In Australia, Parliament Debates Scope of Religious Exemptions In Proposed Anti-Discrimination Law Revisions

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The Australian reported last week on the controversy over the scope of exemptions for religious organizations in proposed Australian civil rights legislation.  Labor proposed a bill-- the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012-- to consolidate Australia's five existing anti-discrimination laws. Under the proposal, exemptions for religious organizations were to be largely retained, except for government-funded providers of care for the elderly where there is concern about discrimination against same-sex couples seeking to enter care facilities.  However the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in a report released Feb 21 (full text) has recommended much narrower religious exemptions in the new law. (Full text of recommendations).  Opposition members of the Senate in turn, concerned about protecting Church schools, called on the Attorney General to retain current exemptions in the new law.

Scottish Cardinal Resigns Amid Charges Of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

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Vatican Radio this morning announced that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Scotland's Cardinal Kieth O'Brien. The resignation follows a report Saturday in The Observer that 3 priests and a former priest have charged O'Brien with "inappropriate behavior" involving inappropriate contacts, beginning in the 1980's. According to The Observer:

The four, from the diocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, have complained to nuncio Antonio Mennini, the Vatican's ambassador to Britain, and demanded O'Brien's immediate resignation. A spokesman for the cardinal said that the claims were contested.

O'Brien, who is due to retire next month, has been an outspoken opponent of gay rights, condemning homosexuality as immoral, opposing gay adoption, and most recently arguing that same-sex marriages would be "harmful to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of those involved". Last year he was named "bigot of the year" by the gay rights charity Stonewall.

According to the New York Times, a statement issued by the Diocese of Edinburgh on O'Brien's behalf yesterday said: "A number of allegations of inappropriate behavior have been made against the cardinal The cardinal has sought legal advice, and it would be inappropriate to comment at this time. There will be further statements in due course."

Why is William J Kelly's campaign for Comptroller so important?

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In view of the fact that the Comptroller shows no record of Illinois tax dollars being given to ACORN, I would say that is one of the big reasons William J. Kelly's campaign is so important.

Despite what the left-wing media has claimed, the state of Illinois does have official relationships with scandal-plagued ACORN.  A 2008 report from the Illinois Housing Development Authority showed that ACORN's housing subsidiary received a $100,000 grant from the agency to build its Predatory Lending Database Program.  Somehow, this grant just happens to not appear in the Illinois Comptroller's database.

"Somehow"?  And why isn't someone investigating this?

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BREAKING NEWS: KELLY CONFRONTS GIANNOULIAS ON ACORN-TAINTED SEIU ENDORSEMENT



Kelly Responds to Miller’s Attack on Capitol Fax

Statement by William J. Kelly, Candidate for Illinois Comptroller

In response to the attacks by Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax blog, Illinois Comptroller candidate William J. Kelly writes:

“Since Tuesday, Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax blog has been attacking me and my campaign for Illinois Comptroller without the opportunity for counterpoint. We produced a video piece questioning U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias on the appropriateness of his SEIU endorsement and its ties to ACORN. It is interesting that a well-known political writer like Miller would resort to ridicule to devalue and undermine free speech – mine or my supporters i.e. outsiders capable of real reform. Regardless, I see no reason to play by the rules, especially when the truth is not being told. That is supposed to be the media’s job. I will make no apologies for being aggressive on behalf of the truth.”

“Miller wonders why I focus my attention on Alexi Giannoulias when I am running for Illinois Comptroller? It’s simple. Substantively, all of Illinois’ problems can be traced to the deeply rooted culture of nepotism and political entitlement by the sons and daughters of senators, bank presidents, assorted elites and hacks. As treasurer, Giannoulias has messed up Illinois’ finances and now he wants a promotion to the U.S. Senate. But anybody that has had to live and work in the real world knows that when you lose $85 million, especially for Illinois families, you are in no position to ask for a promotion. Alexi’s deputy treasurer, Raja Krishnamoorthi is already an announced candidate for Illinois Comptroller. The circle of insiders has to end in order for Illinois to have real reform and that story is not being told.”

“The media will attack me as just a TV host trying to be a politician. However, I have been an anti-tax advocate and activist for years. I could be very happy to sit back and continue to grow my TV projects that I have worked very hard to create. Unlike many in the Chicago inner circle, nothing has been handed to me on a silver platter. But, as a lifelong resident of Chicago and truly love it and the state of Illinois, I cannot sit back and watch as the elites further destroy our state.”

