Sunday, January 27, 2008

City St. Paul Bonde to China's Banks?

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China's $119 Billion in Bank ‘Irregularities’

China’s bank regulators are busy drawing up new regulations on the heels of $119 billion in unspecified banking "irregularities”, an amount that would make even the most troubled U.S. bank blush and far outstrips the $7.1 billion blown by a French trader this week.

"We must strengthen our regulatory capacity and nip these risks in the bud,” Chinese bank regulator Liu Minkang noted on the agency’s Web site.

The total amount of irregularities found equals almost three times the profits of the country’s top five state-owned banks. However, regulators say they found fewer problems this time than they did a year ago.

Regulators’ findings triggered removals from office of 117 bank managers and fines levied against 12,687 people following investigations.

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The Shanghai Daily reported that regulators found a total of 445 cases of irregularities at the 79,200 banks, bank branches and sub-branches they examined—down 58.4 percent from the total reported a year ago.

China must set up a standardized system to punish and fine perpetrators, making the costs of committing wrongdoings higher than the potential gains, Minkang wrote.

According to news.xinhuanet.com, the amount of money involved in the irregularities at Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Bank of China Ltd. and the country's other three State-owned banks is down by 69 percent over last year.

Also on a more positive note, combined profits for Chinese banks rose to 298.7 billion yuan at the end of 2007, up from 36.4 billion yuan in 2002.

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Bloomberg reported that ICBC, the world's biggest bank by market value, Bank of China, China Construction Bank Corp. and Bank of Communications Co. had average returns of 1.1 percent on their assets last year, while their mean non-performing loan ratio stood at 2.87 percent.

At the end of 2007, five Chinese banks had control or hold stakes in overseas financial players and seven had 60 overseas outlets with overseas assets of more than $167.4 billion.

Domestic banks, including their investments and branches abroad, had a total of $267.4 billion in overseas assets at the end of last year.

Twenty-one overseas banks — including HSBC, Citibank, BEA, Standard Chartered Bank, OCBC, Deutsche Bank and Hang Seng Bank — have been incorporated in China and are seeking unlimited retail yuan services.

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Friday, January 18, 2008

Hillary v Obama Law-Politics Blog MN 2008 Elections

Tough Love Lady Hillary v. Civil Rights ObamaRead the Briefs: You decidehttp://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/californiastatecases/b185391.pdf

Nevada Caucuses Update http://graphics.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/politics/20080112_nevada_lawsuit.pdf

Posted: 17 Jan 2008 05:54 PM CST

Today Federal District Judge James Mahan declined to issue a temporary injunction against the Democratic Party of Nevada's at large caucuses. “State Democrats have a First Amendment right to association, to assemble and to set their own rules,” Judge Mahan said.
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Federal Court Hears Case on Nevada Caucuses Today

Posted: 17 Jan 2008 02:22 PM CST

Last Friday, Nevada's teachers union filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Party of Nevada in Federal Court claiming their at-large precincts violate 14th Amendment equal protection clause. The at-large precincts are set up at nine Vegas hotels and resorts by the Democratic Party of Nevada to afford thousands of hotel employees an opportunity to participate in the midday causes while at work. The state teachers union argues in their complaint that these causes provide special privileges for employees in the Vegas' service industry that are not available to other voters of different occupations throughout the state. The complaint goes on to argue that the at-large caucuses have also unfairly increased the amount of delegates awarded to the precincts in Clark County, the home of the Las Vegas strip, at the expense of other precincts.

The Democratic National Committee filed a motion to intervene in the case on Tuesday, arguing for that the previously recognized right of the national parties to set the rules for the nominating contests be upheld.

The political divisiveness of this case centers around accusations that the state teacher unions, whose leadership is made up of many supporters of Senator Hillary Clinton, is trying to suppress the vote of hotel employees who are members of the powerful Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which has endorsed Obama. The Clinton Campaign has rejected claims that they were involved in bringing the suit, as was expressed by an indignant Bill Clinton earlier today.

a Caucuses Update

Posted: 17 Jan 2008 05:54 PM CST

Today Federal District Judge James Mahan declined to issue a temporary injunction against the Democratic Party of Nevada's at large caucuses. “State Democrats have a First Amendment right to association, to assemble and to set their own rules,” Judge Mahan said.

