Monthly Archives: December 2010
Alaska Senate: Miller Ends Legal Fight
Republican Joe Miller “is ending his fight over Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat, conceding the race to his bitter rival, incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski,” the AP reports. Miller’s decision, announced Friday at a news conference in Anchorage, comes one day after … Continue reading
Ethics Committee Dismisses Complaint against Dodd
The Senate Ethics Committee “has dismissed a complaint alleging that Sen. Christopher Dodd obtained a cottage in Ireland at a low price as an improper gift from a businessman,” the AP reports. The Connecticut Democrat says the allegations by a … Continue reading
Filed under Ethics
Alaska Senate: Murkowski Certified as Winner
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) “was officially named the winner of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race Thursday, following a legal battle that lasted longer than the write-in campaign she waged to keep her job,” the AP reports. Gov. Sean Parnell and Lt. … Continue reading
Alaska Senate: Joe Miller to Announce Plans by Friday
Republican Joe Miller “plans to announce by Friday whether he’ll continue his legal fight over the Alaska Senate race,” the AP reports. Miller spokesman Randy DeSoto says Miller is weighing his options. A news conference is planned for Friday in … Continue reading
Filed under Election
President Announces Six Recess Appointments
President Obama “announced six recess appointments on Wednesday,” POLITICO reports. In a statement, the White House said the positions "have been left vacant for an extended period of time." The appointments are: James M. Cole, Nominee for Deputy Attorney General, … Continue reading
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