The Post has the play-by-play on the trial of Rep. William Jefferson. [Defense Attorney Robert] Trout told the jury that the money in the freezer had received so much publicity that he contemplated opening his statement with “a joke about the cold cash.” Instead, he offered this explanation: “He was looking to hide the cash […]
Month: June 2009
Norm Eisen to Gerald Walpin: “You’re Fired”
White House Special Counsel penned this letter explaining why President Obama used his powers as President to relieve the Inspector General of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Post has more on this story.
Sen. Feinstein Cancels Fundraiser
The Washington Times reports that Sen. Feinstein canceled a fundraiser scheduled for tomorrow. Washington lobbyist Heather Podesta mentioned the intelligence committee in an e-mail invitation attached to a formal notice of the event, saying that the lunch at the upscale Charlie Palmer steakhouse in Washington would begin at noon. In the e-mail, she said donors […]