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Shimla: Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor of Himachal Pradesh presided over the Rank and Bolt Award function instituted jointly by Air India, Divya Himachal and Janpaksh Mail for the State of Himachal Pradesh at Hotel Peterhoff Shimla today in which the students of Himachal Pradesh who excelled in the field of academics were given Rank Awards [...]

North Carolina is joining a number of states in deciding that increasing the tax on alcohol is a good way to balance its budget.North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley has made a $21.5 billion budget proposal and wants to boost taxes on beer, wine and spirits to help pay for the 4.2 percent hike in spending.Gov. Easley say the 4 percent tax increase on alcohol would provide $68 million to fund mental heal

Shimla: Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor stressed upon the need for value based education in schools for overall development of the students. He was presiding over the Eswaramma Day celebration at Sri Sathya Sai Educational Center, Anand Vilas, Pujarli near Shimla today. Kokje said that education without value or sanskara is no meaning and added that parents [...]

Governor Bobby Jindal Appointments to the Louisiana Recreational ...KALB-TV Newschannel 5, LA - May 9, 2008... Agency Inc. Gayle Materne, of New Orleans, is the owner and general manager of The Transportation Revolution, a Triumph Motorcycle and Vespa dealership. ...

 New Hampshire may now have a second Republican candidate for governor. His name is James Adams and he seems to have party insiders excited. For whatever reason party insiders aren’t real excited about their other candidate, Joe Kenney. Several Republicans have considered taking on the popular, liberal governor of New Hampshire, John Lynch, including the [...]

New Mexico Tourism Department News and Press Releases: "Governor Bill Richardson Kicks Off Final Phase of Construction for the Rail Runner ExpressGovernor Bill Richardson, Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught, and a group of dignitaries April 24, 2008 celebrated the start of the final phase of Rail Runner construction in Santa Fe.“There has never been a better time, or a greater need for this kind of public transportation,” Governor Richardson said. “Ever-rising gas prices are busting budgets and crushing consumers, and an affordable and economical choice like the Rail Runner is a great alternative.”" Real EstateAlbuquerque Home PricesAlbuquerque Real Estate News

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched on Wednesday the house of former Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Soedradjad Djiwandono, who has been accused of involvement in a graft scandal. The raid was conducted at his residence on Jl. Taman Radio Dalam I in the afternoon while Soedradjad was home. He spent the morning answering investigators’ questions [...]

By BRENDAN RILEY Associated Press Writer CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ The state that pioneered the quickie divorce is witnessing a potentially ugly breakup that has the governor of Nevada fighting to get back into his own mansion. Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons filed for divorce last week after moving out of the 23-room official residence. With his [...]

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Shimla: Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor laid the foundation stone of Atma Jagriti Yog Research Centre in the campus of Udbodhan Yog Avam Ayurveda Shodh Sansthan at Kathani in district Solan today. Speaking on the occasion, Kokje said that every human being should make efforts for progressing spiritually in the present materialistic world and should adopt higher [...]

Repubublican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal:"I've got the job I want." While admitting that he changed his given Indian name to Bobby after his favorite character on "The Brady Bunch," Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal denied having any ambition to become Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) vice presidential pick at the National Press Club on Friday."First of all, like anybody whose name has been put on such a list, it's certainly flattering," Jindal said. "I've said it before ... I'll say it again. I've got the job I want."Jindal, a pro-life, pro-gun, anti-tax Rhodes Scholar, won a landslide victory to become governor of Louisiana in October 2007. An Indian-American, he is the first person of color to be elected governor of Louisiana since Reconstruction.Read Article...Bobby Jindal Republican Vic

PISCATAWAY — Gov. Jon S. Corzine has applauded the decision of Stemcyte, Inc., a global umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cell and therapeutic products company, to locate its east coast corporate offices in Ewing Township.“The decision by such a dynamic and pioneering stem cell company to locate corporate offices in New Jersey is testament to the attractive collaborative research environment that exists here for innovative life science companies,” Corzine said. “StemCyte’s focus on stem cell research and the therapies that can be derived from it will augment the trailblazing efforts already underway in New Jersey.“The addition of Stemcyte to our portfolio of companies represents an important economic investment that brings with it the promise of discovery and cures for some of o

The Senate's education train never made it to the station, but the cars are arriving one by one. A bill (SB 1712) aimed at making it harder for teachers found guilty of misconduct with students to remain teachers in Florida...

Shimla: V.S. Kokje, Governor of Himachal Pradesh inaugurated a Commercial Complex at a cost of Rs. 397 lacs in Raghu Nath Temple campus at Rampur today. The complex building is a three-storeyed RCC framed structure having accommodation of 12 shops, 6 Halls, 10 suits attached with toilets and with the facilities of lift and parking. Virbhadra Singh, [...]

