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Symbolically speaking, it’s a major insult in Arab countries; literally, it might mean a one way ticket to an undisclosed CIA location. Regardless of how you feel about Bush, I don’t recommend throwing anything at him because it might be construed as an attempt on his life. Despite the major insult, Bush responded when asked [...]
The convention begins next week. The coalition has accomplished much (raising money and awareness, and getting Hillary’s name into nomination), but we still have much work left to do. Now is the time to pump up the volume and work overtime! This is our last opportunity to get Hillary nominated.
Stay tuned for the latest [...]
On Tuesday, July 15, in Washington D.C., Barack Obama gave a speech entitled, “A New Strategy for a New World,” in which he speechified on foreign policy and invoked a series of historically significant U.S. foreign policy players and events.
Obama opened his speech, boldly, with the Marshall plan, proclaiming that “Sixty-one years ago, George Marshall [...]
Oh, the change! New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson drops bid for Obama's Commerce Secretary in wake of federal grand jury investigation into government contract exchange for campaign contributions.
When will it end? Should government bailout newspapers? Connecticut lawmaker wants state to bailout two local newspapers, sparks debate about government involvement in the press.
Former DNC chair and Clinton loyalist, Terry McAuliffe, announces run for Virginia governor.
Democratic controlled Congress gives itself 3% pay raise despite recession ... Congress denies raises for federal judges ... Universities, factories and even hospitals force employees to take unpaid furloughs.
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