Democrats pressured to bar governor's Senate appointment Dec 31, 2008
CHICAGO (AFP) Democrats were under pressure Wednesday to bar an African-American statesman from the US Senate after the corruption-tainted Illinois governor's defiant appointment to fill the seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama ... "While Governor Blagojevich is entitled to his day in court, the people of Illinois are entitled to a functioning government and major decisions free of taint and controversy," Obama said in a statement ... Rush, who joined Blagojevich and Burris at a Tuesday... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama, Democrats Move to Block Blagojevichs Senate Appointment Dec 31, 2008
Blagojevich, 52, said at the conference the charges against him should not taint Burris ... Dont allow the allegations against me to taint this good and honest man ... I dont know why on earth Roland would accept this appointment, given that everything the governor touches is tainted, said Stewart, who testified against the governor during the impeachment hearings. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Mass. offers tips to police for enforcing new marijuana law Dec 30, 2008
The law states that simple possession is not an arrestable or reportable offense that would taint someone's criminal record. Violators under 18 years of age would have to pay the fine and attend a drug abuse counseling course, or have the fine increased to $1,000. (Boston Globe)
Norwood board addresses possible conflicts Dec 30, 2008
The judge (Thomas Power, Traverse City) voided my last permit because he said there was still taint even though I had resigned a year ago and there have been changes to the board and the planning commission. Neither Ridenour or Warner returned calls by press time. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Spend nothing and still have fun Dec 26, 2008
is throwing a Taint Party this weekend. What s a Taint Party, you may ask ... Well, taint Christmas and taint New Year s Eve, as the organizers put it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Drug law puzzles police Dec 25, 2008
Proponents of the change - including activist groups such as the Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy and the billionaire financier George Soros, who spent more than $400,000 in favor of decriminalizing marijuana - said it would ensure that those caught with small quantities would avoid the taint of a criminal record ... The memorandum also said there is uncertainty whether a district court judge can summarily revoke the probation of a convicted offender on the basis of a citation for... (Boston Globe)
Super odds not bad Dec 23, 2008
I can t figure for the life of me why it s necessary to taint good stories with those awful negatives. In this case Robinson is dragged in. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Holmgren's wife hints toward life after Lambeau Dec 22, 2008
But Jones, a financier and agent based in Los Angeles, didn't let his friendship taint his objectivity. Reggie isn't on a level by himself," Jones said. ``There have been two guys, two defensive ends, in my era who stood above the rest, although for different reasons. For sheer power and sheer athleticism, it's Reggie. For sheer athleticism and grace, it's Bruce Smith (of the Buffalo Bills).". (Racine Journal Times, WI)
House colleagues stick by DiMasi Dec 20, 2008
Say Vitale charges don't taint speaker. Speaker Sal DiMasi (left) and his friend Richard Vitale. (Boston Globe)
Orwell revisited: Iran and dirty bombs Dec 19, 2008
That is, without the prior taint of bombardments to do a precision analysis of the atomic explosions. In military lexicon, the sanitized often stand for the horrific and vice versa, just as truth and falsehood stand on their head in George Orwell's 1984. (Asia Times Online)
SEC chairman says agency failed to probe Madoff Dec 17, 2008
Cox spelled out the taint produced by the previous failure to aggressively pursue Madoff: The SEC commission chairman ordered removal from the Madoff criminal investigation of any SEC staff members who have had contact with the prominent Wall Street figure or his family. Cox's strong statement came as at least two senators signaled they have lost patience with the SEC.. (Yahoo News)
Illinois feels effects of Blagojevich scandal Dec 13, 2008
The taint of the scandal followed Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. for a third straight day. (AZCentral -- News)
Rich Lowry: Politicians face their inner Blagojevich Dec 13, 2008
The sins of Blagojevich obviously don't taint all politicians, most of whom honorably discharge their duties. But it should tell us at least a little something about the breed that such a monumentally stupid, arrogant and boorish man was quite adept at his craft, getting elected three times to Congress from Chicago and elected governor twice. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Obama 'certain' staff did not scheme Dec 12, 2008
