Party know-how - Sherrill Jan 14, 2008
When Mr. Sherrill arrived from his native Alabama, Norvell was selling pots and pans out of leased space in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' Local 1579 building on Reynolds Street ... By the 1980s, the company had outgrown its space at the union hall ... and a generous benefit pac. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School Committee reflects on past year; forward to 2008 Jan 4, 2008
Reaffirmed district commitment to Special Education parents by supporting the Special Education Parent Advisory Council, (Sped PAC). November. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Closings: Whatever Happened to Your $10 billion? Dec 19, 2007
Whether you like the so-called "one package" program from Martinez or the "two package" alternative from the real estate community, the point is that massive savings would be available to the public, savings that would lower closing costs and make homes more affordable ... You have to admit, a few million dollars a year for lobbyists and PAC contributions has really paid off. (RealtyTimes)
Romney to address concerns about faith Dec 3, 2007
Mrs. Clinton suggested that Mr. Obama had a character issue because he continued arguing that his health insurance plan was universal, even though it does not guarantee total coverage, and because an Obama political action committee spread around money in states that have early primaries and caucuses. I have been for months on the receiving end of rather consistent attacks: well, now the fun part starts, Mrs. Clinton said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
PCC not affected by order to admit Nov 29, 2007
"It is not really something that impacts us at this point because we've had a policy in place that admitted those students just as any other student," Massey said ... "If they changed to allow students who, for example, graduated from high school in North Carolina to come with in-state tuition then yes, I think this would have a big impact on us," Massey said ... William Gheen, spokesman for the Americans for Legal Immigration PAC, said his organization would like Gov. Mike Easley to rescind the... (The Daily Reflector)
Inside Alaska business Nov 18, 2007
Webb's Consulting and Management Services Inc. announced it has acquired the PAC COM Expo from Sourdough Production ... The regional Native corporation's main business is its PetroCard fuel distributor in the Pacific Northwest. (Anchorage Daily News)
Buchanan teen wins queen title Nov 13, 2007
Halie won a 195 Blossomtime ticket package for three for selling the most program ads, 445 ... The 2008 Miss Heart of Blossomtime pageant was canceled, but the Bud Prince and Princess will be chosen at the PAC at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. (Niles Star, MI)
How We Have Been Chopping Ghana Small Small Nov 12, 2007
EXCERPTS OF FIRST PAC REPORT ON AUDITOR-GENs REPORT IN THE FIRST PARLIAMENT OF THE 4TH REPUBLIC (DECEMBER 1, 1993) (Part One). Beginning with this edition, The Crusading GUIDE will periodically publish for the perusal and benefit of our readers and the general public excerpts of past proceedings of the work of the PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (PAC) of Parliament and the Auditor-Generas Reports over the years (since Independence) ... The revelations, comments, observations, conclusions and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Voters elect newcomer Rochester to council Nov 7, 2007
Rochester said he didn't think news that his campaign had received 7,000 from the PeaceMakers Political Action Committee influenced the outcome. The PAC was formed by the Rev. Cary Gordon of Cornerstone World Outreach. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Enfield man leading effort to expand Hamilton Memorial Oct 31, 2007
He has or continues to serve on numerous boards, including being a member of the political action committee of the Illinois Hospital Association and the president of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. Through his service on the former, Randy was instrumental in lobbying for changes in the way hospitals can receive payment for services from government insurance programs like Medicaid or Medicare. (Carmi Times, IL)
Friday Night Lights Oct 29, 2007
Madison, Riverside and Chardon all finished with a share of the PAC title. DiLillo got on the scoresheet when he caught a two-point conversion pass to give Madison a 14-7 lead in the fourth quarter. (Bucknuts.com)
PAC public hearings shows govt's resolve -Quashigah Oct 26, 2007
