Word: repping
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...Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) says she can comprehend Stampfer's concern but disagrees with...
Jesse Jackson Jr., the 30-year-old son of the civil rights activist, will bring his famous name to Washington after trouncing Republican Thomas Somer to capture the congressional seat vacated by Rep. Mel Reynolds, who resigned after being convicted of sexual misconduct. "Although it is clear that he won the post largely because of his famous name, and he isn't as well credentialed as Reynolds who was a Rhodes Scholar, he can still really help a district that is in horrible condition," says Chicago bureau chief James Graff. "The fact that his name is Jesse Jackson will enable...
Prompted by the announced move of the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore, two Ohio lawmakers said today they would introduce legislation to make it more difficult for teams to move. The "Fans Rights Act," to be sponsored by Rep. Martin Hoke (R-Ohio) and Sen. John Glenn (D-Ohio), would require teams intending to relocate to give 180 days notice to the host community, and also provide an antitrust exemption to shield other professional sports leagues from lawsuits if they decide to block a relocation. The Browns move, which is scheduled to take place next year, has left the city...
Jesse Jackson Jr., a son of the Civil Rights activist, was one of five Democrats competing Tuesday for the House seat of Rep. Mel Reynolds, who has been convicted of having sex with an underage campaign worker. The predominantly black district includes Chicago's South Side. "Jackson may be able to pull it off because of the name recognition of his father," says TIME's Julie Grace of the 30-year-old lawyer. "But Jesse, Jr. doesn't have nearly the charisma of his dad. His father will help him, but it's important to note that Jesse, Sr. doesn...
Jesse Jackson Jr., a son of the Civil Rights activist, is one of five Democrats competing for the House seat of Rep. Mel Reynolds, who has been convicted of having sex with an underage campaign worker. The predominantly black district includes Chicago's South Side. "Jackson may be able to pull it off because of the name recognition of his father," says TIME's Julie Grace of the 30-year-old lawyer. "But Jesse, Jr. doesn't have nearly the charisma of his dad. His father will help him, but it's important to note that Jesse, Sr. doesn...