Tuesday, November 25, 2008
180 hits in a few hours
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Court of Appeals ruled that Governor Blagojevich of Illinois has to release the Federal Subpoenas that were Served upon Blagojevish Administration
4th District Court of Appeals Rules for the BGA in FOIA Case
Court upholds ruling that Blagojevich must disclose subpoenas
November 20, 2008,
Springfield, Illinois - The Better Government Association (“BGA”) is thrilled that the 4th District Court of Appeals has upheld the public’s right to know. Today, the court ruled that the BGA is entitled to federal grand jury subpoenas that have been served upon the Blagojevich administration. The BGA first requested these documents in July 2006. After repeated denials for the information, in January 2007, the BGA sued Governor Blagojevich under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”).
The BGA started this litigation for two primary reasons:
We believe the public has the right to know what is going on with its government. Public officials overwhelm us with press releases and news conferences to extol their victories, but seek to limit and control information when things go wrong. As the public pays for both the good and the bad, we feel the public should have a clear idea of what is happening at the highest levels of state government.
We believe that the law applies to everyone, even the Governor of Illinois. He has public records relating to a very important issue, namely that his office has been served federal grand jury subpoenas. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Illinois recent history knows this is a disturbing development. However, rather than ignore this unpleasant issue, it should be aired to the fullest extent possible. Simply being Governor does not mean public records laws don’t apply to you or your office.
During the entire course of the trial and the appeal, Blagojevich’s lawyers have argued that federal law bars the Governor from releasing the subpoenas, despite their inability to point to any specific language prohibiting such disclosure. Further, they admitted in court that Governor Blagojevich couldn’t be punished under any law if he did, in fact, disclose the subpoenas.
Unsurprisingly, the Governor has now added a loss at the appellate level to go with his loss at the trial level.
At this stage the BGA sincerely hopes that Governor will stop spending taxpayer dollars on his private attorneys and comply with the court’s decision and hand over the subpoenas. Clearly, the public is well aware that the Governor’s administration is under federal investigation. To continue spending tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys fees in a losing battle doesn’t serve the public well and does nothing to bolster the Governor’s already battered reputation.
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Court upholds ruling that Blagojevich must disclose subpoenas
November 20, 2008,
Springfield, Illinois - The Better Government Association (“BGA”) is thrilled that the 4th District Court of Appeals has upheld the public’s right to know. Today, the court ruled that the BGA is entitled to federal grand jury subpoenas that have been served upon the Blagojevich administration. The BGA first requested these documents in July 2006. After repeated denials for the information, in January 2007, the BGA sued Governor Blagojevich under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”).
The BGA started this litigation for two primary reasons:
We believe the public has the right to know what is going on with its government. Public officials overwhelm us with press releases and news conferences to extol their victories, but seek to limit and control information when things go wrong. As the public pays for both the good and the bad, we feel the public should have a clear idea of what is happening at the highest levels of state government.
We believe that the law applies to everyone, even the Governor of Illinois. He has public records relating to a very important issue, namely that his office has been served federal grand jury subpoenas. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Illinois recent history knows this is a disturbing development. However, rather than ignore this unpleasant issue, it should be aired to the fullest extent possible. Simply being Governor does not mean public records laws don’t apply to you or your office.
During the entire course of the trial and the appeal, Blagojevich’s lawyers have argued that federal law bars the Governor from releasing the subpoenas, despite their inability to point to any specific language prohibiting such disclosure. Further, they admitted in court that Governor Blagojevich couldn’t be punished under any law if he did, in fact, disclose the subpoenas.
Unsurprisingly, the Governor has now added a loss at the appellate level to go with his loss at the trial level.
At this stage the BGA sincerely hopes that Governor will stop spending taxpayer dollars on his private attorneys and comply with the court’s decision and hand over the subpoenas. Clearly, the public is well aware that the Governor’s administration is under federal investigation. To continue spending tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys fees in a losing battle doesn’t serve the public well and does nothing to bolster the Governor’s already battered reputation.
