NJ governor calls scale of corruption ‘outrageous’ as 3 mayors among those arrested in sweepNEWARK, N.J. — Officials are decrying political corruption in New Jersey after more than 40 people, among them rabbis and elected officeholders, were arrested in an investigation in which some were accused of laundering tens of millions of dollars and of black-market trafficking of kidneys and fake Gucci handbags. NJ community affairs commissioner steps down after governor asks for his resignationNEWARK, N.J. — A member of the New Jersey governor’s cabinet has resigned amid a sweeping corruption investigation that has ensnared three mayors, two state legislators and several rabbis. Senate dismisses impeachment of imprisoned former federal judge, now that he’s resignedWASHINGTON — The Senate has officially dismissed impeachment articles against a federal judge from Texas who is in prison in a sex-abuse case. President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway announces resignationINDIANAPOLIS — The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says he’ll resign after this weekend’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Palin tweet: Family packing up at governor’s mansion a week before resignationANCHORAGE, Alaska — Resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she and her husband are packing their family’s possessions at the governor’s mansion in Juneau, the state capital. Alaska Gov. Palin promises “less politically correct” tweets once out of officeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to stay in touch using Twitter even after leaving office on July 26. Tens of thousands of Iranian opposition pack prayer sermon as top cleric criticizes leadershipTEHRAN, Iran — Tens of thousands of government opponents packed Iran’s main Islamic prayer service Friday, chanting “freedom, freedom” and other slogans as their top clerical backer Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani delivered a sermon bluntly criticizing the country’s leadership over the crackdown on election protests. Head of Iran’s nuclear program resigns following election turmoilTEHRAN, Iran — The head of Iran’s nuclear agency has resigned, the government said Thursday, a move that may have been connected to the country’s postelection turmoil. Former boss of China’s No. 2 oil company convicted of graft, given suspended death sentenceBEIJING — The former chairman of China’s second-biggest oil company, Sinopec, was convicted of taking $29 million in bribes and given a suspended death sentence Wednesday in Beijing’s latest effort to stem chronic corruption. Nevada senator won’t resign, will seek re-election despite scandalLAS VEGAS — Republican Sen. John Ensign says he has no plans to resign despite his affair with a staffer’s wife and his parents’ $96,000 payout to the woman’s family, and intends to seek re-election in 2012. Another ethics complaint filed against resigning Alaska governorANCHORAGE, Alaska — Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is facing yet another ethics complaint — the 18th against her and the very thing that helped to prompt her resignation. Resigning Alaska governor’s political action committee reports raising more than $730,000ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s political action committee raised nearly $733,000 in its first five months, according to a report filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. Bristol Palin’s former fiance speculates Gov. Palin’s resignation prompted by money offersANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Gov. Sarah Palin is scoffing at comments by Bristol Palin’s former fiance, who says he thinks Palin resigned to cash in on her fame. Bristol Palin’s former fiance talks about Gov. Palin’s resignationANCHORAGE, Alaska — The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin’s 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning — concerns over money. As Palin steps down, a look at finances shows toll of ethics complaint on her and AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Since Sarah Palin abruptly resigned as governor, she has repeatedly cited the bombardment of ethics complaints against her while conceding the financial burden of defending herself had taken its toll. Lawmaker in Berlusconi’s coalition resigns after video shows him singing racist chantROME — An Italian lawmaker in Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s coalition has resigned after being filmed singing a racist chant about Naples and its residents. Palin returns to work to sign law enforcement bill after stunning resignation announcementKOTZEBUE, Alaska — Sarah Palin has returned to work as Alaska governor following the abrupt announcement that she’s resigning. Palin’s early departure creates political opportunity for others who want to be governorJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s early departure from her office is creating political opportunity for others who would like to be the state’s next chief executive. Palin’s choice of next Lt. Gov. raises succession questions in AlaskaWest Desk editing plan for Tuesday, July 7. The desk files for New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and Hawaii 24/7. Anna Jo Bratton is the supervisor, followed by Katie Oyan at 4 p.m. The desk can be reached at 1-602-417-2400. Note this planner will be updated periodically throughout the day and saved in workbench under WERday. These lines are not for publication. F1 boss Ecclestone insists he won’t resign over comments praising Hitler’s leadershipLONDON — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone insists he will not resign because of his comments praising Adolf Hitler’s leadership. Gone fishin’: Alaska observers say Palin’s heart wasn’t in job after presidential campaignJUNEAU, Alaska — As surprised fans and critics of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin traded guesses behind her decision to resign more than a year before her term ends, the former vice presidential candidate offered few hints at her political future, except to say she’d gone fishing. Opposition calls for Thai foreign minister’s resignation following criminal chargesBANGKOK — Opposition members in Thailand’s Parliament called Monday for the resignation of the foreign minister after police filed charges against him for alleged involvement in demonstrations that climaxed with the seizure of Bangkok’s airports last year. Observers: Facing trouble at home as Alaska governor, Palin’s resignation helped cut lossesJUNEAU, Alaska — Ever since Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin returned from the presidential campaign trail, many Alaskans felt her heart wasn’t in the job. Rove, Huckabee: Palin unwise to resign as Alaska governor, still subject to scrutinyWASHINGTON — One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won’t help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush’s chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear. Palin hints at political future in Web posts, threatens legal action against bloggers, mediaJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin didn’t wait long to give some hint of what her political life might look like after she leaves office at the end of the month. Palin links resignation to ‘higher calling,’ need to unite nation along conservative linesJUNEAU, Alaska — Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a “higher calling” with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell plans to run for governor’s seat inherited from outgoing PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. Palin resigns as Alaska governor, leaves future presidential run shrouded in mysteryWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. Details of events in Palin’s political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; doesn’t announce plansWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. |
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