Thursday, July 15, 2010

Political News – Newsletter for July 15, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010


No regrets for criticising Chidambaram : Digvijay Singh (Interview)

NEW DELHI – Declaring that he has “no regrets” for his public criticism of Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s counter-Maoist strategy focussing “only on the law and order angle”, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh says he had conveyed his concerns to the “right quarters” in the Congress leadership before penning his comments.

“I wrote the … Read more »»».

Pak ‘jittery’ over UN response to Qureshi’s objections on BB murder probe

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has directed its envoy to the United Nations (UN) Abdullah Hussain Haroon to urge the world body to tone down its reply over Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi letter in which he had criticised the UN … Original article on : Pak ‘jittery’ over UN response to Qureshi’s objections on BB murder probe.

Police say suburban Dallas mayor left notes before apparently killing teen daughter, herself

Dallas-area mayor apparently kills daughter, self

COPPELL, Texas – When police arrived at a suburban Dallas mayor’s sprawling upscale home, they quickly realized something was very wrong. Rather than attend a City Council meeting, Mayor Jayne Peters had apparently taped an envelope to the door with a key and an ominous note inside.
Something unpleasant awaited them, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Police say suburban Dallas mayor left notes before apparently killing teen daughter, herself.

Bank bill awaits final passage after yearlong party-line struggles, bipartisan entreaties

After fits and starts, bank bill ready for passage

WASHINGTON – A sweeping overhaul of the nation’s financial regulations stands on the verge of reaching President Barack Obama’s desk after a year of partisan struggles and delicate cross-party courtships that promised more and delivered less.
Only three Senate Republicans say they will vote for the bill during …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bank bill awaits final passage after yearlong party-line struggles, bipartisan entreaties.

NY lawyer who helped relay messages from blind Egyptian sheik could get much longer sentence

Government seeks tough sentence against NY lawyer

NEW YORK – A former civil rights lawyer convicted in a New York City terrorism case faces the prospect of a longer prison sentence if a judge decides her two-year term is too lenient.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals told Judge John Koeltl (KOH’-tuhl) to resentence Lynne Stewart …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NY lawyer who helped relay messages from blind Egyptian sheik could get much longer sentence.

Is Nitish Kumar wooing tainted politicians for polls?

PATNA – He is widely seen as the man who brought good governance to Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s feelers to some notorious politicians ahead of assembly polls this year have, therefore, come as a surprise to many.

Among the tainted men he seems to be eyeing for support to his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) are controversial … Read more »»».

Colorado Democrats in political tug of war over which candidate is the true outsider

Colorado Dems arm-wrestle over who’s the outsider
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – Will the real political outsider please stand up?
That question easily could be asked in Colorado’s Democratic Senate race, where both the incumbent and his challenger are arm-wrestling over who is less likely to embrace anything Washington. Being seen as the bona fide outsider …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Colorado Democrats in political tug of war over which candidate is the true outsider.

India, Pakistan begin peace talks amid hope

ISLAMABAD – The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan Thursday began talks aimed at bridging their trust deficit and to put their relations, derailed after the Mumbai terror attack, back on track.
S.M. Krishna of India and Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan met at the foreign ministry with their delegations after a warm … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, Pakistan begin peace talks amid hope.

DEA doesn’t believe Chargers doctor was using meds himself despite numerous prescriptions

DEA: Chargers doctor not suspected of using meds

SAN DIEGO – The Drug Enforcement Administration says it doesn’t believe Dr. David Chao of the San Diego Chargers medical staff was using medications himself even though he apparently had written at least 108 drug prescriptions to himself since 2008.
DEA spokeswoman Amy Roderick says the agency is continuing …. Original source  : DEA doesn’t believe Chargers doctor was using meds himself despite numerous prescriptions.

India, Pakistan begin talks

ISLAMABAD – The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan met here Thursday for talks aimed at opening a new chapter in bilateral relations.

S.M. Krishna of India and Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan began their discussions at the foreign ministry here, a day after the Indian minister flew into Islamabad saying India wanted to resolve all …. Original source  : India, Pakistan begin talks.