Kumasi, Oct. 25, GNA - Major (rtd) Courage Quashigah, Minister of Health, has stated that the on-going Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings of the financial management status of Ministries, Departments and Agencies is a clear evidence of the government's resolve to improve financial management practices in the public sector ... In an address read for him at the first National Congress of the Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) in Kumasi, on Thursday, Major Quashigah,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accountant Bolts With Over Billion Cedis Oct 26, 2007
The horrifying exposure was contained in the Auditor Generals (AGs) report made public at the sixth hearing of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament yesterday, where the Ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines took its turn to answer queries raised by the AG. ... The PAC was told that at the time of the theft, the Survey Department had no internal audit system in place ... The PAC expressed surprise over the lack of proper supervision at the department and suggested that two... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Huskies Open Second-Half Of Pac-10 Play At No. 24 UCLA Sunday Oct 26, 2007
Oct. 28, 2007 Washington (6-6-2, 1-3-1 Pac-10) at nr/#24 UCLA (7-5-2, 3-1-1) 2:30 p.m. PT Marshall Field at Drake Stadium Los Angeles, Calif. This Week: Washington men's soccer (6-6-2, 1-3-1 Pac-10) begins the second-half of Pac-10 play on the road this week in Southern California ... UW will face Pac-10 leader and No. 24 UCLA (7-5-2, 3-1-1 Pac-10), Sunday, Oct. 28, on Marshall Field at Drake Stadium in Los Angeles. (Gohuskies.com)
Obstruction, tax charges added to indictment of Ore. company CEO Oct 25, 2007
Obstruction and tax fraud have been added to the long list of federal charges against the CEO of Pac Equities Inc. in Bend whose his wife was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a $19 million investment scheme involving more than 300 investors. A new indictment was handed up last week against Michael Rich, who promised annual returns of 10 percent or more based on claims that Pac Equities was acting as a lender to commercial real estate projects ... Phyllis Rich, the former chief... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
More Shady Deals Revealed At C'ttee Sitting Oct 24, 2007
Other forms of financial malfeasance cited by the Chairman of the PAC, Mr Samuel Sallas Mensah, in the Auditor Generals Report for the year 2004/05, were misappropriation of revenue, unpaid taxes into the Consolidated Fund, issuance of dishonoured cheques , under-assessment of final tax and unpaid revenue into the VAT revenue account ... At the beginning of the meeting the Deputy Minister for the Ministry, Professor George Gyan Baffuor, attempted to state the various interventions instituted... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Corruption Will Cause Civil War In Ghana Soon Oct 22, 2007
Keep your fingers cross whiles the PAC move tortuously to unravel all the rot. I have just been informed that some Ministries are moving heaven and earth to cover some of their shady dealings by removing huge files from their offices in the evening. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New leader embraces role Sep 30, 2007
Pennsylvania places no limit on the size of non-cash contributions a candidate can receive from an individual or political action committee. Shapiro offered an interesting perspective of what happens to a representative body when the sky is the limit for campaign contributors. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
No. 2 Stanford Heads East to Finish Preseason Schedule Sep 11, 2007
LOOKING AHEAD: The Cardinal returns to the Bay Area to start the Pac-10 season next week, taking on the rival California Golden Bears in Berkeley on Sept. 21 ... 553 hitting percentage is currently the best in the Pac-10, while 14 ... 2006 IN REVIEW: Stanford finished 2006 with a 30-4 record, won an unprecedented 10th Pac-10 title and made a postseason run to its 12th NCAA title match, before falling to Nebraska in the national final. (Gostanford.com)
FLASH: CLINTON TO BEGIN CRIMINAL CHECKS ON BIG DONORS... Sep 11, 2007
Today's Top Political Stories. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign dramatically severed all ties to disgraced fundraiser Norman Hsu, announcing. (The Drudge Report)
Investors facing defaults Sep 6, 2007
30-day news archives. When this over-supply became apparent and prices began to fall, many of these investors simply walked away from their mortgages. (Florida Today)
Appeal Court warns of anxiety over accounting standards Sep 1, 2007
The court upheld an earlier ruling that auditor PlanAssure PAC (known as Patrick Lee Public Accounting Corp when the case started in May 2006) had fallen short of minimum competency standards by failing to act on tell-tale signs of fraud. The audit firm did not raise the alarm bells when the difference between Gaelic Inns' accounting records and its actual bank balance was a significant 672,253. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Rudy's Florida 'Firewall'?... Aug 29, 2007
