Archive for December, 2006
Is it ignorance or misplaced trust?
For the life of me, it is difficult, even exasperating, to understand how my fellow Christian ministers can excuse and condone the un-American and un-Christian actions and policies of modern politicians. What in the world is going on? Are they blind to what is happening, or do they just not care? It is truly frustrating!
Worksite identity theft uncovered at Swift & Co. and nationwide
On Tuesday morning, federal agents executed search warrants at six facilities owned by Swift & Company. The operation was part of a worksite enforcement investigation that has identified a large identity theft scheme that has victimized large numbers of US citizens and lawful residents. Swift & Company is a top tier corporation and a nationwide [...]
Roundup of criminal aliens finds rapists, kidnappers and thieves
Federal law enforcement officers arrested 35 fugitive aliens and other immigration violators in a weeklong operation in Massachusetts. The enforcement action is the latest under Operation Secure Streets, a national initiative targeting illegal aliens with prior convictions for driving under the influence.
Awaiting indictment, Rep. William Jefferson wins reelection
While awaiting a federal indictment in an extensive bribery case, Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson easily beat his political opponent in a contentious runoff election on Sunday. But Jefferson may have put himself in the position of facing criminal bribery charges as a congressman rather than a private citizen by pursuing a ninth term in congress.
Leahy to FBI Director: give me secret information
While Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) isn’t scheduled to takeover as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee until January 2007, he already sounds as if he’s the man in charge of oversight of our nation’s law enforcement and courts. And considering his history of being kicked off the Senate Intelligence Committee due to his propensity for [...]
GAO investigates impact of Eminent Domain
“The government should not be allowed to force a small business, homeowner, or any other private property owner from his or her land. While the decision has been made in Washington, my Constitutional Amendment would protect the property rights our Founders intended, preventing state government and local governments from unfairly seizing your property,” said North [...]
