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faustasblog.com - 8 hours ago
“Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights
— faustasblog.com — In a lengthy post, Gates of Vienna posts recommendations on women’s rights and Sharia law: Participating States must point out to all religious groups that men and women enjoy quality before the law. In addition, participating states should punish violations according to the law.  ... (more) “Hate speech” accusations vs women’s rights

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Bill and Melinda Gates: Global Health Initiatives Working
abcnews.go.com - 11 days ago
Bill and Melinda Gates: Global Health Initiatives Working
— abcnews.go.com — The billionaire philanthropists want Americans to see success and do more. (more) Bill and Melinda Gates: Global Health Initiatives Working

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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
President Signs Law Granting Defense Authority To Suppress Torture Photos
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — President Obama Thursday signed into law a Homeland Security appropriations bill that contains a provision to grant the Department of Defense (DOD) the authority to continue suppressing photos of prisoner abuse. (more) President Signs Law Granting Defense Authority To ...

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President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act (video)
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youtube.com - 11 days ago
President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act (video)
— youtube.com — The President is joined by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and others as he signs a bill that will both provide for the countrys ... (more) President Obama Signs National Defense Authorization Act ...

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wbztv.com - 10 days ago
Gates, Crowley Spotted Together In Cambridge Bar
— wbztv.com — Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates and Cambridge police Sergeant James Crowley were spotted at a pub in Cambridge Wednesday night. (more) Gates, Crowley Spotted Together In Cambridge Bar

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tnr.com - 10 days ago
Beer Summit Goes Another Round
— tnr.com — As someone who found the whole Crowley-Gates-Obama beer summit kind of absurd the first time around, I'm actually kind of impressed--not to mention surprised--by the news that Crowley and Gates met for a second round of beers (minus Obama and the ... (more) Beer Summit Goes Another Round

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Obama To Say Waste Cut From Pentagon Budget Proves 'Change Is Possible'
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11 days ago
Obama To Say Waste Cut From Pentagon Budget Proves 'Change Is Possible'
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama today will trumpet his administration's efforts to slash wasteful projects from defense spending when signing the Defense Authorization bill approving the Pentagon's funding blueprint. At 2:30 in the White House Rose Garden Obama ... (more) Obama To Say Waste Cut From Pentagon Budget Proves ...

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Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
familysecuritymatters.org - 9 days ago
Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
— familysecuritymatters.org — Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals (more) Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals

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defenselink.mil - 9 days ago
DefenseLink News Article: Gates Receives ‘Mounting Endorsements’ of Strategy Proposals
— defenselink.mil — American Forces Press Service BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Oct. 23, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he’s encouraged by unofficial endorsements NATO defense ministers are expressing for Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s strategy proposals for ... (more) DefenseLink News Article: Gates Receives ‘Mounting ...

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julescrittenden.com - 9 days ago
Beer Summit II
— julescrittenden.com — Gates and Crowley share informal suds. Boston Herald: In a setting a tad less formal, with no president or national press on hand, the Harvard professor and the Cambridge cop at the heart of last summer’s White House “beer summit” met for a second ... (more) Beer Summit II

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aclu.org - 12 days ago
ACLU Urges Secretary Gates Not To Block Release Of Torture Photos
— aclu.org — WASHINGTON – After the Senate today passed a Homeland Security appropriations bill with an amendment that would grant the Department of Defense (DOD) the authority to continue suppressing photos of prisoner abuse, the American Civil Liberties Union ... (more) ACLU Urges Secretary Gates Not To Block Release Of ...

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tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10 days ago
Spotted!: Gates And Crowley Reportedly Partake In Beer Summit Part Deux
— tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley -- of White House Beer Summit fame -- were reportedly drinking together once again last night -- this time in a Cambridge pub. Sponsored Topics: Henry Louis Gates - White House ... (more) Spotted!: Gates And Crowley Reportedly Partake In Beer ...

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Chavez insults Colombian minister
news.bbc.co.uk - 13 days ago
Chavez insults Colombian minister
— news.bbc.co.uk — Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has insulted Colombia's defence minister over comments critical of the country's anti-drug trafficking efforts. In his weekly TV programme, Mr Chavez said that Gabriel Silva must be "mentally retarded". Last week, Mr ... (more) Chavez insults Colombian minister

Comments vote down The Corner on National Review Online found this 13 days agofound this
news.yahoo.com - 13 days ago
Gates: injured troops face too much bureaucracy (AP)
— news.yahoo.com — AP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that troops injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to face too many bureaucratic hurdles. (more) Gates: injured troops face too much bureaucracy (AP)

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 26 days ago
TPMDC Morning Roundup
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Senate Finance Committee To Vote On Health Care Bill The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote today on the Baucus health care bill. Democrats hold a 13-10 majority on the committee, so approval is widely expected -- though questions remain ... (more) TPMDC Morning Roundup

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thehill.com - 26 days ago
Obama to meet with Bayh tomorrow
— thehill.com — President Barack Obama is set to meet with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) tomorrow one-on-one in the Oval Office. Bayh, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services and Select Intelligence Committee, is a key lawmaker on the topic of Afghanistan. The ... (more) Obama to meet with Bayh tomorrow

Comments vote down Firedoglake found this 26 days agofound this
Afghanistan Views Bring Together Clinton and Gates
nytimes.com - 26 days ago
Afghanistan Views Bring Together Clinton and Gates
— nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — The last time the Obama administration arrived at a moment of truth in the debate over what to do about Afghanistan, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Robert M. Gates delivered a one-two punch in favor of a more ambitious approach. Now, as ... (more) Afghanistan Views Bring Together Clinton and Gates

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mediamatters.org - 25 days ago
National Review's  Mark Steyn can't find the transcripts
— mediamatters.org — Earlier today, Steyn was completely stumped as to why anyone would think Rush Limbaugh has a history of making race-baiting statements. Steyn just can't understand where this notion, now being discussed in the context of Limbaugh's dubious attempt to ... (more) National Review's  Mark Steyn can't find the ...

Comments vote down The Corner on National Review Online found this 25 days agofound this
afghanconflictmonitor.org - 24 days ago
Afghanistan Conflict Monitor: US Expands Prison In Afghanistan
— afghanconflictmonitor.org — ' US Expands Prison In Afghanistan ', Al Jazeera, 20 February 2009 EXCERPT: "The US military is about to complete a $60m expansion to its prison at the Bagram air base in Afghanistan, where it holds more than 600 so-called enemy combatants. The near ... (more) Afghanistan Conflict Monitor: US Expands Prison In ...

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motherjones.com - 23 days ago
Clinton and Obama
— motherjones.com — Is Hillary Clinton an also-ran in the Obama power structure? John Heilemann says no. She's just adopting the same workhorse, not a showhorse attitude that served her well when she first entered the Senate: To the outside world, all this laying low ... (more) Clinton and Obama

Comments vote down Ezra Klein found this 23 days agofound this
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