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Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
Activist Cindy Sheehan Arrested at Capitol — Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq who reinvigorated the anti-war movement, was arrested and removed from the House gallery Tuesday night just before President Bush's State of the Union address, a police spokeswoman said.
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Brad / THE BRAD BLOG:
BREAKING: CINDY SHEEHAN ARRESTED BY CAPITOL POLICE INSIDE CAPITOL CHAMBER FOR WEARING IRAQ KIA T-SHIRT! — Was to Attend State of the Union Address! Was Already Seated in Gallery When Arrested by Capitol Police! — EXCLUSIVE DETAILS...'T-Shirt' Story Confirmed by AP …
nbc11.com:
Cindy Sheehan Plans To Be In Audience At Bush Address — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cindy Sheehan said she will be part of the live audience during the president's State of the Union speech to congress Tuesday. — Bay Area Congresswoman Lynn Woosley gave anti-war activist a gallery pass late Tuesday …
Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:
State Of The Union: Live Blog — I'll be live-blogging the State of the Union at this post starting at 8 pm CT. Keep checking back ... 7:12 CT - Michelle has a number of links to other live-bloggers, but her son's stomach bug will consume her attention during speech-time.
CNN:
Sheehan arrested in House gallery — WASHINGTON (CNN) — Peace activist Cindy Sheehan was arrested Tuesday in the House gallery after refusing to cover up a T-shirt bearing an anti-war slogan before President Bush's State of the Union address. — "She was asked to cover it up.
Washington Post:
President Bush's State of the Union Address — Following is President Bush's State of the Union Address, as delivered to Congress: — SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES — BUSH: Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, members of the Supreme Court …
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Washington Post:
Bush Says U.S. Must Remain a World Leader — President Calls for Oil Alternatives, Affordable Care — President Bush last night defended his vision for a robust U.S. role in world affairs and outlined a litany of domestic initiatives to make the nation more competitive abroad in a State …
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Jennifer Loven / Associated Press:Bush Paints Democrats As Defeatist on Iraq
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MSNBC:
Bush: 'America is addicted to oil' — President to use fifth State of Union to recharge presidency … Today show — WASHINGTON - President Bush, pushing to take charge of an election-year agenda, was expected to tell the nation Tuesday night that "America is addicted to oil" …
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:State of the Union Addresses Typically Do Not Boost Presidential Popularity
Dana Milbank / Washington Post:
New Justice's First Challenge: Clap On or Clap Off? — Samuel A. Alito Jr., barely eight hours into his job as a Supreme Court justice, had to make a series of important rulings as he sat in the House chamber for last night's State of the Union address. — For instance: How enthusiastically would he applaud for President Bush?
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Jane Roh / Fox News:Alito Sworn In as Nation's 110th Supreme Court Justice
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Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:
WaPo Gives Op-Ed Space To Terrorists — Today's Washington Post gives prime op-ed space to an indicted terrorist, arguing for diplomatic engagement with Hamas. All one needs to know about Mousa Abu Marzook can be found at the end of the article: … Despite these "qualifications" …
Dafydd / Big Lizards:
Dynamics of a Smear — I always find it wryly amusing, the mental gymnastics that liberals will undertake just to "prove" that conservatives are really just racists. Which, of course, they knew all along; so it's jolly convenient that their studies keep proving it over and over.
Pamela Hess / UPI:
SECURITY & TERRORISM — Some US troops question Woodruff coverage — WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) — The American media stood up and took notice when an improvised explosive device grievously injured an ABC News crew Sunday. — In Iraq, and throughout the military, there is sympathy …
WorldNetDaily:
Is new AOL IM slogan marketing blasphemy? — 'I AM' pitch takes God's name in vain, say some shocked critics — When Ian Millar opened up his AOL Instant Messenger program yesterday and linked to the new AIM Triton site, he wasn't prepared for what he saw.
Washington Post:
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's Response — KAINE: My fellow Americans, good evening. — I'm Tim Kaine, the governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. And it's an honor tonight to give the Democratic response to President Bush on behalf of my commonwealth, my fellow Democratic governors and the Democratic Party.
Salah Nasrawi / Associated Press:
Egypt Calls on Hamas to Recognize Israel — CAIRO, Egypt - Two top Egyptian officials called on Hamas to recognize Israel, disarm and honor past peace deals Wednesday, the latest sign Arab governments are pushing the militant group to moderate after its surprise election victory.
Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Rowley issues apology to Rep. John Kline over his depiction on website — Casting Kline as bumbling Colonel Klink from "Hogan's Heros" on the Democrat's blog a "new low," says GOP. — WASHINGTON - Rep. John Kline demanded and got an apology Monday from his Democratic rival, Coleen Rowley …
