Political Corruption in the U.S.

Inside.com (Pressemitteilung): Corruption-fighter Andy Martin will file lawsuit to block the sale ... - PR 2008-03-15

People are leaving the state; Illinois is dying a slow death due to corruption , malfeasance and political chaos. "I have carefully researched the litigati ...

Irish Independent: Here's poetic justice for vanity and foolishness 2008-03-15

The narrator informed us that Powell's "big mistake was to talk openly about things that the political elite had decided could not be talked about openly".

New York Times: Leaving Musharraf Behind 2008-03-15

Pakistan's new civilian leaders are undeniably flawed both Mr. Zardari and Mr. Sharif are seriously tainted by corruption . But they deserve Washington' ...

Los Angeles Times: Conservative rift exposed in Iranian elections 2008-03-15

By Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer TEHRAN -- Iran's parliamentary elections Friday turned into an internal battle between political ...

Los Angeles Times: Obama renounces pastor's remarks 2008-03-15

Rezko, a longtime Obama friend and political supporter, is on trial on federal corruption charges not related to the candidate. Obama has given funds raised ...

Los Angeles Times: Judge is asked to dismiss most of the charges against Carona 2008-03-15

Carona attorney John D. Cline said the federal government is obligated to allow states to set and enforce their own political corruption laws.

Irish Independent: SheriFf unhorsed 2008-03-15

He had uncovered serious corruption on Wall Street which the federals authorities had either been unwilling or unable to tackle and brought the wrongdoer ...

OpEdNews: The Sadness of the Politics of Distraction 2008-03-15

No .bid contracts and corruption will continue as national policy. The Bush tax cuts will be made permanent. The dollar will continue to crumble.

Reuters India: Obama says Rezko had bigger role in fundraising 2008-03-15

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Friday an indicted Chicago businessman raised up to $250000 for his previous political ...

MaximsNews Network: STANLEY FOUNDATION: PROSPECTS FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ... 2008-03-15

International concerns about corruption have to be weighted against the practical problems faced by North Korean participants and the environment ...

Washington Post: Obama: Rezko Raised Up to $250K 2008-03-15

But these days Rezko is snared in a nasty political scandal and facing a federal corruption trial that begins next month. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh ...

Seattle Times: Bhutto's husband cleared of charges 2008-03-15

Six other corruption cases dating from his wife's time in office in the 1990s already were dismissed by US -backed President Pervez Musharraf last year in ...

Albany Times Union: Scandal always had a bed in Albany 2008-03-15

Teddy's diary entries of illicit acts and corruption among lawmakers seemed to confirm his relative's worst fears, although the Harvard graduate would come ...

EcoWorld.com: The Debate Resumes 2008-03-15

One should think that given what is at stake - the reorganization of our entire political and economic systems - debate would be welcomed.

Kentucky.com: Manchester official took kickbacks 2008-03-15

By Bill Estep The former city manager of Manchester extorted money from a contractor and took part in a scheme to pave residents' driveways for political ...

New York Times: Prominent Trial Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Bribery 2008-03-15

"This is just one more example of the culture of greed and corruption that seems to be growing within the plaintiffs bar," Lisa A. Rickard, president of ...

MLive.com: Eliot Spitzer wisely resigned as governor - The Grand Rapids Press 2008-03-15

Mr. Spitzer built his reputation as a law and order, corruption fighter. He was elected to be a reformer. As attorney general, he prosecuted prostituti ...

El Paso Times: Telles guilty of fraud 2008-03-15

Telles faces up to 20 years in prison and a $500000 fine, and he becomes the seventh person to plead guilty in the ongoing FBI public corrupti ...

Globe and Mail: Bhutto widower being pushed to lead Pakistan 2008-03-15

It was only this week that the last outstanding corruption case against him in Pakistan was dismissed. But no other contender has been able to gain tracti ...

Houston Chronicle: Obama says Rezko raised $250000 for campaign 2008-03-15

Rezko, who is on trial on federal corruption charges, had raised as much as $250000 for Obama during his first three political races.

ABS CBN News: President Arroyo to allocate more for anti-corruption drive 2008-03-15

President Arroyo Saturday assured an official of a US government corporation that her administration will allocate more funds to the anti- corruption drive ...

Pocono Record: Thumbs up, thumbs down 2008-03-15

Fumo faces federal corruption charges. He's had many successes, but they've been blighted by allegations that he used a nonprofit's funds for political ...

Minda News: COMMENT: Chinese Adage Unheeded (2). By Patricio P. Diaz 2008-03-15

He sees as a sign of this "new brand of People Power" emerging in the "movements of some groups for a National Campaign Against corruption in the government ...

Fort Mills Times: Parnell announcement adds spice to party rift 2008-03-15

By STEVE QUINN JUNEAU, Alaska The best political fight in Alaska right now isn't between the Democrats and Republicans. The infighting escalated Friday ...

Ici Cemac: Eric Ngonji Njungwe, Spokesperson of the (Platform USA) " We ... 2008-03-15

Beyond this was the call for an end to the systemic corruption , embezzlement, and public mismanagement that has crippled Cameroon 's economy and stunted ...

