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I would appreciate it if whoever removed the reference to Ken's opposition to abortion and gun control would cut it out. I put it back in and will keep doing so no matter how often it is censored.
There seems to be an SPA attempting to change the meaning and balance of the page. — Cageyd ( talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. Racepacket ( talk) 11:11, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
This article seems developed well beyond the stub class it now rates. Please assess to "C" or perhaps "B" in accordance with the criteria. Thanks. My76 Strat 00:26, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
In reference to this edit war: [1] [2] -- "Targeted" certainly comes with some extra baggage and isn't really NPOV. Although it was edited by a sock, I'm not sure it was incorrect. jheiv talk contribs 06:41, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
Let's avoid the WP:RECENTISM format and try to band together the different newsbites into actual prose. elle vécut heureuse à jamais ( be free) 02:33, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Hey all,
I've temporarily changed the subsection title from "Usury" to "Combating usury"; if the casual reader just skims the summary, the first assumption upon just seeing "usury" is likely that he was implicated in a scandal of some sort (like some of the other subsections.) As such, I highly recommend some sort of change in order to avoid a misleading title. "Combating usury" is the best I could come up with for now (I may change it again soon; if I do, I'll note it here), but it's not particularly neutral-sounding and could be worded much, much better. If anyone could come up with a better wording, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers, Zaldax ( talk) 14:02, 16 August 2012 (UTC)
Shouldn't his political views be up before a stream of accolaids? I'm asking because I was trying to find his political nature and has to scroll through a baby-saving list of nearly POV esk stuff before I find out the guy is one step away from a birther who is anti birth control. Just saying. But in all seriousness, I don't want a laundry list of what he did, I want his stances on topics. And guys, that list seems a bit POVish.
Gay rights nondiscrimination policy "Against Protecting Gays from Discrimination" give the title what the reality is. Your current title does nothing but royally confused and mislead the reader.
Environmental policies Jesus call the title what it is - unless you call blasting the EPA an environmental policy, as I certainly don't consider that anything but a gross euphemism. On February 16, 2010, Cuccinelli filed a request with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to reopen its proceeding regarding EPA's finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. He also sought judicial review of EPA's finding in Federal court. His press statement explained, "We cannot allow unelected bureaucrats with political agendas to use falsified data to regulate American industry and drive our economy into the ground".[33] On March 19, Cuccinelli announced that the total number of states supporting Virginia’s position is now at least 15. "While we made the decision to intervene based on what was in the best interests of Virginia and her citizens, it is gratifying to have the support of so many other states," said Cuccinelli.[34]
Why is this being included? It's the only thing on the page which is not a position on public policy, not work performed on behalf of the Commonwealth, and has nothing to do with ethics. The supposedly "reliable" sources for this section make such outlandishly partisan statements such as, "We theorized that the move was due to an Iranian cleric's recent declaration that women who dress suggestively increase the frequency of earthquakes" and "Perhaps next, Mr. Cuccinelli will prohibit women from looking down, lest they be scandalized from the sight of their own breasts."
Ken said nothing of the sort. These were paid for with private funds. It's a manufactured controversy which in no way affects citizens of Virgina. PHR11 ( talk) 15:38, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
Would the editors who disagree with this section please explain their reasoning? Instaurare ( talk) 04:22, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
Here is the diff comparing what was there after I trimmed to it wo what is there now. The current version is stilted in several ways. It starts off covering Haynesworth who is not the subject of this article. I would prefer to tighten up what was there. I have no objection to removing the Breitbart source. But Haynesworth take on Cuccinelli (who this article is about) should be included and the focus should be on Cuccinelli's involvement in the case, not on Haynesworth. Haynesworth is covered in a separate wikilinked article. Only essential context should be included. I believe the chronology in the current version also has problems. Didn't Cuccinelli hire Haynesworth before he was fully exonerated? Candleabracadabra ( talk) 23:33, 21 August 2013 (UTC)
Bbb23, I have removed the Breitbart source and worked in the context you requested. WHy have you again reverted to a non-consensus version for which specific objections have been clearly stated? Please respect the editing process. If there is something you want changed explain yourself. Candleabracadabra ( talk) 13:12, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
Input is sought in an RfC at Talk:Virginia gubernatorial election, 2013. Instaurare ( talk) 06:55, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
Why on earth is the word "federal" capitalized throughout. It's not even a noun, let alone a proper noun. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 158.111.4.51 ( talk) 15:46, 6 November 2013 (UTC)
Elected as Virginia's 47th Attorney General in the November 2009 general election. From 2002 until January 16, 2010 he was a Republican member of the Senate of Virginia,
That would put Ken holding two different government posts in the same time period and assumably collecting two paycheck: which, right in the USA Constitution (and VA) is considered THEFT.
