January

Debate on Climate Shifts to Issue of Irreparable Change
Some Experts on Global Warming Foresee 'Tipping Point' When It Is Too Late to Act
By Juliet Eilperin

1/29/06

Democrats: Bush drug plan corrupt, confusing
Medicare plan favors drug companies over seniors' needs, Democrats say

The Medicare prescription drug plan should be overhauled to make it simpler and less expensive,
California Rep. Henry Waxman said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address.

1/28/06

Growth pace weakest in three years

1/28/06

Hamas Win Rocks World Economic Forum
By Dan Perry

1/26/06

This Must Be The Freedom On The March Thing Bush Keeps Talking About!... (Shiver)

Hamas landslide shakes Mideast

Disquiet in Europe Over Hamas Victory

Hamas sweeps to election victory

European leaders warning to Hamas

1/26/06

Well, That Should Put An End To That...NOT!

Photos With Lobbyist Are 'Not Relevant,' Bush Says
By David Stout

1/26/06

Funny/Scary Cartoon

Bush's Pants Are Indeed On Fire

1/26/06

Another Installment Of "Whooooo's Lying"?

Rumsfeld: Army Not 'Broken'
Secretary Disputes Reports Warning Of War's Strains

Top U.S. General Says Army 'Stretched'

1/26/06

White House Declines to Provide Storm Papers
By Eric Lipton

1/25/06

What Would Jesus Short?

Update 2: Pastor Urges Microsoft Stock Buy-And-Dump
By Rachel La Corte

A pastor who threatened a national boycott against Microsoft and other major corporations for endorsing a
gay rights bill urged supporters Tuesday to buy up the companies' stock and dump it to drive prices down.

1/24/06

Photos of Bush With Abramoff Are Withheld
White House Calls Pictures Irrelevant to Ethics Inquiry
By Jim VandeHei and Susan Schmidt

1/24/06

Bush Waited For The Warning To Come Out On DVD

White House Got Early Warning on Katrina
By Joby Warrick

1/24/06

Campaign Finance Law May Have A Loophole
Some Issue Ads Could Be Exempt, Justices Say
By Charles Lane

1/24/06

Torturing Is Just Not Enough

US army changes execution rules
The rules technically allow executions at Guantanamo Bay New rules covering the death penalty
in military courts suggest the US army may be preparing for its first execution since 1961.
By Sarah Morris

1/24/06

Amid Scandals, States Overhaul Lobbying Laws
By John M. Broder

1/23/06

Iraq Rebuilding Badly Hobbled, U.S. Report Finds
By James Glanz

1/23/06

White House steps up defense of domestic eavesdropping
Bush, former NSA chief present legal basis for program

1/23/06

Yeah, Now That They Have 2 Ringers On The Supreme Court!

Bush tells abortion foes, 'We will prevail'

1/23/06

When George Met Jack
White House aides deny the President knew lobbyist Abramoff, but unpublished photos shown to TIME suggest there's more to the story
By Adam Zagorin, Mike Allen

1/20/06

Frist calls Alito Democrats' "nightmare"
By Richard Cowan

1/20/06

Well, That'll Sure Show Him!

U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer
CIA: Voice warning Americans believed to be al Qaeda leader's

1/19/06

Awwww Shit!

Bin Laden Warns of More Attacks; Proposes Truce
By Hassan M. Fattah

1/19/06

There's A Nazi Germany Parallel I could Draw But Wont...

Republican offers cash to students who inform on left-wing professors

1/19/06

Just Shut The Fu*k Up!

Clinton's Remark Criticized
The senator is under fire for comparing the GOP-led House to a 'plantation.' First Lady Laura Bush calls it a 'ridiculous comment.'

Hillary Clinton's plantation
Newt Gingrich said something similar in 1994 as he led the insurgency against the Democrats then running the House.
"They think it is their job to run the plantation. It shocked them that I'm willing to lead the slave rebellion," he said.

1/19/06

Even God Doesn't Believe In Intelligent Design

In 'Design' vs. Darwinism, Darwin Wins Point in Rome
By Ian Fisherand Cornelia Dean

1/19/06

When Democrats Attack!

