Stories tagged with "president bill clinton"

A MIGHTY LONG WAY: MY JOURNEY TO JUSTICE AT LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL by indystar

By Carlotta Walls LaNier, with Lisa Frazier (Ballantine Books, $26) On Sept. 3, 1957, in what has to be considered one of the lowest points in America’s history, the Arkansas... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Books

USS Indianapolis memorial advocate dies at 84 by Tom Spalding

Michael Kuryla Jr., one of 317 survivors of the World War II sinking of the USS Indianapolis who later joined veterans of the tragedy to build a memorial along the Downtown Canal,... – Oct 07, 2009 at 9:36 AM in News

Renaissance man Mel Simon did it his way by Will Higgins

Pacers co-owner’s upbeat funeral reflects diverse achievements In death as in life, Mel Simon got what he wanted: a celebratory funeral — a large crowd, some laughs, no... – Sep 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Business

Clinton calls Simon 'friend of underdog' by indystar

Former President Bill Clinton’s office issued this statement Thursday on the death of Melvin Simon. “Mel Simon was a friend to the underdog, and an inspiring example of... – Sep 18, 2009 at 1:04 PM in Politics & Government

Powerful friends bid goodbye to Simon by Will Higgins

12:50 — ‘My Way’ ends funeral service Two thousand mourners packed the synagogue for the hour-long service, after which shopping mall developer Melvin... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Marion County

A behind-the-scenes political player with deep pockets by Mary Beth

Melvin Simon never ran for office and never headlined political events. But few Hoosiers have had more influence on the Democratic Party in recent years. Simon was a major... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Preachers of fiscal discipline lost their way with Bush by indystar

Meaning no disrespect, I have a question for fiscal conservatives who are so vocally critical of President Barack Obama: Where were they when President Bush and the Republican... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

U.S. stands for many things; don't count rudeness as one by indystar

The crudity that was displayed during the president’s address to Congress has moved me to write. I have watched and voted for presidents of both parties as they have come and... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Dominick Dunne: A raconteur of the rich and famous by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Dominick Dunne, perhaps the most famous chronicler of the celebrity crowd over the last... – Aug 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM in Entertainment

Phantom of the health-care soap opera by indystar

I missed the hot fun this summer. While much of America seemed to be screeching over the incredible — in the truest sense of the word — notion that angry citizens could... – Aug 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Commentary

Phantom of the health-care soap opera by indystar

I missed the hot fun this summer. While much of America seemed to be screeching over the incredible — in the truest sense of the word — notion that angry citizens could... – Aug 17, 2009 at 7:39 PM in Commentary

Laura Ling: Spread word of others incarcerated by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the two U.S. television reporters held in North Korea for 4... – Aug 12, 2009 at 3:20 PM in Entertainment

Quayle wonders: Can Obama 'tame the left wing'? by indystar

Former Republican VP from Indiana says president faces ‘very tough decisions’ STATELINE, Nev. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle gives President Barack Obama high... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Quayle: Verdict still out on Obama by indystar

STATELINE, Nev. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle gives President Barack Obama high marks for surrounding himself with quality advisers on national security and the economy. But... – Jul 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM in News

Lugar backs Sotomayor nomination by indystar

Indiana senator says judge is ‘clearly qualified’ for U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Richard Lugar said Friday he will vote to confirm Supreme... – Jul 18, 2009 at 3:09 AM in Politics & Government

Voices of conscience by indystar

It is the damned spot that simply will not go out. The legacy of the Bush administration’s antiterrorism tactics cannot be washed away in a tide of feel-good rhetoric about... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM in Commentary

GOP Sen. Lugar will back Sotomayor by indystar

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Richard Lugar plans to vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, calling her “clearly qualified” and “well regarded in the legal... – Jul 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM in Politics & Government

Democrats choose wrong time to question CIA actions by indystar

With an ongoing war in the Middle East, now is not the time to question (publicly) the Central Intelligence Agency and Bush administration about prior actions before our enemies.... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

'Spirit of Michael is here' at Apollo, plus a throng of fans by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Michael... – Jun 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM in Entertainment

Today in history by indystar

On this date: • In 1491,England’s King Henry VIII was born at Greenwich. • In 1838,Britain’s Queen Victoria was crowned in Westminster Abbey. • In 1914,Archduke Franz... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Living