Eric Massa

Weiner Campaign Spending Cash Long After Resignation

Posted 12.24.2011

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Former New York Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner's decision to resign on June 24 following his admission of inappropriate sexual contact with wom...

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Michael McAuliff

Rep. Gregory Meeks Investigated Over $40,000 'Gift'

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: Anthony Weiner, Eric Massa, Ethics, Gregory Meeks Ethics Committee, Congress Ethics, 112th Congress, Charlie Rangel, House Ethics Committee, Gregory Meeks, Greg Meeks, Chris Lee, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- New York members of the House are keeping the ethics committee awfully busy these days, with yet another member of the delegation being ...

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Win Some, Lose Some

Henry J. Stern | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Anthony Weiner, Eric Massa, Gerrymandering, David Weprin, Saul Weprin, Joseph Crowley, Andrew Cuomo, Redistricting, Ed Koch, Michael Nozzolio, Vito Lopez, Mark Weprin, U.S. Census, Jack McEneny, Chris Lee, Latfor, New York News
Henry J. Stern

With the loss of two New York seats, the question arises: which two districts out of the 31 will be made to disappear by whichever legislative body, independent commission or Federal court ends up drawing the final lines?

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11 Top Political Sex Scandals

latimes.com | June 8, 2011 | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Tim Mahoney, Mark Foley, Anthony Weiner, Eric Massa, Vito Fossella, Mark Souder, Charles Pickering, Gary Condit, Anthony Weiner Twitter, John Ensign, Elliot Spitzer, Anthony Weiner Scandal, Chistopher Lee, Larry Craig, David Vitter, Divorce News

Although political scandals date to the country's earliest days, attention to sex-related wrongdoing in Congress began in earnest in the 1970s. Here a...

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Stay Classy, Politicos

Edward Headington | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Eric Massa, Andrew Breitbart, Anthony Weiner, Ronald Reagan, Sex Scandal, Robert Greene, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Big Government, Don't Tweet Your Junk, Hyman Roth, Weinergate, Arnold Schwarzenegger Love Child, John Tyner, Grover Cleveland, Christopher Lee, Los Angeles News
Edward Headington

Careers built over a lifetime can be ended in the amount of take it takes to hit "upload" or click "comment." Given that realization and Rep. Weiner's Twitter travails, here are five rules for aspiring politicos.

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The Real Reason Everybody Hates Chris... Brown, That Is (It's Not Why You Think)

Keli Goff | Posted 05.28.2011

Read More: Rihanna, Chris Brown, Good Morning America, Domestic Violence, Charlie Sheen, Eric Massa, Battered Women, Apologies, Public Relations, Dylan Ratigan Show, Chris Brown Rihanna, Media News
Keli Goff

Today, no one responsible for anything apologizes anymore. Despite his handlers' fears, a sincere, detailed apology could only help Chris Brown. Goodness knows it can't make things any worse.

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Why So Many Sex Scandals, New York?

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Former Rep. Eric Massa and his tickle fights are so 2010. Eliot Spitzer? He's two governors ago. With the shirtless photo sent to a w...

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Repeal the "Repeal It Now" Ad!

Ian Gurvitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: 2012 Presidential Election, Health Care, Palin, Huckabee, Leona Helmsley, Obamacare, Eric Massa, Gop, Dick Armey, Fox News, The Daily Show, Politics News
Ian Gurvitz

If Mike Huckabee wants to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate, he needs to up his game. Have problems with the health care bill? Please, Mike, make your case like an adult.

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The Year in Resignations

Joe Rodota | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Steele, Eric Massa, Jonathan Schwartz, Steven Slater, Gentry Collins, Joe Miller, Jerald terHorst, Sean Menke, Jeffrey Kindler, Year-End Lists, Jim Greer, Resignations, Business News
Joe Rodota

Most resignation letters are just a few sentences long, if that. But now and then someone gets inspired and treats their exit strategy as a creative writing assignment. Here are some of the more interesting resignation letters of 2010.

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Pelosi Proves She's No Lame Duck

Joan E. Dowlin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joan E. Dowlin

There is only one Democrat in DC that has any balls -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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A Guide to Gaffe-Gate

Mark Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Steele, Eric Massa, Bill Clinton, President Obama, John Boehner, Barney Frank, Jesse Jackson, Nikki Haley, Eliot Spitzer, Gaffes, Mark Souder, Rudy Giuliani, John Edwards, Harry Reid, Joe Barton, Carly Fiorina, New York News
Mark Green

Gaffes seem to be gushing as much as Gulf Coast oil. Why do some public people in the public's crosshairs self-immolate while others endure and prevail?

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Friday Talking Points [120] -- Republicans Chicken Out

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Medical Marijuana, Bailout, Most Impressive Democrat of the Week, Eric Massa, Congress, Wall Street Speech, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, President Obama, Mitch McConnell, Friday Talking Points, Fdic, Babette Josephs, Most Disappointing Democrat of the Week, Dana Milbank, Gay, Wall Street, Chris Weigant, Volcanoes, Gregg Kravitz, Politics News
Chris Weigant

Democrats had a pretty good week last week. As attention shifts to the struggle in the Senate over Wall Street reform, the two parties almost seem to have changed their normal methods of playing the political game.