China Post: Protest against PR's Arroyo attracts fewer 2008-03-15

"The political situation remains fluid," Earl Parreno, an analyst at the Institute for Political and Electoral Reform, said. "Unless a new dramatic issue ...

Bangkok Post: The Russian dilemma 2008-03-15

The US is aware that corruption in Mongolia is on the rise as a recent US Agency for International Development report demonstrated.

OnMilwaukee.com: Politics, Power, and Sex... 2008-03-15

This was a man that tried his best to stamp out corruption and vice, yet fell victim to the world that he so desperately tried to destroy.

Politico: Rezko's role bigger than admitted 2008-03-15

It also came as Rezko's trial on corruption charges, underway in Chicago, brought increased scrutiny of Obama's ties to the real estate developer ...

Garowe Online: Somalia fell in the hands of the black colony of Abyssinia 2008-03-15

Thirdly, a central form of government encouraged corruption and conspiracy (Global policy org. 2006). Social formations were characteristic in Somali ...

New York Times: At the Sharpe James Trial, a Slim Show of Support 2008-03-15

Just a week after opening big, with a packed house and an overflow crowd watching a video feed in a courtroom down the hall, New Jersey's marquee corrupti ...

Nyasa Times: Choices Made Today May Haunt Us Tomorrow 2008-03-15

If we condone a little bit of corruption , a bit of inefficiency, a little poor planning, a little lowering of standards we should not complain when we ...

WorldChanging: Book review: "The Bottom Billion" by Paul Collier 2008-03-14

There tend to be two highly political answers to this question: "Because capitalism is unfair" or "Because poor people don't work hard enough.

Media Matters for America: KCOL's James asserted, despite ample contrary evidence, that medi ... 2008-03-14

And he built his earlier career as attorney general battling corruption . [Voiceover] But his early days as governor had been rocked by scandal when member ...

USA Today: Spitzer's fall draws little sympathy 2008-03-14

As attorney general and governor, Spitzer did not just condemn official corruption and malfeasance, he attacked them with a vengeance. He made it personal.

USA Today: Asian nations cultivate new sense of democracy 2008-03-14

Voters, upset about corruption , rising food prices and discrimination against citizens of Chinese and Indian descent, handed a surprise defeat Saturday ...

21st Century Socialism: Against the people 2008-03-14

In 2007, 68% of the the participants gave the Soviet political model a positive evaluation. And how democratic are the the USA's Europe-based 'anti-missile'

Brandeis Hoot: Garden is Beautiful: Assault on Church-State Separation: Pt. 1 2008-03-14

His strong code of ethics apparently makes allowances for political corruption , however; he received massive campaign contributions from the Political ...

GMA news.tv: Bishops issue call for renewal vs corruption 2008-03-14

With the flurry of social and political mess hounding the country, the bishops said they felt "unhappy and betrayed," and added that change should beg ...

Philadelphia Daily News: OBAMA A BETTER WOMAN THAN HILLARY? 2008-03-14

Attacking Obama's connection with the corruption trial of backer Antoin Rezko and calling for him to be more forthcoming about their relationship ...

Philadelphia Daily News: With Fumo out of the race, supporters look to Farnese 2008-03-14

Two other political figures with close ties to Fumo - Councilman Frank DiCicco and South Philadelphia ward leader Rosanne Pauciello - said they were leaning ...

Lompoc Record: Ethics panel sort of OK 2008-03-14

And in yet another demonstration of a political party's snappy enthusiasm to get things done, it took Democrats more than a year of controlling Congress ...

New York Times: US Is Examining Spitzer's Funds 2008-03-14

The governor's lawyers have begun consulting with a campaign finance expert who has long worked for Mr. Spitzer's political organization to see whether ...

DetNews.com: Spitzer's fall began near Lodge 2008-03-14

"The IRS was looking into the possibility of political corruption , campaign finance issues and bribery. What they found instead was the link to ...

Business Day: Zuma poses a challenge of fairness 2008-03-14

His leadership must not be about continuing the current situation in which people subsidise their political alienation by voting ANC.

Kessben FM: Rawlings-The Idi Amin of Ghana- A Rejoinder 2008-03-14

The incompetence of the executed generals was further manifested not only in the level of corruption in the country, but the lack of alertness on their part ...

Manila Standard Today: The Senator from Hell 2008-03-14

Santiago blamed the one-person veto provision that is Section 20 as a source of corruption in the powerful bilateral body. "In effect, under the notoriou ...

New York Times: 4 Arrests, Then 6 Days to a Resignation 2008-03-14

Later that day, reporters at The New York Times learned of the unusual presence of three lawyers from the corruption unit, including the boss of th ...

Xinhua: Minister: Joint efforts needed to pay off Chinese universitie ... 2008-03-14

"I admit there is corruption and waste of money in it, but this is never the mainstream," he said. He promised that the government would try its best ...

San Diego Union Tribune: Alaska Republicans may oust state party chairman 2008-03-14

It's their best chance to remove the taint of corruption ." Efforts to have Ruedrich step down underscore already troubling times for the state's Republic ...

