Corruption

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August 31, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus bogged down by new ethics scandal

OPINION - The actions of several of its members betray a hubris that suggests a belief that black public officials…
July 30, 2010

Obama calls charges against Rangel ‘troubling’

WASHINGTON (AP) - "He's somebody who's at the end of his career," Obama said in an interview that aired Friday...
July 28, 2010

Deal or no deal, voters must remove Rangel

OPINION - If ever there was a case that screamed for scrubbing race from politics, it's Rangel's...
July 27, 2010

Philly cop gets 15 years for stealing and dealing cocaine

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― A former Philadelphia police officer is going to prison for 15 years for plotting to steal $1.5…
June 29, 2010

Jesse Jackson Jr. a pawn in Blagojevich's schemes

CHICAGO (AP) - Blagojevich used Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. as political leverage to secure vacant Senate seat for himself,…
June 28, 2010

Senator Oprah? Blagojevich considered Winfrey for seat

CHICAGO (AP) - "She made Obama, she's up there so high nobody could assail this pick," Blagojevich is heard telling…
June 21, 2010

Corruption investigation reveals NY rep Meeks hid personal loans

From the NY Daily News - Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) failed to disclose tens of thousands of dollars in personal…
April 22, 2010

Blagojevich wants Obama to testify at his trial

CHICAGO (AP) - Ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has asked a federal judge subpoena the president to testify at his…
October 20, 2009

Corruption trial of Birmingham mayor begins

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Mayor Larry Langford could be tossed out of office and go to prison if convicted of…
September 18, 2009

Churches give people more than just faith

There are still many people who believe that churches should do more than help people prepare for life after death.