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama tried yesterday to clear himself and his staff of any taint connected with charges that Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois put Obama's former US Senate seat up for sale, declaring that he had never spoken to Blagojevich about the vacancy and was "absolutely certain" his staff had no involvement with the alleged deal-making. Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday, accused of trying to use his authority to choose Obama's replacement to barter for campaign cash or... (Boston Globe)
Obama: Staff Not Involved In Ill. Scandal Dec 12, 2008
(CBS/ AP) President-elect Barack Obama attempted to clear both himself and his staff of any taint connected with charges the Illinois governor put Obama's Senate seat up for sale, saying Thursday he was "absolutely certain" there was no involvement with the alleged dealmaking ... He also said he wants to make sure the selection of a new senator isn't tainted. (CBS News)
Obama distances his team from Governor's seat-selling plans Dec 12, 2008
BARACK OBAMA is attempting to clear himself and his staff of any taint of wrongdoing in their dealings with the disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, as pressure intensifies for Blagojevich to resign. Mr Obama told a news conference on Thursday he was "absolutely certain" that none of his staff had been involved in cutting a deal with the accused Governor, who is facing corruption charges, including allegations he put up Mr Obama's seat in the Senate for sale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama calls for Gov. Blagojevich to resign Dec 11, 2008
One day after Blagojevich's arrest, fellow Illinois politicians sought to avoid the taint of scandal-by-association. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Governor tried to sell Obama's Senate seat, FBI alleges Dec 10, 2008
Unless the incoming administration escapes completely unscathed from the fallout from Tuesday's bombshell, the taint of the latest Chicago corruption scandal could sully Mr. Obama's promise to bring change to politics ... The taint of scandal has swirled around Mr. Blagojevich's office for months but his lawyer, Sheldon Sorosky, dismissed Tuesday's early-morning arrest and afternoon court appearance as just politics. (Globe and Mail)
In scandal, risks for Obama Dec 10, 2008
Obama advisers argue that Blagojveich's alleged crimes -- extorting campaign contributions from a children's hospital, demanding the firing of the top editors at the Chicago's flagship newspaper in return for state assistance -- are so over-the-top that they speak for themselves, and will only serve to taint the disgraced governor. Obama aides see proof of his vindication in the fact that Blagojevich, in the secret tapes, complains that the president-elect s team won t give him anything. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Transcript of Blackwater Press Conference Dec 9, 2008
MR. ROWAN: Well, we fully expect that the defendants will raise the issue of Garrity, that there were statements that were compelled that would somehow taint our efforts thereafter. It's something that we understand will be an issue, something we've been working long and hard to deal with for a considerable period of time, and something we expect to win when we finally go to court on that issue. (PR Newswire)
The Smartest, Simplest Way To Close Down Gitmo Dec 9, 2008
The administration cannot easily set them free inside the United States, for some have terrorist backgrounds or connections, and the mere taint of having been called "enemy combatants" by the U.S. military will make them unwelcome. And the administration will have a tricky time convincing rights-protecting countries to resettle people deemed too dangerous to release here. (Slate)
Spate of safety scandals rocks shoppers' faith in China Dec 9, 2008
Milk, toothpaste, cough syrup, pet food, eels, blood thinner, car parts, pork, eggs, honey, chicken, dumplings, cooking oil and rice - if you can fake it or taint it, you can almost guarantee it's happened in China ... "I was physically disgusted when I saw it on the TV," said Sally Villegas, a mother of two in Australia, referring to the melamine-tainted infant formula scandal that came to light in September ... After each scandal, Beijing officials seemed to have the same response: launch a... (Business Report, South Africa)
AP IMPACT: Donors, lobbyists help Obama get ready Dec 6, 2008
During the campaign, Obama promised to keep lobbyists at arm's length, and he has taken steps aimed at keeping out the taint of the influence business. He imposed first-ever rules that prohibit anyone on his transition team from working in policy areas on which they had lobbied in the past year an arbitrary time period and a withdrawal system was set up for anyone who might run afoul of the rule. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Stain on America' Dec 3, 2008
"I know so many fighting men and women who are stained by the taint of Guantanamo, so I'm here to tell the truth about Guantanamo and how a few people have sullied the American military and the constitution," he told me during an interview in his home town of Erie, Pennsylvania. It took me too long to recognise that we had abandoned our American values and defiled our constitution. (BBC News)