Cayman Net News: Commentary: Everybody's Business: Struggle for freedom 2008-03-14

A manufactured "struggle for freedom" does none of us any favours. We already have too much crony- corruption and anti-immigrant prejudice, without extending ...

Cayman Net News: US no threat to offshore centres 2008-03-14

... and will face a future of decline caused by rampant political corruption and the very real prospect of independence in the not-too-distant future.

New York Times: Plucked From Obscurity, They Also Serve Who Ascend by Fate 2008-03-14

Closer to home, M. Jodi Rell has performed ably as Connecticut's governor since a corruption scandal forced out John G. Rowland in 2004. When Gov.

The Moderate Voice: Spitzer's Fall: A Story That ÉNever Gets Old' 2008-03-14

The Democratic governor of New York State was a fierce dog, who as a public prosecutor walked on the dead to expose all kinds of corruption , organized crime ...

SUU Journal Online: BLOG: Global Politics 2008-03-14

The United States maintains relative hegemony in its post-Second World War system of international political economy. The volatility of the world's market ...

GMA news.tv: Davao bishop outlines 3-point approach vs corruption 2008-03-14

MANILA, Philippines - Amid an influx of unsolicited advices on how President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo could address the political crisis spurred ...

New Straits Times: HARDEV KAUR: We have proved to be a functioning democracy 2008-03-14

But what is clear is that Malaysia's political landscape has changed. The most dramatic result was the loss of a two-thirds majority by Barisan Nasional ...

Today's Zaman: Sins and elections 2008-03-14

With heightened tension on the US political scene due to the upcoming presidential election, we recently saw two very high-profile examples of both cases.

Jewish Chronicle: How a prostitution scandal sank the US ÉJewish president-in-waiting' 2008-03-14

Mr Spitzer was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, seen by some political analysts as a future Presidential candidate.

Inside.com (Pressemitteilung): UN peacekeeping chief calls for UN `course corrections' in Afghanistan - PR 2008-03-13

Political reconciliation is a process that the Afghan government has embarked on. We would like to strengthen that,à Eide said. US Ambassador Zalmay ...

Buzzle: China Claims Cut in Execution Rates 2008-03-13

He warned that inefficiency, poor enforcement of sentencing, a lack of resources and corruption and abuses in a "small number" of courts were hampering ...

History News Network: This Won't Be the Last Political Sex Scandal 2008-03-13

Political scandals involving financial misdeeds or abuse of power concern all of us but don't always arouse great excitement.

AllAfrica.com: South Africa: Death Penalty Referendum Call - Critics Cry Populism 2008-03-13

"It would send a message to the people of South Africa and the rest of the world that the country is willing to change laws for short-term political gains.

ReliefWeb (press release): Challenges in Afghanistan -- ruthless insurgency, fragile ... 2008-03-13

Strengthening governance and combating corruption and the narcotics trade also remained top priorities, for which new measures had been initiated ...

Zimbabwe Guardian: Tanonoka Whande âÇ" Opinion 2008-03-13

Why is he not saying anything about the bad political climate in Zimbabwe ? For sometime now, people have been harassed, refused permission to hold rallie ...

Nepal Monitor: US Report on Nepal's Human Rights Practices 2008-03-13

... other political leaders. Both the police and NA have human rights cells to promote human rights and to investigate cases of abuse; however, corrupti ...

Bloomberg: Spitzer Seeks to Avoid Prison After Quitting as NY Governor 2008-03-13

The assistant prosecutor handling the case against the prostitution ring is chief of Garcia's public corruption unit, formerly headed by Spitzer's lead ...

San Francisco Bay Times: Not Doing Fine, Oklahoma 2008-03-13

The root of evil is sealed up, weakness and the moth are now hidden and corruption is fled into Hell to be forgotten." One of the most gratifying aspects ...

Kingston Daily Freeman: Spitzer had no choice but to resign, lawmakers agree 2008-03-13

Eliot Spitzer's resignation, but Republicans and Democrats alike agreed the man who rode into office by a historic margin, vowing to stamp out corruption ...

Schenectady Gazette: History sheds light on sex scandals 2008-03-13

Perhaps the political figure most comparable to Spitzer is Sol Wachtler, who was chief judge of New York in 1992 when FBI agents arrested him and charged ...

Philadelphia Daily News: THE MEASURE OF THE MAN 2008-03-13

Or does the cynicism generated by these political staples negate the shiny new programs and buildings? No matter how you answer, one thing is clear: Vince ...

Ventura County Star: Prosecutors' cheap thrill should not be federal case 2008-03-13

It was reasonable to wonder whether official corruption might be implicated payoffs, bribes, who knows what. But once the FBI learned that this was only ...

Film Threat: 2008 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NARRATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY ... 2008-03-13

Presenting established directors and newcomers from Ireland to Mexico and Egypt to China, this international line-up introduces us to an Egyptian radio host ...

Deseret News: Disgraced Gov. Spitzer steps down 2008-03-13

Spitzer, the former New York attorney general who built his career as a corruption fighter and moral crusader, said his resignation will be effective Monday ...

Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun: Sheriff in the Cathouse 2008-03-13

There is no other way to look at the fact that a man who came in promising to fight corruption , who had proudly broken up prostitution rings, who encouraged ...