###
© 2005 - 2008 Better Government Association - 11 E Adams St., Suite 608 - Chicago IL 60603 - 312.427.8330 - Fax 312.386.9203 - E-mail
Court of Appeals ruled that Governor Blagojevich of Illinois has to release the Federal Subpoenas that were Served upon Blagojevish Administration
4th District Court of Appeals Rules for the BGA in FOIA Case
Court upholds ruling that Blagojevich must disclose subpoenas
November 20, 2008,
Springfield, Illinois - The Better Government Association (“BGA”) is thrilled that the 4th District Court of Appeals has upheld the public’s right to know. Today, the court ruled that the BGA is entitled to federal grand jury subpoenas that have been served upon the Blagojevich administration. The BGA first requested these documents in July 2006. After repeated denials for the information, in January 2007, the BGA sued Governor Blagojevich under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”).
The BGA started this litigation for two primary reasons:
We believe the public has the right to know what is going on with its government. Public officials overwhelm us with press releases and news conferences to extol their victories, but seek to limit and control information when things go wrong. As the public pays for both the good and the bad, we feel the public should have a clear idea of what is happening at the highest levels of state government.
We believe that the law applies to everyone, even the Governor of Illinois. He has public records relating to a very important issue, namely that his office has been served federal grand jury subpoenas. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Illinois recent history knows this is a disturbing development. However, rather than ignore this unpleasant issue, it should be aired to the fullest extent possible. Simply being Governor does not mean public records laws don’t apply to you or your office.
During the entire course of the trial and the appeal, Blagojevich’s lawyers have argued that federal law bars the Governor from releasing the subpoenas, despite their inability to point to any specific language prohibiting such disclosure. Further, they admitted in court that Governor Blagojevich couldn’t be punished under any law if he did, in fact, disclose the subpoenas.
Unsurprisingly, the Governor has now added a loss at the appellate level to go with his loss at the trial level.
At this stage the BGA sincerely hopes that Governor will stop spending taxpayer dollars on his private attorneys and comply with the court’s decision and hand over the subpoenas. Clearly, the public is well aware that the Governor’s administration is under federal investigation. To continue spending tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys fees in a losing battle doesn’t serve the public well and does nothing to bolster the Governor’s already battered reputation.
###
© 2005 - 2008 Better Government Association - 11 E Adams St., Suite 608 - Chicago IL 60603 - 312.427.8330 - Fax 312.386.9203 - E-mail
Court upholds ruling that Blagojevich must disclose subpoenas
November 20, 2008,
Springfield, Illinois - The Better Government Association (“BGA”) is thrilled that the 4th District Court of Appeals has upheld the public’s right to know. Today, the court ruled that the BGA is entitled to federal grand jury subpoenas that have been served upon the Blagojevich administration. The BGA first requested these documents in July 2006. After repeated denials for the information, in January 2007, the BGA sued Governor Blagojevich under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”).
The BGA started this litigation for two primary reasons:
We believe the public has the right to know what is going on with its government. Public officials overwhelm us with press releases and news conferences to extol their victories, but seek to limit and control information when things go wrong. As the public pays for both the good and the bad, we feel the public should have a clear idea of what is happening at the highest levels of state government.
We believe that the law applies to everyone, even the Governor of Illinois. He has public records relating to a very important issue, namely that his office has been served federal grand jury subpoenas. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Illinois recent history knows this is a disturbing development. However, rather than ignore this unpleasant issue, it should be aired to the fullest extent possible. Simply being Governor does not mean public records laws don’t apply to you or your office.
During the entire course of the trial and the appeal, Blagojevich’s lawyers have argued that federal law bars the Governor from releasing the subpoenas, despite their inability to point to any specific language prohibiting such disclosure. Further, they admitted in court that Governor Blagojevich couldn’t be punished under any law if he did, in fact, disclose the subpoenas.
Unsurprisingly, the Governor has now added a loss at the appellate level to go with his loss at the trial level.