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Pelosi: 'No Concerns Whatsoever' On Leadership Conduct In Massa Case

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she has no concerns about the Democratic leadership's handling of sexual misconduct allegations aga...

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Eric Massa FBI, DOJ Investigation Began Days After His Retirement Announcement

Washington Post | Carol D. Leonnig | Posted 05.25.2011

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Federal authorities have launched a public corruption investigation into events surrounding former Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.), according to documents ob...

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Eric Massa Cover Up? House Ethics Panel Re-Opens Probe

AP | LARRY MARGASAK | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators have questioned House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and aides to Speaker Nancy Pelosi as part of a probe ...

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Eric Massa Paid Chief Of Staff $40,000 After Announcing Resignation

AP | ANDREW MIGA | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Former New York Rep. Eric Massa wrote a $40,000 check to his chief of staff shortly before resigning his seat last month amid sexua...

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Massa Harrassment Case: Aide To Ex-Congressman Files Suit

AP | ANDREW MIGA | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — A male aide to former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa has filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging the 50-year-old New York lawmaker...

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Eric Massa Staffers Complain Of Sexual Advances, Touching, Overnight Trips

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Washington Post on Tuesday reported new details in the scandal that enveloped former New York Congressman Eric Massa, including allegations levele...

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Women + Politics = Change

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Eric Massa, Barbara Lee, Ann McLane Kuster, Lifetime Networks, Reproductive Choice, Ellen Levine, Reproductive Rights, Politics, Cathie Black, Regina Calcaterra, National Council of Negro Women, Women's Campaign Forum, Christie Hefner, Chris Matthews Hardball, Steup Up Women's Network, Avis Jones-DeWeever, Women in Government, Stupak Amendment, Nancy Pelosi, Women and Politics, Sam Bennett, Jennifer Brunner, Beth Krom, Wcf, Politics News
Marcia G. Yerman

Internationally, America is ranked 84th in the number of women serving in the national legislature, lagging behind Afghanistan and Cuba.

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Jason Linkins

Eric Massa, Glenn Beck Receive The 'Auto Tune The News' Treatment

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

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Here is the latest jam from the Auto Tune The News crew, pretty much fulfilling their obligation to do something funny with Eric Massa's painfully uncomfortable interview with Fox News's Glenn Beck.

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Eric Massa: Esquire Interview Details Drunken, Ambien-Induced Wandering, Suicide Attempts

Posted 05.25.2011

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Just when the spotlight seemed to have faded from disgraced former Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y), the congressman who resigned after a wave of sexual harass...

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Politicians' Ethical Race to the Bottom

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jim McGreevey, Eric Massa, Mark Sanford, Mark Foley, Ted Stevens, Tom Delay, Jim Traficant, Larry Craig, Charlie Rangel, Eliot Spitzer, William Jefferson, Duke Cunningham, Don Siegelman, Rod Blagojevich, John Edwards, And John Ensign, Bob Ney, Politics News
Dr. Jim Taylor

Politicians have always been an ethically challenged bunch. It's gotten to be a competition to see who can shock America the most with their depraved behavior.

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Blumenthal, Souder and Other Liars: What's the Point?

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Google, O.J. Simpson, Mark Sanford, Eric Massa, Nicole Brown Simpson, Tracy Jackson, Rosie Grier, Abstinence, Nfl, Richad Blumenthal, Ronald Goldman, Mark Souder, Family Values, New York Times, Fox News, New York Giants, Vietnam War, Politics News
Michael Sigman

Why do politicians tell lies time and again when common sense dictates they'll be caught, especially now that online searches allow facts to be instantly checked and communicated?

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Joe Biden At 2010 Radio & TV Correspondents' Dinner: VP Biden Jokes About Israel Visit, Naked Rahm, Tips From Tiger Woods (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Journalists, Dick Morris, St. Patrick's Day, Scott Brown, Liz Cheney, Saint Patrick's Day, Palestinians, Champ, Settlements, Obama, Tiger Woods, Joe Biden, Viceo, Press, Race, Recovery Act, Standup Comedy, Standup, 2010 Radio Tv Correspondents Dinner, Rahm Emanuel, Routine, Health Care Reform, Eric Massa, Housing Boom, Fox News, Irish, Israel, Politics News

Vice President Joe Biden delivered some very funny one-liners Wednesday night at the 2010 Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner. While Biden ce...

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The Whooping Cough of Aspen Fashion Week

Meredith C. Carroll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jimmy Choo, The Gap, Hpv, Whooping Cough, Eric Massa, Project Runway, Aqua Net, Gabourey Sidibe, H1n1, Benetton, Vogue Magazine, Rielle Hunter, Matt Damon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Weight Watchers, Aspen-Fashion-Week, Manolo Blahnik, W Magazine, Jason Bourne, Lands-End, Guess-Jeans, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Esprit, Denver News
Meredith C. Carroll

Despite my fashion allergy, that someone thought to credential me for Aspen Fashion Week has piqued my interest enough that I might just pick up my laminate and attend an event or two.

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