Arab Times: Iraq violence spikes 2008-03-13

As those external pressures dog coalition and Iraqi forces, the government of Iraq is also hamstrung by internal corruption and persistent problems getting ...

Business Day: Sisulus a model for leaders Tutu 2008-03-13

Tutu said SA could overcome crime, HIV/AIDS, poverty and corruption , if political leaders could emulate the Sisulus. Tutu said there were wonderful people ...

Arab Times: Religious bias not widespread 2008-03-13

The law mandates criminal penalties for official corruption ; however, the government did not implement the law effectively, and officials often engaged ...

AfricaNews: US Embassy fetes women's day 2008-03-13

In its support for gender emancipation, the US embassy continues to assist women in exercising their right to political participation by funding programs ...

Houston Chronicle: Mere days after scandal broke, governor quits 2008-03-13

Just one fact piqued interest for some: The lead prosecutor on the case was Boyd Johnson, chief of the public corruption unit of the US attorney's office.

Business Day: Master Harold's lessons in leadership 2008-03-13

However, his charisma was not of the messianic type but honed through years of participation in the political mainstream, including a stint as a member ...

Lew Rockwell: Big Government at Home and Abroad 2008-03-13

Haven't free-market economists such as Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek told us for decades that socialist central planning is inherently defective ...

Conde Nast Portfolio: Cuomo the Cop 2008-03-13

Spitzer left some big shoes to fillduring his eight-year reign in office, the former attorney general never let his sights off of the corruption on Wall ...

Statesman: Spitzer resigns as New York governor over sex scandal - Austin American 2008-03-13

Spitzer, a Democrat and former New York attorney general who built his career on a reputation as a corruption fighter and moral crusader ...

Kennebec Journal: Law-and-order Spitzer resigns as flawed man 2008-03-13

They contacted the Internal Revenue Service, which guessed it had another political - corruption or blackmail problem on its hands (albeit a high-profile one)

New York Times: Iraqi Troops May Move to Reclaim Basra's Port 2008-03-13

Shiite militias controlled by Mr. Waeli's political party, Fadhila, are widely considered to be in control of the dock workers' union.

Visayan Daily Star: GMA spokesman denies pre-empting Lozada visit 2008-03-13

"Our country has been wounded by allegations of corruption , let us heal our nation in order to be physically and emotionally ready to face the new ...

Montgomery County Sentinel: Brad Botwin of "Help Save Maryland" 2008-03-13

It does not work - the corruption in Mexico - just does not work so people are coming across here. But priority: American citizens; new immigrants - legal ...

Daily Sun: Photo: Sun News Publishing 2008-03-13

Even as former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo continues to battle for his political life and trying to fend off criticism of his eight- year rule ...

New York Times: 6 Tumultuous Days That Ended in a Resignation 2008-03-13

Later that day, reporters at The New York Times learned of the unusual presence of three lawyers from the corruption unit, including the boss of th ...

Globe and Mail: Ottawa dropped plan for more scrutiny 2008-03-13

They promised that the measure would show that "Canada will do its part in the global fight against corruption ." However, the proposal was dropped last year ...

Bermuda Sun: How the mighty fall 2008-03-13

Mr. Spitzer, who made his name prosecuting titans of industry for corruption and unethical business dealings, and also prostitution rings, was known as ...

Phoenix New Times: Letters from the issue of Thursday, March 13, 2008 2008-03-13

A classic example of public corruption , complete with the picture of Chief Deputy David Hendershott in a Hawaiian shirt. What I would like New Times to ...

Bangkok Post: Best of friends 2008-03-13

Gen Anupong was said to have helped arrange security for the deposed prime minister's return to Thailand on Feb 28 to face corruption charges. Political ...

China Post: Thaksin pleads not guilty to Thai graft charges 2008-03-13

After his ouster, Thaksin, who has had nearly US $2 billion of his family assets frozen, was accused by the coupmakers of presiding over rampant corrupti ...

570 News: New York Gov. Spitzer resigns after pricey hookers scandal end ... 2008-03-13

The accounts were traced backed to Spitzer and public corruption investigators opened an inquiry. A federal judge approved wiretaps on the phones of ...

Mirror.co.uk: From clean-up crusader to VIP call girl's 'John' 2008-03-12

He bounced into public office as a White Knight - the crusader against sleaze and corporate corruption . Now, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is known ...

San Francisco Chronicle: Violence seems to have quit dropping, senators are told Data ... 2008-03-12

As those external pressures dog coalition and Iraqi forces, the government of Iraq is also hamstrung by internal corruption and persistent problems getting ...

Pinoy Press: US on Human Rights in Philippines: Unsolved Cases, Unpunished ... 2008-03-12

Corruption was a problem in all the institutions making up the criminal justice system, including police, prosecutorial, and judicial organs.

Yokwe: Country Report on Human Rights Practices - 2007: Marshall Islands 2008-03-12

The government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, prison conditions, government corruption , violence against women, child abuse ...