"One of the biggest sources of political donations to Hillary Rodham Clinton is a tiny, lime-green bungalow that lies under the flight path from San Francisco International Airport. Six members of the Paw family, each listing the house at 41 Shelbourne Ave. as their residence, have donated a combined $45,000 to the Democratic senator from New York since 2005, for her presidential campaign, her Senate re-election last year and her political action committee. In all, the six Paws have donated a... (The Drudge Report)
Stauber: The Iraq "Gift" Aug 23, 2007
MoveOn's political action committee has become one of the top contributors of money to Democratic candidates. . (Zmag.org)
Flip Gymnastic Fest 2008 Names Phoenix Children's Hospital Beneficiary of its Inaugural Event in Phoenix Aug 14, 2007
A five-time All American and Pac 10 medal of honor recipient and US National team member in 1999, Kelly captured the Pac 10 beam championship in 2004 and was also crowned NCAA champion in the event that same year. Gymnastics takes a huge amount of dedication and by the time gymnasts are finished with competing, they really have no other opportunities to perform again. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Boyhood pal Newell's enabler, court documents show Aug 13, 2007
How's come none of you blue-collar morons haven't invented a space shuttle, or a cure for cancer, or the next great electronic device ... They can call them "campaign contributions" but they are one thing and one thing alone: indebtedness to the giver, whether that donor is personal, a PAC, corporate or union. (The Palm Beach Post)
Carlsbad couple drives to Cooperstown for Gwynn Jul 29, 2007
Jim worked for Pac Bell; Leah stayed home to raise their two daughters, Julie and Traci, both of whom are Carlsbad High graduates. If hockey is a religion in Canada, much as soccer is in Europe and South America, then baseball is that and more to the Framptons. (North County Times)
'High School' helps bump road biz Jul 28, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Lion King (M-1st Co.) Blumenthal PAC ($80; 1,971; $1,002,980) (7/12/07-8/19/07). PW, $731,930 (6 perf). (Variety)
'Chicago,' 'Scroundrels' lift biz Jul 21, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C.The Lion King (M-1st Co.) Blumenthal PAC ($80; 1,971; $785,010) (7/12/07-8/19/07) ... TULSA, OKLA.Monty Python's Spamalot (M) Tulsa PAC ($70; 2,361; $1,093,996) (7/9/07-7/15/07). (Variety)
Lawmakers hit contributions jackpot Jul 19, 2007
According to reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, ComEds political action committee gave about $54,000 more to politicians in the last six months than it did in the previous six-month period. But because companies can give several different ways, a full accounting of their spending isnt yet available. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No explosions, but dude, it's a lexical blast Jul 11, 2007
Ms. Pac Man, Q-Bert and Dig Dug also seemed designed for the masses. The decline of the populist arcade game came with the arrival of Defender in 1980, which had a difficulty level that was more like trying to parallel park while simultaneously changing your car stereo presets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alien admirers invade Roswell, seek the truth Jul 9, 2007
We want the truth embargo to end," said Stephen Bassett, the founder of X-PPAC, the first political action committee established to target the politics of unidentified flying object and extraterrestrial phenomena. Bassett spoke at the festival's conference, which, along with the Alien Chase fun run, costume parades and carnival rides (Orbiter, Splash Down), have filled every motel room in Roswell, once the home of the world's only atomic warfare unit and the Enola Gay B-29 bomber. On Friday... (San Francisco Chronicle)
SAN FRANCISCOFanFest a major-league hit Jul 8, 2007
" Those were the solemn words of Noah Goldstein, 12, of Oakland, as he strapped on a broadcaster's headset and began to provide color commentary for the San Francisco Giants' pennant-clinching win over the St. Louis Cardinals in 2002. It was Noah's turn in the "You Call the Play" booth at Major League Baseball's five-day FanFest, which began Friday on three floors of the Moscone Center as a prelude to Tuesday's All-Star Game at AT. The event -- admission cost $22 for adults and $17 for seniors... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Coliseum loss more than $300,000 for May Jul 6, 2007