 Cross posted on Grizzly Groundswell  I am not even going to bore you again here with the details of New Hampshire’s budget woes other than to say that liberal Governor John Lynch vastly outspent the state’s incoming revenue by a projected $200 million plus. If you are so inclined you can read more about New Hampshire’s [...]

Gov. Mike Huckabee to Campaign for Greg Davis May 1, 2008– Former Presidential candidate and Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will be attending a “Meet and Greet” for Greg Davis, candidate... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

A little surprising in my opinion, but today, Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of outgoing North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley. This endorsement marks the second superdelegate endorsement from North Carolina for Clinton. Obama has six.The endorsement comes a little late in my opinion, but could give her a small boost and momentum in the state. She is likely to lose by double digits, but if Clinton manages to keep the race in single digits, look for Easley to jump up a few notches on Clinton's VP list.Easley is also a superdelegate.The latest Rasmussen poll shows Obama losing some ground in NC, now leading Clinton 51% to 37%. That is down from a 23-point lead in the last poll. Survey USA has the race in single digits with Obama leading 50% to 41%. PPP (which had Obama winning PA by

Shimla: V.S. Kokje, Governor and Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Red Cross Society emphasized the need for association of public in promotion of Red Cross Activities in the Pradesh especially the youth with a view to acquaint them with their social and moral responsibilities. He was presiding over the Annual General Meeting of the H.P. Red [...]

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Shimla: Mr. V.S.Kokje, Governor gave a clarion call to the NGOs, non-official and influential members to motivate business houses to join the crusade towards social reforms in the State and help poor and deprived children get suitably educated and rehabilitated. He was presiding over the 24th Annual General Meeting of the reconstituted Himachal Pradesh State [...]

 It was bad enough when Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick decided to go to New York and sign a million dollar book deal on the day that the staple of his budget plan, casinos in Massachusetts, was being debated and ultimately shot down by the man who really runs Massachusetts, Sal Dimasi, instead of fighting for it. This [...]

Eliot Spitzer just keeps getting kinkier. The feds have apparently found a brand new hooker that the Gov liked to use when Ashley Dupre was unavailable or when he needed a little spice. Hey, when you need spice and you are already using hookers, you know you are in a no win situation. Turns out [...]

By VICKI SMITH Associated Press Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) _ Chastised for showing ‘’seriously flawed” judgment in awarding the governor’s daughter a master’s degree she didn’t earn, West Virginia University is weighing what must be done to recover from the scandal. President Mike Garrison said late Wednesday it’s unclear whether disciplinary action should be taken against the [...]

Chandigarh: Lauding the role of art and culture in building a just and peaceful human society, the Punjab Governor and Chairman of North Zone Cultural Centre, here today called for a well-structured coordinated plan by all the Northern States, for showcasing the unique cultural traditions of the region which has an immense potential and magnificent [...]

Sunset Point on the Isla Colon has been named one of the “most environmentally friendly developments in all of Panama” by Esther Mena de Chio, the Governor of Bocas del Toro Province. The Bocas del Toro region is famous for its ecological diversity, and as a result has become an eco-tourism hotspot. The [...]

Texas Governor Rick Perry is already doing his best to put potentially strong Democratic challengers to his bid for a third term in 2010 in a position where it would be very difficult for them to run against him. Case in point: John Montford, the former State Senator who was chancellor of Texas Tech and is now an executive with AT&T: John Montford, a former state senator who’s now an AT&T executive, would make a good University of Texas System chancellor, Gov. Rick Perry told several San Antonio legislators Monday. “He seemed to suggest that if it were up to him, he had a preference for a non-academician and that John Montford would be considered — was in the running,” Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said Tuesday. Of course, John Montford would not be my fir

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry has changed his mind and decided to choose a presidential candidate to endorse early. Henry has decided to support Barak OBama. He originally had stated that he would not choose someone to support until this summer’s national convention. It looks like this is just another feather in Obama’s cap during this [...]

Tamara N. Holder interned with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office (Chicago) and Miramax Films (Los Angeles) before graduating from The John Marshall Law School. As principal of The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLC, her practice focuses on criminal defense, expungement, racial discrimination, police brutality, public policy, and pro bono work. Holder founded The Rainbow PUSH Expungement Clinic, where she meets regularly with individuals to review criminal records and provide advice on expungements and other legal issues. She exposed improper employment practices in the railroad industry regarding those with criminal records and spearheaded a Congressional inquiry and a hearing before the Congressional Committee of Homeland Security in February of 2007. In July of 2007, Holder testif

