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"Snuck"?
"Snuck"?
powerlineblog.com — Regular readers know that I have little regard for the New York Times. But I assumed that,... no matter how misguided the paper's politics might be, it did have some standards relating to grammar and punctuation. So I was astonished to see this, on the ... (more) "Snuck"?
IAEA votes to censure Iran over nuclear program
IAEA votes to censure Iran over nuclear program
washingtonpost.com — Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 27, 2009; 2:16 PM... (more) IAEA votes to censure Iran over nuclear program

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WhiteHouse.gov Plays Media Critic: Calls Krauthammer’s Washington Post Column 'Wholly Inaccurate'
"Snuck"?
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Ruth Marcus flacks for Warren Buffett
16 hours ago at Corrente
Obama Bans Lobbyists from Gov Panels
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McChrystal calls Obama 'thoughtful,' won't criticize delay
thehill.com — Gen. Stanley McChrystal told lawmakers that President Obama had engaged in a "thoughtful process" on Afghanistan and... refused to criticize the president for delaying his decision to send more troops. Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), who was in the briefing in ... (more) McChrystal calls Obama 'thoughtful,' won't criticize delay
The Incredible Lightness of the U.S. Media
tnr.com — If you just read American newspapers, you might not know that financial markets around the world plunged... over news that the government-owned Dubai World – upon which that emirate’s claim to economic (non-oil) leadership in the Middle ... (more) The Incredible Lightness of the U.S. Media
CapSouth Consulting, LLC
capsouthdc.com — ABOUT CAPSOUTH CONSULTING CapSouth s client list includes: The Republican Main Street Partnership the largest organization of... elected centrist Republicans in the country; The John Quincy Adams Society; The Kansas Traditional Republican Majority; ... (more) CapSouth Consulting, LLC
Krauthammer: Pending Climate Change Legislation a 'Dead Parrot'
newsbusters.org — After the U.S. House of Representatives passed cap-and-trade legislation earlier this year by a thin seven-vote margin... earlier this year , the possibility that it could become law seemed like it was a real one. But after the dust settled some, ... (more) Krauthammer: Pending Climate Change Legislation a 'Dead ...
Thanksgiving special: more evidence of failure of trip to Asia!
Thanksgiving special: more evidence of failure of trip to Asia!
jamesfallows.theatlantic.com — Today in the NYT : ChinaEmissions.jpg Today in the Washington Post : WaPoIran.jpg Today in the (state... run) China Daily : CHinaDailyMissiles.jpg Today also in the China Daily : CHinaDailyNK.jpg Along with the failure indicated yesterday , also in the ... (more) Thanksgiving special: more evidence of failure of trip ...
Reality-TV wannabes crash White House state dinner; Tareq and Michaele Salahi post pics on Facebook
Reality-TV wannabes crash White House state dinner; Tareq and Michaele Salahi post pics on Facebook
nydailynews.com — A pair of aspiring reality TV stars crashed the White House state dinner - and cozied up... to politicians and celebrities for photos the couple posted on Facebook . Tareq and Michaele Salahi , possible stars of the new show " The Real Housewives of ... (more) Reality-TV wannabes crash White House state dinner; ...
Couple slips though security to crash state dinner
Couple slips though security to crash state dinner
usatoday.com — The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple, Michaele... and Tareq Salahi, managed to slip into Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House even though they were not on the guest list, ... (more) Couple slips though security to crash state dinner
Tareq And Michaele Salahi: White House Party Crashers Walk Into State Dinner, Put Arm Around Joe ...
huffingtonpost.com — Tareq and Michaele Salahi, part of the cast of a reality show called "The Real Housewives of... DC," crashed Tuesday's state dinner at the White House . Facebook photos of the couple posing with Vice President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel indicate that the couple had up-close access ... (more) Tareq And Michaele Salahi: White House Party Crashers ...
Phil Carter Resigns: Key Pentagon Appointee Worked On Gitmo Detainee Issues
huffingtonpost.com — Phill Carter, a key Pentagon appointee in charge of detainee affairs, has resigned. Carter told the Washington... Post that he was leaving for "personal and family reasons." Carter, an Iraq war veteran, worked on new policies that helped Guantanamo ... (more) Phil Carter Resigns: Key Pentagon Appointee Worked On ...
