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Another Chicago Dem on Trial for Corruption

Another Chicago Dem on Trial for Corruption

(AP) Dem on trial seen as part of old Chicago politicsBy MICHAEL TARMAssociated PressCHICAGOThe grizzled Chicago Democrat has compared himself to a virile hog, likened a then-chief prosecutor to a Nazi and bragged about directing government investigators to kiss his

Scandal-Ridden Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns from Congress

Scandal-Ridden Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns from Congress

Another of Judicial Watch’s “Ten Most Wanted” corrupt politicians is now out of Congress – Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. He now joins a list that includes former Reps. Laura Richardson (D-CA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Tom Delay (R-TX), former Senators John

Obama Rewards Letterman With Kennedy Center Honor

Obama Rewards Letterman With Kennedy Center Honor

WASHINGTON – David Letterman’s “stupid human tricks” and Top 10 lists vaulted into the ranks of cultural acclaim Sunday night as the late-night comedian received this year’s Kennedy Center Honors with rock band Led Zeppelin, an actor, a ballerina and

Letterman, Led Zeppelin to Receive Kennedy Center Honors

Letterman, Led Zeppelin to Receive Kennedy Center Honors

(AP) Letterman up for jabs with Kennedy Center HonorsBy BRETT ZONGKERAssociated PressWASHINGTONDavid Letterman’s “stupid human tricks” and Top 10 lists are being vaulted into the ranks of cultural achievements as the late night comedian receives this year’s Kennedy Center Honors

Obama Honors Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin

Obama Honors Letterman, Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin

Keeping spirit with the millions of Americans fearful of the fiscal cliff, President Obama is slated to take part in Kennedy Center festivities today honoring celebrities including three members of Led Zeppelin. The Kennedy Center is honoring Obama flack and

Middle Class Net Worth Collapses to 1969 Levels

Middle Class Net Worth Collapses to 1969 Levels

The angle of a just-released New York University study is, of course, that ole’ left-wing canard known as “income inequality,” but the findings are still useful in drawing other conclusions, and not ones that are very pleasant. Is America now

IL Dem Indicted on Bank Fraud

IL Dem Indicted on Bank Fraud

This morning, the sun rose in the East. At the end of the day it will set in the West. In between, another Illinois Democrat has been indicted for fraud. Just another day in the erstwhile “Land of Lincoln.” A

Mike Tyson to Take One-Man Show Nationwide

Mike Tyson to Take One-Man Show Nationwide

By MARK KENNEDYAP Drama WriterNEW YORKLock up your ears _ Mike Tyson’s coming to a theater near you. The former champion boxer and convicted rapist will take his one-man show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” on a three-month tour to more

Sun Times: J. Jackson Jr. Like a Greek Hero?

Sun Times: J. Jackson Jr. Like a Greek Hero?

A Chicago Sun-Times columnist is saddened by the flame out of Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr., the Chicago Congressman that just resigned after a Congressional investigation into misuse of campaign funds. His story is that of a Greek hero, she claims.

Former Employee: ACORN Still Alive and Well

Former Employee: ACORN Still Alive and Well

Former ACORN employee and whistleblower Anita Moncrief said ACORN is far from dead and is still “colluding” and “working with” the President Barack Obama’s Department of Justice. Moncrief appeared with Conservative commentator David Webb in a one-hour special  about the

Rahm Emanuel to America: Do It the Chicago Way

Rahm Emanuel to America: Do It the Chicago Way

Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Chief of Staff in President Barack Obama’s White House, has written an op-ed in the Washington Post advising America, and Democrats in particular, to follow Chicago’s example in designing their policies, arguing that doing so will

How Mexican Drug Cartels Operate in America

How Mexican Drug Cartels Operate in America

As the Mexican drug cartels obtain more control in Mexico, they are able to seep across the border and grab hold of the drug market in the United States. Cartels are able to easily transport their product across America, and

'Dallas' Star Larry Hagman Dies in Texas

'Dallas' Star Larry Hagman Dies in Texas

By LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterJ.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of corruption. Yet with his sparkling grin, Larry Hagman masterfully created the charmingly loathsome oil baron _ and coaxed forth a Texas-size gusher of ratings

Occupy 2.0 : Destroy U.S. Economy with Lawlessness

Occupy 2.0 : Destroy U.S. Economy with Lawlessness

Where is the Occupy Wall Street movement headed? It’s not back to long term camping in the parks. Their explicit goal for the next step of the movement is the destruction of the United States financial system. Anyone doubting this