Gore: Resist Bush's 'excessive power grab'
Former vice president calls for probe into warrantless wiretaps

Clinton Says House Run Like 'Plantation'
Sen. Hillary Clinton on Monday blasted the Bush administration as "one of the worst" in U.S. history and compared
the Republican-controlled House of Representatives to a plantation where dissenting voices are squelched.

Reid To Introduce "Honest Leadership Act," Includes "Jack Abramoff Rule"...
On Wednesday, Jan 18, Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will unveil a set of reforms in an
Honest Leadership Act to be introduced jointly by Senate and House Democrats.

1/17/06

Uh Oh... This Could Put A Strain On The U.S.'s Relationship With The U.N.

U.S. Deflects Criticism Of Commitment to U.N.
Priority of New Rights Council Questioned

1/17/06

Move Along... Nothing To See Here

White House Silent on Abramoff Meetings

1/17/06

Feel The Love

Pakistanis Decry U.S. After Deadly Strike

1/15/06

The drone, the CIA and a botched attempt to kill bin Laden's deputy

In the hunt for al-Qaeda, a missile attack on a mountain village killed women and children. The attack was precise,
the intelligence was flawed, and the strained relation between Pakistan and the US has been pushed to breaking point

Lawmakers defend Pakistan strike
18 killed, but al Qaeda No. 2 man apparently not among them

1/15/06

...And The Ney's Have It!

Ney to Temporarily Resign Chairmanship

1/15/06

Dumb And Dumber

Laura Bush Backs Domestic Spying Program
By Deb Riechmann

1/15/06

Ney Sayers...

Rep. Ney under pressure to resign chairmanship

House Speaker Dennis Hastert is trying to force out Ohio Rep. Bob Ney as chairman of the House Administration Committee,
a week after Justice Department documents linked Ney to a bribery scheme involving convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

1/13/06

Murtha Details His Exit Strategy

1/13/06

Why Do The Troops Hate The Troops

Iraq Soldiers Speak Out Supporting Murtha...

1/13/06

The Swifties At It Again

Web Site Attacks Critic of War
Opponents Question Murtha's Medals
By Howard Kurtz and Shailagh Murray

1/13/06

What, No Mint Julep

A New Orleans reality check
Residents scoff at President Bush’s plea for tourists to return
By Martin Savidge

1/13/06

Looking For That Mint Julep On Trent Lott's Porch

In New Orleans, Bush Speaks With Optimism but Sees Little of Ruin
By Elisabeth Bumiller

1/13/06

Compassionate Conservatives At Their Finest!

Bush Admin. Launched Secret Smear Campaign Against Murtha

1/12/06

2006 budget gap to exceed $400B

The White House said on Thursday deficit spending in the 2006 budget would soar above $400 billion,
well over a July forecast, and the election-year jolt was blamed largely on Hurricane Katrina costs.

1/12/06

God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken My Theme Park?

Robertson apologizes for saying PM's stroke was punishment

Israel appears unlikely to allow Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson back into a multi-million-dollar
Sea of Galilee tourism project, an official said, despite Robertson's apology for implying that Prime
Minister Ariel Sharon was struck down by God for giving up the Gaza Strip.

1/12/06

Lord Of The Bees

Intelligent Design Takes Another Hit
Proponents of intelligent design, which holds that a supreme being rather than evolution is responsible for life's
complexities, have long criticized science for not being able to explain some natural phenomena, such as how bees fly.

Now scientists have put this perplexing mystery to rest.

1/12/06

I done did the right thing...

Bush to Give Up $6,000 In Abramoff Contributions
By Jonathan Weisman

1/11/06

NEOCONS Smell Another Preemptive Strike

Outrage greets Iran nuke decision
World running out of patience, says IAEA head

-Insult to injury-

Iran: U.S. can bid on nuclear plant

Iran will allow one of its fiercest critics, the United States, to bid on the construction of a
nuclear plant, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday in his weekly press briefing.

1/11/06

Poll finds anti-incumbent mood
Americans more critical of Congress than own representatives

A majority of Americans consider the congressional influence-peddling inquiry surrounding former lobbyist
Jack Abramoff a major scandal, and they registered an anti-incumbent note in a poll released Monday.

