Perry Gets Mississippi Governors Endorsement Oct 30, 2009
Kay Bailey Hutchison, whose campaign revealed this week that former Vice President Dick Cheney will endorse her candidacy. In Grapevine Thursday afternoon, Perry touted the endorsement of ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who will campaign for Perry in January. (KWTX.com, TX)
McCain: Iraq Bombs Needn't Slow Withdrawal Oct 26, 2009
Schieffer asked if Senator McCain could support a possible move to a hybrid strategy in Afghanistan, incorporating some elements of the counterterrorism strategy Vice President Joe Biden supports and General Stanley McChrystal's counterinsurgency strategy. "It may be a matter of semantics," McCain said. (CBS News)
FCC Vote To Consider New Codified Net Neutrality Rules Prompts Comments, Advice Oct 23, 2009
AT&T senior executive vice president Jim Cicconi said the proposal said his company wants an open Internet and a level playing field that benefits consumers and spurs investment, innovation and jobs and says he is "encouraged" by the proposal compared with original reports (the proposal announced Thursday was changed somewhat from the original after input from industry and other commissioners, including removing "tentative conclusion" language and adding questions about how Internet openness... (Multichannel News)
Coolest factory tours Oct 19, 2009
You can watch employees whose families have worked here for generations, says Cecil Hymel, vice president of administration for McIlhenny, Tabascos parent company. And those taking a tour of the facilities are treated to something different they can find nowhere else: Tabasco-flavored ice cream. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Binghamton coach put on indefinite paid leave Oct 15, 2009
Interim athletic director James Norris said the decision announced Wednesday was reached after discussions with university president Lois DeFleur and vice president James Van Voorst. The move comes after Friday's announcement that Broadus admitted having contact with prospective recruits that violated NCAA regulations. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Click to read:Obama Officials Mull Future in Afghanistan Oct 1, 2009
The vice president led a parade of top advisers to the White House in the afternoon for what could be one of the most important meetings of the Obama presidency ... But there are powerful voices, including the vice president, arguing the U.S. should settle for a less ambitious strategy that requires fewer troops. (CBS News)
DogChannel.com Launches Adopted Dog Section Sep 16, 2009
An "Ask the Adoption Expert" section, where DogChannel visitors can submit questions to Joanne Yohannan, senior vice president of operations at North Shore Animal League America, to be answered on the site. Adoption and rescue articles and success stories. (PR Newswire)
Cheney, Bush Disagreed Over Striking Iran Sep 1, 2009
Not at all, the former vice president says ... I think that would disqualify Vice President Cheney and Mister Rumsfeld for membership ... by DaVicar5 August 31, 2009 10:18 AM EDT "In order to join the Talibalm you have to hate America. I think that would disqualify Vice President Cheney and Mister Rumsfeld for membership.". (CBS News)
Cheney: CIA Abuse Probe a Political Act Aug 31, 2009
Former vice president Dick Cheney told Fox News' Chris Wallace that he doesn't believe the Justice Department's probe of detainee abuse is going to stop at CIA officers who went beyond their legal authorization ... (CBS/AP) Former Vice President Dick Cheney says politics are driving the Justice Department's decision to investigate whether CIA interrogators abused terror suspects detained after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks ... The former vice president was interviewed this week at his Wyoming home... (CBS News)
Read the story Aug 31, 2009
I worry about the morale and effectiveness of the CIA. I worry about this thing getting out of control," the Arizona senator said. On "Fox News Sunday," former Vice Former Vice President Dick Cheney said that the president's decision to appoint a special prosecutor to review the Bush administration's interrogation strategies . McCain admitted that he was "radically opposed" to the interrogation techniques of the former administration and said, "I think it harmed us. " Host Bob Schieffer asked if... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Wilderness back in spotlight Aug 9, 2009
On the other side of the debate, Montanans for Multiple Use vice president Jerry O'Neil doubts any more logs will be coming to market from roadless lands. It (the roadless inventory) was supposed to be there to study and determine whether those lands were put into wilderness or given back so they could be managed, O'Neil said. (Missoulian, MT)
Bailouts could top $23 trillion yes, trillion. Jul 22, 2009
Former Vice President Dick Cheneys Secret Service protection has been extended for at least another six months, beginning Tuesday. Normally, ex-veeps only get six months of protection at taxpayer expense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Historical Society honors members Jul 14, 2009