If you heard the faint remnants of a blood-curdling scream about an hour ago, it was probably the collective fright of the GOP establishment upon hearing that Rick Perry had formally announced that he will seek re-election as governor in 2010. Kay Bailey Hutchison continued to play coy, saying it was “too early to announce,” although she continues to privately assure her supporters she’ll run in 2010 in a field that will likely include Perry, Dewhurst, and half a dozen other GOP candidates: When asked whether the gubernatorial field would include Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and himself, Mr. Perry responded , “I don’t know about them, but it will be Perry in 2010.” “I don’t know about the other two. You need to ask the

Texas Governor Rick Perry is tapping some serious Texas cash for the Republican Governor’s Association. In fact, 25 percent of the $7.1 million the group has raised since January has come from Texas. Bob Perry, of course, has given a quarter million bucks. Not surprisingly, Trans-Texas Corridor interests have also given big bucks: Others giving large sums include $50,000 from Williams Brothers Construction and $25,000 from Dannenbaum Engineering, both highway contractors with contracts to help build the $145 billion toll-road system pushed by Mr. Perry. And, Perry appointees are coughing up major dough as well: Houston auto dealer Thomas Friedkin, a Perry appointee to the Parks and Wildlife Commission, contributed $150,000 through Friedkin Business Services. Some of the Texas don

New York Governor David Patterson and his wifes 2007 income tax filings show that they only donated $150.00 dollars to charity. That charitable donation went to the Salvation Army in the form of clothing. The items probaly were condoms and the boxers he wore when he cheated. This guy is one cheap bastard. Then again i'm not suprised because he did use tax payers money to help pay for his sexual trysts in hotels. In related news, Governor Patterson threw out the first pitch at last nights Mets-Washington baseball game that honored Jackie Robinson. How cruel is that? The good news is that he threw out the first pitch, the bad news is that he threw the ball and it hit somebody in the stands. No word if that fan is suing. In pre-game warm-up practices he kepted throwing the ball to righ

One of the reasons things got off to such a slow start in 2007 for Governor Huckabee’s Presidential Campaign was because there was literally nobody in the Republican establishment backing the guy. Instead, they had all been bought out by Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Fred Thompson. The establishment stays the [...]

The Washington state campaign of Governor Christine Gregoire is looking for a an experienced fundraiser to join the campaign team. Governor Gregoire won election in 2004 after several recounts and finally won by just 133 votes. This campaign promises to be one of the most heavily contested Gubernatorial races in the 2008 cycle. We are looking to find an [...]

The Washington state campaign of Governor Christine Gregoire is looking for a an experienced fundraiser to join the campaign team. Governor Gregoire won election in 2004 after several recounts and finally won by just 133 votes. This campaign promises to be one of the most heavily contested Gubernatorial races in the 2008 cycle. We are looking to find an [...]

Former governor Jeb Bush, who introduced vouchers to Florida's education system, has begun the drumbeat to allow the state to spend tax dollars school vouchers, even if the money goes to religious institutions. It's no idle question, as the Taxation...

 New Hampshire faces a huge budget deficit this year and and even larger one next year under Governor Lynch’s fiscally irresponsible budget passed last year. When asked recently if he would look at tax increases or new taxes to fix the budget deficit he created he responded, “Well, I’m going to be looking at everything.” [...]

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Indonesia's central bank governor was arrested Thursday in connection with an $11 million corruption case — the latest in a string of scandals to hit the bank, an anti-graft body said.Burhanuddin Abdullah — who has denied wrongdoing — will be detained for 20 days while authorities complete their investigation into the misappropriation of bank funds, said Johan Budi, a spokesman for the Corruption Eradication Commission.But he said there was enough evidence to show that Bank Indonesia's outgoing chief and other officials transferred $11 million to several former members of parliament in 2004 to help pave the way for the passage of amendments to the central bank law.The bank has been the subject of several investigations since the 1997-98 financial crisis, when it lent billions of doll

Cross posted at Grizzly Groundswell The above video is from NHGOP. Below you can read the full article that also appeared on the New Hampshire Republican party’s website: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Failed former Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen is back to her old tricks. Today, Shaheen is attempting to mislead voters about her record on [...]

The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence today called for a letter writing campaign to encourage Governor Steve Beshear to restore funds for early childhood program, a top priority for the Committee.The Alert titled, "$6 Million taken from KIDS NOW programs!" says that the "budget that was recently approved by the legislature will impose major cuts –totaling $6 million per year -to KIDS NOW, a critical part of Kentucky’s early care and education system."Governor Beshear has until April 14th to veto the affected parts of the budget. The call comes as $6 million per year has been transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the General fund. The Committee says "Public Health, including HANDS, will lose $4.2 million in the first year and $4.4 million in the second year. STARS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation aimed at preventing theft of expensive metals like copper is now law. Gov. Phil Bredesen spokeswoman Lydia Lenker said he signed the measure on Monday. The proposal, which unanimously passed both chambers, requires scrap metal dealers to register with the state Department of Commerce and Insurance. Metal sellers must have a state or [...]