At this stage the BGA sincerely hopes that Governor will stop spending taxpayer dollars on his private attorneys and comply with the court’s decision and hand over the subpoenas. Clearly, the public is well aware that the Governor’s administration is under federal investigation. To continue spending tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys fees in a losing battle doesn’t serve the public well and does nothing to bolster the Governor’s already battered reputation.
###
© 2005 - 2008 Better Government Association - 11 E Adams St., Suite 608 - Chicago IL 60603 - 312.427.8330 - Fax 312.386.9203 - E-mail
Monday, November 24, 2008
Third Legal Action Reached the Supreme court of the US
Frantzie
The case is being filed by Christopher Strunk in New York.
He said he mailed the filing with SCOTUS on Friday. He originally filed with state Court and then appealed to 2nd Circuit.
He emailed me the premise of the case:
The Second Circuit has Denied my Motion for Writ of Mandamus as of today (see attached orders)
On Monday 11-17-08, I am presenting a proposed Order to Show Cause for emergency relief in the Case with Index No.: 29642/2008 at which I am requesting your attendance for a preliminary hearing before Justice Schmidt.
I am requesting:
1. a Judicial Subpoena of the US State Department for the travel documents from 1960 through 1963 for Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama)
2. That the Documents be provided to each of the Elected Electoral College slate and their filled vacancies before their certification on or about December 1, 2008;
3. That until such time that the documents are provided there shall be a stay upon the New York Electoral College from voting on or after December 15, 2008 and / or as to the nationa elelctoral college of each State of the several States
4. Until the stay is lifted for New York by the U.S. Supreme Court or the Justice assigned to this case with concurrent original jurisdiction over the national Electoral College.
33 posted on 11/22/2008 9:59:33 AM PST by LongIslandConservative
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So it worked it’s way through NY state court. Good.
I am suprised the State Dept keeps the records going back to 1960. I guess Mr. Strunk must know. leo mentioned another case. Leo’s path with filings was correct which is why they are trying to stop him.
I would hope more conservative attorneys come out of the woodwork to help. Where are cases from red states? Or 50/50 states that went blue?
Leo’s case is a real threat to them based on their actions in trying to sabotage his case, keep his web site down and more.
Everyone on Free Republic needs to know what is going on. I wonder if Jim can send an alert to everyone on FR.
37 posted on 11/22/2008 10:05:57 AM PST by Frantzie
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The case is being filed by Christopher Strunk in New York.
He said he mailed the filing with SCOTUS on Friday. He originally filed with state Court and then appealed to 2nd Circuit.
He emailed me the premise of the case:
The Second Circuit has Denied my Motion for Writ of Mandamus as of today (see attached orders)
On Monday 11-17-08, I am presenting a proposed Order to Show Cause for emergency relief in the Case with Index No.: 29642/2008 at which I am requesting your attendance for a preliminary hearing before Justice Schmidt.
I am requesting:
1. a Judicial Subpoena of the US State Department for the travel documents from 1960 through 1963 for Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama)
2. That the Documents be provided to each of the Elected Electoral College slate and their filled vacancies before their certification on or about December 1, 2008;
3. That until such time that the documents are provided there shall be a stay upon the New York Electoral College from voting on or after December 15, 2008 and / or as to the nationa elelctoral college of each State of the several States
4. Until the stay is lifted for New York by the U.S. Supreme Court or the Justice assigned to this case with concurrent original jurisdiction over the national Electoral College.
33 posted on 11/22/2008 9:59:33 AM PST by LongIslandConservative
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So it worked it’s way through NY state court. Good.
I am suprised the State Dept keeps the records going back to 1960. I guess Mr. Strunk must know. leo mentioned another case. Leo’s path with filings was correct which is why they are trying to stop him.
I would hope more conservative attorneys come out of the woodwork to help. Where are cases from red states? Or 50/50 states that went blue?
Leo’s case is a real threat to them based on their actions in trying to sabotage his case, keep his web site down and more.
Everyone on Free Republic needs to know what is going on. I wonder if Jim can send an alert to everyone on FR.
37 posted on 11/22/2008 10:05:57 AM PST by Frantzie
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Third Legal Action Reached the Supreme court of the US
Frantzie
The case is being filed by Christopher Strunk in New York.
