added 2007 Fri Jun 8 19:48:13 by lenseview
NOT FOR EVERYBODY. Online Serial Fiction. Each story stands on own; also builds into ongoing story. Amusing, weird, micro slices of suburban life. Kind of insane, but also reflecting on "real life" issues. This is most recent episode--7. The guys, Rick & Fled, are different, but friends. FWIW, series is starting to get some buzz.
NOT FOR EVERYBODY. Online Serial Fiction. Each story stands on own; also builds into ongoing story. Amusing, weird, micro slices of suburban life. Kind of insane, but also reflecting on "real life" issues. This is most recent episode--7. The guys, Rick & Fled, are different, but friends. FWIW, series is starting to get some buzz.
added 2007 Sun May 13 22:04:51 by corey.spring
In an attempt to fix it record-low ratings, CBS News recently installed veteran producer Rick Kaplan, who has upped the number of stories covered and dropped the informal touches that Couric brought to it.
In an attempt to fix it record-low ratings, CBS News recently installed veteran producer Rick Kaplan, who has upped the number of stories covered and dropped the informal touches that Couric brought to it.
added 2007 Wed May 2 14:46:38 by Aidenag
Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi avoided federal campaign penalties by paying $323,830 in back taxes last year to reassure regulators that loans to his political committee came from his own pocket. The congressman, who has also been drawn into an FBI investigation, completed a conciliation agreement with the FEC on Jan. 10, but it was only made public now.
Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi avoided federal campaign penalties by paying $323,830 in back taxes last year to reassure regulators that loans to his political committee came from his own pocket. The congressman, who has also been drawn into an FBI investigation, completed a conciliation agreement with the FEC on Jan. 10, but it was only made public now.
added 2007 Fri Apr 27 17:12:10 by Aidenag
U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., could soon step down in the wake of a federal investigation into his involvement in a federal land swap deal and FBI raids of an insurance agency owned by his wife. His resignation could come as early as Friday or soon after, according to sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., could soon step down in the wake of a federal investigation into his involvement in a federal land swap deal and FBI raids of an insurance agency owned by his wife. His resignation could come as early as Friday or soon after, according to sources familiar with the matter.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 18:42:58 by Aidenag
The top aide to Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) called the office of Arizona's U.S. attorney about six weeks before the prosecutor was fired, inquiring about a federal probe into the congressman's role in a land deal that benefited a former business partner and political patron.
The top aide to Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) called the office of Arizona's U.S. attorney about six weeks before the prosecutor was fired, inquiring about a federal probe into the congressman's role in a land deal that benefited a former business partner and political patron.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 18:34:06 by Aidenag
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) failed to disclose a $200,000 payment he received from a business partner in 2005 in apparent violation of House ethics rules. Prosecutors could use the omission as evidence that Renzi intended to conceal a transaction he knew to be controversial or even improper.
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) failed to disclose a $200,000 payment he received from a business partner in 2005 in apparent violation of House ethics rules. Prosecutors could use the omission as evidence that Renzi intended to conceal a transaction he knew to be controversial or even improper.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 18:22:31 by Aidenag
As midterm elections approached last November, federal investigators in Arizona faced unexpected obstacles in getting needed Justice Department approvals to advance a corruption investigation of Republican Rep. Rick Renzi, people close to the case said. The delays, postponed key approvals in the case until after the election..
As midterm elections approached last November, federal investigators in Arizona faced unexpected obstacles in getting needed Justice Department approvals to advance a corruption investigation of Republican Rep. Rick Renzi, people close to the case said. The delays, postponed key approvals in the case until after the election..
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 3:21:40 by Alexia
An Arizona congressman temporarily stepped down from two more House committees on Tuesday, less than a week after the FBI raided his wife's insurance business. Rep. Rick Renzi announced in a statement Tuesday that he was taking a leave of absence from the House Financial Services and Natural Resources committees. He stepped down from the House Intelligence Committee last week.
An Arizona congressman temporarily stepped down from two more House committees on Tuesday, less than a week after the FBI raided his wife's insurance business. Rep. Rick Renzi announced in a statement Tuesday that he was taking a leave of absence from the House Financial Services and Natural Resources committees. He stepped down from the House Intelligence Committee last week.
added 2007 Sun Apr 22 14:37:19 by Aidenag
The abrupt resignations last week of two Republican House members from their sensitive committee assignments have thrust lingering legal and ethics issues back into the limelight, potentially complicating GOP efforts to retake Congress next year.
The abrupt resignations last week of two Republican House members from their sensitive committee assignments have thrust lingering legal and ethics issues back into the limelight, potentially complicating GOP efforts to retake Congress next year.
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added 2007 Fri Apr 20 21:31:47 by SageXparadox
For the second time in as many days, a Republican member of Congress is stepping down from a sensitive committee because he's being investigated by the FBI. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., is the subject of a probe into a questionable land swap. He denies any wrongdoing but is temporarily leaving his position on the House Intelligence Committee.
For the second time in as many days, a Republican member of Congress is stepping down from a sensitive committee because he's being investigated by the FBI. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., is the subject of a probe into a questionable land swap. He denies any wrongdoing but is temporarily leaving his position on the House Intelligence Committee.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 7:03:30 by bubba2
In a second blow to House Republicans this week, the FBI raided a business tied to the family of Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) Thursday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into the three-term lawmaker. As a result of the raid, Renzi is stepping down from his seat on the House Intelligence Committee.
In a second blow to House Republicans this week, the FBI raided a business tied to the family of Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) Thursday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation into the three-term lawmaker. As a result of the raid, Renzi is stepping down from his seat on the House Intelligence Committee.
added 2007 Sun Mar 4 23:54:37 by TimALoftis
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum said Thursday he has signed a deal to be a contributor on the Fox News Channel, offering commentary on politics and public policy.
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum said Thursday he has signed a deal to be a contributor on the Fox News Channel, offering commentary on politics and public policy.
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 2:08:56 by populist
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday angrily defended his relationship with Merck & Co. and his executive order requiring that schoolgirls receive the drugmaker's vaccine against the sexually transmitted cervical-cancer virus.
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday angrily defended his relationship with Merck & Co. and his executive order requiring that schoolgirls receive the drugmaker's vaccine against the sexually transmitted cervical-cancer virus.
added 2007 Thu Feb 22 22:06:41 by Varadinum
Gov. Rick Perry's chief of staff met with key aides about a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer on the same day its manufacturer donated money to his campaign, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Gov. Rick Perry's chief of staff met with key aides about a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer on the same day its manufacturer donated money to his campaign, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
added 2007 Sun Feb 4 17:59:51 by bhartzer
Texas governor Rick Perry Friday issued an executive order to require that school girls age 11 and 12 receive Merck's human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Many people do not know what the vaccine is and if their girls need it. The following common questions and answers are cited in verbatim from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for t
Texas governor Rick Perry Friday issued an executive order to require that school girls age 11 and 12 receive Merck's human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Many people do not know what the vaccine is and if their girls need it. The following common questions and answers are cited in verbatim from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for t