Shimla: Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor attended Havan Ceremony at the historic Ridge Maidan jointly organized today by Sanskriti Uthan Manch, Shimla and other religious institutions on the auspicious occasion of the beginning of Vikrami Samwat-2065. Speaking on the occasion, Kokje said that ceremonialsing the outset of the Vikrami Samvat-2065 is a step towards projecting sanctity of [...]

 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has learned the same lesson that his predecessor, Mitt Romney, had learned. That lesson is that the governorship of Massachusetts is nothing but a figurehead. The entrenched corrupt legislators are the ones who control the agenda and it doesn’t matter who the governor is. The speaker of the house, Sal DiMasi, [...]

Sometimes it seems like everything I read is about one topic. It has sure seemed that way since reading this article in TIME magazine last Friday. It's about corn based ethanol not being the clean fuel alternative that media would have you believe. The Amazon rain forest is disappearing at an amazing rate because farmers are trying to cash in on the high prices corn is commanding. But ethanol actually creates more global warming than oil does, and the use of corn of fuel is causing soy beans to go up in price as well (again, more destruction of the Amazon). And because so much corn is going for ethanol, the price of food is going up. So instead of being the next great energy resource, ethanol is actually increasing global warming and causing more people to go hungry. And so Wisconsin's gov

After his two previous candidates were rejected by the House of Representatives (DPR) last month, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono named his chief economic minister Boediono as the sole candidate for Bank Indonesia (BI) governor on Tuesday. The nomination as the central bank governor of Boediono, who observers say has the competence, will likely get support from the House and positive response from the market. "There needs to be no doubt about Boediono`s capability to lead BI. He is a brilliant academic who is widely known by the international world," state-owned bank BNI economist Tony Prasetyantono said.Besides lawmakers, economists also welcome Boediono`s nomination for the BI top post as he is acceptable to the market. He has the needed capability and skill in monetary, fiscal

Earlier today I posted a story from KyPolitics that indicated Governor Beshear had missed the boat on nominating replacements for four current members on the Kentucky Board of Education and now "lacks the ability to have any late appointments confirmed in the General Assembly that is now in regular session."The four members in question are: David Webb of Edmonson County, Janna Vice of Madison County, David Rhodes of Montgomery County, and Bonnie Lash Freeman of Jefferson County, whose terms end April 14th.KyPolitics argues that by statute, "unlike other board appointees that require General Assembly confirmation but can take office during the interim, the Kentucky Board of Education statutes require that Board members be confirmed prospective (sic) to their taking office...on April 15th."I

Here's the transcript of my conversation today with Governor Bredesen of Tennessee. Many interesting exchanges, but here's one on the key fact of the Democratic race: HH: If Senator Obama maintains his delegate lead...

Much has been made of the family aspects and the political aspects of the Eliot Spitzer fall from power. Now that the laughter over “The Luv Gov” has died down on the late night TV shows as they move on to new fodder, there are two other aspects of the known case that are potentially far more serious and that deserve a much closer look than apparently has been the case thus far. One aspect has been mentioned but merely in passing; the second has escaped at least public mention. The two...(read more)

Another Democrat bites the dust, this time a Superdelegate who’s endorsed Obama. Puerto Rico Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, a Democratic Party superdelegate and endorser of Senator Barack Obama, was indicted today as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy to systematically violate federal campaign finance law and obstruct FBI investigations into his now apparently illegal campaign for Congress [...]

New York Governor David Paterson- First Blind Governor -Paterson, a blind African-American who was sworn in on March 17, supposedly with the squeaky-clean image needed to clean up state politics, told NY1 television he had used both marijuana and cocaine, but not since the 1970s."I'd say I was about 22-23. I tried it a few times, yes," Paterson, now 53, said of his cocaine use.Paterson's political honeymoon came to a swift end just hours into his term, when both he and his wife admitted last week to having had extra-marital affairs.Read Article... New York Governor Paterson

 Manchester mayor Frank Guinta has decided he is not going to run for governor. The New Hampshire Republican party has to consider this a blow to their chances in November. Frank Guinta was the “biggest name” that was considering a run at John Lynch.  The following statement, from this article, paints a bleak picture for Republicans in [...]

VALPARAISO Source: national and regional economic decline, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said the Hoosier state is making strong progress.Daniels attended a Valparaiso Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday to give an update on the state's economy. The governor covered a wide variety of topics including the budget, taxes, transportation, unemployment, infrastructure, education and health care."We are in a uniquely strong position in this state because we took action," Daniels said. "If there is a recession coming, of course we're not immune -- but if it is going to happen, Indiana will enter it with the strongest possible position around … We have a tremendous economic advantage."

