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Plea Deal With Jail Time On The Table For Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Having resigned on November, 21st, former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) is now negotiating a plea deal with federal authorities. Jackson, son of former Presidential Candidate Jesse Jackson, Sr. was considered a rising star within his party. Known for his exceptional orator skills, Jackson was elected to Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District in 1995. Jackson Jr. had been absent of [...]

Video Games: A New Sin?

Since the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, many have come out in support of gun control measures, claiming that guns pose a danger to society. A variety of celebrities gathered today on Capitol Hill in support of President Obama’s plan to implement an assault weapons ban and universal background checks for gun purchasers. However, some individuals [...]

Breaking: Paul Broun Announces Official Candidacy for US Senate

Following last week’s informal announcement, Georgia Congressman Paul Broun (R-Athens) will make his formal declaration to seek outgoing Senator Saxby Chambliss‘ seat at 4 PM EST at Hilton Atlanta. Last Tuesday, ViralRead.com exclusively reported that the wife of Georgia Rep. Paul Broun, Niki, had given her blessing to her husband to seek the seat of retiring [...]

Accused Florida Doctor Also Has Ties With GOP

FEC records indicate Dr. Salomon Melgen’s financial support is not limited to only Democrats in office. Records show that Dr. Melgen and his wife Flor Melgen have donated a combined total of nearly $20,000 to GOP House Representatives’ Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Both Representatives have Cuban backgrounds and reside in southern Florida. Balart and Ros-Lehtinen have also highly praised the [...]

Dr. Melgen’s Credentials Under Scrutiny: Harvard, Yale Distance Themselves From Menendez Donor

@Lachlan Markay at the Washington Free Beacon writes: A controversial donor with ties to prominent Democrats who is under investigation by the FBI may not have the qualifications he claims. The resume of Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Florida-based ophthalmologist and controversial Democratic donor, boasts medical education and experience at Harvard University, Yale University, and the [...]

Former Menendez Aide May Benefit From Foreign Business Deal Backed by Senator

The Miami Herald is reporting that a former Senator Menendez aide by the name of Pablo Pedro Permuy stands to benefit should the ICSSI port security contract be approved. ICSSI is a security company that Dr. Salamon Melgen (a top donor to the Senator and currently under FBI investigations) acquired back in 2006. The company would provide security measures and checkpoints along [...]