Spitzer's Economic Development Czar Steps Down

Richard Cooper 4 years ago Region: New York

Avi Schick, the appointee of former New York governor Spitzer as president of the New York State Empire State Development Corporation, has stepped down.  (New York Times, May 20, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/... more

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Middle East and North Africa: Client Number Nine

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: Israel

by Amira Al Hussaini   Eliot Spitzer's fall from grace grabbed the headlines as soon as newsmen caught wind of the scandal. Bloggers followed closely on their heel, including those from the Middle East and North Afr... more

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Governors Gone Wild

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: New York

Less than 48 hours after being sworn in to replace New York Democratic Governor Eliot Spitzer, the new Governor David Paterson revealed that both he and his wife had several extra-marital affairs.  This is way too muc... more

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Elliot Spitzer and the Crisis of Trust

Paul Sterne 5 years ago Region: New York

It’s been a tough week in New York. First, Eliot Spitzer goes down and then Bear Stearns is dealt a Yarborough. The shock waves from Emperor Club VIP-gate could be felt in every middle class household. Col... more

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It Is Not Just Spitzer's Downfall That Makes Good Election Year

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: New York

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has resigned in the wake of a prostitution scandal.  This is really a very enjoyable election year.  Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was humiliated in the Florida presi... more

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NY Governor Spitzer's Illegal Immigrant Driver's Licenses: Driving Us Where?

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: New York

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer sparked controversy with his plan to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants who submit foreign passports or other documents. Opponents, primarily Republicans, charge that this reward... more

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Bipartisan Hypocrisy Reigns In New York Troopergate and Choppergate Scandals

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: United States

While Democrats in New York's dysfunctional State Legislature rally behind Governor Eliot Spitzer, the Republicans in the same legislature scent weakness in the still developing Troopergate and Choppergate scandals. Both t... more

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NY Governor Spitzer Now Playing Peter O'Toole In Choppergate

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: United States

NY Governor Spitzer Now Playing Peter O'Toole In Choppergate by Richard Cooper "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?" In the 1964 movie Becket, King Henry II of England as played by Peter O'Toole implores his henchme... more

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The Spitzer Affair: A NY Libertarian Perspective

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: United States

Yesterday, the NY Times broke the story of New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer's involvement with an expensive prostitution ring.  See the article in today's edition. A few days earlier, the NY Times had reported o... more

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Obama Says That Neither Michigan Nor Florida Delegates Should Go To Clinton

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: District of Columbia

In the recent days, the issue of both Florida and Michigan has been a hot topic. This is attributed by three factors: Hillary Clinton, possible re-vote, and harsh penalties from the Democratic National Committee. Both ... more

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