VALPARAISO Source: national and regional economic decline, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said the Hoosier state is making strong progress.Daniels attended a Valparaiso Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday to give an update on the state's economy. The governor covered a wide variety of topics including the budget, taxes, transportation, unemployment, infrastructure, education and health care."We are in a uniquely strong position in this state because we took action," Daniels said. "If there is a recession coming, of course we're not immune -- but if it is going to happen, Indiana will enter it with the strongest possible position around … We have a tremendous economic advantage."

In addition to the emails that have been revealed regarding the Governor’s lobbying staff and their efforts to stop HB 2454, the Arizona Report has been able to procure an IM conversation regarding the event.Haener-dawg: Yo, this bill suxRepz Campbell: but i don’t want to be the 1 voting against itS-Barr: :(Haener-dawg: U have 2Repz Campbell: Y?S-Barr: The guv don’t like itxL'Ecuyerx: I'll be all like “she just doesn’t like one part”Haener-dawg: LOLS-Barr: Good 1Repz Campbell: Fo reelz, I gotta go Yes.S-Barr: Vote No!Haener-dawg: NoxL'Ecuyerx: No, but act like u like itRepz Campbell: There – voted yesHaener-dawg: aw hellz no. y did u vote 4 it?S-Barr: WTF?!?Haener-dawg: watz up with u?Repz Campbell: sorryHaener-dawg: eff this. Eff you. Eff the caucus.S-Barr: yeh, the guv p0wn

Continuing Vow To “Come Clean,” Says He Accidentally Assassinated Kennedy, Used To Eat Cats March 28 — New York governor David Paterson, following recent admissions of extramarital affairs and drug use, disclosed to reporters yesterday that he also used to steal and eat neighborhood cats, robbed several banks in the 1980s, inspired the dance moves for [...]

Continuing Vow To “Come Clean,” Says He Accidentally Assassinated Kennedy, Used To Eat Cats March 28 — New York governor David Paterson, following recent admissions of extramarital affairs and drug use, disclosed to reporters yesterday that he also used to steal and eat neighborhood cats, robbed several banks in the 1980s, inspired the dance moves for [...]

From AJC: New York's new governor, who disclosed last week that he and his wife both committed adultery several years ago, said Monday that he used cocaine in his 20s and smoked marijuana when he was younger.In reference to cocaine, Gov. David Paterson, 53, said in a television interview that he "tried it a couple of times" when he was "about 22 or 23."Gov. David Paterson and his wife have disclosed they each had affairs years ago. "And marijuana probably when I was about 20," he said on the NY1 cable news station. "I don't think I touched marijuana since the '70s." "More Americans have tried a lot more during that period of time and gone on to lead responsible lives and hopefully have lived their lives to their fullest," he said. Paterson was lieutenant governor under Gov. Eliot Spitzer,

Paterson Admits To Illegal Drug Use In The Past, Including CocaineExcerpt:"In an exclusive interview on NY1's “Inside City Hall” Monday night, the state's new governor elaborated on recent revelations from his personal life and offered up some new ones, this time regarding illegal drug use.In a one-on-one interview with political anchor Dominic Carter, David Paterson spoke candidly about his past, admitting to illegal drug use, but not since the late 70s.Carter: Marijuana?Paterson: Yes.Carter: Cocaine?Paterson: Yes.Carter: You have used cocaine governor?Paterson: I'd say I was about 22-23. I tried it a few times, yes."

This from Hot Air Last we heard from Eliot Spitzer’s replacement, David Paterson had to explain one hotel stay that he charged to his campaign funds that may have been for an extramarital tryst. Now he may have to explain thirteen more that he charged to the state of New York: Despite owning a house less than [...]

Cross posted on Grizzly Groundswell This article shows us the latest approval rating of Governor John Lynch. These numbers are met with a bit of a mixed reaction by me. The poll also found 55 percent of voters approving of the way Lynch is handling his job as governor, with 21 percent disapproving and 21 percent undecided.  A 55% approval rating [...]

The pardon power has received a little more attention than usual in the state of Illinois given the fact that Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) has yet to act on the case of Alton Logan and is being scrutinzed for the pardon of Chandra Gill. Now federal Judge Joan Gotschall has informed Blagojevich that he cannot sit indefinitely on pardon applications. The decision - which can be downloaded as a .pdf file here - was issued in response to a case brought by ten felons who are seeking executive clemency. Seven of them have already had applications denied. Judge Gotschall interprets the Illinois constitution to require the governor to make decisions on pardon applications "within a reasonable period of time." Margaret Love, the Justice Department's chief pardon attorney from 1990-1997, says she hopes

At the Governor’s Utah Economic Summit yesterday, Governor John Huntsman Jr. focused on Utah’s current favorable economic position, outlining a few ways in which we can become better. Yes, he acknowledged that we face uncertain times, but his emphasis was on progress, research, and education. But in typical newspaper fashion, one local paper decided to [...]

