Kevin Washburn Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
On Saturday, the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Kevin Washburn for the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior.
US State Department Blasts CNN Report on Stevens' Diary
U.S. State Department spokesman Philippe Reines says it is "disgusting" that news channel CNN has reported on the contents of the diary of slain U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, despite objections from the diplomat's family.
Senator Murkowski Visits Williston and North Dakota's Bakken Region
Alaska's Senator Murkowski recently toured oil production facilities and associated sites in the Bakken region of North Dakota.
Colombian Fugitive Convicted of Stealing from Underprivileged Children Food Program
PORTLAND, OR—Former Portland resident Gerardo Mosquera was convicted in the United States District Court earlier this month of stealing from a program that provides food to underprivileged children. Mosquera, 42, was convicted of two counts of theft from the program.