Head of LA Department of Water and Power resigns amid concern over water main breaksOctober 2nd, 2009 LA Department of Water and Power chief resignsLOS ANGELES — The head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stepped down amid increasing concern over recent water main breaks. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced Friday that DWP Chief Executive David Nahai has resigned to become senior adviser to the Clinton Climate Initiative.
Dalai Lama welcomed by Memphis mayor with fist bump and "Hello Dalai"September 23rd, 2009 Dalai Lama comes to Memphis, gets fist bump, jokeMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Dalai Lama has been welcomed to Memphis with a fist bump and the greeting "hello Dalai."
It happened as the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader met interim Memphis Mayor Myron Lowery on Tuesday.
RealNetworks director John Chapple resignsSeptember 11th, 2009 RealNetworks board member resignsSEATTLE — Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. said Friday John Chapple has resigned from its board to focus on other responsibilities.
Taco Bell settles sexual harassment complaint; 2 teen workers claimed they were raped at workSeptember 1st, 2009 Taco Bell settles Tenn. sex harassment complaintMEMPHIS, Tenn.
Jim Dickinson, Memphis producer, musician and father of two-thirds of N. Miss. Allstars, diesAugust 15th, 2009 Memphis producer, musician Jim Dickinson diesJACKSON, Miss. — Jim Dickinson, a musician and producer who helped shape the Memphis sound in an influential career that spanned more than four decades, has died.
Tenn. senator who had extramarital affair with 22-year-old intern resigns from LegislatureJuly 29th, 2009 Tenn. state senator quits after affair with internNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee lawmaker resigned from the state Senate on Tuesday after his extramarital affair with a 22-year-old intern was revealed by an investigation into an extortion case.
Ill. Republican: Rep. Kirk to announce he'll run for Obama's Senate seat now held by BurrisJuly 15th, 2009 Kirk to run for Obama's old Ill. Senate seatCHICAGO — Republican Congressman Mark Kirk is running for the U.S.
Argentine transportation secretary 2nd to quit following election defeat of ruling partyJuly 2nd, 2009 Argentine transportation secretary resignsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's transportation secretary has become the second Cabinet member to quit since President Cristina Fernandez's party suffered a crushing defeat in congressional elections. Transportation Secretary Ricardo Jaime had been one of the most influential members of Fernandez's administration, and also worked in the administration of Fernandez's husband, former President Nestor Kirchner.
The mayor has no clothes: Former Gainesville politician arrested for public nudityJune 27th, 2009 Former mayor in Georgia arrested for nudityCLAYTON, Ga. — Naked time got a little too public for a former Georgia mayor.
Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton stepping down midway through 5th term to run for CongressJune 26th, 2009 Memphis mayor resigns to focus on run for CongressMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first elected black Memphis mayor has announced his resignation halfway into his record fifth term to concentrate on a run for Congress.
Oregon Congressional GOP candidate says his mother is the pollsterJune 25th, 2009 Ore. GOP candidate says his mother is the pollsterSALEM, Ore. — After the state Democratic party filed a complaint, the Oregon secretary of state's office has asked Republican Mayor Sid Leiken of Springfield for records of campaign filings.
White congressman faces formidable black challenger in mostly black district in TennesseeJune 18th, 2009 White US Rep. in black Tenn.
NYC appointee who sparked furor with Mexico 'banditos' essay resigns from women's commissionMay 5th, 2009 NYC appointee resigns over Mexico 'banditos' essayNEW YORK — A woman appointed to a New York City commission has resigned after coming under withering criticism for saying Mexico should "get a grip on its banditos."
Betsy Perry says she would rather leave her post on the New York City Commission on Women's Issues than become a distraction to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Perry wrote an article for the Huffington Post last week that included numerous disparaging remarks about Mexico.
Delta Air Lines will resume flights at Dallas Love Field in JulyApril 24th, 2009 Delta Air to return to Dallas Love FieldDALLAS — Delta Air Lines Inc. said Friday it will begin flights to and from Dallas Love Field this summer.
Haryana legislator resigns from BJPApril 22nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Ram Kumar Gautam, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator in Haryana, Wednesday resigned from his assembly seat. Gautam submitted his resignation to assembly Speaker Raghubir Singh Kadian at a function in Jhajjar town, sources close to the legislator said.
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