Former New Mexico Governor and Clinton Energy Secretary Bill Richardson has come out and endorsed Senator Barack Obama. When we were talking about foreign policy experience, Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) and Governor Richardson were the only two candidates on either side of the political isle that I said had any significant amount of experience [...]

Japan central bank official sees economy worsening By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch Last Update: 8:05 AM ET Mar 21, 2008 NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kiyohiko Nishimura said Friday that the Japanese economy is slowing “sharply,” a report from the country said. “The economy is slowing quite sharply, even though it is on a mild expansionary trend,” Nishimura was [...]

Jake over at Page One Kentucky heard a rumor:"We hear through the upper-level grapevine that Governor Steve Beshear and COT are removing the block on blogs for state employees beginning this afternoon."Good. I hope the good folks at KDE find KSN&C informative and thought-provoking.~A Shout Out to Jacob:Hey Jake! The book arrived and looks great. It is next in line after my buddy Rick Robinson's book.

Let the post Spitzer healing begin.(Update: Unbelievable! Paterson and his wife both admit to having had multiple extra-marital affairs. One of his was with with Lila E. Kirton, a staffer who worked in the office of the Attorney General under Eliot Spitzer...and apparently in several positions under and on top of David L. Paterson ... Baddump Bump Bump...Is this Albany or the Maury Show?)Today the 55th Governor of New York was sworn in, promising to bring a spirit of cooperation to Albany as his State and country wrestle with increasingly tumultuous times.Former Governors George Pataki and Hugh Carey were in attendance as David Paterson, New York's first African-American (and the nation's first visually impaired) Governor was administered the oath of office by Judge Judith S. Kaye (chief j

Anabolic steroids have been linked to New York Governor Eliott Spitzer. Steroid Nation reports that steroids caused (former) Governor Spitzer to seek the services of new millionaire escort Kristen aka Ashley Alexander Dupree.Once again, Roger Clemens and the Congressional Hearing bring the man down. Spitzer was testifying about ‘bonds’ (read ‘Bonds). Governor Spitzer became so distraught that he contracted with a ‘relaxation service’ known as the ‘Emperor’s Club’… The important thing was that as a Yankee fan, Eliot Spitzer became all stressed out about Roger Clemens’s steroids hearings performance. Further, the Governor testified about ‘bonds’. That stress led directly to Spitzer’s ‘relaxation therapy’ session with the ‘Emperor’s Club’ later than night.O

I do give this guy a pass but come on. If this guy didn't have well connected parents he would of been just another blind guy with a stick or dog and collect lifetime disablity checks. Sex for him must be like playing golf, it'll take him more than a few times before getting it in the hole. Does he consider touching a womans face the start of foreplay. How sad is it when a black blind guy is getting more action than most of us. He is the honest blind Bill Clinton though he picks out better looking woman. What is this guys pick up line? It must be " Wanna hold the leash". Gay and blind guys are the only men who could touch a woman all over and get away with it. Have you ever heard of a woman filing a sexual harassment claim towards a blind or gay guy. My joke of the day is, "How d

UPDATE: Here is the short video of the photos seen in this post (click here) Everyday more and more Ashley Alexandra Dupre photos keeps coming out. Now here’s your first look at her on a Girls Gone Wild video back in 2003 when she just turned 18. She had just gotten into a fight with [...]

House forces SBY to name new BI governor candidates The House of Representatives in a plenary session Tuesday rejected the Bank Indonesia governor candidates proposed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, affirming an earlier decision by a House commission. Last week, the House’s Commission XI overseeing financial affairs rejected the candidates of the President: Bank Mandiri president director [...]

LALATE BREAKING NEWS Governor Paterson: My wife and I had Extramarital affairs for years Honestly, what is in the water in New York? New York’s new govenor, my fellow alumn, David Paterson admits today in the New York Daily News that he and his wife Michelle had extramarital affairs … for years! Freaky freaky! Says the paper: “In a stunning revelation, [...]

"We move forward. Today is Monday. There is work to be done," Paterson said. "There was an oath to be taken. There's trust that needs to be restored. There are issues that need to be addressed." New York Governor David Paterson's first address to AssemblyTiming is everything.Just hours after assuming the post of Governor of New York, Democrat David Paterson admitted to the New York Daily Post that he had an affair with a woman for "2 or 3 years" and that his liasons occurred at the West Side Days Inn in Manhattan.We're still scratching our heads over this one, how could Paterson not remember how long the affair lasted?That's not all. Paterson's wife also admitted to having an affair during a "rough patch in their marriage".Paterson told the New York Daily News that not only did he meet up

By VALERIE BAUMAN, Associated Press Writer ALBANY, N.Y. - Lt. Gov. David Paterson prepared to take over Monday for Gov. Eliot Spitzer, whose vow as he took office of “Day One, Everything Changes,” was unraveled a week ago by revelations of a prostitution scandal. At his swearing-in as the state’s 55th governor, Paterson plans to use his [...]