Economy limping back to strength
Economy limping back to strength
washingtonpost.com — 'SLOW-MOTION RECOVERY' Fed: Return to normal may take 5 or 6 years Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday,... November 25, 2009 (more) Economy limping back to strength
Washington Post Poll (washingtonpost.com)
washingtonpost.com — This Washington Post-ABC News poll was conducted by telephone Nov. 12-15, 2009, among a random national sample... of 1,001 adults including users of both conventional and cellular phones. The results from the full survey have a margin of sampling error ... (more) Washington Post Poll (washingtonpost.com)
GOP doubts grow on global warming
boston.com — The barrage of Republican attacks on climate change legislation appears to be having an impact: the GOP... rank and file is more skeptical that global warming is real. A Washington Post/ABC News poll released this afternoon said that the belief...  ... (more) GOP doubts grow on global warming
Sally Quinn Says Sarah Palin's a Rotten Christian (Unlike Reverend Wright)
Sally Quinn Says Sarah Palin's a Rotten Christian (Unlike Reverend Wright)
newsbusters.org — Last year, Sally Quinn of the Washington Post found it "devastating " on PBS that Barack Obama... would abandon his sulfurous religious mentor Jeremiah Wright, a man "lionized by some of the great white theologians in this country." ... (more) Sally Quinn Says Sarah Palin's a Rotten Christian ...
Washington Post closing remaining U.S. bureaus
reuters.com — Robert MacMillan NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Washington Post is closing its last U.S. bureaus outside the... nation's capital as the money-losing newspaper retrenches to focus on politics and local news. "At a time of limited resources and increased ... (more) Washington Post closing remaining U.S. bureaus
Finally, Embrace the Obvious
commentarymagazine.com — The Washington Post employs the passive voice in its lede on the newfound fondness for nuclear power:... Nuclear power — long considered environmentally hazardous — is emerging as perhaps the world’s most unlikely weapon against climate ... (more) Finally, Embrace the Obvious
Economic growth revised downward
Economic growth revised downward
washingtonpost.com — Housings prices, consumer confidence also climb, but both remain gloomy Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, November 24,... 2009; 12:03 PM (more) Economic growth revised downward
Afghan troops announcement likely Dec. 1
Afghan troops announcement likely Dec. 1
washingtonpost.com — McChrystal and U.S. ambassador to testify on Afghanistan war Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, November 24, 2009;... 1:33 PM (more) Afghan troops announcement likely Dec. 1
Cheney ordered Secret Service logs destroyed, paper reports
Cheney ordered Secret Service logs destroyed, paper reports
rawstory.com — VP created new secret document classification, keeps 'man-size' safes A massive piece in Sunday's Washington Post reveals... the true extent of secrecy Vice President Dick Cheney requires. So clandestine is the Vice President's work that he has created ... (more) Cheney ordered Secret Service logs destroyed, paper reports
Nuclear power regains support
Nuclear power regains support
washingtonpost.com — TOOL AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Even green groups see it as 'part of the answer' Washington Post Foreign... Service Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (more) Nuclear power regains support
Blacks hit hard by economy's punch
Blacks hit hard by economy's punch
washingtonpost.com — 34.5 percent of young African American men are unemployed Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, November 24, 2009... (more) Blacks hit hard by economy's punch
Washington Post Reports On Support For Legalization of Marijuana
liberalvaluesblog.com — The Washington Post is running a story entitled Support for legalizing marijuana grows rapidly around U.S :... The same day they rejected a gay marriage ballot measure, residents of Maine voted overwhelmingly to allow the sale of medical marijuana over the counter at state-licensed ... (more) Washington Post Reports On Support For Legalization of ...
