Christal Hayes USA TODAY Published 7:39 p.m. UTC Aug 31, 2018 WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain's office smelt almost sweet. The aroma from dozens of white lilies and roses filled the room. Photos of the Arizona Republican throughout the years filled the space, along with mementos from his home state, such as signed football helmets from state universities. A mahogany cabinet with a black and gray visitor's log sat near the door. Only a few pages remained. The very first entry was dated in early 2016 from someone coming to see the senator about a pilot in the Vietnam War, the same battle McCain was taken as a prisoner of war. The last few pages are filled with Americans pledging to carry on McCain's legacy and saying their goodbyes. In a way, the book that people signed as they visited his Washington office in the Russell Senate Office building captured a glimpse at McCain's legacy, especially in the era of the Trump … [Read more...] about ‘Thank you for fighting’: Visitors at Sen. McCain’s office documented his legacy in the Trump era
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Judge won’t order disclosure of Trump White House visitor logs
A federal judge has rejected a bid by several public interest groups to force release of a broad set of logs of visitors to the Trump White House. In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Failla declined to depart from a 2013 federal appeals court decision that found visitor records for the Obama White House were not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.Story Continued Below As a Manhattan-based judge, Failla was not obligated to follow the 2013 opinion from the D.C. Circuit, but most judges defer to that court on FOIA matters and she chose to do so in the legal fight over the White House logs. The National Security Archive, the Knight First Amendment Institute and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed suit last year in an effort to get details on who was visiting the Trump White House, as well as other places frequented by the president, such as his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Lawyers for the groups contended that the … [Read more...] about Judge won’t order disclosure of Trump White House visitor logs
Daily Log: 7/23
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Crime reports Burglaries Michael Mann, jewelry and rolls of coins from residence in 5000 block of Planet. Dollar Tree, loss undetermined from business in 500 block of Dorr. Dena Session, no loss reported from residence in 5000 block of Jamieson. Renee Ziesmer, no loss reported from residence in 1900 block of West Alexis. James Trendel, copper pipes from 500 block of Plymouth. Charles Bevier, wallet with contents from 800 block of Butler. Martha Polus, appliance and tools from 400 block of East Weber. Rachel Lacourse, no loss reported from residence in 300 block of Whittemore. Nicole Goben, no loss reported from residence in 200 block of Segur. Elizabeth Goss, two televisions from residence in 1600 block of North Michigan. John Witfoth, wallet with contents from residence in 1300 block of Utah. Brionaca Carter, television from residence in 500 block of Vance. Terrance Kyles, no loss reported from residence in 700 block … [Read more...] about Daily Log: 7/23
Cuomo becomes infrequent visitor during Buffalo Billion scandal
When Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo notched his ninth Western New York appearance over six weeks in 2013, Buffalo Niagara Partnership President Dottie Gallagher-Cohen offered a telling observation about the area’s frequent visitor. “You’ve been here so often I almost think you should get a place here,” she quipped during an event that July. The governor appears to have no need for local housing in 2018. At a time when the words “Buffalo” and “Billion” are linked in negative headlines across the state, Cuomo’s westward forays are proving far less frequent – even in this election year. State records indicate the governor has made only one trip to the state’s second-largest city since November, and none since April. Cuomo has also found himself doing public events for as many days in the Caribbean as in Western New York the past 10 months. His absence coincided with the months leading up to a federal trial that ended with the guilty … [Read more...] about Cuomo becomes infrequent visitor during Buffalo Billion scandal
Daily Log: 7/22
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Births ProMedica Toledo Hospital Ashley and Jeffrey Vincent, Wauseon, girl, July 17. Ashlee and Justin Stark, Temperance, boy, July 18. M. Colleen and Andrew McGurk, Toledo, girl, July 18. Chelsey Lewis, Swanton, boy, July 18. Farren and Eric Zientek, Holland, girl, July 19. Jonnie and Jake Hodges, Ottawa Hills, boy, July 19. Mariah Jackson, Toledo, girl, July 20. ProMedica Bay Park Hospital Brittney Hoodlebrink, Walbridge, girl, July 19. Related Items daily log Click to comment Guidelines: Please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Comments that violate these standards, or our privacy statement or visitor's agreement, are subject to being removed and commenters are subject to being banned. To post comments, you must be a registered user on toledoblade.com. To find out more, please visit the FAQ. … [Read more...] about Daily Log: 7/22