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Merkley: J.P. Morgan`s Trading Losses Show Need for Strong Volcker Rule

"... it is essential that bank regulators issue rules that do not permit hedge fund investments by Wall Street banks to be disguised as ‘market making’ or ‘risk mitigation,’" -

(WASHINGTON DC) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, cosponsor of the Merkley-Levin provision in Dodd-Frank that put into law the Volcker Rule, issued the following statement after news that J.P. Morgan lost at least $2 billion in portfolio hedging trades made by their risk management division.

“What yesterday’s announcement makes abundantly clear is that even J.P. Morgan, supposedly the best risk manager on Wall Street, can make bets that go spectacularly wrong.

Waterfront Sportsman Motorcycle Ride Will Benefit Clean Water

Complete Details for the Waterfront Sportsman Motorcycle Ride for Water Quality from Camp Pendleton, Ca.to Camp Lejeune, NC & Month Long Motor Coach Camp

(CAMP LEJEUNE, NC) - Waterfront Sportsman is Sponsoring a Motorcycle Ride for Water Quality that is also exposing the financial corruption related to Broken Dreams in the False Claims Act as to the Spin to the Scope of the ex PGA President Will Mann and the PGA.

INDONESIA: Police Failed to Protect Ahmadiyah Mosque from Attacks

Attacks towards the Ahmadiyah seem to be encouraged and justified with the issuance of policies that prohibit any religious activities of Ahmadiyah in Indonesia.

(HONG KONG) - An attack was carried out against the Ahmadiyah mosque on 20 April 2012 in Singaparna, Tasikmalaya, West Java. Reports indicate that the perpetrators were the Islamic Defenders Front.

Woodburn High School: Scene of Three Alarm Fire, all Students Evacuated

Parents should rest assured that by all accounts the students and employees are safe.

(WOODBURN, OR) - A very serious fire broke out at Oregon's Woodburn High School this morning. From all reports there were no injuries. Students have been evacuated from the premises and we are told it was an orderly event and that students and staff acted in a safe manner.

It is too soon to know what started the fire, or all of the circumstances.

Federal Defenders: Face of the Sixth Amendment

“Federal defenders nationally are the face of the Sixth Amendment,” - Carol Brook, chief federal defender for the Northern District of Illinois.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Constitution’s Sixth Amendment states that in all criminal prosecutions “the accused shall...
have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

Perturbed Hindus Urge Portland Brewery Not to Release `Kali-Ma` Beer

Goddess Kali, who personifies Sakti or divine energy, is widely worshipped in Hinduism.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Upset Hindus have urged Portland, Oregon based Burnside Brewing Company not to release its “Kali-Ma” beer proposed for May 15, calling it inappropriate.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, says inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.

The Most Honest and Punished Doctor in America?

Rising like a phoenix from the flames of whistleblower retaliation, Dr. Gaston Cornu-Labat proved his critics to be painfully wrong on every count.

(QUINCY, WA) - Dr. Gaston Cornu-Labat won a successful battle against seemingly insurmountable odds; losing and eventually regaining his right to practice medicine

His story offers hope to others singled out and punished by public officials bent on whistleblower retaliation. It is possible to find real vindication.

Letter from Salem-News.com Human Rights Ambassador Brings Relief to Torture Victim in Pakistan

Pakistani authoritarians referenced the intervention of Salem-News.com's Human Rights ambassador.

(SALEM / GILGIT / HONG KONG) - After 12 days of torture, Pakistani government officials provided medical attention to noted Pakistani activist Baba Jan Hunzai.

The news of his finally receiving treatment, came with confirmation that the report we published yesterday, was involved in the government's decision to in fact intervene.

Madame D.E.M. O`Cracy: Terminally Ill in India, also Worldwide

Basically, even the largely illiterate villagers in India know what these dregs are.

(CHENNAI, India) - India's government passed an executive order on Information Technology that needs a discussion in the Parliament.

If six Parliamentary sessions pass without discussion, an executive order automatically becomes law.

Is Young America Waking Up While Old America Sleeps?

California high school student explores his country's ties with Israel.

(BANGKOK) - One of our regular contributors and good friend, Anthony Lawson, recently sent us an interesting article, which was, in turn, sent to him by a young Californian, Nicolaus Jannasch.