Palin's popular in these parts Dec 3, 2008
You taint His Word with your stench. By Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McKinney: Raul Cortez trial date set Dec 2, 2008
Tatum claims that since the State has asked to seek the death penalty, the possibility of such a conviction could taint a jury s thinking during the verdict phase. Exposure to death qualification increased subjects belief in the guilty of the defendant and their estimate that he would be convicted, Tatum cited from a Harvard Law Review study in his motion. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Web searches revealed in missing child case Nov 27, 2008
Strickland said attorneys on both sides already are bound to a Florida Bar statute prohibiting comments that are false or would otherwise taint the jury pool. The gag order would have not only affected prosecutors and defense attorneys, but Orange County Sheriff's investigators and Casey Anthony's parents, George and Cindy. (Boston Globe)
Ping-pong, Norwood style Nov 26, 2008
He said the taint was still there me resigning didn t get rid of that. Now that the Norwood Township board has on it at least three known members of the Norwood Township Citizens for Health and Safety (NTCHS), Wynkoop wondered how he will get fair treatment. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Ankeny couple wants penguin book restricted Nov 23, 2008
tomanderson wrote on Nov 18, 2008 11:38 AM:" A perfect example of how two idiots taint the entire worlds perception of Iowans. When will people understand that banning books is an archaic practice that should not be revived? I would like to ban the bible from libraries, because of the graphic images that children could take from it. ". TruthSeeker wrote on Nov 18, 2008 11:51 AM:" Get Real said, "Everyone has someone in their family that is Gay, how do you treat that human. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
State issues brown water advisory for Kauai Nov 19, 2008
It says overflowing cesspools, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, chemicals and flood debris could taint the water ... It says overflowing cesspools, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, chemicals and flood debris could taint the water. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
No country for the burnt Bushes Nov 16, 2008
SUBURBAN streets littered with mortgage foreclosure signs are some of the worst images that taint the eight-year US presidency of George W. Bush. Amputee soldiers recuperating in a rat-and-cockroach infested military hospital ward and thousands of hurricane-belted Americans chaotically crammed into the New Orleans Superdome make up the rest. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
MCC: New Mandeville Police Chief shouldn't be Price's selection alone Nov 16, 2008
Rafael Goyeneche agrees: "If the mayor appoints the chief, because of everything that's happened, with the legislative auditor, the fact that there's an attorney general's investigation, there's an FBI investigation. There are complaints pending before the Ethic's Commission, it's going to taint that chief. It's going to be a terrible burden for that Chief to overcome.". Goyeneche says the panel should have more citizens on it than elected officials, but ultimately, how this is handled, is up to... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Surf, turf - and strife Nov 15, 2008
They say it would break up wildlife habitat and taint the isolated beauty of the peninsula's parkland, diminishing the wilderness experience for day hikers at Schoodic Head. Conflicts like this occur outside many other national parks and forests, which have become magnets for developers hoping to capitalize on their scenic beauty. (Boston Globe)
Nitrates taint Trempealeau’s lone city well Nov 12, 2008
Nitrates taint Trempealeau s lone city well : La Crosse Tribune ... Nitrates taint Trempealeau s lone city well By Dustin Kass / Winona Daily News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mother charged in child's death Nov 11, 2008
Police would not release further details, nor would they elaborate on what "severe abusive neglect" meant, citing concerns that doing so could taint the jury pool. Parker said such neglect could include things like failure to feed a child or not getting a child proper medical care. (Anchorage Daily News)
New era beginning for party in power Nov 5, 2008
And in North Carolina, Democrat Kay Hagan defeated Elizabeth Dole, whose 11th-hour TV ads attempting to taint Hagan as someone who did not believe in God failed to persuade voters to give her a second term. Democrats picked up at least 13 seats to expand their majority in the House of Representatives, and threatened to add another dozen to their sum as the results trickled in early this morning. (Boston Globe)
Martin Brodeur Injury Nov 5, 2008
So, Roy, who recently commented on how all of Brodeur's shootout wins will taint the record once he inevitably gets passed by the Devils' netminder, will get to breathe a sigh of relief. Perhaps, in some odd way, this is fate's way of balancing things out, allowing Roy to hold onto his record for just a few months longer, maybe even another season. (Suite101.com)