wrote on Jul 5, 2007 11:32 PM:" The City should offer to GIVE THE COLISEUM to Larry Hundman because he had such major interest in the facility. He can have it for free!!!!! All he has to do is take over the bond payments. It would be a WIN WIN!!! If Larry Hundman owes the Coliseum (or any private entity), he would have to pay real estate taxes on it!! The City would have a real NET INCOME to use toward the things that city governments are supposed to do! " " Judy Judy Judy wrote on Jul 5, 2007... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Watchdog lists 64 in the House paying kin out campaign funds Jun 20, 2007
" Some lawmakers have questioned the practice and are seeking to set limits on the activities of family members. Rep Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, has introduced legislation that would prevent lawmakers from paying their spouses out of campaign or political action committee accounts. The measure also would require greater disclosure of payments to other family members or to entities controlled by the family. The report also singled out other practices by lawmakers that have drawn criticism --... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ala. voters OK two amendments (8:15 am) Jun 6, 2007
Before the referendum, the only TV ads were run by Citizens for Economic Progress, a political action committee headed by former state Republican Party Chairman Winton Blount III. It reported raising $524,819 from a diverse group, including $150,000 from Alabama Power, $100,000 from the Alabama Education Association, and $50,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Article Comments. (Pensacola News Journal)
State voters approve two amendments Jun 6, 2007
2007 11:57PM Published: June 06. You must fill in all fields. (Shoals TimesDaily)
JONAH GOLDBERG: John Edwards' Poor Scam Jun 3, 2007
Business Week magazine reports that Edwards launched a poverty center that conveniently worked out of the same office as his political action committee. The nonprofit center spent a staggering 70 percent of the money it raised on a speaking tour for Edwards and on salaries for staffers who in short order just happened to join his presidential campaign. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Minuteman group expels dissenting officers May 25, 2007
midwest minuteman wrote on May 24, 2007 10:23 PM:" Why don't some of you simcox lover's ask him why he aligned himself with Declaration Alliance, (Alan Keyes), which has ties to Diener Associates, which has ties to Club for Growth...which is PRO AMNESTY, PRO BIG BUSINESS... Why don't some of you ask him why the minuteman pac only gives 5 cents on every dollar raised to any candidate??? NO ACCOUNTABILITY! The conning and fleecing of hard working American Patriots continues so long as he has... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
City, police union squabble over campaign statement May 18, 2007
The Santa Maria city clerk has submitted a complaint to the state over what she says is an incomplete campaign statement filed by the Santa Maria Police Officers Association Political Action Committee, but union officials are calling the complaint a political ploy ... In compliance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, the FPPC requires groups such as the SMPOA Political Action Committee to file semi-annual reports with the city clerk to account for political fundraising and donations ... Gould... (Santa Maria Times)
1.4billion tax credit write-off: PAC lays into HMRC May 10, 2007
4billion tax credit write-off: PAC lays into HMRC - 09 May 2007 ... 4billion tax credit write-off: PAC lays into HMRC ... A new report by the Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) on tax credits has described HMRC as incapable. (Accounting Web, UK)
Candidates Fly High on Jets, Charters May 7, 2007
The New York senator, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has supported Lockheed Martin's effort to secure defense contracts in the state and has received contributions from Lockheed Martin's political action committee. The campaign said she is not taking such flights as a presidential candidate. (Newsmax)
GOP feud evident in race May 2, 2007
Likewise, the Keep the Team political action committee formed recently to back the incumbent team. Chairman Lowell R. Gates said the PAC is growing by the day and includes Mary Lewis, former GOP chairwoman and former register of wills/clerk of orphans court. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Kenya: Sh100 Million Anglo Leasing Audit Contract Queried May 1, 2007
A Nairobi human rights lawyer, Mr Haroun Ndubi, said Parliament should demand for explanation on how PWHC had been allowed to search the country's security installations for information that was denied to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last year on grounds of national security concerns. "PAC, a public accountability agency, was denied information on account of security concerns. Someone needs to explain why it is possible to grant access to the same information to a private entity," he said. (allAfrica.com)
