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Charge Against Governor Greitens Dismissed
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Prosecutors have dropped a charge against Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (R), averting a trial for felony invasion of privacy.
Why the Charge was Dropped
Greitens had been indicted on this matter in connection with a...
Controversy Brewing over Brian Benczkowski
The Story:
President Trump has nominated Brian Benczkowski, a partner at a prestigious multinational law firm, as Assistant Attorney General for the criminal division of the US Justice Department. But a confirmation fight seems likely,...
Eric Schneiderman Ousted on Assault Allegations
The Story:
On May 7, The New Yorker reported that four women allege that they were physically assaulted by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman between 2013 and 2016. Two of these women remain...
Cordray over Kucinich in Ohio Dem Primary
The Story:
In last week's primary in Ohio, Richard Cordray, who directed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under President Obama, easily defeated former Cleveland Mayor and Congressman Dennis Kucinich to become the Democratic Party's...
Solar and Wind Contributions to Republican Candidates
The Story:
In a historic shift in US campaign finance, money from renewable energy companies is going more to Republican than to Democratic candidates this year. The Solar Energy Industries Association, for example, has contributed...
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