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  • Democratic chair blasts Mayorkas, Wray for failure to testify; threats hearing postponed

    11/21/2024 7:38:31 AM PST · by 1Old Pro · 45 replies
    The Hill ^ | 11/21/2024 | Rebecca Beitsch
    The Democratic chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee blasted the heads of the FBI and Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, issuing a rare but sharp rebuke of the two officials for failing to appear for a public hearing. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said both Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray “refused to appear” before the panel for its annual hearing about threats to the homeland, saying it was the first time in 15 years officials have done so.
  • Former EPA official, of “crucify” fame, bails from Hill hearing at the last minute

    06/06/2012 8:18:32 AM PDT · by Nachum · 7 replies
    Hot Air ^ | 6/6/12 | Erika Johnsen
    Yesterday, I was pretty excited about today’s scheduled House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, “EPA Priorities and Practices,” at which the former EPA regional administrator Al Armendariz was supposed to appear to explain his unique philosophy of enforcement. But then, all of my hopes were dashed — dashed! — when Energy & Commerce made this announcement late last night: WASHINGTON, DC – With less than 24 hours until he was scheduled to testify in front of the Energy and Power Subcommittee, former Regional Administrator for EPA Region 6 Al Armendariz has notified the committee that he will not appear at...
  • Man Spends Time In Jail For Not Having A Dog License

    02/14/2012 11:31:38 AM PST · by Gennie · 70 replies
    CBS Denver ^ | February 13, 2012 | CBS Denver
    JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A Jefferson County man was held in jail after refusing to get a license for his dog. Now he and his wife are fighting the fine in court. 4 On Your Side Investigator Rick Sallinger wanted to know how many others don’t have licenses and face the possibility of arrest.
  • Teen Shackled, Jailed For Missed Court Date

    09/09/2009 5:20:47 AM PDT · by freed0misntfree · 49 replies · 1,879+ views
    WSMV ^ | 09/09/2009
    SMYRNA, Tenn. -- Two parents have said the juvenile court system treated their son like a killer instead of an honor student who got a traffic ticket. Police arrested, handcuffed, shackled and jailed the teenager because he didn't show up for court. Zachary Dubwe is a Smyrna High School honor student and not a habitual offender. "Our child was leading our subdivision to go to school, and he didn't come to a complete stop at a stop sign in our subdivision," said Steve Townley, the boy's father. The couple told the teen to keep track of his court date. They...