Monthly Archives: June 2005 - Page 2

The Defeatist Caucus

Posted by on 6/28/2005 7 comments

Some on Capitol Hill seem to yearn for a repeat of Vietnam At a press conference with the new Iraqi prime minister last week, a reporter noted slipping public opinion of the war and asked President Bush if his administration …

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Bloggers Lobby Against Gov’t Regulations

Posted by on 6/28/2005 7 comments

Fox WASHINGTON ” Bloggers (search) who built their Internet followings with anti-establishment prose are now lobbying the establishment to protect their livelihoods from federal regulations. Some are even working with lawyers, public-relations consultants and a political action committee to do …

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Ronald Reagan

Posted by on 6/27/2005 19 comments

Reagan named ‘Greatest American’ ever Former United States President Ronald Reagan has been nominated the ‘Greatest American’ ever in an interactive poll. Reagan received 24 per cent of the vote beating fellow Republican Abraham Lincoln, who received 23.56 percent and …

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Senators seek rules for Gitmo detainees

Posted by on 6/27/2005 15 comments

AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democratic senators, just back from Guantanamo Bay, said Monday that Congress should come up with concrete rules for handling detainees at the U.S. prison there. Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Ben Nelson of Nebraska …

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More Oil For Food

Posted by on 6/27/2005 1 comment

France to probe official in oil-for-food scandal A French judge investigating the Iraq oil-for-food scandal is planning to look into the activities of Serge Boidevaix, the former French diplomat who played a crucial role in keeping Iraqi crude flowing to …

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Not Lott – - Not Again

Posted by on 6/27/2005 1 comment

Lott eyes a comeback Sen. Trent Lott is considering a return to the GOP leadership ” the culmination of a multiyear effort to rehabilitate his image after being forced to resign his post as majority leader. Lott has set his …

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US Plans Radioactive Project

Posted by on 6/27/2005 2 comments

US May Resume Production of Plutonium – – First Time Since The End Of The Cold War The Bush administration is planning the government’s first production of plutonium 238 – a highly radioactive substance valued as a power source – …

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High Court Rejects Appeals in CIA Leak Case

Posted by on 6/27/2005 2 comments

2 Journalists Face Jail Time for Failing to Reveal Confidential Sources Journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper are one step closer to jail today after the Supreme Court refused to hear their appeal of a contempt-of-court ruling in the Valerie …

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Replacing Rehnquist…

Posted by on 6/27/2005 Comments Off

From The Seattle Times: The Supreme Court wraps up its term this week amid intense speculation that Chief Justice William Rehnquist, ailing with cancer, is poised to announce his retirement. If he does, there is one sure bet: President Bush …

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Cable Companies Don’t Need to Share Lines

Posted by on 6/27/2005 8 comments

AP WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that cable companies may keep rival Internet providers from using their lines, a decision that will limit competition and consumers’ choices. The 6-3 decision is a victory for the Bush administration, …

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Court: No Ten Commandments in Courthouses

Posted by on 6/27/2005 49 comments

AP WASHINGTON (AP) — A split Supreme Court struck down Ten Commandments displays in courthouses Monday, ruling that two exhibits in Kentucky cross the line between separation of church and state because they promote a religious message. The 5-4 decision …

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Ward Churchill backs fragging

Posted by on 6/27/2005 210 comments

Controversial ’9-11 prof’ suggests rolling grenades under line officers University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill suggested to a forum on conscientious objection they might be more effective in opposing war if they supported the “fragging” or killing of line officers. …

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Parties Gear Up for High Court Battle

Posted by on 6/27/2005 8 comments

WP The White House gathered key political operatives at a strategy meeting Friday to prepare for a possible Supreme Court vacancy that officials believe could occur this week, leading to the first high court confirmation battle in a decade, according …

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U.S. Plans New Tool to Halt Spread Of Weapons

Posted by on 6/27/2005 1 comment

Measure to Target Assets of Anyone Tied to Suspect Firms The Bush administration is planning new measures that would target the U.S. assets of anyone conducting business with a handful of Iranian, North Korean and Syrian companies believed by Washington …

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Rove Taking a More Public Role

Posted by on 6/26/2005 15 comments

Bush Adviser Playing Messenger for Second-Term Agenda He has risen to the highest ranks of the White House, carries the title of deputy chief of staff and presides over a broad portfolio of domestic and foreign issues. But even as …

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