You can thank an "older American" that our Constitution provides for a separate and strong executive branch. ...more

November 3, 2008

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the running mate for GOP presidential candidate John McCain, wrote e-mails that harshly criticized Alaska state troopers for failing to fire her former brother-in-law and ridiculed an internal affairs investigation into his conduct. ...more

September 4, 2008

Over the next few months, you likely will hear a lot about a proposal to create a county mayor position in Hillsborough County. ...more

July 5, 2008

Ken DeVane is no longer a member of the city's municipal code enforcement board. ...more

May 24, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Ken DeVane is no longer a member of the city's municipal code enforcement board. On Tuesday, the third-term board member resigned during a joint work session of the code enforcement board, city council and Mayor Joe Affronti. His action followed his allegation that council members disregarded the code enforcement board's recommendation of a $22,350 noncompliance fine in a case that involved Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille. Council approved levying a fine of $1,600. ...more

May 20, 2008

Iraqi legislators suspended parliamentary sessions Thursday until the end of the month because of the Muslim religious season - the end of much-delayed efforts to pass U.S.-backed legislation aimed at achieving national reconciliation this year. ...more

December 7, 2007