To his members that the work of the u. S. Attorney and fbi is part of a comprehensive attack on the union. Dougherty writes, if these investigation where is simply about me i would retire today and save our union any a digsal headaches. As part of the raid, agents also visited city councilman bobby henons office at city hall, beside his elect position kenon works in local 98. Federal government has declined to comment on its ongoing and active investigation. Dougherty suggest that the unions recent successful efforts, backing political candidates, has drawn federal attention. He writes, we help elect Brendon Boyle to the u. S. Congress, we were probably first and strongest supporters of the kenney for mayor and recently helped him launch his unprecedented rebuild philadelphia program. I just want to read from this statement we got from frank kiehl from local 98 and it says john doughertys letter to all ibew local 98 members was matter of fact and was intended to reassure all members, t
Got caughtigo jump the fence but throwing dmrashled a weekend brr republican president ial candidate ted cruz. R outside the church in the parking lot. The pastor was seriously injured and is recovering. And local police say odom had no connection to the church prior to sunday. They say the attack was preplanned and he also mailed severa news outlets there lightly. Ill tell you thatstedutside thd secret service said he was taken into custody without incident and police are still working on trying to develop a motive yesterday at that press conference in idaho and authorities did not believe there was in connection to pastor support of ted cruz and this is second person arrested this week for attempting to breach the white house fence. Melanie alnwick. Senator cruz won idahohiary cliy win in mississippi. Both clinton and trump sugges suggestinged they are ready to end the primary battle and focus on each other. If i get to go against hillary polls are showing i will beat here and some o
In a few hours israeli voters will begin to choose their next government. The polls show that Benjamin Netenyahu faces an up hill battle to stay in power. His comments could have vast implications for the region and u. S. , israel relations. Dana lewis is in jerusalem tonight. Reporter netenyahus defeat in the elections given the recent comments about the state of Palestinian Affairs would be seen as a victory for palestinians. Some leaders told us they would do anything on tuesday night to bring about his defeat in these elections. You have him out today making some comments saying he would continue Settlement Expansion around east jerusalem. And he said he would favorite a twostate solution but it is irrelevant that any land seated in palestinian would be dangerous. In a television interview, israels Prime Minister laid out a resolution. Whoever moves to establish a palestinian state or intends to withdraw from territory is simply yielding territory for attacks against israel. Those
Stunning photos taking the pulse of new york. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu is outspoken, controversial controversial, and he is making news again. With his political future on the line, his remarks that are creating a fire storm in israel and the u. S. He says his leadership there will not produce a palestinian state. He told a reporter that doing so was simply yielding territory for radical islamic terrorist attacks against israel. Those who do not understand that, he says bury their heads in the sand. A key issue in the election the economy. Average israelis have been hit hard by rising rents and morgue cost of living. Dana lewis has more. Reporter it doesnt look like much and its a bit rickety. But its home for this woman and her partner. One bedroom, ground floor, 800 month, which leaves this young hardworking couple with very little cash to live on. We work a lot, lots of hours a way. And we dont see each other enough. And in the end of the month the the payment is no
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