Irish Independent: Client nine -- victim of his own extreme arrogance 2008-03-12

The assumption at first was that Spitzer was embroiled in some sort of financial skullduggery, corruption perhaps or a bribery scam.

San Francisco Bay Guardian: Film Listings 2008-03-12

Unfortunately for us her father has other plans. Welcome Home and College share many common elements: distastefully caricatured characters; over-the-top bad ...

Civil Georgia: ÉRespect for Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly Worsened' - US Report 2008-03-12

"Respect for freedom of speech, the press, assembly and political participation worsened, especially during the fall crisis," the Country Reports on Hum ...

Jimma Times: Ethiopia-Eritrea: Evaluating US Policy Objectives and Options ... 2008-03-12

The US played a significant, positive role in helping to broker the CPA in Sudan and bring an end to the civil war. This was the most significant political ...

Los Angeles Times: COLD COPY Sex, lies and editorials 2008-03-12

Everybody loves a good political sex scandal the ritual apologies, the jokes, the schadenfreude, the self-righteousness (from everyone else, of course).

Los Angeles Times: House OKs an outside panel to investigate its ethics 2008-03-12

have been indicted on corruption charges, and still others are under investigation. Jefferson supported the ethics office; Renzi did not vote.

Los Angeles Times: Bank transactions put focus on Spitzer 2008-03-12

Michele Hirshman, former chief of the public corruption unit in the Manhattan US attorney's office and a former colleague of Spitzer's when she served ...

Nazret.com: US State Department Releases Human Rights Report on Ethiopia 2007 2008-03-12

The law provides criminal penalties for official corruption ; however, the government did not implement these laws effectively. The World Bank's worldwide ...

Houston Chronicle: Calderon agenda dealt pair of setbacks 2008-03-12

Now, both may be imperiled by new accusations of corruption . A new human rights survey by the US State Department reported widespread " corruption ...

Modern Ghana: OIL AND GHANA'S FUTURE 2008-03-12

Heavy punishment laws must be enacted to fight corruption . Our justice system must be emboldened enough to bring such crooks and recalcitrants to book ...

International Herald Tribune: Taiwan's quest for independence likely to wane after election 2008-03-12

Many Taiwanese also hoped Chen would wipe clean the corruption and authoritarianism that had been associated with the Kuomintang, the party of Chiang ...

Jamaica Gleaner: Removing the loopholes for corruption 2008-03-12

This includes donations to political parties in return for future favours. Thanks, Francis, for raising the issue of corruption and the many ways ...

San Jose Mercury News: Violence enters period of stalemate 2008-03-12

In a report presented to the Senate Appropriations Committee, Walker acknowledged that the insurgent attacks tallied by the US military had decreased ...

GMA news.tv: Killings, corruption remain 'major' problems in RP - US 2008-03-12

On government corruption and transparency, the US report said that while the law provides criminal penalties for official corruption , "the government ...

Pajamas Media: The End of The Wire, Not The Drug War 2008-03-12

Baltimore Mayor Tommy Carcetti, who learned of the police corruption but kept it out of the news so as to further his political ambiti ...

Times of Malta: Josie Muscat calls it a day 2008-03-12

Dr Muscat, who launched AN a mere nine months ago pledging to "clean up" Malta of "dirt, corruption and migrants", won 119 votes on the second district ...

Arab Times: Report faults Kuwait on rights 2008-03-12

Corruption and trafficking in persons remained problems. The status of stateless Arab residents (?Bidoons?) remained unresolved. Women did not enjoy equal ...

Sydney Morning Herald: Thaksin pleads not guilty to Thai graft charges 2008-03-12

Deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra pleaded not guilty Wednesday to corruption charges, in the first case assembled by military-backed investigators ...

Seattle Times: Tanker deal tests McCain's links to lobbyists 2008-03-12

By Michael D. Shear and Matthew Mosk WASHINGTON To show that he's a crusader against wasteful spending and congressional corruption , Sen.

Desert Star: Guest Soapbox: Campaign finance reform is most vital issue - Hi 2008-03-12

By Bruce Karp / Yucca Valley In my mind, there is only one most important political issue, campaign finance reform. The problem is that our representative ...

Cherry Hill Courier Post: Ashcroft: No conflict in oversight contract 2008-03-12

Pascrell has publicly praised Christie as an effective corruption buster. Pascrell said he was disappointed Ashcroft shed little light on details of ...

Albany Times Union: Weighing in on Spitzer 2008-03-12

His term hasn't even hit the halfway point and the "Steamroller" elected to reform Albany has brought more scandal and corruption to the Capitol than either ...

Arizona Daily Star: Around the world 2008-03-12

The quip, less a policy plan than a promise to get tough on rampant corruption , came during a Kremlin meeting with leading lawmakers.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Power can bring out flaws in anyone 2008-03-12

Rather, power makes it all the harder to control the corruption we ourselves carried in with us ." I pray for Gov. Spitzer, his wife and children.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: State stays on edge 2008-03-12

In the immediate aftermath of political sex scandals comes the same reliable slate of reactions: lawmakers cringe, mothers shudder.

Bulletin: Readers respond: Should Eliot Spitzer resign? - Press & Sun 2008-03-12

Spitzer has battled organized crime and corruption on Wall Street on his way to Albany, and I am confident that he will have the support to battle this ...

