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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

After giraffe scandal, Danish zoo ‘euthanizes’ 4 lions, cubs to make way for new male

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After giraffe scandal, Danish zoo ‘euthanizes’ 4 lions, cubs to make way for new male

Thursday, March 20, 2014

LA Times Scandal Exposed. Reporter Fired, Errors Admitted.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Barnaby Jack Autopsy Scandal, Manning Trial [AMTV Live 7.30.13]

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Friday, March 7, 2014

There Might Be A Big Corruption Scandal Surrounding America"s Dangerous New Painkiller

FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg

Ever since a coalition of doctors came out against the controversial new painkiller Zohydro, health officials have been questioning how the drug got approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the first place.

Now, two senators are questioning the ethics of a series of meetings between drug companies and federal regulators, MedPage Today reports.

Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and David Vitter (R-La.) want answers about what they call “pay-to-play” meetings in which pharmaceutical manufacturers allegedly shelled out thousands of dollars to meet with FDA officials who oversee safety regulations on painkillers. The senators suggest these meetings might have helped Zohydro get approved by the FDA despite an advisory committee voting against it.

The FDA approved Zohydro in the fall, and it’s expected to be available to patients with chronic pain starting in March. Dozens of doctors and addiction treatment groups are calling for the FDA to revoke its approval of the drug, which they say is deadly and could lead to another spike in opioid addiction.

Opponents of the drug argue that it will be prone to abuse because the pills contain a high dose of hydrocodone, a narcotic that has effects similar to heroin, and they’re reportedly easy to crush or chew for addicts who want to get a strong high quickly.

The senators want to see financial records — including any payment transfers — for groups connected to the University of Rochester that reportedly set up the meetings between drug company representatives and FDA officials, according to MedPage Today.

Zohydro’s initial manufacturer, Elan (now Alkermes), reportedly paid to send a representative to these private meetings. (The drug is marketed in the U.S. by a third company, Zogenix.)

In their letter, the senators allege these meetings gave the drug companies “undue influence over FDA’s approval process for prescription painkillers.”

University of Rochester Medical Center spokesman Christopher DiFrancesco denied to MedPage Today that these were “pay-to-play” meetings. He said participants were not allowed to discuss specific drugs and that the meetings had no bearing on the FDA’s decisions about whether or not to approve certain drugs.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Issa, House GOP investigative committee say Lerner will testify in IRS scandal hearing

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

US senators plan probe into NSA’s role in Yahoo webcam spying scandal

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

FOCUS | The IRS "Scandal" Goes On

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Chris Christie update: A new, mansion-size scandal?

Chris Christie update: A new, mansion-size scandal?
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A new report questions whether a fund for the governor’s mansion is being used for political favors

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie held his first post-Bridgegate town hall meeting on Thursday, and while the event went off without any embarrassing moments for the governor, complaints from attendees about the still-ongoing nature of the state’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy made clear that, aside from the scandals swirling around him, Christie still has a lot of work to do at what used to be his full-time job: governing his home state. Meanwhile, a new report about a possible system of quid pro quo over the governor’s mansion being run by the Christie team highlights yet another potential scandal for the embattled Republican.

Here’s the latest from the world of Chris Christie:

A new report from the Huffington Post highlights the Drumthwacket Foundation (a nonprofit devoted to maintaining and preserving New Jersey’s Drumthwacket Mansion, aka the governor’s mansion, in Princeton) and how it may be receiving donations from private interests in a not-so-subtle attempt to curry Christie’s favor and secure tax breaks and other government favors.

During his town hall on Thursday, Christie fielded many questions about the ways the state’s recovery efforts from Superstorm Sandy have been less than ideal. As he’s fond of telling people, however, Christie is a leader, so he did what leaders do: blamed the federal government.

Also during the town hall meeting, one older gentleman, a supporter of the governor, told Christie to give up his well-known affection for Bruce Springsteen. The constituent reminded Christie of Springsteen’s performance with Jimmy Fallon, mocking the governor’s Bridgegate troubles, and urged the governor to get rid of all of the Boss’ music. Christie told the man he was probably right, but that he still hopes one day he and Bruce can be buddies.

For his next stop, Christie’s heading to the nation’s capital to meet with governors from throughout the country. He’s been invited to dine with the president and first lady at the White House, but Christie’s learned his lesson when it comes to getting too cozy with Obama, so he declined.

