NY prosecutors say ex-Democratic fundraiser should serve 30 years to life in prisonNEW YORK — Prosecutors have urged a judge to sentence former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu to 30 years to life in prison for violating campaign finance laws. NY lawyer: Wealthy fundraiser for top Democrats made legal political contributionsNEW YORK — The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats said Wednesday that his client’s political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. Minn. Gov. Pawlenty to launch fundraising committee; possible step toward presidential runST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is preparing to launch a national fundraising committee, another signal the Republican may be positioning himself for a possible 2012 presidential run. Whitman says Calif. needs smaller government, more private-sector jobs to reclaim its promiseSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman officially launched her bid for governor of California on Tuesday, sketching out her ideas to return the state to a time when “California had its act together,” but providing few details about how she would do it. Minn. Gov. Pawlenty to launch fundraising committee; downplays link to 2012 presidential runST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is preparing to launch a national fundraising committee, another signal the Republican may be positioning himself for a possible 2012 presidential run. ACORN names former Mass AG Harshbarger to investigate housing programWASHINGTON — The community activist group ACORN said Tuesday it has selected a former Massachusetts attorney general to investigate its housing program and other public service projects after employees were caught on video giving advice to a couple posing as a prostitute and pimp and Congress moved to cut off its federal funding. Ahead of midterm elections, Obama choosing sides in family, er party, squabblesWASHINGTON — A nod here. A nudge there. And the weight of the White House backing them up. NY indictment accuses high-profile Democratic fundraiser of $292 Ponzi schemeNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have charged a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats in an alleged $292 million Ponzi scheme that spanned more than a decade, saying he used some of the proceeds to support election campaigns. NY governor ignores pressure to end 2010 election quest despite pressure from senior DemocratsALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson isn’t scrapping his plans to run for the office he inherited 18 months ago, despite growing pressure from Washington and intervention by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who has contacted the governor and the White House over his concern. Wilson’s Obama insult could shape re-election bid next November, but will it hurt?COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rep. Joe Wilson may have shouted his way into the toughest election fight of his life. Who’s who: A look at the 23 members of the Senate Finance Committee as they debate health careThe Senate Finance Committee begins work on a health care overhaul bill Tuesday. A look at the committee members: Appeals court overturns rules limiting how much nonprofits can spend on political campaignsWASHINGTON — Independent advocacy groups will be able to spend more money to try to influence federal elections under a decision Friday from a federal appeals court that overturned rules limiting nonprofits’ campaign spending. PROMISES, PROMISES: Much lobbyist fundraising still off the books despite ethics lawWASHINGTON — Few members of Congress are disclosing that lobbyists are helping them raise campaign cash despite a new law that was supposed to shed light on the ties between lawmakers and the capital’s influence brokers, an Associated Press review found. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health interests donate $11 million to senators crafting health overhaulWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus, a leader in the troubled effort in Congress to write a health care overhaul bill, has received more campaign donations from the health industry than any elected federal official except President Barack Obama and three other senators. Obama heads fundraiser for Republican-turned-Democrat whose fortunes tied to White House’sPHILADELPHIA — President Barack Obama urged Pennsylvania voters on Tuesday to support the re-election bid of Sen. Arlen Specter in a personal appearance here for the Republican-turned-Democrat who represents an important test of the White House’s political apparatus. At Philly fundraiser, Obama argues for Specter’s re-election, says he supports working peoplePHILADELPHIA — President Barack Obama is urging Pennsylvania voters to re-elect Sen. Arlen Specter. Race to succeed Kennedy in Senate being shaped by non-candidates as much those who are runningBOSTON — With the clock running on a shortened election calendar, the campaign to succeed Sen. Edward Kennedy has become notable for who’s not running, instead of who is. Sen. Harkin says ’silent majority’ back health care reform, predicts congressional approvalINDIANOLA, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin predicts Congress will approve a health care reform bill this fall that includes a public option, saying a “silent majority” of Americans favor such an overhaul. Rep. Wilson says not to expect a second apology for his ‘You lie’ remark during Obama speechWASHINGTON — One apology is enough, a digging-in-his-heels Rep. Joe Wilson said Sunday, challenging Democratic leaders who want him to say on the House floor that he’s sorry for yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care speech to Congress. History, poor economy, declining Obama support could mean big losses for House Dems in 2010NEW YORK — Despite sweeping Democratic successes in the past two national elections, continuing job losses and President Barack Obama’s slipping support could lead to double-digit losses for the party in next year’s congressional races and may even threaten their House control. 91 former attorneys general support convicted Alabama governor, cite First Amendment issuesMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ninety-one former attorneys general from U.S. states and territories asked the U.S. Supreme Court Friday to hear former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman’s appeal of his federal bribery conviction, claiming it raises important issues on political speech. Rep. Wilson’s campaign raises $700,000 following Obama outburst, his opponent raises $875,000WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — A national Republican fundraising committee says U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has raised more than $700,000 since yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care address. Calif. lawmaker caught talking about affairs tarnishes Legislature’s damaged reputationSACRAMENTO, Calif. — A scandal involving a family-values legislator caught boasting about his sexual escapades with his lobbyist mistresses created an embarrassing distraction for lawmakers Thursday, further diverting attention from California’s major policy issues in the crucial final days of their session. Some SC voters proud, others embarrassed by their congressman’s outburst of ‘You lie!’WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making short speeches. His shortest got the most attention. “You lie!” Wilson blurted out during President Barack Obama’s health care address to a joint session Wednesday night, an outburst that made some supporters shudder even as others believed it could give Wilson a political boost in his conservative hometown. Republicans complain Obama still stuck on bad plan, want more specificsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s Republican adversaries remain ready to rumble in the aftermath of his impassioned push to reform America’s health care system. ‘Inside the Mind of Mark Foley’: Ex-congressman to explore politics on new talk radio showWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There’s a surprising new voice in the world of political talk radio as former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley returns to the spotlight three years after a lurid scandal ruined his congressional career. Others cut deals, but 1 of ex-lobbyist Abramoff’s team opts to face jury; profession on trialWASHINGTON — Years into the scandal, a protege of Jack Abramoff is the first member of the imprisoned lobbyist’s team going before a jury to fight federal corruption charges that will put their very profession on trial. GOP leader asks Rangel to step aside as Ways and Means chairman during ethics inquiryWASHINGTON — Rep. Charles Rangel’s disclosure of previously unreported assets sparked a new Republican demand Friday for the House Ways and Means chairman to relinquish his post while his conduct is investigated. NY prosecutors level new fraud allegations against high-profile Democratic fundraiserNEW YORK — Prosecutors have leveled new allegations against a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Clinton and other top Democrats, claiming he paid back a $74 million fraudulent loan by deceiving a second bank. Ind. Gov. Daniels denies White House interest despite growing GOP buzz about his 2012 plansBAINBRIDGE, Ind. — Republican Mitch Daniels has repeatedly insisted that his 2008 run for a second term as Indiana’s governor was his last election and that he’s not interested in the “savagery” of a national campaign. |
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