Also I remember in a legal dispute (still unsettled) with VA that Ken claimed to be the AG but I saw no claims of his also being a Virginia Senator.
It's about the money more than separation of power (the laws), and were even written about extensively by Thomas Jefferson in the Federalist - a fine NY publication in the time the forefathers published digests in.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.219.207.160 ( talk • contribs) 20:34, 27 January 2014 (UTC)
As to Bob or Ken. I see no article showing abuse of power of VA. Parties at the Gov Mansion is not abuse.
If accepting money from a private firm wishing (getting) only publicity is considered fraud? The throw all of Washington DC in prison and the key with it. Obama first, solar panels (which DID get grant money).
After all "Citizens v. United" has allowed companies to literally bribe Congressman legally: brought to us by the Democrat's Supreme Court of the USA.
But it's the job of a good VA governor along with (his/her) commerce dept to help private industry born and run in VA. Accepting money and providing aide without abuse of VA's power is certainly not only legal but tradition. A little rule bending is well known as to political donations and commerce.
I HAVE read the indictment. The indicters were not named in the filing. Democrats si?
What I do see for sure is NOT A SINGLE complaint of action that bob or ken used VA's power with respect to Star. Did they insure a VA grant? No. Did they fail to collect tax? Not a VA firm.
Accepting republican moneys for republic politics is all american. And Democrats also get contributions from companies very much more questionable (ie, solar panels).
I'd be a little miffed Bob and Ken are from NJ and Star from Del. However that is not fair in the discussion as this is a general happening across the usa, very non-specific.
If we investigate Hillary we'll find quickly her family members are flush with Grants i imagine...
"The UVa administrators expressed interest but did not agree to Star Scientific" the exact words in the indictment show there was no action that used VA's power
Lastly if we start talking pay for play i have endless pay for play and abuse of power complaints about democrats in NVA, where i live - they are harassing and stalking me and cheating in court to do so (even skipping court): as well as making immense and suspicious gains in the area - turning the area into a turf war where democrats use money printed in dc to win.
I now give NOTICE:
Use of VA courts for political obstruction or stalking officials and forcing special elections is specifically spelled out against in the VA Constitution.
There is no such right to use law to do crime. (knowably false and inequitable defamation, and threats of imprisonment by a ruling party)
The accusers names are not mentioned. I think i know who and if they are NVA democrats they know well I have a lawsuit waiting they skipped court on.
I accuse the democrats of doing so.
I don't like Bob spending on the other hand looking at democrats i won't look far to find golfing as the indictiment continually claims is suspicious.