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The biggest February movie dumps ever

“The Monuments Men” (2014)

This George Clooney-directed film reportedly wasn’t completed in time to be released into the competitive fourth quarter of 2013 — had it been, the thought was, it’d be competing for Oscars alongside “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave.” But by all accounts, this film is… not nearly that good, the latest iteration of Clooney’s historical fetishism with not too much to say besides “art is important.” We know, George! But though it wouldn’t have been good enough for December, it’s all right for February.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia” (2013)

One thing you can generally count on early in the year: shlocky horror, which blooms when there are few bigger tentpoles to steal moviegoers’ dollars. The action here took a commuter flight from the Hartford, Conn., airport down to Atlanta — the only thing in common with the original is the fact that there is a haunting in an eastern seaboard state, and there’s a vaguely recognizable title to cash in on.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012)

Another instance of playing out the string of a sort-of-familiar franchise in the safest possible month for release, this Dwayne Johnson/Michael Caine vehicle (sure!) made money, playing as it did to an underserved family audience with a story very, very loosely based on the works of Jules Verne.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Drive Angry 3D” (2011)

Both of Nicolas Cage’s “Ghost Rider” superhero flicks were released in February, but this movie, also about a dead person who knows how to drive, was less successful, because or in spite of the fact it was even more preposterous — it’s all about a dead man who drives out of hell and helps to save a beautiful waitress. Somehow, it wasn’t a hit.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“The Wolfman” (2010)

Now this was a classic February dump; the film went through a challenging production and its release date was postponed several times, with the final product looking like the result of years of studio meddling. Back when this had pioneering music-video director Mark Romanek attached, before he left due to creative differences and the whole thing went awry, this film had been scheduled for an autumn 2008 release. Now that would have been a movie worth seeking out even in a crowded autumn!

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Confessions of a Shopaholic” (2009)

The winter after the 2008 stock-market crash was probably the least opportune time to release this broad comedy about a lady who just loves spending money — but either way, this was never going to connect in the way the best romantic comedies do. From the cast to the premise, the whole thing seemed like the perfect February movie: just good enough.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Over Her Dead Body” (2008)

Back before Paul Rudd was precisely as well-regarded as he is today, and at the peak of Eva Longoria’s “Desperate Housewives” fame, the pair teamed up for a romantic comedy about a ghost who tries to sabotage the love life of the man she dated when she was alive in order to pass the time while in Purgatory. Weird this didn’t connect with a wider audience!

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Norbit” (2007)

Had this movie been released any other year, history might have been different: The ad campaign, featuring Eddie Murphy in drag as an obese woman, is widely credited with tanking his perceived front-runner status in that year’s best supporting actor race and putting an Oscar in Alan Arkin’s hands. But when else, precisely, would a movie featuring a fading box-office draw doing the same drag he’s done many times before get released?

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Date Movie” (2006)

Just gross: This movie features Alyson Hannigan in a fat suit and broad ethnic stereotypes of just about every race under the sun, as well as toothless satire of the likes of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” When you’re ripping off the “Scary Movie” franchise — itself a series of rip-offs from popular culture — nothing good will come of it.

The biggest February movie dumps ever

“Son of the Mask” (2005)

Once again, a familiar brand got dredged up in the year’s earliest months, in a gambit that could only work in a season when no one’s really paying attention to quality. Still, this Jamie Kennedy/Alan Cumming vehicle didn’t capture that Jim Carrey magic from the 11-year-old precursor.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Podcast: New Developments Ensure The IRS Scandal Won"t Be Going Away

The WEEKLY STANDARD podcast, with senior writer Mark Hemingway on why the IRS scandal won’t be going away anytime soon.

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Podcast: New Developments Ensure The IRS Scandal Won"t Be Going Away

O"Reilly Attacks Stewart as "Living in Fantasy Land" for Calling Out Fox"s Scandal Mongering

It looks like someone’s got their knickers in a twist over being called out for their scandal mongering over at Fox. Bill-O was trolling for more attention from Jon Stewart during his Talking Points Memo this Wednesday night. He must be a glutton for punishment.

Here’s how Fox covered the segment over at their blog: O’Reilly to Jon Stewart: ‘Are You Hearing Me Out There in Left-Wing Fantasy Land?’:

Bill O’Reilly today responded to Jon Stewart’s coverage of O’Reilly’s interview with President Barack Obama.

“The Factor” host said Stewart echoed Obama’s sentiments that the issues discussed in the interview have been thoroughly investigated. O’Reilly disagreed.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

New Chris Christie Staffer Resigns After Being Subpoenaed In Bridgegate Scandal

There seems to be a new Gov. Christie story everyday now regarding the Bridegate scandal and even the Super Bowl couldn’t stop it. Another Gov. Christie staffer has fled his administration after being subpoenaed In Bridgegate Scandal.

One of 18 people subpoenaed by a legislative panel in the George Washington Bridge lane-closure scandal has resigned her position as an aide to Gov. Chris Christie, the Associated Press reports.

