Election reform demanded in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND — At a spirited rally July 28 some 120 union members, retirees and community activists demanded the resignation of Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director Michael Vu and Deputy Director Gwen Dillingham.
GOPers back Democrat for Congress
DUBLIN, Calif. — Two lifelong Republicans who challenged incumbent Rep. Richard Pombo (R-Calif.) in the June 6 primary made a startling announcement July 26. Standing before a backdrop reading “Republicans for McNerney,” former Rep. Paul “Pete” McCloskey and former candidate Tom Benigno declared they are supporting Democratic nominee Jerry McNerney in the Nov. 7 election.
Huge oil profits linked to economic slowdown
WASHINGTON — Exxon Mobil reported $10.4 billion in second quarter profits July 27, the second highest quarterly profits for any publicly traded company in U.S. history. Shell profits jumped 40 percent to $7.32 billion in the second quarter while BP profits soared 30 percent to $7.3 billion. Houston-based Conoco Phillips reported $5.18 billion, 65 percent higher than the first quarter.
