Morality and Social Justice: A 21st Century Invitation to Liberation »
Morality and Social Justice: A 21st Century Invitation to Liberation The experience of Christ and grace in sacramental community is a path towards liberation–the liberation of individuals from their enslavement to all that is not God and God’s reign through a lifetime process of conversion, and the liberation of all creation from indifference, injustice, and [...]
The color of pot campaign is green, and based in Oakland »
The color of pot campaign is green, and based in Oakland Oakland’s Oaksterdam marijuana purveyor is major funder of campaign to legalize marijuana. The effort has helped vault the marijuana industry into the realm of major political players. More: Politics | Elections 2010 Read more on Contra Costa Times
Internal Affairs: Nora Campos may be headed to Sacramento, but her top aides are not »
Internal Affairs: Nora Campos may be headed to Sacramento, but her top aides are not Even if boss Campos goes to Sacramento, they’ll stay in South Bay Read more on San Jose Mercury News
In final push on Wall Street rules, lawmakers tackle sticking points that could gum up reform »
In final push on Wall Street rules, lawmakers tackle sticking points that could gum up reform WASHINGTON – From big banks’ exotic trades to the plastic in people’s wallets, a few contentious issues could upend a delicate political equilibrium as lawmakers try to blend House and Senate bills into a single rewrite of banking regulations. [...]
Congress working to rewrite banking laws »
Congress working to rewrite banking laws They are the sticking points that would gum up the Wall Street overhaul. Read more on The Huntsville Item
Cuomo, Would-Be Governor, Gets Tough When Foes Say No (Update1) »
Cuomo, Would-Be Governor, Gets Tough When Foes Say No (Update1) June 14 (Bloomberg) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo , the Democratic candidate for governor who has challenged legislators to join his plan to clean up state government, has a history of getting what he wants. Read more on Bloomberg
Two MPs receive awards for integrity »
Two MPs receive awards for integrity Defence Minister John Faulkner and Lib backbencher Petro Georgiou have been chosen to receive inaugural awards for integrity. Read more on Brisbane Times
Paul B. Farrell: Doomsday Capitalism virus is spreading »
Paul B. Farrell: Doomsday Capitalism virus is spreading We do know exactly what will replace capitalism. We also know it won’t be better. In fact, far worse, far more self-destructive. The “Doomsday Capitalism” virus is spreading: Read more on Market Watch
A lobbying tempest engulfs financial overhaul »
A lobbying tempest engulfs financial overhaul Congress’ final tinkering with Wall Streetoverhaul this month offers lobbyists a last-ditch shot to reshape the package on behalf of clients with billions at stake. Read more on Channel 8 San Diego
Advocates keeping close eye on reform »
Advocates keeping close eye on reform As the U.S. House and Senate begin their conference on final financial reform legislation, a consumer advocacy group is keeping score on who benefits from key provisions, and two government watchdog groups say industry lobbyists have served on the staffs of 43 legislators. Read more on New Haven Register
Obama adresses nation on oil spill »
Obama adresses nation on oil spill WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama used his first Oval Office address to the nation Tuesday to say 90 percent of the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico will be captured within weeks, and to call for a new clean energy policy to end U.S. dependence on fossil [...]
House ethics panel seeks fundraising info on 8 »
House ethics panel seeks fundraising info on 8 One of the season’s most heavily lobbied pieces of legislation in Congress is shining an unwelcome light on eight lawmakers, whose fundraising has caught the attention of ethics investigators. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance
Sticking points in financial overhaul are a feast for lobbyists seeking to reshape outcome »
Sticking points in financial overhaul are a feast for lobbyists seeking to reshape outcome WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ final tinkering with Wall Street overhaul this month offers lobbyists a last-ditch shot to reshape the package on behalf of clients with billions at stake. Read more on FOX 6 Milwaukee
Wall St’s last stand in closed-door horse-trading »
Wall St’s last stand in closed-door horse-trading Wall Street is making a last stand against regulatory reform in behind-the-scenes meetings in Congress, where lobbyists hope to use high-stakes horse trading to blunt provisions that could cost the industry billions of dollars. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News