Malaysia Kini: PSM leader: People's welfare above party ideology 2008-03-12

His comments were an obliquely reference to the possibility that differing political ideologies may engender intra-coalition conflicts.

News & Observer: Hailing NC's Mr. Clean 2008-03-12

He predicts the next corruption eruption may come from wrongdoing associated with regional economic development efforts. Stay tuned.

Salem Journal: Political Hypocrisy - Winston 2008-03-12

Spitzer, the New York governor who had come to office as a reformer, as a crusader against Wall Street corruption and even against organized prostituti ...

Charleston City Paper: William F. Buckley and the damage done 2008-03-12

The followers of this political philosophy also believed that big business would displace local economies and that collaborations between big business ...

24 Hours Vancouver: Defence wants info from premier 2008-03-12

"There appears to us to be an element of political interference with regard to the protocol," Bolton said. "There will have to be evidence.

NOLA.com: Guilty plea filed in bribe case - The Times-Picayune 2008-03-12

Court documents have identified the source of the bribes as Mose Jefferson, the elder brother and chief political strategist of US Rep.

Houston Chronicle: After decline, violence in Iraq holding steady 2008-03-12

Walker and two other federal officials also testified about continuing concerns over corruption in contracting and problems tracking arms shipments to Iraqi ...

AllAfrica.com: Africa: Nigeria 'Critically Weak', Says Brookings Report 2008-03-11

It scored particularly low on security, political stability, human rights violation, control of corruption , rule of law, child mortality and access ...

AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: Will Obj Return to Yola? 2008-03-11

Even when the Afenifere and the Coalition of Nigeria Political Parties [CNPP] also joined the call for Obasanjo's trial for monumental corruption ...

Mirror.co.uk: New York governor Eliot Spitzer linked to vice girls 2008-03-11

The revelation has stunned political observers who saw him as a leader dedicated to rooting out corruption - particularly vice girls.

NYU Washington Square News: Spitzer linked to pricey prostitute, apologies 2008-03-11

"When you set yourself up as a politician whose identity is linked to ending corruption in government, including prosecuting prostitution ring ...

London Free Press: NY governor linked to call girl 2008-03-11

Eliot Spitzer's political career teetered on the brink of collapse yesterday after the corruption -fighting politician once known as "Mr. Clean" was accused ...

Javno.hr: Bangladesh`s Ex-PM Hasina Taken to Hospital 2008-03-11

Hasina has been held at a building in Dhaka's sprawling parliament compound since her arrest in July last year on corruption allegations.

Oneonta Daily Star: Spitzer's career over? 2008-03-11

A local political scientist said Spitzer was elected on his anti- corruption appeal, and if the allegations are true, he should step down.

Globe and Mail: Prostitution scandal engulfs NY governor 2008-03-11

Seldom has political irony been this transparent. The severity of Mr. Spitzer's fall from grace, and it is a long fall, must be measured against the height ...

Seeking Alpha: Bloomberg & ABC TV Say Spitzer Resigning 2008-03-11

Spitzer has built his political legacy on rooting out corruption . He made headlines battling Wall Street while serving as attorney general.

Jamaica Observer: Ja needs new approach under new DPP 2008-03-11

A DPP that turns up the heat under a political directorate is one to be encouraged and admired, but in all the corruption scandals that have plagued Jamaic ...

Seattle Times: Prostitution sting rocks New York's "Mr. Clean" 2008-03-11

The case began as a financial investigation by Internal Revenue Service agents, and at some point was referred to the public- corruption unit of the U ...

Earthtimes: New York governor linked to prostitute ring - Feature 2008-03-11

Washington/New York - New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, who made his name going after corporate corruption and prostitutes as a prosecutor, was weighing h ...

Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun: A Betrayal of Trust 2008-03-11

As New York's attorney general, he exposed and prosecuted corruption on Wall Street at a time when millions of Americans were being affected by the greed ...

Bulletin: WILL HE RESIGN? - Press & Sun 2008-03-11

""I have been one of the Governor's most ardent supports, but he has failed us on all levels," said Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay. " Political ...

Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun: Gov. Spitzer Admits to Prostitution Allegations 2008-03-11

The former attorney general, whose tenure has been marked by efforts to curb Wall Street corruption , was accused of arranging a meeting with a high-priced ...

Arizona Daily Star: NY's 'Mr. Clean' governor is linked to call-girl service 2008-03-11

Eliot Spitzer's political career teetered on the brink of collapse Monday after the corruption -fighting politician once known as "Mr. Clean" was accused ...

Chambersburg Public Opinion: Franklin County Republicans rally at annual Lincoln Day dinner 2008-03-11

Reminiscing about the Lincoln Day dinners he has attended over three decades of service in the state House and Senate, Punt talked about his long political ...

Sioux City Journal: Is the Reagan revolution over? 2008-03-11

A return to the greed, corruption and lies that Jimmy Carter gave us a respite from when he took over as chief executive after Nixon, the president ...

