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It was a year full of turning points in Louisiana politics
... of the so-called Louisiana Way. n The Buck Stops for Dollar Bill. The conviction of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson seemed anti-climactic, once the whole sordid tale was told and he and his family were driven to political and financial ruin. ... Comment?
California School – Named after President Obama?
... PM PST by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!) To: cakid1 They've got a William Jefferson Clinton School in nearby Compton, Ca. 12/29/2009 11:34:57 PM PST by rbosque (11 year Freeper! The real reason the left wants to ... Comment?
Turning points in politics in 2009
... for its deadliest shooter. . The buck stops for Dollar Bill. The conviction of former Congressman William Jefferson seemed anti-climactic, once the whole sordid tale was told and he and his family were driven to political and financial ruin. His ... Comment?
... This was a crucial year for many Louisiana politicians, from Gov. Bobby Jindal to disgraced U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, says John Maginnis. "It was the quadrennial fallow year in Louisiana as far as elections go, but 2009 saw turning points for ... Comment?
Jefferson aides' sentences reduced, ailing niece awaits trial
Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given major reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges. Comment?
Needed: A Capitalism Vaccine to Stave off the Disease of Socialism
Former Louisiana congressman William Jefferson is going to prison for bribery. Apparently, however, the same fate does not await U.S. Senate bullies who this past weekend dangled a bribe, uh, "carrot" in front of Sen. Comment?
Top 10 ethics scandals of 2009
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... prosecutorial tool for fighting public corruption, this statute has been used to convict former Rep. William Jefferson, D-LA, and a large number of those involved in the Jack Abramoff scandal. During oral arguments, the Supreme Court justices ... Comment?
Corruption Trial of Ex-Rep. Jefferson's Niece May Be Delayed
Dec. 26, 2009, 9:22 a.m. A niece of former Rep. William Jefferson whose corruption trial is scheduled to begin Jan. Comment?
... seven six-year terms between them; U.S. Reps. Bob Livingston, who was about to become House speaker, and William Jefferson of New Orleans due to scandal; U.S. Rep. Jim McCrery of Shreveport, ranking Republican on Ways and Means; and U.S. Reps. Billy ... Comment?
Dick Polman's American Debate: The 2009 Public Misconduct Awards
... your consideration, in no particular order: Most Creative Dessert. Former Louisiana Democratic congressman William Jefferson was convicted in August on 11 criminal counts of bribery and money laundering. He denied all wrongdoing, naturally, despite ... Comment?
With so many corrupt officials off his list, Santa goes green: An editorial
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... cookies. Mrs. Claus had already had to take in the waistline of his red pants -- twice. Former Congressman William Jefferson won't be making Santa's list this year. And now, he had to meet with the accounting elves. Again. "All right,'' he grumbled ... Comment?
... elves to scratch another name off Louisiana's delivery list. Santa adjusted his reading glasses as William Jefferson's name came into focus. The former congressman was found guilty of 11 counts of corruption, including conspiracy to solicit bribes ... Comment?
Ex-Congressman's Associates Get Reduced Sentences for Help
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Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges. Comment?
Ex-Rep. Jefferson's associates get reduced terms
Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges. Comment?
Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington leaving post
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... successfully for a party endorsement of state Rep. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, over incumbent William Jefferson in the District 2 congressional race. Jefferson was facing federal public corruption charges, for which he was later convicted. ... Comment?
Judge reduces sentence for Jefferson witness
Brett Pfeffer, who served as an aide to former Rep. William Jefferson and testified against him at his corruption trial last summer, had his eight-year prison sentence reduced by more than half Tuesday. Comment?
The 2009 Daily Beast Political Awards
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... AP Photo The Jeffrey Dahmer Award Given to the biggest crime of the year involving freezers. Winner: Rep. William Jefferson Whatever you do, don't keep the evidence of your crime in the icebox. That goes for serial killers as well as public ... Comment?
Chairman of state Demos bows out
... successfully for a party endorsement of state Rep. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, over incumbent William Jefferson in the District 2 congressional race. Jefferson was facing federal public corruption charges, for which he was later convicted. ... Comment?
Ex-Rep. Jefferson's associates get reduced terms
Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges. Comment?
Judge reduces sentence for Jefferson witness
Brett Pfeffer, who served as an aide to former Rep. William Jefferson and testified against him at his corruption trial last summer, had his eight-year prison sentence reduced by more than half Tuesday. Comment?