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Kris / Reflections of a libertarian Republican:
Anti-War Rally in D.C.: Speakers Label Bush "War Criminal"; Call for Impeachment — More than 100,000 people converged on the ellipse under overcast skies just south of the White House in Washington, D.C. this morning for an anti-war, anti-Bush, anti-capitalist rally.
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Michelle Malkin:
A DAY AMONG THE MOONBATS — I spent the afternoon at Sheehanapalooza in D.C. under overcast skies, in a haze of hemp-scented paranoia, steeped with fetid Bush hatred. Am uploading a bunch of photos of moonbats in action at my Flickr site. Here's a sample: … Update:
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Gateway Pundit:
Waiting on Ramsey Clark! — Well, the Jew-hater just got off stage on CSPAN. (I thought this was an Anti-Iraq War Rally? Hmm...) — ...The announcer just asked for Barbara to meet her friend at the "Socialist Liberation Tent"... Alexis Deveaux is reading her poetry, now.
Deacon / Power Line:IN THE BELLY OF THE MINI-BEAST — I'm working at my office in Washington, D.C. today.
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Laura Lee Donoho / The Wide Awake Cafe:Amtrak Serves the Country
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Washington Post:
SEC, Justice Investigate Frist's Sale of Stock — Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is facing questions from the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission about his sale of stock in his family's hospital company one month before its price fell sharply.
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Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:Frist Has Some Explaining To Do — Senate Majority Leader …
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Washington Post:
Antiwar Protests Commence in Washington — Thousands of protesters against the war in Iraq rallied today in Washington and other U.S. and European cities to demand the return of U.S. troops in what organizers hope will be the largest gathering since the war began more than two years ago.
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Dan Eggen / Washington Post:
Claim Atta Was Named Debated — Security Chief Denies Getting Chart Identifying Hijacker — National security adviser Stephen J. Hadley yesterday denied receiving a Defense Department chart that allegedly identified lead terrorist Mohamed Atta before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks …
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Justin Webb / BBC:
Katrina prompts charity not change — When Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans three weeks ago, the authorities were criticised for not doing enough for those least able to help themselves. — With the spotlight shining on the country's social and economic inequalities …
Nico / Think Progress:
Frist and Torture: What Did He Know and When Did He Know It? — Time magazine yesterday revealed new allegations of systematic abuse of Iraqi detainees made by a "decorated former Captain in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division." For months, the Captain says, U.S. soldiers were directed …
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Mark Townsend / Observer:
Bush plea for cash to rebuild Iraq raises $600 — An extraordinary appeal to Americans from the Bush administration for money to help pay for the reconstruction of Iraq has raised only $600 (£337), The Observer has learnt. Yet since the appeal was launched earlier this month …
Houston Chronicle:
Thousands getting jump on three-day plan for return — Hoping to beat gridlock as over 2.5 million evacuees try to make their way back to Houston and the Gulf Coast, thousands have begun their journeys home. — What they didn't wait to find out: Most schools, including …
The MinuteMan / JustOneMinute:
Deep Thinkers — Peter Daou, currently at Salon and formerly with the Kerry campaign, writes on The Triangle and the Limits of Blog Power and charts the future of the bklogosphere: … Mr. Daou then identifies blog strategies for the left and right, or, (let me yield to his unstated preference) …
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Ken Hoffman / Houston Chronicle:
A little disappointed, a lot relieved — I threw a hurricane party Friday night, but the guest of honor stood me up. — Anybody want to buy 10 packs of D-cell batteries and 32 bottles of water? — Hurricane Rita barely brushed Galveston and pretty much missed Houston.
Billmon:
Heart of Darkness … I didn't go to the big anti-war demo in Washington today — and not just because I have the normal responsibilities of a middle-aged parent with a house, a mortgage, a dog and a backyard that badly needs mowing. I could have evaded all of those things.
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CNN:
Rita growing weaker, slower — Wind, threat of more flooding halts rescue operations — LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana (CNN) — The remnants of what had been Hurricane Rita dragged closer to their demise, but residual winds, flooding threats and darkness have forced an end to search-and-rescue efforts in southwest Louisiana.
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Observer:
Britain to pull troops from Iraq as Blair says 'don't force me out' — · Defence Secretary confident withdrawal will start in May — · Plan follows pressure for exit strategy — Peter Beaumont and Gaby Hinsliff — British troops will start a major withdrawal from Iraq next …
Associated Press:
Security cabinet approves response against Qassams — In a meeting convened by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Saturday evening, the security cabinet approved defense plans in response to the Qassam rocket offensive against western Negev towns over the weekend.
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Associated Press:
Embattled FDA chief Lester Crawford resigns — Commissioner under fire for Vioxx scandal, 'morning after' pill delay — WASHINGTON - Embattled Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester Crawford abruptly resigned Friday, telling his staff that at age 67 it was time to step aside.
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