Princeton University The Daily Princetonian: Instability seen as a threat to PRC government 2008-03-11

China measures at .49, compared to the United States at .41 and the United Kingdom at .36. The uncertainty China's leaders feel is no secret.

Island Business: Viewpoint: ARE PACIFIC LEADERS MORE CORRUPT THAN THEIR PEER ... 2008-03-11

If true, then any efforts at improving governance will be futile unless it addresses the deep causes of corruption . Incentives to deliver: Our leaders ...

Island Business: We Say: THE PACIFIC MUST WORK OUT WAYS TO HELP NAURU 2008-03-11

ÉThough much of the blame for Nauru's woes lies squarely at the door of its leaders and their mindless profligacy, corruption , incompetence ...

Business Day: Same wind that cleaned up Chicago must blow in SA 2008-03-11

This gave the impression that, for Mbeki, corruption is part of a larger political game, depending on whether the perpetrators are his supporters or critic ...

World Socialist Web Site: New York City Democratic politician and "labor" leader plead ... 2008-03-11

More garden-variety corruption included taking bribes from street-lighting contractors and stealing from his local Democratic political club.

World Socialist Web Site: Mexico: López Obrador may lose control of PRD to "new left" faction 2008-03-11

Today, US corporate interests have virtually annexed the economy of northern Mexico. This is reflected politically by the political stranglehold over ...

Rabble.ca: Oaxaca film shows importance of alternative media 2008-03-11

It is widely believed that Governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz came to power through electoral fraud and corruption . Protests expanded to include, among other ...

WTEN: Spitzer Tied to Prostitution Ring 2008-03-11

The case is being handled by prosecutors in the Public Corruption unit of US Attorney Michael Garcia's office. Garcia spokeswoman Yusill Scribner said ...

PRESS TV: Clinton: No comment on Spitzer scandal 2008-03-11

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has avoided questions about the sex scandal of her ally and home state governor Eliot Spitzer.

Media Monitors Network: Western coalition unraveling under pressure from resistance ... 2008-03-10

He also lamented the Afghan Army's unreliability and corruption in the police force, on whose training the US and its allies have spent billions of dollars.

Irish Independent: Soldiers should 'do their duty' 2008-03-10

He was arrogantly telling us that the taking of money from private individuals by powerful politicians is not corruption . In a democracy when allegati ...

Mainstream: Lop-sided View of Indian Politics and Misgivings 2008-03-10

Corruption , disregard of rule of law, maladminis-tration and bureaucratic apathy are problems persisting over a considerable length of time.

RTT News: Venezuela To Normalize Diplomatic Relations With Colombia [] 2008-03-10

The opposition also wants to increase aid for the poor and fight corruption . Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad had also joined in the growing list ...

RTT News: Despite Election Results, Abdullah Sworn In As Malaysian PM [] 2008-03-10

The opposition also wants to increase aid for the poor and fight corruption . Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad had also joined in the growing list ...

Gorkhapatra: Meritocracy must in judiciary : Dahal 2008-03-10

There are many complaints and cases about the corruption in courts. Some cases are of taking bribe by justices and others are taking decision on the b ...

The Herald: Clegg paints bold vision for a Éredesigned' government 2008-03-10

If it means boycotting banquets that celebrate our relationship with dodgy regimes, like Vince Cable did, or speaking up to expose corruption like Chr ...

Los Angeles Times: A legacy of lost hopes in Taiwan 2008-03-10

Yet even supporters criticize his impetuous style, capped in later years by his entanglement in corruption scandals. "I think society misjudges him," ...

Mexidata.info: What's Next for Cuba and the Western Hemisphere? 2008-03-10

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) helps reinforce our efforts in eliminating corruption , promoting transparency, improving healthcare and educati ...

Mexidata.info: US Calls for Global Partnership to Combat Narcotrafficking 2008-03-10

The movement of drugs has compounded Venezuela's corruption problem, and increased the level of crime and violence throughout the country," the report says.

indiainteracts.com: Hindraf effect: Malaysia's political landscape changes 2008-03-10

The economy has been growing at a 6 percent annual clip but inflation and a likely US economic slowdown have sparked worries.

Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun: Israel group president's perspective on the visit of ... 2008-03-10

While Safieh recognized the corruption and failures of Fatah's leadership of the PA, he seemed unwilling to truly confront this schism among Palestinians.

Publishers Weekly: Fiction Reviews 2008-03-10

Sweden and the West may be more pragmatic and less superstitious than Africa, but greed and corruption are universal. Still, it's the character of Ol ...

line: ADB: Political instability to curb growth - Peninsula On 2008-03-10

Corruption was another problem to overcome, he said, adding this was a major constraint not only in the Philippines but all over developing Asia.

Inner City Press: At UN, Briefers Have No Comment on Haiti, Abkhazia or Bas Congo ... 2008-03-10

There have been a number of measures against corruption in the ports, which might have created this situation. I have nothing from MINUSTAH giving me ...

Sun.Star: Pangan: On being disowned 2008-03-10

that corruption in government is at its worst, that Charter change may be rigged if not railroaded, extrajudicial killings rise and many more.