Harry Reid Rips WaPo's David Broder On Senate Floor
Harry Reid Rips WaPo's David Broder On Senate Floor
newsbusters.org — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Saturday said the Senate shouldn't " focus on a man... who has been retired for many years and writes a column once in a while ." This comment was directed at Washington Post columnist David Broder ... (more) Harry Reid Rips WaPo's David Broder On Senate Floor
Close the Terror Gap: Take Action Today
closetheterrorgap.org — Under current federal law, suspected terrorists can legally purchase firearms. Congress must act to end this flawed... and dangerous policy. The recent shooting at Fort Hood is the latest tragic example of what s at stake. The alleged shooter, Maj. Nidal ... (more) Close the Terror Gap: Take Action Today
Obama and the Virtues of Kowtowing
commentarymagazine.com — Reading the Washington Post’s survey of Asia experts’ opinions on Obama’s swing through the region, I was... struck by the general consensus that the trip was a failure. You would expect to hear such a view from conservatives like Misha ... (more) Obama and the Virtues of Kowtowing
Democrats Befuddled On $300M "Bribe" For Sen. Mary Landrieu (video)
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Democrats Befuddled On $300M "Bribe" For Sen. Mary Landrieu (video)
youtube.com — The Washington Post reported on a provision in the health reform bill that would give the state... of Louisiana - whose Senator, Mary Landrieu, is indecisive on... (more) Democrats Befuddled On $300M "Bribe" For Sen. ...
What Is David Broder Thinking?
capitalgainsandgames.com — David Broder has a column in today's The Washington Post that I find close to incomprehensible. First... he says that the Congressional Budget Office's substantive, detailed analysis shows that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... (more) What Is David Broder Thinking?
WaPo cuts several positions
politico.com — The Washington Post has cut several positions, primarily on the web side, sources tell POLITICO. I’ve heard... there may have been about 10-12 staffers let go, but it’s unclear exactly how many at this time. Sources have told me that ... (more) WaPo cuts several positions
Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for debate
Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for debate
washingtonpost.com — REID SEEKS PASSAGE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Caucus remains bitterly divided over public option Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday,... November 22, 2009 (more) Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for ...
Reid targets Washington Post columnist in floor speech
thehill.com — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) Saturday morning criticized a Washington Post columnist who called Democratic healthcare... bills "budget-busters." "Now, Madam President, to focus on an editorial written by a man who has been retired for many ... (more) Reid targets Washington Post columnist in floor speech
Reid Slams Broder As A Retiree Who 'Writes A Column Once In A While'
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Did Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just describe liberal bogeyman David Broder as "a man who has... been retired for many years and writes a column once in a while"? Yes. Yes he did. (more) Reid Slams Broder As A Retiree Who 'Writes A Column Once ...
Krauthammer on Landrieu $100 Million 'Louisiana Purchase' Buyoff: 'It's a New Kind of Business ...
newsbusters.org — Remember earlier this year when the new era of hope and change was ushered into Washington, D.C.... and President Barack Obama made the statement on day one his policies would "represent a clean break from business as usual" ? Not so fast ... (more) Krauthammer on Landrieu $100 Million 'Louisiana ...
Get Sick in Another Country
parsleyspics.blogspot.com — In case you didn’t see Frontline’s Sick Around the World last week, here’s an opportunity to review... this informative one-hour presentation. Washington Post foreign correspondent T.R. Reid visited five capitalist democracies—the United Kingdom, Japan, ... (more) Get Sick in Another Country
Senator Giuliani?
voices.washingtonpost.com — Is former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani weighing a Senate bid? Photo by Bonnie Jo Mount... of the Washington Post After months of relative quiet regarding the political future of former mayor Rudy Giuliani (R), the New York newspapers have exploded ... (more) Senator Giuliani?
Poll: Most Support Global Warming Treaty
abcnews.go.com — Six in 10 Americans say the United States should join the Kyoto treaty on global warming, rejecting... President Bush's economic arguments against the accord. Bush, saying it "makes no economic sense," has declared that the United States will not ... (more) Poll: Most Support Global Warming Treaty
Barack Obama and Foreign Policy by Biography
Barack Obama and Foreign Policy by Biography
tnr.com — The Washington Post writes today about the limits of Obama's biography in foreign policy. The paper's story... notes that Obama talked extensively about his biography and personal experiences in Asia, then asks: But is his biography-as-diplomacy ... (more) Barack Obama and Foreign Policy by Biography
When News Falls in the Forest
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — On June 26, a joint ProPublica-Washington Post story included what turned out to be startling news. The... Obama administration, we reported, was "strongly considering criminal charges in federal court for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and three other detainees accused of involvement in the Sept. 11, 2001, (more) When News Falls in the Forest
Obama Tells Troops: “You Guys Make a Pretty Good Photo-Op”
Obama Tells Troops: “You Guys Make a Pretty Good Photo-Op”
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech during a rally with troops at Osan Air Base in... South Korea November 19, 2009. Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called on North Korea on Thursday to return to stalled nuclear talks and end ... (more) Obama Tells Troops: “You Guys Make a Pretty Good ...
