Month: July 2009

Why Was Gerald Walpin Fired?

The Washington Times reports on former inspector general Gerald Walpin’s lawsuit related to his recent firing. Mr. Walpin was fired as the inspector general for the Corporation for National and Community Service by Mr. Obama on June 10. The White House said at the time that Mr. Obama had “lost confidence” in Mr. Walpin because […]

Gov. Palin and Ethics

AP is reporting new information about Gov. Palin and her Alaska Fund Trust. An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position in seeking money for legal fees, in the latest legal distraction for the former vice presidential candidate as she prepares to leave […]