Malaysia Kini: PKR reps in a rush to get down to work 2008-03-10

The rakyat are used to promises to end corruption , provide transparency and to help the poor regardless of race before. Hopefully, PKR will keep theirs.

New York Times: Pakistan Rivals Join to Fight Musharraf 2008-03-10

By JANE PERLEZ ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The leaders of the two major political parties, in an unexpectedly strong show of unity against President Pervez ...

San Diego Business Journal: Conference Held to Focus on Role of Women in US Politics 2008-03-10

Lam oversaw prosecution of the Randy "Duke" Cunningham military corruption case and was later fired alongside seven other US attorneys amid a slew ...

Khaleej Times: Double Play 2008-03-10

The prevalent mood of the Indian voter is to reward honesty, and punish corruption and deceit. If the farmer thinks that the loan waiver is an elaborate ...

Financial Times: Primary politics and protectionism 2008-03-10

An adviser reassured Canadian officials that Mr Obama's hard line on the North American Free Trade Agreement was political positioning, and that the treaty ...

GMA news.tv: JDV to relinquish post as Lakas president - report 2008-03-10

He also said that he will prevent Lakas-CMD, which he co-founded more than two decades ago, from becoming "a party of corruption , a party of lizard ...

Globe and Mail: Pakistan's opposition parties form coalition 2008-03-10

The willingness of the two big parties to work together has surprised many in Pakistan, who remember them for the corruption and mismanagement that marked ...

BBC News: Clegg to attack 'gutless' Labour 2008-03-09

Without such changes, he will warn Britain could end up like America where political influence is all about cash. He will tell his members he is "not shy ...

BBC News: Malaysia vote loosens ruling grip 2008-03-09

How do you see the political situation developing now? Send us your comments by filling out the form below. Today's voting was my first time ever.

Guardian: Every line of cocaine means a little part of Africa dies 2008-03-09

For the cocaine used in Europe passes through impoverished countries in west Africa, where the drugs trade is causing untold misery, corruption ...

Guardian: How a tiny African outpost became the world's first narco state 2008-03-09

The campaign could lead to heightened tension between political groups, and provide more scope for corruption . 'One of the risks now is that they will ...

Boston Globe: Land deal riles cardinal's kin 2008-03-09

But O'Connell, ever ambitious and assured, survived the scandal and remained a major society figure and a significant political influence as he led ...

International Herald Tribune: Malaysian ruling coalition suffers poll debacle 2008-03-09

Political experts had predicted Abdullah's continued leadership could be in jeopardy if his majority fell back below 80 percent, or around 178 se ...

Telegraph.co.uk: Porsche boss realises dream with VW takeover 2008-03-09

Two years later VW was engulfed in allegations that executives (not Piech) and trade union leaders had been involved in bribery and corruption .

Irish Independent: Time's up Mahon, it is getting tedious 2008-03-09

Put simply, vast tracts of our political and media establishment have lost touch with reality. Deluded, obsessed, mad people have led us down a cul de sac ...

Pajamas Media: The New Cold War With Russia 2008-03-09

He was the country's leading reformer within the Kremlin walls, aggressively investigating corruption at the highest levels, and she was Russia's leading ...

Los Angeles Daily News: Who would Alex Keaton be backing? 2008-03-09

Unhappy with his plan to tax the wealthy at a higher rate, but, keenly aware that eight years of neglect and corruption and no-bid contracts have to some ...

Deseret News: 'Teapot Dome' sheds new light on scandal 2008-03-09

The author, an experienced financial and political writer, seems a good choice for the task, especially in light of the discovery of new documents from ...

Jamaica Observer: Michael Manley legacy and the PNP dilemma 2008-03-09

And Mrs Simpson Miller's silence and indecisiveness over the political future of Mr Spencer, regardless of the outcome of the criminal charges brought ...

Detroit Free Press: Mayor's pal got inside scoop on contracts 2008-03-09

"If there's benefit being derived from it, then that's a classic case of public corruption ." Ferguson said he got the contracts on merit.

GMA news.tv: Lozada to students: Be aware of what's going on in the government 2008-03-09

Noting that the youth is the hope of the nation, Lozada said: "It really struck me to know that corruption in the government doesn't only affect money ...

Hindustan Times: Malaysia's Anwar hails 'new dawn' after political comeback 2008-03-09

Anwar spent six years in jail on sex and corruption charges which he said were politically motivated. The sex charge was quashed but the corruption count ...

Jamaica Gleaner: The age of permissiveness 2008-03-09

When I established the position of contractor general in 1983, it was to have a strong hand in curbing corruption . It took some 20 years to reach the right ...

Khaleej Times: Indian immigrant a rising Republican star 2008-03-09

His first foray was to attack the culture of corruption which has long dominated Louisiana politics. Sunday, Jindal launches another special session aimed ...

France24: Kremlin economic maestros debate Russia 2008-03-09

"Considering Russian corruption , nothing in the history of Russia's economy of the last 20 years has shown that state property can be managed better th ...

Vanguard: Ahmadu Ali deplores godfatherism in PDP 2008-03-09

"To sustain this awesome political machine, the PDP, we must continue to rejuvenate and re-energize the party by continuing to deepen democracy at all ...