The government initially won praise for its support for L'Aquila in the aftermath of the 6 April, 2009 earthquake.

BBC: L'Aquila quake victims demonstrate in Rome

The fact is that the pro-immigration movement, with its half million people in the streets of downtown L.A. and a network of support that's not just national but global, didn't need black people at all.

NPR: What Will Be African-Americans' Political Destiny?

Siedle believes that the feeder funds investing with Madoff "were all aware that Bernard L. Madoff was engaging in illegal conduct ... and intentionally chose to participate in and support Madoff's illegal conduct to reap enormous illicit financial benefits, " according to the affidavit.

FORBES: Judge Freezes Madoff Assets

According to the Forbes article, Mandell was successful in his endeavors and had the support of a board of directors that included Former House Majority Leader Richard K. Armey, L. Paul Bremer III, former presidential envoy to Iraq, and former Senator Larry L. Pressler.

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