Today, the New York Senate confirmed three new judges…you know my judges are close to my heart. I have a story brewing on one or two right now! I’m sure you’re all anxiously anticipating.
Welcome to the bench our three new judges:
Judge Phillip Pat…
Okay, so after a little wait for some bills, the Senate reconvened and then adjourned. All spectators left the gallery and then there was rumor of a Special Session…lucky I was updating the last post. So, while the cameras and the citizens were locke…
The Senators have just recognized Jimmer Fredette (don’t know the spelling, sorry…didn’t even recognize him.) While Jimmer was visiting the chamber, the Guv was holding a presser down the hall.
While we are two calendars behind the caledar which is …
I am so very thankful to the New York Senate for letting me get to bed a bit earlier than I predicted last night. I can’t tell ya what time it was but I can tell ya it was earlier than I anticipated. Ya see, when I think it’s going to be a long night, …
Both legislative houses passed bills today which will halt the smoking in outdoor MTA terminals. Lucky me, I was heading into the Chamber to write up this miraculous legislation when a press release in my inbox…now, if they could just extend it to CD…
Last night, the NYC Democrats managed to lead the New york Senate into voting down the Rent Control Extender bill which now leaves 2.5 million (according to the Dems) without the assurance that their rent will not skyrocket upon the expiration of their…
I only scan the online version of the Times Union so perhaps the print version has a real picture of Senator McDonald above the caption “Let’s all just live our lives” GOP Sen. Roy McDonald becomes 31st vote for same-sex marriage bill.
Please note th…
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Culver in politics again, resurfacing for Obama Marshalltown Times Republican By DAVID PITT , AP DES MOINES - Chet Culver has re-emerged at campaign events for President Barak Obama, raising the question of whether Iowa's former Democratic governor and secretary of state intends to get back into politics. |
 Kansas City Star | Ron Paul wins Minnesota delegates ABC News This past weekend, Paul accomplished that goal, winning 12 of 13 delegates at the state GOP convention. "Victories in Minnesota and other states demonstrate that Ron Paul supporters possess the adaptability, organizational muscle, and unmatched ... Paul power takes over state GOP convention Ron Paul Coup in Minnesota GOP Ron Paul, still competing, continues his delegate winning streak in Minnesota |
US, Suu Kyi agree Myanmar reforms fragile The Seattle Times Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi have discussed the recent easing of US sanctions and the need to protect against the country's backsliding on reforms, the State Department said Monday. |
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