Oh, So Now U.S. Soldiers Are 'A Pretty Good Photo-op'; Let's See How This Obamism Gets Covered
Oh, So Now U.S. Soldiers Are 'A Pretty Good Photo-op'; Let's See How This Obamism Gets Covered
newsbusters.org — The Washington Posts's Anne Kornblut ( saved here in case her report is modified or disappears) captured... a comment Obama made to U.S troops at Osan Air Base in South Korea while heading back to Washington after his Asian trip. I believe that the ... (more) Oh, So Now U.S. Soldiers Are 'A Pretty Good Photo-op'; ...
Why does the Washington Post keep running fluffy profiles of anti-gay activists?
mediamatters.org — In late August, the Washington Post 's Style section featured a friendly profile of National Organization for... Marriage executive director Brian Brown. The profile, by Post writer Monica Hesse, portrayed Brown and NOM as a "rational" "sane" ... (more) Why does the Washington Post keep running fluffy ...
Polls - Swampland
swampland.blogs.time.com — A poll taken by CNN today has Americans opposed to the health care legislation passed by the... House, 49-46. A poll taken by the Washington Post has a 52% majority opposed to the war in Afghanistan. I'd say that I take both with a grain of salt, except ... (more) Polls - Swampland
Sen. Byrd breaks congressional longevity record
Sen. Byrd breaks congressional longevity record
washingtonpost.com — Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 19, 2009 (more) Sen. Byrd breaks congressional longevity record
HackWatch: Harold Meyerson
reason.com — Former Reason Burton C. Gray Memorial Intern Jeremy Lott catches the Washington Post columnist flipping on the... use of the Senate filibuster. Writing in the American Prospect after the Republicans cleaned up in the 2002 off-year ... (more) HackWatch: Harold Meyerson
Arkansas to be spared of "Stalinists"
powerlineblog.com — The Washington Post has a front-page story today about Sen. Blanche Lincoln, the Arkansas Democrat and her... plight as a "centrist in [the] health care debate." According to Post reporter Shailagh Murray, if Lincoln "does not embrace the party on the ... (more) Arkansas to be spared of "Stalinists"
A Closer Look At Polls on Health Care Reform
liberalvaluesblog.com — The polls on support for health care reform must be taken with a grain of salt. Most... recent polls such as the Washington Post-ABC News poll show a fairly even split. Many people are expressing opposition to things which are not actually in the proposed legislation based upon the scare tactics ... (more) A Closer Look At Polls on Health Care Reform
Edward Woodward
Edward Woodward
faustasblog.com — Actor Edward Woodward has died of pneumonia. Big Hollywood has a nice obituary. He’s probably best remembered... for playing the title character in The Equalizer , a deeply moral TV show about a middle-aged guy who packed heat and kicked butt in pre-Giuilani era New York City. The ... (more) Edward Woodward
Poll: Support For Afghan War Slipping
abcnews.go.com — Support for the war has ebbed to a new low in ABC News/Washington Post polls. Australian Broadcasting... Corporation - History - OzTAM - Warfare and Conflict - Australia (more) Poll: Support For Afghan War Slipping
Pakistani army eager to show progress in fight against Taliban
Pakistani army eager to show progress in fight against Taliban
washingtonpost.com — Washington Post Foreign Service Tuesday, November 17, 2009; 3:22 PM... (more) Pakistani army eager to show progress in fight against ...
Support For Public Option And Employer Mandate Remains Strong
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — A new ABC/Washington Post poll finds support for the overall health care reform effort working its way... through Congress remains nearly evenly divided in this country. The parts of the health care reform championed by the “political left” and opposed ... (more) Support For Public Option And Employer Mandate Remains ...
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