NEW YORK - Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s political career teetered on the brink of collapse Monday after the corruption-fighting politician once known as “Mr. Clean” was accused of paying for sex with a high-priced call girl. The scandal drew immediate calls for the Democrat to step down. At a news conference before about 100 reporters, a glassy-eyed Spitzer, his wife at his side, apologized to his family and the people of New York. But he gave no details of what he was sorry for, did not discuss his political future and ignored shouted questions about whether he would resign.“I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself,” said the 48-year-old father of three teenage girls. “I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family.” The New York

Unless you were living on the Moon or Mars  you probably  know that New York Governor Elliot Spitzer, has been forced to resign over a prostitution scandal. David  Paterson, the current lieutenant governor will succeed Spitzer effective today. Mr. Paterson was born in Brooklyn. His father, Basil Paterson, was a  New York state senator who also ran for lieutenant governor – and lost when Nelson Rockefeller won the governorship.Legally blind, due to an infection during early childhood, Paterson’s parents moved to Long Island so that he could be educated without being placed in special education class.He received a B.A. from Columbia in 1977 and attended law school at Hofstra. In 1985,  Paterson follows in his father’s footsteps by being elected to

Incoming Governor David Paterson Asked: Have You Slept With Prostitutes?Excerpt:"From the New York Daily News:...Paterson started off, in his usual way, with a joke. He was met with applause when he walked into the room, and when it died down, he said: "If most of you weren't being paid, I'd be flattered by this..."...The Sun's Jacob Gershman asked Paterson, so "New Yorkers don't have to go through this again," whether the LG had ever patronized a prostitute. Paterson seemed ready for that question, and quipped."Only the lobbyists.""

New York Post:OMG! I JUST DID THE GOVERNOR! — SPITZ HOOKER'S DC DISCOVERYExcerpt:"The high-priced hooker at the center of Gov. Spitzer's sex scandal trysted with him several times before he was caught on a wiretap - but it was only during their last encounter that she realized the real identity of her john, sources said yesterday.CLICK FOR EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF 'KRISTEN'* PHOTOS: Ashley And Her Family* PHOTOS: Ashley Dupre... 'KRISTEN'S VIDEOS'WATCH Behind the Scenes Shots From Dupre's VideoWATCH the music video in its entirety."

Emerging Technologies Can Put PA in Forefront HARRISBURG, Pa., March 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell’s drive to make Pennsylvania home to groundbreaking technological innovation will continue with $10 million in state investments in six projects that could ensure the commonwealth’s place as a global leader in emerging technologies. At a news conference today [...]

Dakar, Senegal - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will always adhere to the existing laws in connection with the House of Representatives` refusal of the government`s candidates for the post of Bank Indonesia governor, a minister said. “The President will always adhere to the existing laws,” Minister/State Secretary Hatta Rajasa told reporters on the sidelines of the [...]

WOULD YOU PAY HER $1,000 a hour for some pumpum - governor Eliot Spitzer did pictures of “Kristen” the alleged prostitute governor Eliot Spitzer allegedly paid $1,000 a hour for some box …… fair to say the former gov never heard of the party line ….

Normally, we at Capitol Annex don’t pay too much attention to Governor Rick Perry’s appointments to the nine hundred thousand boards and commission that help run the state of Texas–unless someone is being appointed as Chair. However, this story about a new appointee to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is just too interesting to pass up. Check this out: Steven Weinberg said he was surprised when a member of Gov. Rick Perry’s staff called to say the governor was offering him a spot on the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. “I told them that I, personally, don’t drink,” said Weinberg, 65, a semiretired surgeon and attorney who lives in Colleyville. “They said that was good, because I’d come to the issues with an open mind.”

Earlier this week, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer was accused of being "Client 9," an individual named in a federal indictment filed last week involving the Emperors Club, an alleged prostitution ring that caters to upscale clients. In response to...

“Kristin” was one of two girls Governor Spitzer allegedy procreated with during a high-priced rendezvous in Washington, D.C. New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (also known as Client #9) has resigned his position as Governor after being inplicated in a high-price prostitution ring. Although most Americans are probably more concerned about inflation when they hear of hookers [...]