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Federal Court Hears Case on Nevada Caucuses Today

Posted: 17 Jan 2008 02:22 PM CST

http://blog.reidreport.com/uploaded_images/cllinton-obama-720615.jpgLast Friday, Nevada's teachers union filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Party of Nevada in Federal Court claiming their at-large precincts violate 14th Amendment equal protection clause. The at-large precincts are set up at nine Vegas hotels and resorts by the Democratic Party of Nevada to afford thousands of hotel employees an opportunity to participate in the midday causes while at work. The state teachers union argues in their complaint that these causes provide special privileges for employees in the Vegas' service industry that are not available to other voters of different occupations throughout the state. The complaint goes on to argue that the at-large caucuses have also unfairly increased the amount of delegates awarded to the precincts in Clark County, the home of the Las Vegas strip, at the expense of other precincts.

The Democratic National Committee filed a motion to intervene in the case on Tuesday, arguing for that the previously recognized right of the national parties to set the rules for the nominating contests be upheld.

The political divisiveness of this case centers around accusations that the state teacher unions, whose leadership is made up of many supporters of Senator Hillary Clinton, is trying to suppress the vote of hotel employees who are members of the powerful Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which has endorsed Obama. The Clinton Campaign has rejected claims that they were involved in bringing the suit, as was expressed by an indignant Bill Clinton earlier today.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

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Happy Holidays

Dear Sharon,

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'm so grateful to have your friendship and support during this time of year when we all strive to focus on those things that matter most: our family, our friends, and the desire for peace and goodwill.

As 2007 draws to a close, I am hopeful about what we can accomplish for America together. There is so much good we can do with a positive vision for change and the will to see it done.

My wish for the holidays is that I have the opportunity to make a difference for those Americans who have been invisible for too long. It means so much to know that we share that wish and are working together to change our country.

I know you share my gratitude to the members of our armed forces who are serving overseas, separated from their loved ones during the holidays. They and their families continue to make an enormous sacrifice for us all, and I wish them a safe and happy holiday.

I hope that you and your family have a joyous holiday season, full of love and good cheer. Thank you so much for all you do for our campaign. http://links.hillaryclinton.com/ctt?kn=http://www.hillaryclinton.com/feature/crossroads

Sincerely,Hillary Rodham Clinton
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City Council MeetingJanuary 2, 2008 - 03:30 PM Agenda
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To St. Paul Council President Kathy Lantry et al
www.ci.stpaul.mn.us tel: 651-266-8560 Fax: 651-266-8574
Mark Oswald Ramsey Co. Auditor 14Jan08
Pursuant to the OATHS OF OFFICE re: Kathy Lantry Oath of Office St. Paul - Google Search
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Vacant Buildings1,591-1Jan2008 "Terry Garvey does not make that kind of dough"
QUESTION: 24 Sandralee Dr. vacant registered bldg is across the street from
Lantry, by information and belief is vacant for Lantrys pecuniary gain.
25 Sandralee Dr E
St. Paul 55119-4923 lANTRRYS HS
AFFIDAVITS OF SHARON SCARRELLA ANDERSON
charges the city with
Conspiracy Against Rights, 18 U.S.C. § 241. Section 241 of Title 18 is the civil rights conspiracy statute. Section 241 makes it unlawful for two or more persons to agree together to injure, threaten, or intimidate a person in any state,
Criminal Interference with Right to Fair Housing, 42 U.S.C. § 3631. Section 3631 of Title 42 makes it unlawful for an individual to use force or threaten to use force to injure, intimidate, or interfere with, or attempt to injure, intimidate, or interfere with, any person's housing rights because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national

Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law, 18 U.S.C. § 242. This provision makes it a crime for a person acting under color of any law to willfully deprive a person of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

For the purpose of Section 242, acts under "color of law" include acts not only done by federal, state, or local