Christina Genovese Renna, director of departmental relations in the governor’s office, left state government Friday. Renna reported to Bridget Kelly, Christie’s deputy chief of staff, who set the September lane closures in motion with the one-line email, “Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee.”

Renna’s lawyer, Henry Klingeman, confirmed the resignation in a statement to the AP. The statement said Renna had been considering leaving the governor’s office since Christie won re-election in November. Renna served as a liaison to the Legislature and local officials in her government post.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

No end to scandal in sight for Christie

Christie’s onetime ally claims the governor knew about the traffic jam. | AP Photo

Even the best-case scenario for Chris Christie isn’t pretty: It could take weeks or months to sort out new allegations that he knew more about a growing New Jersey traffic scandal than he has let on, casting an even larger pall over a man thought a few weeks ago to have a decent shot at becoming the next president.

Just when the so-called Bridgegate controversy seemed to be receding slightly, and Christie was set to bask in the limelight of his home-state Super Bowl this weekend, a new claim Friday reignited the scandal into a full-blown media firestorm.

Christie’s onetime ally and appointee David Wildstein claimed the governor – contrary to past public assertions – knew about the traffic jam operation in real time. Christie’s office denied it a few hours later, but not before people in both parties were speculating anew about whether Christie’s national ambitions – or for that matter, his governorship – are now in even more serious jeopardy.

(Also on POLITICO: Chris Christie denies accusations)

At first blush, the new allegations appeared to push the scandal into a far more serious direction for Christie, threatening to expose his seemingly forthright news conference as something much less than that. But these claims – produced on Friday without any supporting evidence from someone trying to avoid prosecution himself – also could unravel.

That possibility did not stop the Washington spin machine from cranking into high gear Friday evening.

“I think it’s a killer, really,” said John Podesta, a veteran Clinton ally and now a special adviser to President Barack Obama, in surprise remarks to Bloomberg TV. “If that was true, I don’t think there’s any coming back.”

Wildstein’s allegation, presented in a letter by his attorney, raised tantalizing new questions about what Christie knew about the four-day traffic snarl that, emails among aides and allies suggest, was orchestrated as payback against a Democratic mayor who declined to endorse the governor’s reelection.

Charles Krauthammer, a conservative commentator, said that the new claims have “potential” to worsen the situation for the governor, who has already sustained a barrage of criticism for his aides’ and allies’ apparent roles in the scandal and has the ratings drop to prove it.

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“This is kind of nasty, and it’s got potential,” Krauthhammer said on Fox News. “Christie has lived for almost a month one email away from utter ruin. There could be an email. There’s no evidence that there is.”

The claims came in a lawyer’s letter on behalf of Wildstein, an old high school acquaintance of the governor’s who served at the Port Authority until recently. Wildstein has already been linked to helping carry out the lane closures, which are now under state and federal investigation. He pleaded the Fifth at a state legislative hearing on the matter, and said through his lawyer that he will talk if he receives immunity.

There is evidence, the lawyer said, “tying Mr. Christie to having knowledge of the lane closures, during the period when the lanes were closed,” apparently contradicting Christie’s public statements that he didn’t learn about the lane closures — let alone suggestions they were part of a political plot rather than an ostensible Port Authority traffic study — until after they were over.

“Mr. Wildstein contests the accuracy of various statements that the Governor made about him and he can prove the inaccuracy of some,” the lawyer said in the letter, which was published by The New York Times and other outlets.

(Also on POLITICO: Chris Christie ally invokes Fifth on subpoena)

But it’s not clear what evidence Wildstein and his lawyer, Alan Zegas, are referring to, or whether it exists outside the trove of documents Wildstein already provided to state lawmakers in response to a subpoena. Zegas did not return messages from POLITICO on Friday.

“Mr. Wildstein’s lawyer confirms what the Governor has said all along – he had absolutely no prior knowledge of the lane closures before they happened and whatever Mr. Wildstein’s motivations were for closing them to begin with,” Christie’s office said in a statement late Friday. “As the Governor said in a December 13th press conference, he only first learned lanes were closed when it was reported by the press and as he said in his January 9th press conference, had no indication that this was anything other than a traffic study until he read otherwise the morning of January 8th. The Governor denies Mr. Wildstein’s lawyer’s other assertions.”

The exchange fails to shed any new light on the more serious question of who knew about the lane closures’ apparent political motivations. As Christie’s office’s statement indicated, he maintains that he accepted the explanation that the lane closures were part of a traffic study until subpoenaed documents this month suggested otherwise.

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No end to scandal in sight for Christie

Governor Christie "Bridgegate" scandal flares up with new letter

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former New Jersey official on Friday claimed Governor Chris Christie knew about politically motivated traffic jams as they happened, re-igniting a political scandal that has taken a toll on the prominent Republican.