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s head has rolled and he has resigned after a well known prostitution case. All thanks to this $4400 per hours hooker, Ashley Alexandra Dupre, ain’t she hot and rich ? I shall call her New York’s finest pros…. You can stop trying to figure out who the hooker is that brought [...]

Wild.... Ashley Alexandra Dupre Ashley Alexandra Dupre - Woman at the Center of Eliot Spitzer's Downfall (via New York Times) She left a broken home on the Jersey Shore at 17 and came to New York City to work the nightclubs as a rhythm and blues singer. Now, at 22, she is the unwitting, and as yet unseen, star of the seamy drama that is the downfall of Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York. I partly feel sorry for this young lady. I saw this story this morning on the wires and blogs, I started to just ignore it. But it's news, I thought I'd say a few words. I thought about making a snarky comment, But that's just too easy, she's most likely going to be drug through the mud, by the MSM and some of the less forgiving Bloggers out there. I guess I'm a sucker for a pretty face. I can'

Originally posted Wednesday March 12, 2008 11:50 AM EDTSaying, "I sincerely apologize," New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation during a brief statement delivered Wednesday morning from his downtown Manhattan office. His stepping down comes in the wake of his being linked to a prostitution ring."I am deeply sorry I did not live up to what was expected of me," said Spitzer, referring to his "private failings" for which, he also said, "I've begun to atone."The announcement (see video of the statement below) follows a stunning two days of revelations about Spitzer's personal activities. At a press conference Monday with his wife, Silda, at his side (as she was for Wednesday's announcement), Spitzer said: "I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violat

Posted Wednesday March 12, 2008 07:35 PM EDTThe alleged prostitute known as "Kristen" in the New York governor sex scandal is a 22-year-old New Jersey native from a broken home who now worries what people will think of her, according to a newspaper report."I just don't want to be thought of as a monster," the woman, identified as Ashley Alexandra Dupre, tells The New York Times. "This has been a very difficult time. It is complicated."Dupre has not been charged in the case. But she has been subpoenaed to testify in a grand jury investigation, her lawyer, Don D. Buchwald, told a magistrate judge in court on Monday.According to her MySpace page, her first love is music – the page features one of her own recordings and lists Patsy Cline, Frank Sinatra, Christina Aguilera and Lauryn Hill amo

After two days of intense interviews, a commission at the House of Representatives voted to reject both candidates for the position of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor. The two candidates were Agus Martowardojo and Raden Pardede and had been proposed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The vote included 50 members of all 10 factions at the House commission [...]

By SERGE F. KOVALESKI and IAN URBINAMarch 13, NY TimesShe left a broken home on the Jersey Shore at 17 and came to New York City to work the nightclubs as a rhythm and blues singer. Now, at 22, she is the unwitting, and as yet unseen, star of the seamy drama that is the downfall of Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York.Kristen, prostitute described in a federal affidavit as having had a rendezvous with Mr. Spitzer on Feb. 13 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, has spent the last few days in her ninth-floor apartment in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. On Monday, she made a brief appearance in federal court, where a lawyer was appointed to represent her. She is expected to be a witness in the case against four people charged with operating a prostitution ring called the Emperor’s Club V.I.P

Will Spitzer (AKA "George Fox") Choose The McGreevey Option? (VIEW THE MOST RECENT UPDATES HERE.)Read the full (Redacted) Text of the Emperors Club Federal Indictment Here (or Above).The Governor is said to have been recorded making arrangements to pay for and meet a prostitute (Kristen) in Room #871 Mayflower Hotel, Washington D.C. on Feb 13, 2008(See more Screen captures like those to the right at The Hufington Post.)Cheering broke out on NYSE floor as news that the man, who was seen as an anti-Wall Street Attorney general, was caught in a very public case of hypocrisy.The Governor, identified Federal telephone wiretaps as Client 9, spoke at approx. 3:15pm EST and addressed this salacious controversy by apologizing for his actions and saying he would take time with his family to sort thi

Eliot Spitzer has resigned.  He needed to. He has shown poor judgment, immaturity, dishonesty, and selfishness.  His wife and three daughters are publicly humiliated and have some hard decisions to make. New York’s state government is at least temporarily paralyzed. The governor doesn’t understand, or does but is above it all, what makes a society cohesive, [...]

Lt. Governor David A. Paterson, who is New York’s first African-American lieutenant governor, will now become New York's first Black governor. The seasoned politician's status upgraded when his colleague, Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned this morning. Mr. Paterson was elected New York’s lieutenant governor on November 7, 2006, but the legally blind politician has been getting his feet wet in the world of civil service for more than 20 years. In 1985, he was elected to represent Harlem in the New York State Senate and became the youngest senator in Albany when he was elected at age 35. In 2002, Paterson became the first non-white legislative leader in New York’s history to be elected as minority leader of the New York State Senate. Consistently making history, David Paterson b