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Nevada lieutenant governor indicted over handling of college savings program
Associated Press WritersLAS VEGAS (AP) _ A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki on charges of mismanaging a multibillion-dollar college savings program when he was state treasurer. The indictments don't allege any money was missing. They include four...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Regional Authority, Government, Prosecution, Harry Reid
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Obama names New Mexico Gov. Richardson for Commerce; nominee accepts in English and Spanish
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic to his new Cabinet and calling him a leading "economic diplomat for America" in troubled times....Tags: Economic Policy, Regional Authority, Janet Napolitano, United Nations, Local Elections
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State plans to preserve 9,200 acres
In a move hailed by conservation leaders, Gov. Martin O'Malley announced plans today to buy five large tracts of forest, farmland and waterfront for more than $71 million to preserve them from development and enhance public access to the Chesapeake Bay....Tags: Maryland, Chesapeake Bay, Government, Martin O'Malley
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Fast approaching inauguration, president-elect relishes final few days of civilian life
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Barack Obama appears to be enjoying his last few weeks of pondering the nation's problems without being held accountable for them. The president-elect teased reporters and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, his choice for commerce secretary,...Tags: Hawaii, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Rahm Emanuel , Bill Richardson, National Government
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Obama making good his pledge to have diverse administration; some backers seek even more
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama, soon to be the first black U.S. president, is on the road to making good his pledge to have a Cabinet and White House staff that are among most diverse ever, although some supporters are asking him to go even further. He...Tags: Heads of State, John Podesta, Justice and Rights, Regional Authority, Janet Napolitano
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For Bushes, 'careful' giving this Christmas
The Swampby Frank James First Lady Laura Bush had the media in the residence part of the White House today to show off the holiday decorations, discuss her and President Bush's plans for the holidays, their impending return to Washington......Tags: Furniture, Harry S Truman, Gingerbread Houses, George Washington, Gardens and Parks
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Rendell: Homeland pick has 'no life'
The Swampby Frank James Darn those open mikes. The latest politician to learn that a mike must always be assumed to be live is Pennsylvania's very garrulous Gov. Ed Rendell who by now has probably placed a call to fellow Democratic......Tags: Regional Authority, Janet Napolitano, Barack Obama, Government, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Court of Appeals: Quota time for Cuomo, Paterson?
Spin CycleAfter listening to a tape (at left) of the Cuomo-Paterson press conference, it's easy to understand why there are different interpretations of what they said: They were both trying to be judiciously, politically ambiguous. Both men wanted to pretend......Tags: Court Administration, Government, Justice System
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Court of Appeals: What's wrong with the list?
Spin CycleFoment continues in Albany over the lack of diversity (i.e. no woman, no Latino) on the 7 names sent to Gov. Paterson by the Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of CJ Judith Kaye.......Tags: Minority Groups, Regional Authority, New York University, Court Administration, Government
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Cabinet: Richardson to Commerce
Spin CycleBill Richardson gets the nod for the Commerce Department -- not, with all due respect to the census and copyright laws and trade missions, the sexiest cabinet job in Washington for a guy who took abuse and was accused......Tags: Regional Authority, Trade Policy, United Nations, Population, Bill Richardson
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Scarnati sworn in as lieutenant governor
The Associated PressState Sen. Joe Scarnati was sworn in Wednesday as Pennsylvania's 31st lieutenant governor, replacing the late Catherine Baker Knoll for the next two years. Scarnati, 46, will be keeping his Senate seat and his post as the chamber's top senator, president...Tags: Parliament, Regional Authority, Death and Dying, Government, Constitutional Issues
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Rendell: Napolitano perfect due to 'no family'
The Associated PressPennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell was picked up on an open microphone explaining why Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is a good choice for Homeland Security secretary: The job requires someone who has "no life," and Napolitano is perfect because she "has no...Tags: Defense, Lawyers, Regional Authority, Janet Napolitano, Tom Ridge
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