Monthly Archives: December 2004

False alarm of more killer waves triggered new panic Tens of thousands of residents fled coasts in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand after warnings that a new tsunami was about to strike after new aftershocks hit the Indian Ocean Thursday. … Continue reading →

According to the NYT‘s this morning, House Republicans are “planning” to shore up Hastert’s goal of removing Republican Joel Hefley from his chairmanship of the ethics committee, and will be introducing a package of rule changes to stymie the pursuit … Continue reading →

C-Span is unveiling a new book programme Sunday–After Words. Each week will feature a different host and the first one is Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, who will be interviewing Newt Gingrich about his new book, Winning The … Continue reading →

(from my e-mail) Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer on Possible Removal of Rep. Joel Hefley as Chairman of the House Ethics Committee According to published reports House Speaker Dennis Hastert is considering removing Representative Joel Hefley as Chairman … Continue reading →

FBI Names 6th Counterterrorism Chief Since 9/11 Willie T. Hulon, a 21-year FBI veteran who until recently headed the bureau’s Detroit office, was named newest chief of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. Two of Hulon’s predecessors have retired, while three others … Continue reading →