Continuing to serve are: President Ed McDonald, Vice President Frank Roleff, Secretary Beverly Chaney and Treasurer Pam Williams. Joining Nancy Marshall and Cody Pancake on the board of directors is Alice Russell. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Click to read:Senators Criticize Cheney Cover-Up Jul 13, 2009
Former Vice President Dick Cheney ordered the CIA to keep a top-secret intelligence program secret from Congress according to a Senate intelligence chairwoman ... CIA Director Leon Panetta and Former Vice President Dick Cheney (AP) ... And the former vice president could be on the hot seat, as CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier reports. (CBS News)
Lebanon to bid farewell to 288 seniors Jun 5, 2009
She played soccer and varsity tennis, for which she was team captain; was a member of the drama board executive council, Key Club and Aspire; and served as vice president of National Honor Society ... She was treasurer, vice president and national delegate for Keystone, and a member of Key Club, National Honor Society and STARS. She was a Girls State delegate, student body treasurer, Strawberry Princess and Mr. LHS pageant coordinator, and volunteered at the hospital. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shimon Soferr: Relying on the Constitution how novel! Jun 2, 2009
The former vice president s enthusiasm about EIT (Enhanced Interrogation Techniques) is analogous to the Saudi ETRI (Enhanced Terrorists Rehabilitation Initiative), a program that draws, attracts and recruits many suicide bombers who wish to change because they are so afraid of Mr. Chaney s EIT. But even our friends in the Saudi Royal Family, along with our European allies, have rejected the idea of letting detainees from Guantanamo repent their deeds and mend their ways in Europe or in Saudi... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Hancock Holding Company Names Kendricks as Chief Credit Officer Jun 2, 2009
Mississippi native Kendricks, who joined Hancock Bank in 2001, previously served as a senior vice president and senior regional credit officer for the Mississippi franchise of Hancock's multi-state business footprint. "We were very fortunate to have a strong roster of outstanding internal candidates who have all been integral to Hancock's success. We are very pleased that one of those current Hancock associates, Sam Kendricks, will be our new Chief Credit Policy Officer. We expect his 28 years... (Primezone Releases)
Obama On National Security May 22, 2009
Moments after Mr. Obama concluded, former Vice President Dick Cheney delivered his own address across town defending the decisions of the Bush administration in dealing with terrorism ... But, the former vice president said, the current administration's actions on Guantanamo and other steps in the war against terrorism "should not be based on slogans and campaign rhetoric, but on a truthful telling of history." ... The former Vice President suggested that when terrorists "see the American... (CBS News)
Gore: 'I waited two years after I left office to make statements that were critical'... May 16, 2009
" is a lie, A simple google search turned up these links. There are many more examples. Now for you math challenged libs, the criticism in 2002 WAS LESS THAN 2-years into the GWB presidency. GWB took office on January 20, 2001. And this is the idiot that is going to save the planet??? What a moron. Party: N/A Reply #10 Date: May. 15, 2009 - 2:36 PM EST My question: if Limbaugh, Palin Cheney and the like are at the fringes of the marginalized Republican party's conservative base, why even bother... (The Drudge Report)
Which GOP? Powell or Limbaugh? May 12, 2009
Former Vice President Dick Cheney weighed in Sunday ... If that is your goal, Mr. Wooten, you are following the right path in preferring a mean-spirited, hypocritical, under-educated hypocrite to a decorated, experienced, smart, respected patriot on the say-so of the most destructive, distrusted vice president we have ever endured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cheney: "We Weren't In Torture Business" May 11, 2009
"What do you say to those, Mr. Vice President, who say that when we employ these kinds of tactics, which are after all the tactics that the other side uses, that when we adopt their methods, that we're weakening security, not enhancing security, because it sort of makes a mockery of what we tell the rest of the world?" asked Schieffer. "Well, then you'd have to say that, in effect, we're prepared to sacrifice American lives rather than run an intelligent interrogation program that would provide... (CBS News)
Hospitals mine data to see who can't pay Apr 19, 2009
It s a sign of the times in health care, said Kevin Bloye, a Georgia Hospital Association vice president. Hospitals can use this as a tool to determine who can pay and who can t.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sudan Dubs The ICC "White Man's Court" Mar 6, 2009
Why is it prosecuting former Congolese warlord and vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba for alleged crimes his fighters committed in Central African Republic, and not the ousted Central African leader who invited Bemba's forces. Why not the many other Congolese warlords whose forces all are accused of gross atrocities, including those of President Joseph Kabila. (CBS News -- World)