Published by chief May 24th, 2005
Winning re-election to the Omaha City Council was not enough for Chuck Sigerson.
Sigerson lawsuit says he was libeled in campaign flier - Omaha World-Herald
The flier that went out said that Sigerson…
“abused his position.”
“sexually harrassed a minor.”
“embarrassed our city.”
I have no idea why Sigerson wants to relive this embarrassment. […]
Published by chief May 23rd, 2005
Reuters
Senators reach compromise on filibusters - Omaha World-Herald
In a dramatic reach across party lines, Senate centrists agreed Monday night on a compromise that clears the way for confirmation of many of President Bush’s stalled judicial nominees, leaves others in limbo and preserves venerable filibuster rules.
“In a Senate that is increasingly polarized, the bipartisan center held,” […]
Published by chief May 19th, 2005
Most of our Omaha readers didn’t follow the Lincoln city council elections very closely. If you did, then you’re aware they were extremely negative and partisan (many would say worse than Vokal vs. Boyle). The bulk of the attacks were centered around City Councilman Terry Werner. Unfortunately, Werner was defeated in the […]
Published by chief May 12th, 2005
This is still a developing story…
Federal judge rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional - Omaha World-Herald
U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon struck down Thursday Nebraska’s constitutional provision prohibiting gay marriage or civil unions.
Joseph Bataillon was nominated by President Clinton and was confirmed by the Senate 100-0 in September of 1997.
Published by john May 10th, 2005
As the returns roll in, post your thoughts on them, if you’re not at one of the parties with us.
Results should show up here even before the News reports them.
Published by chief May 8th, 2005
Boyle denies any connection to anti-Vokal mailing - Omaha World-Herald
A postcard aimed at damaging Councilman Jim Vokal’s re-election chances against challenger Anne Boyle threw one more wild card into the hard-fought District 3 race.
The message on the pink card has nothing to do with anything that could come up before the City Council. One group […]
Published by chief May 7th, 2005
It was a only a matter of time before the “Red Robin incident” got brought up in the District 7 City Council Race between Chuck Sigerson and Tim Lonergan.
Democrats disavow attack ad on Sigerson - Omaha World-Herald
I don’t know what the mailer looks like, but I think it might look like this…