REDUCING THE PUBLIC/ TAXPAYING CITIZENS TO POVERTYPeonage, 18 U.S.C. § 1581. Section 1581 of Title 18 makes it unlawful to hold a person in "debt servitude," or peonage, which is closely related to involuntary servitude. Section 1581 prohibits using force, the threat of force, or the threat of legal coercion to compel a
Statutes Enforced The Citys blatant wilful neglience to answer serious Criminal Charges of Theft, Trespass, Treason
concerning http://sharon4council.blogspot.com , illegally transferring Ratification of Fees
approx over $2,ooo to the property tax statements is criminal conduct42 USC 3631 , denial of
due process's, death, disabilitys, disparagment
You andStatutes Enforced the citys continued "Patterned Enterprise" to constitently violate the
citizenery is HEINOUS.REPUGNANT TO OUR REPUBLIC.
CITY ATTORNEY'S wilful neglience to have all e-mails in the US Dist Court Files 04-2632 05-461- 05-1348 titled Steinhauser, III et al vs. City of St. Paul, Steve Magner et al
You in your capacity as Council President have wilful violated not only Constitutional Guarantees
but Criminal Charges as well
1,591 vacant buildings unabated by the 2007 Council
Sharon Anderson current Candidate for http://sharon4judge.blogspot.com and http://sharon4staterep64a.blogspot.com is charging the city with the "Lady Killer" Aaron Foster out aaron foster mn - Google Search on Bail
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You and the City are in Gross violations of numerous Tax White Collar Fidicuary Breech, Trust
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Council President Kathy Lantry. St. Paul City Council. City Hall. Room 320-C. St. Paul, MN 55102. VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL. Dear Council President Lantry ...
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ACLU of MN Challenges St. Paul Inspection Program

Council President Kathy Lantry

St. Paul City Council

City Hall

Room 320-C

St. Paul, MN 55102

VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL

Dear Council President Lantry,

I am writing in regards to the proposed legislation outlining changes to the City Building Code and Inspection guidelines. The ACLU-MN recognizes the general need for rental housing inspections for the protection of renters throughout the city; however, we are concerned that current ordinances, and the proposed ordinance do not adequately ensure that inspections take place in conformity with the Fourth Amendment. The proposed process for inspections of single-family and duplex rental properties, and the current ordinance governing inspections of multi-family dwellings appear to violate the right against unreasonable searches and seizures, as guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment.

The goal of proposed changes are to allow the fire marshal to enter one and two-dwelling rental units in order to assess whether they satisfy city safety regulations. The proposal does not require notice to tenants; nor does it require the consent of tenants or a procedure to obtain an administrative warrant based on probable cause when a tenant refuses consent.

The Fourth Amendment protects the privacy rights of residents in their homes. This privacy right extends to tenants who live in rental property. In Camara v. Municipal Court of the City and County of San Francisco, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized that city inspections are "searches" for purposes of the Fourth Amendment. The Court went on to hold that such searches were permissible as long as they were done pursuant to the consent of the tenant, or the inspection was done pursuant to an administrative search warrant. Camara v. Municipal Court of the City and County of San Francisco, 387 U.S.523, 538, 87 S.Ct. 1727, 1736, 18 L.Ed.2d 930 (1967). Probable cause to justify an administrative search warrant must be assessed according to factors such the passage of time, the nature of the building, or the condition of the entire area.

Tenants in St. Paul should have the right to understand that the City is intruding upon their privacy and the reasons for the intrusion. The tenants of the rental properties need to be informed prior to the proposed inspection so that they can effectively exercise their rights under the Fourth Amendment. As it stands, the ordinance does not make it necessary to provide that notice to them, much less the opportunity to refuse entry absent an administrative warrant. It appears that the only provision regarding how inspections are carried out is a requirement that the inspection be conducted during reasonable hours of the day.

While we do not believe that it is the current practice of city inspectors to enter homes in violation of the Fourth Amendment, there does not appear to be anything in current ordinances or the proposed ordinance that would prohibit inspections absent consent or a warrant. While current practice may satisfy the Fourth Amendment, the City Council has the authority and an obligation to establish procedures and set parameters that bureaucrats must follow to conform their actions to the Fourth Amendment.

We applaud the City’s effort to advance the important goal of safety for its residents. We respectfully urge you to include provisions that will adequately protect the privacy and Fourth Amendment rights of those residents. Providing those necessary protections will not affect the ability of the City to could still pursue its goals while protecting the rights of its residents.

The ACLU-MN is available to assist with these issues should the need arise. While we cannot act as your attorney, we would be happy to provide you with our perspective and expertise in this area. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.

Sincerely,

Charles Samuelson

Executive DirectoR

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