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A. James Memmott
Jim Memmott is a veteran of 27 years in journalism in Rochester, N.Y., where he was a reporter, city editor and managing editor at the Times-Union and managing editor, senior editor and columnist at the Democrat and Chronicle before retiring in July. He continues to write a regular column for the Democrat & Chronicle. He also teaches journalism in the English Department at the University of Rochester and lives in Geneseo, N.Y.
Recent posts by A. James Memmott:Dana Perino appointment a case of nonpartisanship, or notBy A. James Memmott | November 21, 2009Is the post-partisan thing finally taking hold? Hamilton judicial appointment goes to SenateBy A. James Memmott | November 18, 2009After months of debate and division, the U.S. Senate is primed to confirm David F. Hamilton of Indiana for a seat on a federal appeals court. Preet Bharara’s office juggles high-profile casesBy A. James Memmott | November 16, 2009To say that Preet Bharara has hit the ground running since he started his new job would be an understatement. Bauer replacing Craig as White House counselBy A. James Memmott | November 13, 2009In naming a new White House counsel, President Obama is replacing one Democratic Party insider with another Democratic Party insider. Madoff trustee negotiates Picower paybackBy A. James Memmott | November 12, 2009Jeffry M. Picower died a very rich man last month in part because of returns on his investments with Ponzi scheme operator Bernard L. Madoff. Goldman Sachs VP runs for the moneyBy A. James Memmott | November 10, 2009Robert L. Reffkin, a vice president in the private equity division of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., would seem to be an investor who’s in for the long haul. Club for Growth loses one in NY 23rdBy A. James Memmott | November 5, 2009In what was a generally good Election Day nationwide for Republicans and conservatives, Democrats prevailed in a special election in New York’s sprawling 23rd Congressional District. Fox’s new hire, John Stossel, won’t diffuse complaints about network biasBy A. James Memmott | November 3, 2009Is reporter John Stossel objective? Well, no. Nor does he claim to be. Geoffrey Canada gets a front-row seat to another financial scandalBy A. James Memmott | November 3, 2009Geoffrey Canada, the CEO of the not-for-profit Harlem Children’s Zone, may be wondering about the cost of connections. Critics question whether it’s profit or revenge that motivates Hank GreenbergBy A. James Memmott | October 29, 2009Is Maurice R. “Hank” Greenberg trying to wreak revenge upon AIG, the company he once led? Melody Barnes breaks through the grass ceilingBy A. James Memmott | October 28, 2009A barrier was broken in golf; can basketball be far behind? Tweets about Kanye’s death are highly exaggeratedBy A. James Memmott | October 25, 2009When Michael Jackson died in June, the words “RIP Michael Jackson” on Twitter and Facebook broke the news to millions of people. Flops push Universal’s Schmuger and Linde toward the land of the unemployedBy A. James Memmott | October 22, 2009After a successful 2007 and 2008, Marc Shmuger and David Linde, the co-chairmen of Universal Pictures, oversaw a series of flops this year. NFL owners are no Democratic cabalBy A. James Memmott | October 18, 2009Rush Limbaugh’s attempt to be part-owner of a football team ended last week when he was asked to leave a group that wants to buy the St. Louis Rams. Carly Simon’s breakup with Starbucks and Howard SchultzBy A. James Memmott | October 15, 2009Singer Carly Simon has sued Starbucks Corporation for $5 million to $10 million. Founders of Obit magazine would like to make a killingBy A. James Memmott | October 11, 2009Obit isn’t dead, though it could use more readers. Charlie Black will head new lobbying firmBy A. James Memmott | October 8, 2009The lobbyist who wasn’t a lobbyist during last year’s presidential campaign will head up a newly created Washington lobbying firm. Picower’s spot on Forbes 400 may be short-livedBy A. James Memmott | October 6, 2009If Irving H. Picard has his way, Jeffry Picower may no longer be among the super rich. Gerald Shargel has another high-profile clientBy A. James Memmott | October 5, 2009Gerald L. Shargel continues to get work. Andrew Beal knew when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘emBy A. James Memmott | October 4, 2009For Texas banker D. Andrew Beal, holding on to his money in boom times and spending it when things go bust has paid off in a big way.
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