Bank of America will pay $67 million for its involvement in a nationwide scheme to rig bids and engage in other anticompetitive conduct that defrauded state agencies, county governments, and non-profits in their purchase of municipal bond derivatives, Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced Dec. 10. The settlement is one component of a larger $137 […]
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Rep. Maxine Waters Cancels Request for House Ethics Committee Investigation
Facing charges of House ethics violations, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Dec. 9 abandoned her efforts to have the House ethics committee investigated. The action came two days after she called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to launch an investigation into why a scheduled trial before the House ethics committee of Waters was abruptly canceled. […]
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Baltimore’s Black, Jewish Leaders Discuss Park Heights Beating of Teen
Key members of Baltimore’s Black and Jewish communities met Dec. 8 to iron out some of the tensions left over from a Nov. 19 encounter in Park Heights that left a 15 year-old African American badly beaten and a member of a Jewish community patrol group under arrest for assault. After the meeting, the Rev. […]
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“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Stalled in the Senate
Senate Republicans put the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in jeopardy this week as they stalled a Democrat proposal to end the Clinton-era policy which bars individuals from serving in the armed forces who publicly admit their homosexuality. The delay came despite a Pentagon report issued earlier in December saying that […]
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New Details Emerge in Murder of Hollywood Publicist
Beverly Hills police have identified the man they believe committed the Nov. 16 murder of popular Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen before turning the gun on himself as police closed in. According to police reports, Harold Martin Smith was a career criminal who shot and killed Chasen during a robbery attempt, and committed suicide with the […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Voices Opposition to Tax Cut Deal
The Congressional Black Caucus on Dec. 10 said its members overwhelmingly oppose the tax cuts compromise reached between the White House and congressional Republicans, saying it is “bad for African-Americans” and other vulnerable communities. “You can’t give tax cuts away like you’re Oprah Winfrey or Santa Claus,” Virginia Democrat Rep. Bobby Scott, a member of […]
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‘AFRO’ Columnist Retires After 37 Years
For nearly four decades, Herb Quarles has written about the regional faith community, the District’s arts scene and bridge, a card game popular among many area residents. At 82, Quarles has decided to retire plans to spend time playing bridge and traveling, two activities he “loves with a passion.” On Dec. 7, AFRO employees convened […]
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25th Olender Foundation Awards
Anchors JC Hayward, Paul Berry and Gordon Peterson got together Dec. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the 25th Annual Olender Foundation Awards event. Paul Berry was the emcee, JC Hayward was the recipient of the Generous Heart Award for her civic and charitable work, and Gordon Peterson was her honored guest at the […]
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Bridge in D.C.
Tournament Calendar Capitol – Teams of Four “C” Regional (12-14-10) 10:30 a.m. Call Karen Pollock at 202-832-1504. WBU – ABA Super Open Pairs I (12-17-10) 7 p.m. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. WBU – ABA Super Open Pairs II (12-18-10) noon. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. VIP – Christmas Party and Open Pairs “C” Regional […]
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Reginald F. Lewis’ Descendants Honor Legacy of Late Business Mogul
When J. Russell Fugett founded his Maryland-based business consulting company, TLC JR, he had his uncle, the late business icon Reginald F. Lewis, in mind. “As a small business owner, my work is inspired by what my Uncle Reg was able to achieve,” Fugett said in a prepared statement. “My company commemorates the legacy of […]
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D.C. Discovers Benefits of Non -Gas Vehicles
Relief is in sight for electric car drivers in the District who worry about straying too far from home now that the city has unveiled its first charging station. The District of Columbia is the latest among several large cities across the country to provide a curbside electric car charging station, and Mayor Adrian Fenty […]
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Book Drive Benefits Youth Held in City Jail
Officials at the Campaign for Youth Justice are reveling in the success of a recent book drive that benefited youth locked up at the city jail. Accompanied by a holiday party Dec. 2 at the Busboys & Poets restaurant in Northwest Washington, the drive helped make the situation better for many among the nearly 50 […]
