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Bush urges listeners to stick to their principles

Former President George W. Bush has used a paid motivational speech in Fort Worth, Texas, to urge listeners to stand by their beliefs.

Irish parliament chief makes defiant speech, quits

The speaker of Ireland's parliament resigned Tuesday after his years of lavish expenses and foreign travel were exposed.

Former Texas House speaker facing DWI charge

A former Texas House speaker is facing a drunken driving charge after he was pulled over in downtown Austin with a blood alcohol level allegedly twice the legal limit.

UK lawmakers elect new speaker of House of Commons

British lawmakers elected a new speaker of the House of Commons on Monday, part of a bid to put the political storm over their lavish taxpayer-funded expenses behind them.

UK lawmakers jostle for Speaker's chair

British lawmakers are jostling over the best seat in the House.

India's Parliament elects first woman speaker

India's Parliament on Wednesday elected its first-ever female speaker, the daughter of a former deputy prime minister and an untouchable — a member of India's lowest caste.

Former Fla. speaker indicted on perjury charges

A grand jury has charged former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom with perjury in an indictment related to $6 million Sansom steered to Northwest Florida State College for an aircraft hangar.

Grand jury indicts former Fla. House speaker

A grand jury has indicted Florida's former House speaker on a third-degree felony charge of official misconduct.

Tennessee GOP ousts House speaker from party

Tennessee Republicans ousted the new House speaker from their party Monday, giving up their first chance in 150 years to control the entire Legislature, instead choosing to punish him for banding with Democrats to win his seat.

AP EXCLUSIVE: Records wiped from speaker's office

Before Texas lawmakers voted their three-term speaker of the House out of his powerful job, state officials wiped his computers clean and deleted scores of electronic files, raising concerns that important public records may have been destroyed.

Fla. House speaker quits over college job scandal

Trouble started for one of Florida's most powerful state officials the day he took his post. Now, just over two months into his tenure, GOP Speaker Ray Sansom has stepped down.

Texas lawmakers elect first Jewish House speaker

The new speaker of the Texas House of Representatives says everyone's voice "can and should be heard" in the chamber marked by recent infighting and iron-fisted leadership.

Texas House speaker said to throw in the towel

Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, the longest serving Republican in state elective office, has apparently given up his hard-fought bid for a fourth term in the post, leaving the door open for a rival Republican who is a relative newcomer.

Former Calif. Assembly speaker's son out on bail

Authorities in California say a former state Assembly speaker's teenage son who is charged with the murder of a college student has been released on bail.

Son of former Assembly speaker pleads not guilty

The teenage son of former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez acted in self-defense in a confrontation that left a college student dead from a stab wound, his lawyer said Thursday after his client and three other men pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.

Sony launches clear, tube-shaped speaker

Sony, the company that brought you the egg-shaped music player and the dog-like robot, has now created the transparent tube speaker.

Minnesota motivational speaker faces charges

A convicted felon who became a motivational speaker — and used his life experiences to warn teens about the dangers of drugs and crime — is accused of going on a bender, threatening to kill his girlfriend and her son, and smashing a former prison buddy in the face with a statue of John Wayne.

Calif installs 1st black female legislative leader

California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly.

Pakistan: 1st Female Parliament Speaker

Legislators elected Pakistan's first female speaker of parliament Wednesday, seating a follower — and lookalike — of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Calif. Elects First Black Woman Speaker

California lawmakers elected Democrat Karen Bass as the next Assembly speaker on Thursday, making her the first black woman to hold the powerful position.

UK House Speaker in Expenses Dispute

Britain's parliamentary speaker has come under criticism over his increasing expenses, including $8,500 on taxis for his wife and $35,000 toward the cost of a second home in Scotland.

Philippine House Leader Ousted

Philippine lawmakers ousted the powerful leader of the House of Representatives early Tuesday in a vote he alleged was orchestrated by former ally President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo because his son linked her husband to a corruption scandal.

Oklahoma House Speaker Resigns Post

The state House speaker resigned his post Monday after a series of embarrassing revelations, including not filing state personal income tax returns.

Greenland Speaker Quits Over Grope Claim

The speaker of Greenland's parliament has resigned amid allegations that he groped a female civil servant.

Calif. Pol, Fundraiser Share Penthouse

California's second-most powerful politician, whose lavish campaign spending is already under scrutiny, shares a luxury downtown penthouse with a prominent Democratic Party fundraiser, The Associated Press has learned.

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Scheduling of Abstinence-only Speaker at Richmond, Virginia High School Draws Fire
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

"The scheduling of an abstinence-only speaker today [November 17, 2009] at Douglas Freeman High School has drawn protests from some teachers, an abortion-rights organization, and a gay and lesbian education network."

