Category Archives: Resigns

Pressure increases for Weiner to resign

By doris | Published: June 9, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — Fellow Democrats mounted increasing pressure Wednesday for Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign, a day after party leaders turned their backs on the liberal congressman embroiled in a “sexting” scandal. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Reps. Allyson Schwartz of Pennsylvania, Michael Michaud of Maine, Mike Ross of Arkansas, [...]

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White House correspondent Thomas retires amid controversial comments

By doris | Published: June 9, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas has retired effective immediately, Hearst Corporation said Monday. The media conglomerate had employed Thomas as a syndicated columnist for its newspaper chain. Her retirement comes amid a furor created last week by her controversial comments regarding Jewish people.

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Under fire, Reid proud of supporting Obama early

By doris | Published: January 13, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Apex, Nevada (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday that he is “very proud” of having told Barack Obama early on that he believed he was a viable candidate for president and could win election. Responding to the controversy surrounding a newly published remark he made privately about Obama’s [...]

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Parker Griffith’s staff resigns

By doris | Published: January 5, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) – Most of Rep. Parker Griffith’s staff resigned Monday morning, nearly two weeks after the former Blue Dog Democrat announced his intention to join the Republican Party. Eleven staff members tendered their resignation, including Griffith’s chief of staff, legislative director and press secretary. Griffith’s campaign consulting team announced in [...]

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