Saturday, April 10, 2010

SPB News for Friday



Mine ordered to shut 61 times

States skipping pension payments...

Abu Ghraib Unit To Return To Iraq

Obama To VA Gov: You Can't Understand Civil War Without Understanding Slavery


One in five say 'aliens living on Earth'Poll of 23,000 in 22 countries finds China, India lead in belief in aliens.

Dawn Johnson Withdraws Nomination for Office of Legal Counsel
Dawn Johnson has
withrawn her nomination for Office of Legal Counsel. She cites the delays in confirming her nomination.
Unfortunately, my nomination has met with lengthy delays and political opposition that threaten that objective and prevent OLC from functioning at full strength. I hope that the withdrawal of my nomination will allow this important office to be filled promptly."

Report: Businessman Gave Illegal Donation To Vitter
A former official with a dry cleaning corporation seeking to curry favor with Sen. David Vitter says he was reimbursed for a $4,800 contribution to the senator, which if true is a violation of federal campaign finance law, the Times-Picayune reports.


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