10 percent of video poker players produce 53 percent of money lost Nov 18, 2009
Kirk Zero wrote on Nov 17, 2009 7:39 PM:" What other freedoms can we take away to protect people from themselves? Alcohol, tobacco, the democratic party, etc. ". Kevin wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM:" The state is being inventive as far as revenue goes, video poker and other lottery games create a lot of revenue, both for the state and for the retailers of the games. They also get a large amount of money from other sources too; Gas pumps, alcohol and tobacco taxes, licensing fees, auto... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
How Do Experts Authenticate Art? Oct 15, 2009
"" VLADIMIR ZHIRINOVSKY, leader of Russia's opposition Liberal Democratic Party, on local parliamentary elections in Russia that minority parties say were rigged For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages ... "" VLADIMIR ZHIRINOVSKY, leader of Russia's opposition Liberal Democratic Party, on local parliamentary elections in Russia that minority parties say were rigged. (Time.com)
Rangel's revealing portrait Oct 10, 2009
If you win big majorities in both the House and Senate by railing against a culture of corruption in Washington, as the Democratic Party did, voters tend to get the wacky notion that you actually mean what you say. The violations that Rangel is alleged to have committed are, inconveniently for him, easy for anyone to understand. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Lee County Health Department, First State Bank of Illinois, mules owned by Leo Hanks, D and W Horseshoeing and Miss Ava McKay, Glenda Studio of Dance, Trinity United Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 43, Cub Scout Pack 43, Learning for Life 43, Kathys Pumpkin Patch, Steelworkers Local 444, Kracker Jacks Drum Line, Democratic Party, Eckland Motors, tricycle and bikes owned by Mike Housh, tractors owned by Jim Daggs and tractors owned by Jim Billings. Section 4. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Community Calendar Jul 15, 2009
DEMOCRATIC PARTY - Monthly meeting ... 7 p.m. Includes preview of Vilas-Oneida County Democratic Party Summer Picnic scheduled for Aug. 2 in Boulder Junction. (Forest Republican, WI)
Fabulous Findz brings unusual items, fresh events to Main Street May 30, 2009
She is also very proud of her work with the Clinton/Gore campaign in 1995, where she worked for the California Democratic Party. Michalski looks forward to meeting new people and other local business owners at her North Andover store. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Hyde Park icon, former Ald. Leon Despres has died May 7, 2009
During that momentous era, he was best known as an opponent of Mr. Daley and his tight-fisted control over city politics and the Cook County Democratic Party, a disciplined ward organization known as the Machine. In fact, Mr. Despres titled his 2005 memoir Challenging the Daley Machine. (Crain's Chicago Business)
GOP governors consider turning down stimulus money Feb 19, 2009
But state Democratic Party chairwoman Carol Fowler says Sanford's hesitation is driven by his political ambition rather than the best interests of a state that had the nation's third-highest unemployment rate in December. "He's so ideological," Fowler said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Bob Barr: Baseball inquiry just a power grab Feb 18, 2009
It doesn t appear to matter one whit whether it is the Republican or Democratic Party that wields the levers of power. The authorities always are looking to push the envelope to grab and use just as much power as they are able, even if it means grabbing records intended to remain anonymous and that were created for legitimate and lawful purposes (to enable MLB to accurately gauge drug usage among its players). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
U.S. Sen. Isakson's running again, but against whom? Feb 17, 2009
Republicans are losing support every time they open their mouths right now, said Martin Matheny, a spokesman for the state Democratic Party. I think we can win statewide in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Retailers revel in Obama's appeal Feb 8, 2009
"The bottom line is you can take a good thing too far and perhaps that is happening," said Chuck Freedman, executive director of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i, noting the organization has been focused elsewhere. "Not that we're not concerned about that, but we're concerned about the stimulus package and testifying at the Legislature on measures that will help out dire economic situation," said Freedman. (Honolulu Advertiser)