2008 Ballot guide Nov 2, 2008
PRO Proponents say the initiative would maintain the state's existing penalties for growing, trafficking, or driving under the influence, while ensuring that those caught with less than an ounce of pot would avoid the taint of a criminal record. They note that marijuana possession arrests and convictions are records that remain visible to many employers, even when the charges are dismissed. (Boston Globe)
Top law enforcers call for 'no' vote on marijuana question Oct 31, 2008
But the proposal would ensure that the possession of small amounts of marijuana will not taint a person's criminal record, punishment supporters say is too severe. Under state law, anyone convicted of possessing even a small amount of marijuana faces jail time, a fine, and a lifelong criminal record that could be accessed by potential employers, housing agencies, and student loan providers. (Boston Globe)
Heavy Metals Can Taint Wine Oct 31, 2008
Advertising: sponsored by SAP. Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. (Washington Post)
Ministers urging a Question 2 defeat Oct 30, 2008
"But Wall and others said they sympathize with advocates of the initiative who have argued that their congregants should not have careers potentially ruined as the result of being arrested for possessing small amounts of marijuana.Proponents of the initiative, who have spent about $1 million to promote it, say the proposed change in the law would maintain the state's existing penalties for growing, trafficking, or driving under the influence of marijuana, while ensuring that those caught with... (Boston Globe)
YOU'RE PUNISHED: OBAMA CAMPAIGN CUTS OFF TV STATION AFTER TOUGH BIDEN INTERVIEW... Oct 26, 2008
What is surprising is that she would allow her neocon ideology to completely taint what should have been a serious interview with a VP candidate. This was not about West posing hard questions. (The Drudge Report)
A musical shelter from the financial storm Oct 24, 2008
Yes, there's the slight taint of things-to-do-in-a-depression, and gossamer memories of someone named Busby Berkeley. But nobody's talking dance marathons, at least not yet. (Globe and Mail)
U.S. Muslim Voters Are Election-Year Outcasts Oct 24, 2008
"Muslim or Arab is seen as a scarlet letter, political leprosy, kryptonite. There is that taint there. We're the lowest of the low.". The experience isn't entirely new for American Muslims, who have struggled for acceptance in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
UN blasts China's food-safety system Oct 23, 2008
BEIJING China's archaic and disjointed system of food safety has worsened its tainted-milk scandal, endangering lives and allowing crooks to exploit weaknesses in the rules, the United Nations says ... The illegal use of melamine is continuing to taint China's food exports ... If the Chinese food-safety system had been better organized, the tainted-milk scandal would have been detected faster, the problems would have been less severe, and government intervention would have happened more swiftly,... (Globe and Mail)
Melamine taint - old problem has new urgency Oct 22, 2008
Marion Nestle, Special to The Chronicle. Wednesday, October 22, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Our views: We recommend Lori Scott Oct 11, 2008
The importance of running an office free of the taint of political meddling cant be over-emphasized. Florida is the most hostile state in the nation to new voters, according to the Brennan Center for Justice in New York, with a tainted record of passing laws to suppress the vote among lower-income and minority groups. (Florida Today)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
"Verdict: False. There is no indication that Ayers and Obama are now "palling around," or that they have had an ongoing relationship in the past three years. Also, there is nothing to suggest that Ayers is now involved in terrorist activity or that other Obama associates are. Reardon wrote on Oct 6, 2008 10:13 AM:Can we agree that McCain was indeed one of the Keating Five, and that while his association was not criminal it was at best unseemly. Can we agree that Obama was an associate of William... (North County Times)
The killing that shamed Norwich Oct 4, 2008
No one wants to be tainted by association with this crime or to have the reputation of Norwich as a safe city shot to bits by a "one-off" act of brutality ... e_SHrSIt is unrealistic to pretend that a handsome county city such as Norwich is any less susceptible to the taint of random urban violence than, say, Reading, Milton Keynes or anywhere else in homogenised Britain. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Africa: GM Sorghum Test Approved Oct 4, 2008
"The risks posed by GM sorghum to wild and weedy relatives cannot be tolerated at all and the granting of this permit is tantamount to a licence to taint Africa's heritage," says researcher and outreach officer of the ACB, Haidee Swanby, adding that, "We objected to the original permit, and the permit was denied by our government. The Industrial Research Council appealed the decision and they won the appeal. So this is the end of the road.". Sorghum is the main food source for more than 100... (allAfrica.com)
