Last week, Obama nominated Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as U.S. Ambassador to China, and a couple openly gay candidates are in prime positions … [Read more...] about White House Won’t Rule Out Nomination of an Openly Gay Commerce Secretary as Position Opens Up
Jim Kolbe
White House to Appoint Former Rep. Jim Kolbe to Trade Committee
President Obama yesterday announced his intent to appoint gay Republican former Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and … [Read more...] about White House to Appoint Former Rep. Jim Kolbe to Trade Committee
Former Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe Cleared in Page Investigation
Former Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe, who was swept up in the controversy surrounding Mark Foley and his inappropriate conduct toward congressional pages, … [Read more...] about Former Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe Cleared in Page Investigation
NBC Correspondent Chip Reid: Foley Case “is Going to Widen”
On The Chris Matthews Show yesterday NBC Congressional Correspondent Chip Reid teased viewers by alluding to more charges in the Mark Foley case … [Read more...] about NBC Correspondent Chip Reid: Foley Case “is Going to Widen”
Trandahl: Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) a ‘Problem Member’ for Pages
ABC's The Blotter reported yesterday that Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe was frequently cautioned by House Clerk Jeff Trandahl that "adults should hang … [Read more...] about Trandahl: Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) a ‘Problem Member’ for Pages
Hastert, Kolbe Continue to Spin Foley Scandal:
Republican Leaders Contradict Earlier Statements
House Speaker Dennis Hastert held a press conference in front of a graveyard yesterday, attempting to deflect blame for the congressional page scandal … [Read more...] about Hastert, Kolbe Continue to Spin Foley Scandal:
Republican Leaders Contradict Earlier Statements
Former Page Jim Kolbe Knew of Mark Foley’s Emails in 2000
Openly gay Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe knew about Mark Foley's online indiscretions in 2000 and confronted him directly, Kolbe's press secretary Korenna … [Read more...] about Former Page Jim Kolbe Knew of Mark Foley’s Emails in 2000