Tag Archives: John Conyers Jr.

2 Conyers staffers at center of inquiry

Posted on June 29, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell [donation] This is the third Detroit Free Press story I wrote about misuse of congressional staffers by U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr. The first two stories appeared on Nov. 21, 2003 and are republished in the “Conyers … Continue reading →

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Wannabe lawyer: Monica Conyers

Posted on June 9, 2008 by admin

  From my files…(updated) By Joel Thurtell Hubby’s a lawyer, and so is she. But what’s this? Monica Conyers, a Detroit city councilwoman and wife of U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., is not in the Michigan Bar Directory. Yet her … Continue reading →

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Stumble and recovery: Barbara-Rose Collins

Posted on April 30, 2008 by admin

Isn’t it amazing how some people are blessed with the ability to avoid near-certain political or social death, re-inventing themselves so they can let loose their bag of tricks in some new venue? I’m thinking about Barbara-Rose Collins, vaulted into … Continue reading →

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Whatcha got in your purse, Mon?

Posted on April 12, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Monica Conyers says she wants more respect from her fellow Detroit City Council members. They might be wise to give her a bit more deference. Or maybe just a wide berth. All depends on whether she’s packin’ … Continue reading →

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