Jefferson Will Not Resign

By John Bresnahan and Steve Kornacki
Roll Call Staff

May 16, 2006, 12 a.m.

Embattled Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.), who is at the center of an ongoing federal corruption probe, publicly proclaimed his innocence on Monday and vowed to stay in office, even if he’s indicted.

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Cardin: U.S. Needs to Keep Pace Developing Energy Technology

Feb. 8, 12 a.m.

Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article