What's in a name? Confusion. Wash. state judicial candidate mistaken for Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SCSeptember 11th, 2009 Wash. judicial candidate mistaken for SC repEVERETT, Wash. — As a candidate for judge, Joe Wilson didn't mind sharing the name of former Ambassador Joseph Wilson.
Mass. congressman takes out papers as he considers race to replace Kennedy in US SenateSeptember 4th, 2009 Mass. rep. may vie to replace Kennedy in US SenateBOSTON — A Democratic Massachusetts congressman says he is considering getting into the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch of South Boston said in a statement he took out nominating papers Friday morning as he weighs a special-election campaign.
Achuthanandan inducts three new ministersAugust 17th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Monday expanded his ministry by accommodating three allies in the 20-member council of ministers.
Kerala minister resigns to make way for party leaderAugust 16th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Public Works Minister Mons Joseph resigned from his post Sunday, making way for Kerala Congress (Joseph) chairman P.J. Joseph to take over again after he was cleared of sexual harassment charges by a court.
Former NY Congressman John Sweeney indicted on felony drunken driving chargeAugust 14th, 2009 Former NY congressman indicted on felony DWIBALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A former New York congressman has been indicted on a felony charge of drunken driving.
Kerala ministerial expansion MondayAugust 14th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)-led ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala will expand its ministry Monday with three allies getting one minister each. Left Democratic Front convenor Vaikam Viswan Friday said former minister P.J.
NC congressman says office received death threat over support for health care reformAugust 8th, 2009 US Rep. gets death threat over health care reformRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina congressman says his Washington office received a death threat from someone upset with his support for health care reform legislation.
A day after bribery conviction, jury rules ex-congressman Jefferson must forfeit $470,000August 6th, 2009 Jury rules ex-congressman must forfeit $470,000ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal jury has ruled that a former Louisiana congressman must forfeit roughly $470,000 in bribery receipts.
Lu Young, wife of Alaska congressman, dies at northern Virginia homeAugust 2nd, 2009 Wife of Alaska congressman dies in VirginiaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lu Young, the wife of U.S. Rep. Don Young, has died.
Kerala to re-induct acquitted former ministerJuly 27th, 2009 IDUKKI - Former Kerala minister P.J. Joseph, who had resigned nearly three years ago after being accused of molesting a woman, will be back in his post soon after being given a clean chit by a court earlier this year.
Congressman Patrick Kennedy plans to return to House on TuesdayJuly 6th, 2009 Rep. Kennedy returning to CongressWASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick Kennedy said he's "feeling healthy and strong" and plans to return to Congress Tuesday after receiving treatment at a Maryland addiction treatment center.
AP NewsBreak: SC congressman says Gov. Sanford should quit, can't be effective leaderJuly 2nd, 2009 AP NewsBreak: SC congressman calls for gov to quitCOLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett has become the first South Carolina congressman to ask Gov.
Former Georgia congressman Swindall indicted in alleged campaign contribution schemeJune 24th, 2009 Former Ga. congressman charged with conspiracyATLANTA — A former Georgia congressman has been charged with conspiracy and telling lies in an alleged campaign contribution scheme linked to a 2005 Atlanta city council election. Former Rep. Pat Swindall was charged Tuesday in a state court with one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and four counts of false statements.
Former congressman John Kasich expected to announce gubernatorial run in OhioJune 1st, 2009 Ex-OH congressman expected to announce gov. runCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Republican congressman John Kasich (KAY'-sihk) is expected to make it official that he'll run for Ohio governor in 2010.
1 of 2 imprisoned in NJ for setting fatal dorm fire at Seton Hall released on paroleMay 6th, 2009 Seton Hall arsonist released on parole in NJTRENTON, N.J. — One of two former Seton Hall University students who started a dormitory fire that killed three students at the northern New Jersey school in 2000 has been released on parole.