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PICKET: Former business partner of latest Cain accuser questions honesty of Ginger White
Kimberly Vay, an Atlanta woman who was a former business partner and friend of Ginger White, reveals in an interview with CBS Atlanta that Ms. White, the woman who is making an allegation that she had a 13 year sexual relationship with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, cannot be trusted. Ms. Vay sued Ms. White for libel in 2011 and won the case.
PICKET:(video) Dem Congresswoman to Occupy DC protesters - 'It's time for us to occupy America'
Occupy DC protesters demonstrated outside of the W Hotel in Washington, DC on Thursday evening, where the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was holding a $5,000 to $75,000 a head fundraiser.
PICKET: Boehner - Capitol Hill insider trading hearings 'a step in the right direction'
Capitol Hill insider trading hearings began today in Washington to examine legislation that would ban lawmakers from trading on private information they became privy to through their activities on the hill.
PICKET: Obama admin says U.S. citizens to be targeted if at war with America
The Associated Press is reporting that "top national security" advisors to the Obama administration are saying that if U.S. citizens take up arms against the United States with al- Qaida, they are legitimate military targets.
PICKET: Rep. West jokes about being called an 'Uncle Tom' and 'Oreo' by CBC members at DC's funniest celeb event
Congressman Allen West, Florida Republican, was the only lawmaker to walk away with a prize at the annual D.C.'s Funniest Celebrity contest on Wednesday night. Other Capitol Hill lawmakers who competed were Senator Scott Brown, Massachusetts Republican, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Oregon Democrat. The Florida Republican won third runner up by telling jokes about life in Washington as a black conservative on Capitol Hill.
PICKET: Cain teleconference call transcript on status of campaign; Cain moves forward for now
National Review Reporter Robert Costa was on the teleconference call today with Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain and has published a transcript of remarks the Georgia Republican made regarding the reassessment of his candidacy.
PICKET: New Cain accuser's background includes stalking, bankruptcy, and sexual harassment suits
Some are describing Ginger White, the Georgia woman who claims she had a 13 year consensual intimate relationship with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, to have similar problems that Cain sexual harassment accuser Sharon Bialek had, including sexual harassment lawsuits and bankruptcy issues.
PICKET: Frank fuels feud with Gingrich on way out the door
Congressman Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat, announced he is not seeking re-election after sixteen terms in office.
PICKET: Barney Frank to announce retirement; Will Bielat run again?
CNN reported this morning that Congressman Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat, will be announcing he will not be seeking re-election in 2012. Mr. Frank will discuss the issue further at a 1 pm press conference today in his district.
PICKET: Schumer and Bill Clinton plant kisses of death on Newt
The New Hampshire Union Leader's endorsement of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich could not have come at a better time for the former Georgia Republican Congressman, as he is getting kisses of death from places GOP primary voters are not necessarily fond of.
PICKET: GOP candidates face off on national security issues in D.C.
GOP presidential candidates met in Washington D.C.'s Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall on Tuesday evening and sparred over national security issues.
PICKET: Kildee cousin tells local news about alleged abuse
Patrick Kildee spoke to Michigan CBS affiliate WNEM about the alleged sexual molestation he says happened to him over fifty years ago at the hands of his second cousin, Rep. Dale Kildee, Michigan Democrat.
PICKET: Michigan lawmaker's family accuses congressman of past sexual abuse of family member
The family members of Congressman Dale Kildee, Michigan Democrat, are charging that the Capitol Hill lawmaker sexually abused his second cousin 50 years ago. Patrick Kildee, who was a 12 at the time of the first alleged abuse, was said to have endured separate instances of sexual molestation for 5 years at the hands of his cousin who is now a U.S. Congressman.
PICKET: (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO) Rep. Dale Kildee to refute child sex abuse/incest claims
Rep. Dale Kildee, Michigan Democrat, will be responding to accusations on Monday that he sexually abused his second cousin decades ago.
PICKET: REPORT - Capitol Hill sex abuse accusations brewing?
Michigan CBS affiliate WNEM will be reporting on a local Congressman that is beginning to sound pretty sketchy.