House health care bill wins 2 top backers
Source: CNN

Washington (CNN) -- The push to overhaul health care received a major boost Thursday as the American Medical Association and AARP endorsed legislation drafted by top House Democrats.

Remember when?
Source: msnbc.com

Remember when you had a President who said....."Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" and "I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family." Well he is now a motivational speaker! Bush noted that "popularity is fleeting. . . .

Speaker Of Lies
Source: IBD

What did the speaker know, and when did she know it? With CIA documents contradicting Nancy Pelosi's claims on classified briefings, will a death watch begin on her leadership? Speaker Pelosi's behavior reeks of the kind of cynicism and hypocrisy Americans have become used to se …

Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass Blatantly Attacks California Governor

In an apparent move of citizen solidarity and support, California Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass issued a scathing statement and willful attack on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the budget cuts he signed into law.

Pelosi: I have the votes to pass health bill
Source: The Hill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Wednesday there is "no question" that she has the votes to pass healthcare reform legislation even as key Democrats retreated from their predictions of progress.

Speaker boycotts California budget session
Source: The L.A. Times

Prospects for a resolution of the state's financial crisis darkened further Monday, with a top lawmaker saying negotiations were "getting worse," as the state's credit rating dropped to its lowest level in years.

Congress "misled" on waterboarding?

Anyone who has been paying attention to Washington lately, is aware of the Speaker Nancy Pelosi vs. CIA debacle. Lately it's been getting crazy. I saw the press conference she had on May 14th. She appeared to be heavily reliant on her notes when it came to reading her statement.

Pelosi Says It's Been A Good Week
Source: talkradionews.com

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) didn't fly solo at her weekly press conference held Friday. She was joined by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) and U.S. Rep, Christopher Van Hollen (D-Md.).

How I Think The Constitution Can Be Fixed (Part III [a]: Article I – The Legislative Branch)

Congress, The Legislative Branch of The United States of America was, as 'the people's house', intended to be the most powerful of the three branches of government created by The Constitution… a 'first among equals', as it were.

Obama Can Rescue Pelosi - What Is He Waiting For?

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, third in line for the presidency, is having a rough patch this last week after accusing the CIA of lying to her and congress.

Surviving the Economy

Many small and mid size businesses are struggling during this rough economic time. I have witnessed some really great mom and pop businesses call it quits after years of getting by and just living comfortable. I have wondered how, they endured so long.

Pelosi: GOP Tax Protest Is AstroTurf, Not Grass Roots
Source: Roll Call Daily - Breaking News

Several Republican lawmakers spent the day attending Boston Tea Party-styled rallies to protest increased federal spending and borrowing.

Palin out as headliner for GOP dinner
Source: msnbc.com

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is out, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is in as keynote speaker at a Republican dinner this spring.

A Message for Nancy Pelosi? I Support US Immigration, Deportation and I don't believe Illegal Immigrants are Patriots!
Source: Californians for Population Stablization

It's a little frustrating when you can't seem to send a message to Speaker of the House Pelosi, unless you are one of the people in her SF district.

A Message to Nancy Pelosi? I Support US Immigration & I don't believe Illegal Immigrants are Patriots!
Source: Californians For Population Stablization

It's a little frustrating when you can't seem to send a message to Speaker of the House Pelosi, unless you are one of the people in her SF district.

New Speaker System Clarifies Sound by Canceling Its Own Noise -- Tech-On!
Source: Techno

Toshiba Corp developed a new technology to accurately reproduce sound by using an auxiliary speaker

Frequent Flyer Pelosi
Source: black-and-right.com

We all know liberals are arrogant, and even worse when they get drunk with their own power.

Reid pushes bill to make renewable energy 'top national priority'
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

In the spirit of Obama, let us think beyond ourselves. For our community, country and climate: Now is the time to drive less. Be a Patriot - put away the car keys! Please answer these questions below, thanks!

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid And Center For American Progress Action Fund �National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy�
Source: Business Wire

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Invesco PowerShares Announces T. Boone Pickens Live Webcast: Energy Solutions for the 21st Century
Source: Alternative Energy Foundation

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National Clean Energy Project: Building The New Economy Webcast Information
Source: The Energy Collective

'New Energy Summit' on PickensPlan! JOIN US: NEW ENERGY SUMMIT GROUP: Joins Together Historic Group of Leaders to Tackle National Energy Policy:

�National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy� To Host Teleconference on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 to Discuss the Summit Agenda and Goals
Source: Business Wire

Event Description: NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT: BUILDING THE NEW ECONOMY WEBCAST INFORMATION Time: February 23, 2009 from 10:15am to 2pm Location: Washington, DC

Speaker of the House Implicated in Bribery Scandal
Source:

The Speaker of the House is mentioned in a list of representatives that accepted money to insert earmarks in a 2007 appropriations bill- will the 104 House members involved be charged or exonerated?

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