Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Homeland Security seeks ‘hackers for good’ to help with cybersecurity
Help wanted: Hackers. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the department is seeking skilled computer hackers — primarily college-age students — to help with the "new and rapidly growing threats" to America's cybersecurity systems, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Published March 27, 2013
Patrick Leahy warns Jeff Sessions: Don’t mess with immigration talks
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a leading voice in the immigration reform debate, sent a strong word of caution Sen. Jeff Sessions' way: Don't "discredit the process" of scheduled Senate talks. Published March 27, 2013
Michigan seeks criminal charges against Mass. company for meningitis mistake
The attorney general in Michigan is seeking criminal charges against a now-bankrupt Massachusetts medical company that has been linked to hundreds of meningitis cases around the nation. Published March 27, 2013
Ashley Judd confounds with Kentucky campaign, Tennessee residency
Hollywood actress Ashley Judd is quietly campaigning for a Senate seat for Kentucky, but has not yet moved from her home in Tennessee. Confused? So are political insiders. Published March 27, 2013
Obama heads to Spanish TV to sell immigration, will go to billionaires’ homes to raise money
On President Obama's list of things to do in the coming days: First, sit for interviews on Spanish-language news stations Telemundo and Univision. Then off to California for four major Democratic Party fundraisers at billionaires' mansions. Published March 27, 2013
Federal government spends $8 billion — on empty buildings
The federal government's collection of unused and vacant properties is killing taxpayers. Watchdog groups say maintenance and bureaucratic red tape related to the U.S. government's 55,000-to-77,000 vacant properties has cost taxpayers up to $8 billion so far. Published March 27, 2013
Janet Napolitano: Immigrants will change Arizona from red to blue
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the influx of immigrants into Arizona will put this conservative stronghold into the hands of the Democratic Party. Published March 27, 2013
David Petraeus: Sorry, affair ‘was my own doing’
Retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus made one of his first public appearances since November and issued a blunt apology for his part in a scandalous affair that brought down his career. Published March 27, 2013
North Korea to cut military hotline used to guide South Koreans to work
North Korea announced Wednesday its intent to cut a main military hotline that gives South Koreans the ability to travel across the border to work at an industrial complex that's jointly owned and operated. Published March 27, 2013
$338M lottery winner vows to ‘help a lot of people’ with money
The 44-year-old New Jersey father of five who reportedly won $338 million in the recent Powerball drawing said his plan for the money is to help those in need. Published March 26, 2013
Egypt court delays decision: Is Muslim Brotherhood legal?
The Muslim Brotherhood gained an extra month to make its case that it's a legal group — a rightful resurrection under President Mohammed Morsi, made months ago. Published March 26, 2013
Gov. Bob McDonnell’s amendment could restrict abortion in Virginia
An amendment to Virginia's health care legislation pushed by Gov. Bob McDonnell would prohibit insurers that participate in "Obamacare" exchanges from providing abortion services in most instances. Published March 26, 2013
Creationist bets $10,000 that nobody can disprove Genesis
A California man who believes soundly in the biblical account of creationism is putting his money where his mouth is and offering up $10,000 to anyone who can disprove Genesis. Published March 26, 2013
Gun dealer denies Mark Kelly’s politicized AR-15 purchase
A gun shop in Arizona has canceled Mark Kelly's purchase of an AR-15-type rifle after he made media waves by claiming he bought the weapon to show the need for Second Amendment reform. Published March 26, 2013
Supreme Court reins in police use of drug-sniffing dogs
With a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court clamped down on the power of police to use drug-sniffing dogs on private residences. Published March 26, 2013
How generous! Hillary Clinton’s frequent gift to dignitaries: Her book
Hillary Rodham Clinton used to pass out signed copies of her autobiography to dignitaries who visited during her tenure as secretary of state. Published March 26, 2013
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg may start political group: Report
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg may start a political advocacy group to push policies aligned with immigration, the economy, education and taxpayer funding for more scientific research, an unnamed industry insider said. Published March 26, 2013
NYC’s Michael Bloomberg accused of ‘hypocrisy’ for arming security detail in gun-free Bermuda
Bloggers are taking New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to task, accusing him of hypocrisy for pushing strict gun control onto Americans but simultaneously seeking gun-carry exemptions for his security detail when he travels to Bermuda, where firearms are largely prohibited. Published March 26, 2013
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus to GOP: Don’t go ‘Old Testament’ on gays
Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, issued some words of advice for fellow GOPers: Get in the 21st century with same-sex-marriage issues. Published March 26, 2013
Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer: ‘Obamacare is working’
Earvin "Magic" Johnson says his experience shows that President Obama's health-care overhaul is working out well. Published March 26, 2013
