “pay to play” scheme. (more…)
I voted in the school district and highway district elections at precinct 38, Woodland Middle School, this morning. The polling place workers carefully checked my identification, and I verified that my residence address was correct as printed in the poll book. I also noticed that the ballot I was to receive had been preprinted in the poll book. After receiving the ballot, I checked it to make sure I had received the correct ballot and voted it. Overall, it seemed to me as if the polling place workers performed their duties intently and diligently. (more…)
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According to this KXLY television news story, a Washington State Patrol trooper shot and killed a 400-pound hog in the Spokane Valley this afternoon. No, it was a real hog, not just an overweight Hell’s Angel. (more…)
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Kootenai County Clerk Cliff Hayes has sent out a press release reminding voters about some of the peculiarities of the upcoming May 17 election. They’re worth reading. (more…)
Some readers are asking how to find their voting places. Tuesday’s election will be at your usual voting location…the one you use for general or presidential elections. You can go to the County Elections web site to check your voting place, here’s the link:
Mary Souza’s Newsletter
The time has come, dear Readers. It’s “Go-Time”. The first important election to take back our community is next week, on Tuesday, May 17th, when we get to vote on School Board Trustees and Highway Commissioners.
I’m not writing to remind you to vote, I want you to make sure you each get 10 other people out to vote with you. And this is not just a suggestion. If you want to change the problems we’ve been griping about, you must be part of the solution! (more…)
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Question: When is theft not really stealing?
Answer: When it is committed against the taxpayers of the State of Idaho and when aggressive criminal prosecution by a prosecuting attorney might politically embarrass Idaho public officials. (more…)
Have you called your Mother yet? I’ve been talking with mine via the heaven-network.
Any good Mom stories? Any other issues on your mind?
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This morning’s Coeur d’Alene Press had an article headlined Premature Foreclosure. The subject matter of the article (and the lawsuit) is interesting, but there are some pieces missing in the online article. (more…)
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The effect of Osama bin Laden’s death on US international and domestic policies is the topic of this 26-page Congressional Research Service report titled Osama bin Laden’s Death: Implications and Considerations. (more…)
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