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December 12, 2004
But there may have been other issues at play. Kerik, who recently made millions in the private sector, once filed for personal bankruptcy as a New York cop. And just five years ago he was in financial trouble over a condominium he owned in New Jersey. More serious trouble than anyone realized: NEWSWEEK has discovered that a New Jersey judge in 1998 had issued an arrest warrant as part of a convoluted series of lawsuits relating to unpaid bills on his condo. The magazine faxed documents, including the arrest warrant, over to the White House around 6:00 p.m. Friday, asking for comment. Neither Kerik nor the White House had any immediate response. At 8:30 p.m., Kerik had submitted his letter to the president.
[Withdrawn - Newsweek - 12-11-04]In February, nearly 450 committee members will pick for a successor to Terry McAuliffe, a close ally of former President Clinton (news - web sites) who is stepping down after four years in the post. No favorite was evident this weekend at an assembly of state party leaders.
[Democrats Gather in Search of a Leader - AP - 12-11-04]While some churches have openly gay clergy and perform types of marriage celebrations, United Church of Christ is ahead of the rest as it allows both gay marriage and practicing gay clergy, according to Mark Wilson, former pastor at McGee Baptist church in Berkeley. The United Church of Christ "is the only mainstream denomination that has taken a firm stand on being open," he said.
[Bay Area church still struggling with gay issue - Daily Review - 12-12-04]Take a moment to consider how amazing this is. Just 15 years after that New Republic essay, marriage is the defining goal of the gay rights movement. There were more modest possibilities, emphasizing tolerance and nondiscrimination. But gay rights have blown right past those milestones and are headed to the next one, which is official approval.
[Civil Rights Lightning - Washignton Post - 12-12-04]China will soon host the finals of the country's first beauty contest in which every contestant has gone under the knife. Twenty "man-made" beauties will parade their surgical nips and tucks next Saturday in the hope of taking home the country's first Miss Artificial Beauty crown.
[China Awaits Crowning of Miss Plastic Surgery - AP - 12-12-04]
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