01Dec/15

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver convicted on corruption charges – Center for Public Integrity

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver convicted on corruption charges
Center for Public Integrity
New York also received a D- for its campaign finance system, which includes some of the nation’s highest limits on donations to candidates. Silver’s conviction stems from nearly $4 million in fees he received for referring cases to law firms in two

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30Nov/15

Lack of Funding Will Leave 30000 Graves at Arlington Cemetery Wreathless – Town Hall


Town Hall

Lack of Funding Will Leave 30000 Graves at Arlington Cemetery Wreathless
Town Hall
A featured video on the Wreaths Across America website explains why the group dedicates time every year to bring wreaths to these deceased veterans. “A lot of these stones don’t have people anymore to come by and pay respect,” one participant explains.

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30Nov/15

Choir member’s kidney donation helps music director regain health – Georgia Bulletin


Georgia Bulletin

Choir member’s kidney donation helps music director regain health
Georgia Bulletin
13-15 was National Donor Sabbath, a weekend when the need for donation of life-saving organs and tissue is particularly highlighted in faith communities. The Donate Life Georgia registry was created in 2008 to allow … The transplant team has the

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