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What do they talk about in all those Afghanistan strategy sessions?
slate.com — Eight months and eight national-security meetings after announcing a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan and... sending the first wave of additional troops, President Barack Obama stands on the verge of deciding whether that strategy was right and ... (more) What do they talk about in all those Afghanistan ...
Fred Thompson's Harry Reid Impression -- By: Pete Hegseth
corner.nationalreview.com — As Kathryn noted , today Senator Fred Thompson declared, “It really doesn't matter how President Obama divides... the Afghan baby, how he splits the difference between McChrystal and Biden. Because the war has been lost .” That’s right, Senator ... (more) Fred Thompson's Harry Reid Impression -- By: Pete Hegseth

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ClimateGate Ignored, Again -- Broadcast Nets Go with State Dinner Menu, Sea Lions and Pete the Moose
The New Health Care Bill Might Not Cover Women's Health But Orrin Hatch Insists On Paying For Voodoo Sessions
The New Health Care Bill Might Not Cover Women's Health But Orrin Hatch Insists On Paying For ...
downwithtyranny.blogspot.com — The big health care reform talk since Saturday night's passage of the House Bill has been about... the attempt of the Republicans with the connivance of 64 anti-choice Democrats to severely restrict-- in fact, to take away-- women's health options. By ... (more) The New Health Care Bill Might Not Cover Women's Health ...
Sessions, Giuliani Backed Trying Moussaoui In Fed Court, Other GOPers Praised Outcome
huffingtonpost.com — Addressing the Department of Justice's decision to try terrorist suspects in civilian court rather than a military... tribunal, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), on Wednesday, called the move unprecedented and indefensible. Only, it's happened before, and ... (more) Sessions, Giuliani Backed Trying Moussaoui In Fed Court, ...
People For the American Way: Sessions' 'Extraordinary' Filibuster Falls Short  Judge David Hamilton Advances
People For the American Way: Sessions' 'Extraordinary' Filibuster Falls Short Judge David ...
site.pfaw.org — Sessions’ ‘Extraordinary’ Filibuster Falls Short Judge David Hamilton Advances In response to the successful cloture vote on... the nomination of Judge David Hamilton to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, People For the American Way ... (more) People For the American Way: Sessions' 'Extraordinary' ...
Senators have tough questions for Holder
Senators have tough questions for Holder
usatoday.com — Today, his job gets even more difficult. In an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Holder most... likely will face difficult questions not only about his decision in the Mohammed case but also about whether federal investigators mishandled ... (more) Senators have tough questions for Holder
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' bid to filibuster federal court nominee fails
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' bid to filibuster federal court nominee fails
blog.al.com — WASHINGTON -- Resorting to a tactic he once denounced, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Mobile, unsuccessfully sought today to... block the nomination of a federal appeals court candidate through the parliamentary technique known as the filibuster. (more) U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' bid to filibuster federal court ...
Despite Sessions’ bluster, only 29 senators support Hamilton filibuster.
Despite Sessions’ bluster, only 29 senators support Hamilton filibuster.
thinkprogress.org — Overcoming a failed filibuster attempt by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), the Senate voted 70-29 this evening to... end debate on President Obama’s first nominee to the federal bench, clearing Judge David Hamilton’s path to become a judge of the ... (more) Despite Sessions’ bluster, only 29 senators support ...
Sessions to Filibuster Obama’s 7th Circuit Nominee
swampland.blogs.time.com — Sessions to Filibuster Obama’s 7th Circuit Nominee (more) Sessions to Filibuster Obama’s 7th Circuit Nominee
Nominations Talk Opens Federalist Convention
legaltimes.typepad.com — The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary committee launched the Federalist Society's annual convention this morning with... a call to oppose President Barack Obama's most liberal nominees for the federal bench. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said that the ... (more) Nominations Talk Opens Federalist Convention
Pete King says court decision puts U.S. at greater risk of attack
thehill.com — The decision to move terrorists to the U.S. for trial puts the country at greater risk for... attack, the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee said Friday. Rep. Pete King (N.Y.), the only Republican member of New York City's ... (more) Pete King says court decision puts U.S. at greater risk ...
Sessions Pursuing "Broad Brush" Approach
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — NRCC chair Pete Sessions (R-TX) wants to take advantage of what GOPers see as an historic opportunity... next year, meaning his committee is aiming to recruit candidates in every district in the country. "We think a broad brush approach is really ... (more) Sessions Pursuing "Broad Brush" Approach
Hoffman concedes in N.Y. special House race
content.usatoday.com — USA TODAY's John Fritze reports that Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has conceded in New York to... Democrat Bill Owens. He writes: A wildly unpredictable race for a House seat in Upstate New York gave Democrats their only high-profile victory ... (more) Hoffman concedes in N.Y. special House race
Dailypolitics - Scozzafava Collapses, Republicans Refocus »
nydailynews.com — The events of the last 24 hours have pretty much clinched it: NY-23 is now officially a... two-man race between the Democratic nominee Bill Owens and the Conservative Party upstart Doug Hoffman. (more) Dailypolitics - Scozzafava Collapses, Republicans Refocus »
NRCC To Officially Back Conservative Party's Hoffman In NY-23
NRCC To Officially Back Conservative Party's Hoffman In NY-23
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — A GOP source tells TPM that the National Republican Congressional Committee is going to get behind Conservative... Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the NY-23 special election, now that moderate Republican nominee Dede Scozzafava has dropped out.  ... (more) NRCC To Officially Back Conservative Party's Hoffman In ...
The GOP Establishment Must Be Purged as the GOP Loses in NY-23
redstate.com — The race for NY-23 has taken a startling, exciting twist. Regardless of what happens on Tuesday, we... know for certain the Republican candidate will not, after getting $900,000.00 in support from the Washington GOP Establishment, will not win. ... (more) The GOP Establishment Must Be Purged as the GOP Loses in ...
GOP responds to Scozzafava dropping out of race
voices.washingtonpost.com — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today released the following joint statement from House Republican Leader John... Boehner, House Republican Whip Eric Cantor, and NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions regarding the the special election in New ... (more) GOP responds to Scozzafava dropping out of race
Scozzafava Throws Support to the Democrat
redstate.com — Dede Scozzafava is throwing her support to the Democrat, Bill Owens. She and her husband are working... with union activists to drive the vote up for the Democrat. The Republican Party spent $900,000.00 to help her and this is how she repays them.  ... (more) Scozzafava Throws Support to the Democrat
Boehner says NY GOP ignored warnings from NRCC
washingtonexaminer.com — By: J.P. Freire Associate Commentary Editor 11/04/09 11:31 AM EST Boehner's response obviously doesn't cover for the... anti-Hoffman web ads put out by the NRCC, accusing the third-party candidate of only being in it for himself. Or the active ripping ... (more) Boehner says NY GOP ignored warnings from NRCC
Sessions Letter to Republicans Regarding the Nomination of Judge David Hamilton
sessions.senate.gov — I review the nominations for the federal judiciary carefully and hope to be able to support most... of the President's nominees. I write to set forth my concerns about the nomination of Judge David Hamilton to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and to ... (more) Sessions Letter to Republicans Regarding the Nomination ...
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