He said he mailed the filing with SCOTUS on Friday. He originally filed with state Court and then appealed to 2nd Circuit.
He emailed me the premise of the case:
The Second Circuit has Denied my Motion for Writ of Mandamus as of today (see attached orders)
On Monday 11-17-08, I am presenting a proposed Order to Show Cause for emergency relief in the Case with Index No.: 29642/2008 at which I am requesting your attendance for a preliminary hearing before Justice Schmidt.
I am requesting:
1. a Judicial Subpoena of the US State Department for the travel documents from 1960 through 1963 for Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama)
2. That the Documents be provided to each of the Elected Electoral College slate and their filled vacancies before their certification on or about December 1, 2008;
3. That until such time that the documents are provided there shall be a stay upon the New York Electoral College from voting on or after December 15, 2008 and / or as to the nationa elelctoral college of each State of the several States
4. Until the stay is lifted for New York by the U.S. Supreme Court or the Justice assigned to this case with concurrent original jurisdiction over the national Electoral College.
33 posted on 11/22/2008 9:59:33 AM PST by LongIslandConservative
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So it worked it’s way through NY state court. Good.
I am suprised the State Dept keeps the records going back to 1960. I guess Mr. Strunk must know. leo mentioned another case. Leo’s path with filings was correct which is why they are trying to stop him.
I would hope more conservative attorneys come out of the woodwork to help. Where are cases from red states? Or 50/50 states that went blue?
Leo’s case is a real threat to them based on their actions in trying to sabotage his case, keep his web site down and more.
Everyone on Free Republic needs to know what is going on. I wonder if Jim can send an alert to everyone on FR.
37 posted on 11/22/2008 10:05:57 AM PST by Frantzie
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The case is being filed by Christopher Strunk in New York.
He said he mailed the filing with SCOTUS on Friday. He originally filed with state Court and then appealed to 2nd Circuit.
He emailed me the premise of the case:
The Second Circuit has Denied my Motion for Writ of Mandamus as of today (see attached orders)
On Monday 11-17-08, I am presenting a proposed Order to Show Cause for emergency relief in the Case with Index No.: 29642/2008 at which I am requesting your attendance for a preliminary hearing before Justice Schmidt.
I am requesting:
1. a Judicial Subpoena of the US State Department for the travel documents from 1960 through 1963 for Stanley Ann Dunham (Obama)
2. That the Documents be provided to each of the Elected Electoral College slate and their filled vacancies before their certification on or about December 1, 2008;
3. That until such time that the documents are provided there shall be a stay upon the New York Electoral College from voting on or after December 15, 2008 and / or as to the nationa elelctoral college of each State of the several States
4. Until the stay is lifted for New York by the U.S. Supreme Court or the Justice assigned to this case with concurrent original jurisdiction over the national Electoral College.
33 posted on 11/22/2008 9:59:33 AM PST by LongIslandConservative
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To: LongIslandConservative
So it worked it’s way through NY state court. Good.
I am suprised the State Dept keeps the records going back to 1960. I guess Mr. Strunk must know. leo mentioned another case. Leo’s path with filings was correct which is why they are trying to stop him.
I would hope more conservative attorneys come out of the woodwork to help. Where are cases from red states? Or 50/50 states that went blue?
Leo’s case is a real threat to them based on their actions in trying to sabotage his case, keep his web site down and more.
Everyone on Free Republic needs to know what is going on. I wonder if Jim can send an alert to everyone on FR.
37 posted on 11/22/2008 10:05:57 AM PST by Frantzie
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A Wiki about the Obama Eligibility Controversy
A Wiki that contains articles describing this Obama eligibility controversy can be reached at the following link:
http://saveourrights.wikia.com/wiki/Special:AllPages
The overview page is a good place to start:
http://saveourrights.wikia.com/wiki/Overview
http://saveourrights.wikia.com/wiki/Special:AllPages
The overview page is a good place to start:
http://saveourrights.wikia.com/wiki/Overview
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