Time for peace has come, says Pakistan minister

ISLAMABAD – The time has come for India and Pakistan to overcome their mistrust and make peace, says Pakistani Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira.

“Those of us who have always promoted India-Pakistan friendship are happy that the two countries are again talking,” Kaira said, referring to Thursday’s talks between India’s External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, who … Read : Time for peace has come, says Pakistan minister.

Gilani orders inquiry over Baloch leader’s murder amidst massive criticism

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has ordered a judicial inquiry into the broad day light murder of Balochistan National Party (BNP) secretary general Habib Jalib amidst massive discontent being expressed over the deteriorating law and order conditions in the province from various quarters.

Jalib was shot dead near his house in Quetta by … Read more : Gilani orders inquiry over Baloch leader’s murder amidst massive criticism.

Assassination overshadows Krishna visit (Pakistan Diary)

ISLAMABAD – The assassination of a Baloch leader and retaliatory street violence all over Balochistan overshadowed the visit by Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna to Pakistan.

Splashed on Thursday’s front pages of newspapers was the killing of Habib Jalib Baloch, general secretary of the Balochistan National Party, who was shot dead Wednesday outside his Quetta …. Read the original article  : Assassination overshadows Krishna visit (Pakistan Diary).

Researcher says Colorado governor campaign asked him to sign letter taking plagiarism blame

Researcher: CO gov. campaign trying to pass blame

DENVER – A researcher who Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis blamed for plagiarism allegations says he won’t sign a letter from the campaign owning up to what happened because he claims McInnis is lying.
Researcher Rolly Fischer told KMGH-TV in an interview Wednesday that McInnis’ campaign sent him …. Source  : Researcher says Colorado governor campaign asked him to sign letter taking plagiarism blame.

Pakistan must ask India to talk Kashmir, says daily

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan must call for “result-oriented talks” on the Jammu and Kashmir row when its foreign minister meets his Indian counterpart Thursday, a leading Pakistani newspaper said.

The Nation said in an editorial that visiting External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna was likely to take up the subject of Pakistan’s backing to militancy in Jammu and …. Original source  : Pakistan must ask India to talk Kashmir, says daily.

Bristol Palin to marry ex-boyfriend

LOS ANGELES – Yet another chapter has been opened in the seemingly unending dramas swirling around Republican political star Sarah Palin.
On Wednesday her teenage daughter Bristol Palin, 19, announced in a gossip magazine that she has gotten engaged to the formerly-estranged father of her baby Levi Johnston, 20.
Palin’s pregnancy created a huge … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bristol Palin to marry ex-boyfriend.

Reid raises $19.2 million for tough re-election race in Nevada

Reid raises $19.2 million for re-election
LAS VEGAS – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has banked $19.2 million for his re-election campaign but will need to speed up his fundraising to reach his goal of hitting $25 million for the Nevada race.

Reid’s campaign said Wednesday the Democratic leader raised $2.4 million between April and June, raising …. Original source  : Reid raises $19.2 million for tough re-election race in Nevada.

Sharpton, Jackson try to divert attention from NAACP resolution condemning racism in tea party

Revs. Sharpton, Jackson downplay tea party issue
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton sought Wednesday to steer attention away from an NAACP resolution condemning racism within the tea party movement, saying focus should remain on jobs and an upcoming march in Washington.
Jackson deflected questions about the resolution at a …. Source  : Sharpton, Jackson try to divert attention from NAACP resolution condemning racism in tea party.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 7/14/2010

See below for answers to questions(marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up.
 
*The meeting lasted roughly an hour, and Valerie Jarrett also attended.  
 
**By the day of groundbreaking, Compact Power estimates it will employ 70 in construction jobs.  This will rise to 200 by September and 300 at the peak of …. Original source  : Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 7/14/2010.

Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 7/14/10

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Conrad Ernest Candelaria, of New Mexico, to be United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years, vice Gorden Edward Eden, Jr., term expired.

James Edward Clark, of Kentucky, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Kentucky for the term of four years, … Original article on : Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate, 7/14/10.

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