Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Voters speak: 63 percent say new taxes aren’t needed
New taxes aren't needed. That's the loud and clear statement from 63 percent of participants in a new Rasmussen survey about federal spending. Published April 12, 2013
Pervez Musharraf admits Pakistan OK’d U.S. drone attacks
For the first time, a top Pakistani government official has publicly admitted that the United States was sanctioned to carry out drone strikes to root out suspected terrorists. Published April 12, 2013
Gabby Giffords’ new anti-gun push: Up close and personal on Capitol Hill
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is taking her gun control policy directly to Capitol Hill, with a new campaign that includes personal visits to congressional members to compel nationwide background checks. Published April 12, 2013
600 evacuated as bomb uncovered on Taiwan train
Taiwanese authorities found an explosive device hidden inside a couple of bags that were placed in a high-speed train's bathroom on Friday. Published April 12, 2013
Hey Rupert Murdoch, don’t air NRA-sponsored NASCAR race: Sen. Chris Murphy
It’s not appropriate for the National Rifle Association to sponsor this weekend’s NASCAR race, and News Corporation head Rupert Murdoch should cancel the broadcast, Sen. Chris Murphy said. Published April 12, 2013
Police arrest 2nd white supremacist in case of Colorado prison chief’s killing
Colorado Springs police arrested on Thursday the second white supremacist gang member whose name surfaced during investigations into the killing of Colorado prison chief, Tom Clements. Published April 12, 2013
U.S. slaps penalties on Iran sanction violators
An Iranian businessman, a Malaysian bank and a handful of companies believed to have been involved in a money laundering scheme were all slapped with financial penalties Thursday, in a U.S. crackdown on companies that violate sanctions against Iran. Published April 12, 2013
Catholic leader to Congress: Immigration policy violates biblical teachings
First it was guns. Now, immigration. Members of the Catholic Church have been hitting hard at Congress this week on matters of national policy. Published April 12, 2013
Taxpayers beware: Federal tax collections to hit record highs
There's some fine print in President Obama's budget plan presented Wednesday, and taxpayers beware: Collections are going to break records in the coming years. Published April 12, 2013
Russia unveils $50B drive for space supremacy
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia will spend $50 billion to achieve space supremacy, a plan that includes the building of a new launch pad that will be operational before the end of the decade. Published April 12, 2013
Arizona police intercept bomb package mailed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Flagstaff law enforcement have intercepted a package that contained an explosive device and was en route to Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the nationally known Arizona lawman whose tough talk and criminal crackdowns have angered many on the left. Published April 12, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry lands in eye of the storm, South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry landed in the center of the storm, South Korea, on Friday for the start of a four-day sweep through the eastern part of Asia. Published April 12, 2013
12 arrested as Turkish police foil bomb plot on U.S. Embassy
Turkish police seized nearly 50 pounds of plastic explosives and arrested 12 in connection with what they believe was a bomb plot on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. Published April 12, 2013
John Kerry wraps overseas travels with win: Case of beer
Secretary of State John Kerry may not be returning to U.S. soil with a new Middle East peace deal, or a diplomatic solution to how America might best deal with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's reported resignation – which leaves in charge the less friendly President Mahmoud Abbas. And the question of Iran's nuclear program still hovers. Published April 11, 2013
$26K reward offered for info in circus elephant shooting
Federal wildlife officials and police in Tupelo, Miss., are investigating the shooting of a circus elephant, and a $26,250 reward has been offered for information. Published April 11, 2013
Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Capitol Police: Can you help out my staffers?
Democratic National Committee head Debbie Wasserman Schultz asked members of the Capitol Police to help out her suffering staffers who had to wait in long security lines to get to their office. Published April 11, 2013
Iranian scientist claims technology can see 5-8 years into future
Falling in the category of a Ripley's Believe It or Not segment is this: An Iranian scientist says he's invented a time machine that can predict five years into the future. Published April 11, 2013
Rep. Keith Ellison endorses ‘good guy’ Anthony Weiner for NYC mayor
Former Rep. Anthony D. Weiner has just received his first formal endorsement for his potential run for New York City mayor — from Rep. Keith Ellison, Minnesota Democrat. Published April 11, 2013
Good Samaritans: Teens return lost bag of cash with $85K inside
Talk about good Samaritans. Two teens riding aboard a Norwegian train had their truth and honesty meter put to full test this week, as they found a bag of cash left on a nearby seat. Published April 11, 2013
Sally Jewell confirmed for interior secretary as GOP objections crumble
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sally Jewell to head the Interior Department. Published April 11, 2013
