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In the wake of a slew of major endorsements in his campaign for Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman today received the support from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. In his decision to back Schneiderman, Stringer cited Eric’s unparalleled record on government reform and public integrity.

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The Charter Revision Commission appointed by Mayor Bloomberg voted last night to postpone by eleven years the effective date when a two-term limit would take effect, even if the voters approve it in referendum this fall.

 

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Indeed, just this past April the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), a trade group representing dairy farms, petitioned the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on what it calls “the misappropriation of dairy terminology on imitation milk products.” NMPF has been asking for such a ruling for a decade, and argues that the soy industry’s “false and misleading” labeling is now more common than ever.

 

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 The Charter Revision Commission will meet Monday evening to decide what amendments to the City Charter will be placed on the ballot in November. The Commission's recommendations are generally beneficial and should not arouse much public controversy, except from diehards who want the political process to be as arduous and arcane as possible.

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For years we have been ruminating about an economy that is doing exactly as predicted. There should have been no surprises for local politicians or the populace – it has been heading straight down since 2007. Only the major financial media have been able to temporarily fool people, due either to wishful thinking or a not-so-hidden agenda that promotes Wall Street.

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On the heels of a powerful endorsement by the New York Times, the Reverend Al Sharpton today announced his support for Eric Schneiderman to be New York's next Attorney General. The national civil rights leader joins the growing list of over 100 progressive leaders and grassroots organizations that are supporting Schneiderman for Attorney General.

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Today Governor Paterson signed Eric T. Schneiderman's groundbreaking legislation to protect patients from egregious insurance industry abuses at a ceremony at the Governor's office. “Ian’s Law” makes it illegal for insurers to drop entire lines of insurance as a pretext for denying coverage to individual policyholders who are sick.

 

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"Schneiderman has courage, a strong voice and a deep commitment to ethical government," the board wrote. "During his 12 years in the Senate, he championed important laws protecting women’s rights and repealing the overly harsh Rockefeller-era drug laws, and he challenged his party’s leaders when they chose expedience over conviction."

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"The National Organization for Women NYS PAC is proud to endorse Kathleen Rice (D) for NYS attorney general. As Nassau County District Attorney, Rice displayed what feminists consider a stellar record in the fight for equality" said NOW-NYS President Marcia Pappas.
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The Charter Commission has generally done good work, and its members have served long hours without pay. We do not suggest that they are corrupt or derelict in their responsibilities. But the ten year delay in implementing the public's decision on term limits is inexplicable. It suggests an imperialist power agreeing to grant independence to a colony in ten years, by which time the natives may be expected to learn how to govern themselves.

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