Jan 7th, 2009 · The Senate's refusal to seat Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris has been portrayed in some Chicago political circles as a case of racism pure and simple. But for a new generation of black politicians - peers in age with the new president-elect - that kind of race-baiting is no longer the norm.
Dec 15th, 2008 · Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says he will not resign. He was arrested last week for trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. We examine today's meeting in the Illinois legislature to deal with Blagojevich's refusal to resign. Many lawmakers are calling for the governor's impeachment.
May 10th, 2008 · After almost a week of refusal following a deadly cyclone, Myanmar has agreed to allow one U.S. cargo plane to make a delivery of aid. The government there is still refusing entry to worldwide aid agencies. Gordon Bacon of the International Rescue Committee is one of the few who have been able to enter the country.
May 7th, 2008 · International aid is beginning to reach Myanmar, but the task facing both the military government and foreign aid groups is enormous. Access to some of the most affected areas remains limited. The situation is aggravated by the refusal of Myanmar's military rulers to allow in large numbers of foreigners to help.
Mar 3rd, 2008 · The U.N. Security Council has approved a third round of sanctions against Iran because of its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. For the first time, the resolution bans trade with Iran in goods that have both civilian and military uses.
Feb 11th, 2008 · Yahoo Inc. has rebuffed an unsolicited $44.6 billion takeover offer from Microsoft Corp., and offer Yahoo said "substantially undervalues" the company. Microsoft is now expected to sweeten its bid, which valued Yahoo stock at $31 a share.
Jan 17th, 2008 · Florida's top insurance regulator tells Allstate it cannot sell new auto insurance policies in the state. It's punishment for Allstate's refusal to comply with an investigation into its property insurance business. Allstate has more than 1 million auto policies in the state.
Dec 11th, 2007 · A Senate Judiciary panel on Tuesday pressed military brass and Justice Department lawyers about the interrogation technique of waterboarding, and about what goes on at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay. The officials refused to say whether waterboarding violates the Geneva Conventions, and refused to call it torture. Non-administration witnesses suggested that refusal was part of an effort to protect Americans who have carried out waterboarding.