1/11/06

It Just Doesn't Get Any Scummier!

Letter: DeLay wanted casino shut down

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay tried to pressure the Bush administration into shutting
down an Indian-owned casino that lobbyist Jack Abramoff wanted closed -- shortly after a tribal client
of Abramoff's donated to a DeLay political action committee, The Associated Press has learned.

1/11/06

Mum's the word for ethics committee
By Tom Foreman

Indictments, investigations, a resignation -- and now a top lobbyist has struck a deal to tell his
presumably sordid tale to prosecutors. It's enough to rattle the handcuffs of even a convicted official.

1/11/06

OY VEY!

Israel stops contact with Robertson
Move follows Robertson's comments about Sharon

1/11/06

1st Suit in State to Attack 'Intelligent Design' Filed
By Henry Weinstein

1/11/06

...And Haliburton Dances A Jig

Cost of Iraq war could top $2 trillion: study
By Jason Szep

1/9/06

Who Can Blame Our Government... Half An Hour After You Borrow Money From China You Want To Take Out A Loan All Over Again!

China Set To Reduce Exposure To Dollar
Move Would Probably Push Currency Down

1/9/06

Senate opens Alito hearings, Dems vow tough questioning

Critics give Alito 'steep hill to climb'
By Joan Biskupic

1/9/06

Lobbyist's Work for Publishers of Magazines Under Scrutiny
By Kathrine Q. Seelye

1/9/06

Cheney Briefly Hospitalized Monday Morning
By Daniela Deane

1/9/06

This Is What Happens When You Huff Bug Extermination Fumes Too Long

DeLay Ends Bid To Regain Post As GOP Leader
Congressman Bows to Pressure From Fellow Republicans Over Scandals
By Jonathan Weisman

Texas Court Won't Dismiss DeLay Charges
By Liz Austin

1/8/06

Ethics Issues Snared GOP's Champion
DeLay's Focus on Fundraising Powered Party Gains But Led to Problems
By R. Jeffrey Smith and Juliet Eilperin

1/8/06

Returning 'Good' Money After Bad Misses Point on Ethics
Not to be excessively contrarian, but why exactly are members of Congress rushing
to return campaign contributions from the clients of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff?

1/8/06

Report Questions Legal Basis for Bush's Spying Program
By Eric Lichtblau and Scott Shane

President Bush's rationale for authorizing eavesdropping on American citizens without
warrants rests on questionable legal ground and "may represent an exercise of presidential
power at its lowest ebb," according to a formal Congressional analysis released today.

1/6/06

Extra Armor Could Have Saved Many Lives, Study Shows
By Michael Moss

1/6/06

The Noose Tightens!

Texas prosecutor seeks records on DeLay-linked nonprofit
Group tied to former superlobbyist Jack Abramoff

1/6/06

Oh My Goodness Gracious, What A Bold Move...

House GOP Calls for DeLay Replacement

"They can't get Delay's stink off them quick enough"

1/6/06

That's A Special Kind Of Crazy!

Robertson Links Sharon's Stroke to Wrath

1/5/06

Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over!

Lobbyist admits to kickbacks, fraud
Abramoff agrees to cooperate in Washington corruption probe

Former high-powered lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy, fraud
and tax evasion charges, agreeing to cooperate in a federal corruption probe in Washington

2nd Link
Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Cooperate

Embattled lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail
fraud, agreeing to cooperate in an influence-peddling investigation that threatens powerful members of Congress.

1/3/06

America's Finest!

Troops sound off
Military Times Poll finds high morale, but less support for Bush, war effort

1/3/06

Well There's A Stunner...

Poll: Half believe Congress is dirty

About half of U.S. adults believe most members of Congress are corrupt, a poll released Tuesday suggests.

1/3/06

Read It And Weep...

New Book Reveals Secret War Operations

New York Times reporter James Risen... illustrates how the CIA ignored information that Iraq no longer had
weapons of mass destruction. His book, "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration" describes
secret operations of the Bush administration's war on terrorism. The major revelation in the book has already been the subject of
extensive reporting by Risen's newspaper: the National Security Agency's eavesdropping of Americans' conversations without
obtaining warrants from a special court.

1/3/06

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR EVERYONE!