“With every new political scandal in the state of Illinois, we have to redefine the definition of rock bottom. ACORN-SEIU connections, both Illinois and nationally, have the potential to go beyond anything we have seen thus far. As Comptroller, I promise to investigate why our state is bankrupt, where has the money gone, and what has been the role of these shady associations with ACORN, SEIU, and other special interests.”

“We have an excellent opportunity to turn this state around. None of this should be a partisan issue. If that sounds “strange” by Rich Miller’s standards, then, I’ll take it.”

William J. Kelly is exactly the kind of guy we need in office right now...and as soon as he can get in, we need him IN...I believe he will do exactly as he has promised - which, understandably, has the "status quo" in a state of outrage.

The Capitol Fax blog can be referenced at ….http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2009/09/30/from-the-strange-campaign-files/

Go get 'em Bill!

Illinois Driver's License Fee To Go Up: Quinn's Idea of "Stimulus"

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Well...they need to get the money they've already blown from somewhere.

Driver's license renewal fees to rise -WGN Chicago Breaking News

SPRINGFIELD -- For more than 25 years, it has cost Illinoisans 10 dollars to renew their driver's licenses. That is about to change.

On Oct. 11, the cost of renewing a standard Illinois driver's license jumps from the $10 in effect since 1983 to $30.

The hike in the renewal fee came as lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinn raised a number of taxes and fees in order to pay for a $30 billion program to build roads, schools and bridges.

Quinn and lawmakers touted the construction plan for its potential to generate jobs during the recession. However, Secretary of State Jesse White says he doesn't want to be blamed for the fee increases as drivers pour into his offices.

White is seeking re-election to his post.

-- Associated Press

So this is Quinn's version of "stimulus" for the State of Illinois, I take it.  Build the infrastructure with tax dollars ripped off from working people.  Nobody wants to be "blamed" for these increases...yet the only people that bear the responsibility are the ones who are in office making these foolish decisions.  Unless, of course, you want to blame Bush.

From the Cook County Blog

Hey William J. Kelly - WHY DON'T YOU SHUT UP?

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Now Kelly is calling for "Chairman Brady" to "disavow" the "Dodge/Topinka smear campaign"....why Brady should disavow something that doesn't exist is beyond me...the "smear campaign" is something -like his popularity and fabricated polling numbers-that Kelly has manufactured...much like Axelrod's PK and Media manufactures news.  Martin Janis is the Topinka equivalent of AKP&D Message and Media.  How can you "smear someone with the truth? How can someone be smeared with information they themselves put out on the internet?

Here's a question for you - where do you suppose "Low Blow Joe" came from?

It came from Nancy Kimme...and there is your Topinka connection...it goes right back to Kelly.  BINGO.

Bill can call and cry to whoever he wants at this point...the more he blabbers, the more he is revealing.

If Kelly does something stupid, I'm going to call attention to it.  He wants people that criticize him to shut up...which is all the more reason to raise objections to the schtick.

Nice job, Bill, say hi to Nancy from the REAL conservatives that Judy hates!!!

March 19/Web: The New FCPA Resource Guide: Enhanced Insight on Books and Records, Internal Controls, and M&A Due Diligence

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In November 2012, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission combined to publish A Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Guide addresses a wide variety of topics, including who and what is covered by the FCPA’s anti-bribery and accounting provisions; the hallmarks of an effective corporate compliance program; and the different types of civil and criminal resolutions available.
The 130-page guide delivers a lot of value by codifying many issues already understood by FCPA practitioners. The Guide also provides new guidance in two areas: Books & Records and M&A Due Diligence. In this webcast, experts from PwC and {others} will discuss how to ensure proper books and records (and internal controls) as part of an effective compliance program. The webcast will also focus on ensuring your due diligence program is set up to mitigate FCPA risk.
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March 19/Philadelphia: Life Sciences in 2013: A Business and Litigation Perspective

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This program that will provide a business and litigation perspective on the life sciences industry. Members of Dechert’s Life Sciences Practice, and guest speaker Josephine M. Torrente from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C., will discuss lessons learned from recent M&A, licensing and co-promotion deals; safe use of regulatory and IP strategies; and litigation risks and how to avoid or mitigate them.
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