Hard Decisions for the Littlest Lives Oct 3, 2008
Instead, miscommunication and misunderstanding taint the final days or hours of a dying infant's life and their families' remembrances of them, a new study found. "In the vast majority of cases, physicians and parents make decisions to some degree together, and we don't really have a clear understanding at this time about what things are most important to families," said study lead author Dr. Renee Boss, a neonatologist at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. (MEDLINEplus)
JazzBug aims to surprise crowd Oct 3, 2008
If (the song) is not an original we taint it somehow, said the band s founder and guitarist. We re not background music. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Drug Maker to Report Fees to Doctors Sep 25, 2008
Worried that this money could taint doctors research plans or clinical judgment, government agencies, medical journals and universities have been looking more closely at the deals. Minnesota and Vermont are among the few states that have been keeping a record of those payments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
EPA ignores rocket fuel in water Sep 24, 2008
The chemical was dumped in the ground by the military and missile-makers years ago, and it has spread from bases and factories to taint wells and rivers across the country, including in California ... Perchlorate contamination exists in some 35 states, where it has tainted 153 public water systems. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Letters to the editor (9/21/08) Sep 21, 2008
She has participated in the slandering of loyal public servants who have served Alaska for years without a taint of scandal. Is this the Sarah Palin we elected governor. (Anchorage Daily News)
Christians: The Sangh Parivar's new target Sep 20, 2008
One is that the Muslims suffer at present from the worldwide taint of terrorism, which evokes little sympathy for their plight. Moreover, their depressed condition is ascribed to a ghettoized existence, the veiling of women and the generally poor educational standards because of the community's dependence on madrassas or religion-oriented schools. (Economic Times)
A sickening end Sep 19, 2008
Sadly, Castleberry's has come to an ignominious end, but let's not forget that for more than eight decades the company did its job well, free of any taint or scandal. That's a record to be proud of. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More Concerns On East Mesa About Transmission Lines Being Placed Sep 19, 2008
"That's not a good excuse. They did it on the West Mesa. Why not the East Mesa? We're just as good, said Ellen Weiss, a Dos Suenos resident.Some said above or below, transmission lines pose health problems, according to research they have done.If your child already has a weak immune system, you're more susceptible to have more of a problem. We have a problem here (with our infant daughter). She was born over 67 days early, said Katherine Solis of the East Mesa.And with these growth problems... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
Drudge-ology 101: McCain, Obama and Media Bias - The Fix. Play the electoral outcome prediction game. (The Drudge Report)
Limbaugh Lashes Back: Obama 'Stoking Racism'... Sep 18, 2008
These elections have become tainted ... Why isn't politico here raising questions about about Obama supporters like Senator French attempting to taint an investigation. (The Drudge Report)
Big-bang report blasts Iran Sep 17, 2008
None of this washes the taint of a new leap toward subjectivity on ElBaradei's part. First, what if the multiple sources consist of the US's junior partners in their collective crusade to checkmate Iran's rising power, and Israel is one of those sources. (Asia Times Online)
Soi Lek going for deputy president's post Sep 17, 2008
Some are all out to taint me. I announce my candidacy today and tomorrow the rumours on DVDs will resurface. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Credit card 'shaving' a new ID scam Sep 11, 2008
As an investment analyst, he s worried being a fraud victim could taint his reputation. We could account for everything, he told us. (FOX 11, AZ)
5th Circuit Gives Prosecution of Texas Federal Judge to Fla. Judge Sep 11, 2008
He said the intense scrutiny of the case has the potential to taint the Houston jury pool so, to "preserve a fair trial," he forbade anyone connected with the case from public comment about it. Vinson gagged all judicial branch employees from the courthouse, including his own staff, clerks, probation officers, secretaries and court reporters. (Law.com)
Lawyers in Kent case told to keep quiet Sep 9, 2008
U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson s order accused Kent, his former case manager and accuser Cathy McBroom and their attorneys of trying to manipulate media coverage and taint the jury pool. The order also allows Vinson to hold hearings on the case in closed chambers and forbids court personnel from disclosing what happens during those hearings. (KHOU.com, TX)