Giants Draft Storage System to Keep an Eye on the Game Apr 16, 2007
In October, the existing Hewlett-Packard application server and tape backups were taken offline, and the Data Domain-Nexsan arrays and storage servers were switched on ... AT originally known as Pac Bell Park, then SBC Park for two seasons has undergone some ambitious upgrades since its own Opening Day in April 2000. (eWeek)
Donors linked to the Clintons shift to Obama Apr 16, 2007
About two dozen of the top Obama fund-raisers have contributed to Mrs. Clinton's Senate campaigns or political action committee, some as recently as a few months ago. A list of Obama's top fund-raisers released Sunday showed the extent to which the Democratic Party establishment, once presumed to back Mrs. Clinton, has become more fragmented and drifted into her rival's camp, lending the early stages of the Democratic primary campaign the feeling of a family feud. (International Herald Tribune)
NHS Confederation respond to PAC report on financial management Apr 2, 2007
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said. "NHS organisations have been working harder than ever to achieve financial balance in their income and expenditure by the end of the financial year. This is a challenge for all the NHS. "It is important to remember that NHS deficits are actually concentrated in a relatively small number of organisations with over 50 per cent of the deficit in just six per cent of trusts. (SpiritIndia)
Mayoral race is getting crowded Mar 28, 2007
Shaw said he hasn t made a decision about PAC money and hasn t been offered any yet, but hopes to have lots of support from individuals. I ve had contributions for 5, 10 and 25 that are just as meaningful and important as somebody who gives you 250 or more through a PAC, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Weekly Softball Notes Mar 14, 2007
Quoting Head Coach : On UVSC, the Aztec Classic and Playing at Fullerton: "Playing at UVSC and at the Aztec Classic are more chances for our team to prepare for Mountain West Conference play. We look forward to the opportunities this weekend but also look forward to playing teams from the Big 10 and Pac 10 as well as Fullerton in the following week. Those types of programs pose an exciting challenge that we always look forward to.". On Having Last Week Off: "The off week came at a good time for... (Utahutes.com)
Forest County awarded funds under Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Mar 3, 2007
Members of the Positive Alternatives Coalition (PAC) will host the third in a series of Lakeland Area ommunity Wide Prevention meetings on Thursday March 8 at 5:30 p.m., at Norwood Pines Restaurant on Highway 70 West in Minocqua. OUTDOORS. (Forest Republican, WI)
Dodd receives more than $1 million from companies overseen by Senate panel he chairs Feb 24, 2007
Federal Election Commission records show that those individuals and PACs together gave $908,750 and $143,700, respectively, to Dodd's Senate campaign and "leadership" committees within days of the Nov. 7 election that saw the Democrats regain control of the Congress and make him the chairman of the powerful committee ... The senator already had been using his "leadership" committee - Citizens for Hope, Responsibility, Independence, and Service PAC, also known as ChrisPAC - to purchase voters... (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Obituaries - 2/10/2007 Feb 10, 2007
He was a maintenance splicer for Pac Bell/SBC/ATT. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He attended Santa Monica City College and San Diego State University. (North County Times)
After slow start, Bruins prevail Jan 7, 2007
UCLA (14-0, 3-0 Pac 10) overcame a tough first-half effort by Oregon State (8-7, 0-2 Pac 10) to stay undefeated to earn their first official road victory of the 2006-07 season. The Beavers are well coached team and gave it everything they had but in the end the Bruins had too much talent and played great defense to spearhead the win. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former teacher's lawsuit challenges union's use of money Jan 7, 2007
An affiliated political action committee endorses and supports candidates, mostly Democrats. "Although we have prevailed, our detractors have used this as an opportunity to trot out every anti-union slogan possible and say it somehow relates to this case," Hasse said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Democrats to target oil and gas industry in early hours Jan 4, 2007
But the industry is much closer to Republicans in general than to Democrats, as evidenced in the ratios of PAC contributions ... said Democrats have not decided on the exact oil and gas provisions that will be included in their package for the 100-hour legislative push. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Congress)
