Chumash Camp 4 Bill Clears House Committee
A controversial bill that would allow the Chumash Indian Tribe to transfer hundreds of acres of land in the Santa Ynez Valley into tribal sovereignty has cleared a major hurdle in Congress.
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EDITORIAL: Here comes Darryl Glenn
It is unwise for the political class to continue underestimating El Paso County Commissioner and U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn, who consistently brings audiences to their feet. Glenn will have the entire country's attention Monday, when he speaks during a prime-time slot on the opening night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
The servants behind Hillary’s server: Meet the staffers tied up in the email debacle
Before Hillary Clinton became secretary of state, an aide to Bill Clinton set up a private email server in a " " in the basement of his and Hillary's suburban New York home. Mrs. Clinton says she used email from that server out of " ," as she wanted to use her personal BlackBerry smartphone for all messages.
Cheers to Robert Mondavi Winery’s 50th Anniversary
Tim Mondavi, front, wearing a white shirt, speaks to a guest during the 50th Anniversary of Robert Mondavi Winery. The late Robert Mondavi started the business with a modest loan.
Nine candidates vie to succeed Jim McDermott in Congress
Congressman Jim McDermott announced his retirement at the end of this year, leaving an open seat for Washington state's 7th Congressional District. Nine candidates are running to replace him and all nine were present at the candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters on Saturday at Shoreline City Hall.
Scholarships offered for business incubator in Keene
Police praised activists and breathed a sigh of relief after a well-attended "Black Lives Matter" march in downtown Manchester went off peacefully Saturday night, a marked contrast to unrest in... Jeff Gordon will be pressed into service next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway if Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion-like symptoms persist past ... (more)
GourmetGiftBaskets is galloping
Police praised activists and breathed a sigh of relief after a well-attended "Black Lives Matter" march in downtown Manchester went off peacefully Saturday night, a marked contrast to unrest in... Jeff Gordon will be pressed into service next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway if Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion-like symptoms persist past ... (more)
Wells road bump
At least that is what is happening with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Preservation Project that was expected to affect Highway 109 through Wells next year. As a matter of fact, MnDOT?representatives say they have encountered a pretty big road bump.
NY Times: Trump’s Grounded Plane Proves to Be Lucky Break for Pence in VP Race
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence won the No. 2 slot on Donald Trump's ticket over a frenzied three weeks that began in earnest on Tuesday after the presumptive Republican nominee's private plane was grounded in Indianapolis because of mechanical problems.
Portman’s Ohio campaign a sharp contrast to Trump’s
Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman and his re-election team have been beating the bushes and sifting through reams of data for more than a year. Republicans say Trump needs to take a page from Portman's playbook, and they worry that Trump's flyby approach to one of the most important states on the electoral map won't give him the edge he needs over Democrat Hillary Clinton, who already has a strong Ohio operation.
Analysis: It’s Pence. Wait, maybe. … OK, now it’s sure
In business and politics, Donald Trump likes to go with his gut. His selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as a running mate appears to be a lesson in what happens when he doesn't.
Trump presents ‘partner’ Pence, but no doubt who’s the star
Donald Trump presented running mate Mike Pence to the nation Saturday, hailing the Indiana governor as his "first choice" and "my partner in the campaign." But he left no doubt in a sometimes awkward event that Pence's role will surely be as sidekick to the at the top of the ticket.
Caterpillar keeps digging itself into a bigger hole
Caterpillar recently reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective heavy-duty diesel engines; a consolidation of a number of other lawsuits against the company due to inefficiencies in equipment, counter to what was otherwise promised. Though Caterpillar denies the allegations and has said that to litigate the cases further "would be risky and costly for both sides", it's hard to believe their leadership won't continue to dodge the matter and defend their position.
In tight re-election bid, Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk steps away from GOP
Sen. Mark Kirk made his second appearance in Chicago's gay Pride Parade this year. He broke ranks to support Democrat-backed gun control measures and called his party's presumptive presidential nominee "too bigoted and racist" for the job.
In tight race, Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk steps away from GOP
" Sen. Mark Kirk made his second appearance in Chicago's gay Pride Parade this year. He broke ranks to support Democrat-backed gun control measures and called his party's presumptive presidential nominee "too bigoted and racist" for the job.
Political outsider Trump introducing insider Mike Pence as running mate
His running mate largely unknown to the public, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is introducing Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a steady conservative with governing experience inside and outside of Washington. Trump and Pence will appear together Saturday morning at a midtown Manhattan hotel, an unofficial kickoff event to the Republican National Convention two days before it opens in Cleveland.
Trump, Pence set to make debut as Republican ticket
Donald Trump publicly introduces new running mate Mike Pence on Saturday, two days before the start of the Republican National Convention. "Look forward to introducing Governor Mike Pence ," Trump tweeted Saturday.
Hillary Clinton’s Greatest – Accomplishments,’ Annotatedby David…
She didn't write the Declaration of Independence. She didn't write the Bill of Rights.
New 9/11 document reveals no smoking gun of Saudi complicity
Saudi officials are hoping that the release of a top secret chapter of an early congressional inquiry into 9/11 will end accusations of Saudi complicity in the attacks - allegations that have never been substantiated. Those who pushed for its release say it's only the beginning.
Securing flights to Havana opens doors for Tampa Bay region
It is heartening to see the Tampa Bay region come together for a cause and win, as happened this month with the announcement that Tampa International Airport will likely host daily commercial flights to Havana as early as this fall. The list of those who should take a bow is long.