(one is free to file honestly, and punished if filing dishonestly) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.219.207.160 ( talk) 21:28, 27 January 2014 (UTC)
See: See http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/02/12/rand-paul-nsa-phone-surveillance/5428245/
Also, there are some controversies on the filing of the suite vis-a-vis Cuccinelli's role. See http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-rand-paul-and-ken-cuccinelli-accused-of-stealing-nsa-lawsuit/2014/02/12/058675aa-942b-11e3-83b9-1f024193bb84_story.html Cwobeel ( talk)
Should probably add a note that KC is lead counsel for the Rand Paul/FreedomWorks lawsuit against the NSA. http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Sen-Rand-Paul-sues-Obama-over-NSA-surveillance-5228423.php 172.251.172.174 ( talk) 02:40, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
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Someone should put in the fact that Cuccinelli is now the chief delegate-hunter for Ted Cruz. The Washington Post reported April 14, 2016, that: "Even as Cruz eyes upcoming contests, his team is deep in the process of influencing who gets to be delegates in states that already have voted. Cruz’s Houston-based delegate team, led by former Virginia attorney general Ken Cuccinelli II, has largely left the process up to activists at the state level who are well-versed in local rules." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.39.245.62 ( talk) 12:34, 14 April 2016 (UTC)
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Cuccinelli now as an official USCIS portrait: [3] It should be uploaded to WP and added to this article's infobox, and I would do so if I were more adept at uploading for commons. -- 1990'sguy ( talk) 11:44, 14 June 2019 (UTC)
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Explain "dubiously sourced", which you have not. Your own profile indicates many articles of wiki you think are very left. You profile indicates that you have a history of edit warring. This isn't an attack, this is pointing out your profile history indicates you attempt to white wash conservatives. You don't explain "dubiously sourced" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.143.179.122 ( talk) 15:28, 20 July 2019 (UTC)
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I propose a rewrite as follows. (If anybody knows how to cite a letter from a House committee, please feel free to fix it up!) M.boli ( talk) 14:31, 27 July 2019 (UTC)
Cuccinelli's appointment as Acting Director of USCIS may have circumvented the Federal Vacancies Reform Act (FVRA), according to the chairs of three House committees. FVRA stipulates eligibility criteria for temporarily filling positions that require Senate confirmation. Before being considered for the position, Cuccinelli had met none of the eligibility critera. In a letter to the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the chairs noted that Cuccinelli had become eligible via a brief appointment to a newly-invented position "Principal Deputy Director" of USCIS. The chairs further allege that this brief appointment had been retroactively applied. Cuccinelli was appointed Acting Director after the White House learned he had little chance of achieving a regular appointment through Senate confirmation. [1] [2]
(Edited to make the move more clear. M.boli ( talk) 22:05, 27 July 2019 (UTC))
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I think it is pragmatically deceptive to use the title Principal Deputy Director in the lede. Even if Cuccinelli concurrently has that title while serving as Acting Director, he is directing the agency and has the job title to match. Cuccinelli isn't "deputy" in USCIS to anybody but himself. I think you cannot find other examples of Acting Directors who aren't described as such in their Wikipedia pages. (I just checked a few.) For heaven's sake, the three House committee chairs who objected to the legality of this appointment addressed him as Acting Director in their letter.
This might become moot now, with Cuccinelli's next appointment. But as long as this job is in the lede, I don't see the point in the deceptive wording. -- M.boli ( talk) 17:58, 16 November 2019 (UTC)
The current version of the page incorrectly refers to Cuccinelli as both the "Acting Director" of USCIS and the "Acting Deputy Secretary." But this is not accurate. "Acting" official is a specific title that has legal ramifications under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. "Acting" officials may perform any function that is in the sole authority of the main official (DHS Secretary or Director of USCIS) and that cannot be delegated to any other government official. Officials can only serve in an Acting role for 210 days after the date of the vacancy, after which they become the "Senior Official Performing the Duties Of" the job. [1].
While Cuccinelli was indeed appointed as Acting Director, because 210 days have passed since L. Francis Cissna left the job, he is no longer able to claim that tile, and is listed both as "Senior Official Performing the Duties Of the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security" and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the USCIS Director, according to DHS itself. [2]. Therefore, it is incorrect to refer to him as the Acting Director or as the Acting Deputy Secretary, as those are positions he does not hold (and for Deputy Secretary, which he never held). Razzmatazzle ( talk) 21:19, 7 July 2020 (UTC)
Agreed. He signs his own emails with "Senior Official Performing the Duties of." 2605:A601:A9A2:5000:E984:472F:C829:16A7 ( talk) 23:25, 8 July 2020 (UTC)
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This infobox is a mess we need to simplify it. The titles are too long and there are multiple different term periods for the “Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services”. BigRed606 ( talk) 06:16, 18 January 2022 (UTC)