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Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
Feingold Draws Little Support for Censure — WASHINGTON - Democrats distanced themselves Monday from Wisconsin Sen. Russell Feingold's effort to censure President Bush over domestic spying, preventing a floor vote that could alienate swing voters. — A day of tough, election-year talk between Feingold …
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Glenn Greenwald / Unclaimed Territory:
Sen. Feingold's censure resolution is moderate and reasonable — By Anonymous Liberal — On Sunday Senator Russ Feingold called for President Bush to be censured by Congress for authorizing extensive and ongoing violations of a criminal statute, FISA. There is nothing at all radical about Feingold's proposal.
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Bill Brubaker / Washington Post:
Feingold Draws Little Support for Censure — Sen. Russell Feingold, a possible contender for the Democratic nomination for president in 2008, today asked the Senate to censure President Bush for authorizing domestic eavesdropping without court warrants. — "The president authorized …
Senator Russ Feingold / dailykos.com:
Censuring the President — Like all Americans, I woke up on the morning of September 11th, 2001 as though it was simply another day. The horrific events that unfolded made it anything but, and our lives were changed forever. In the days after 9/11, I was proud to stand with the President …
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USA Today:
Poll: Bush approval rating hits new low — President Bush's "approval rating" has sunk to a new low according to a USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup poll released Monday. — The latest results show only 36% of those polled saying they "approve" of the way Bush is handling his job. Bush's previous low was 37%, set last November.
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CNN:
Concern over Iraq drives Bush's rating to new low — Americans pessimistic about course of war — WASHINGTON (CNN) — Public opinion of President Bush hit a new low, with concerns about the war in Iraq driving his approval rating down to 36 percent, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll out Monday.
Washington Post:
Judge Unexpectedly Recesses Moussaoui Trial — A federal judge indicated today that she might throw out the death penalty case against Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui after prosecutors disclosed that a government attorney had violated the court's rules about discussing witness testimony.
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Matthew Barakat / Associated Press:
Moussaoui Death Penalty Case May Be Tossed — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The federal judge in the Zacarias Moussaoui case is considering ending the death-penalty prosecution of the al-Qaida conspirator after learning that a federal lawyer apparently coached witnesses on upcoming testimony.
Neil A. Lewis / New York Times:
Judge Raises Possibility of Mistrial in Moussaoui Sentencing — ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 13 — The sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui teetered on the brink of a mistrial today, as the judge in the case angrily said she might spare him the death penalty following the disclosure …
Peter Baker / Washington Post:
Senior White House Staff May Be Wearing Down — Andrew H. Card Jr. wakes at 4:20 in the morning, shows up at the White House an hour or so later, convenes his senior staff at 7:30 and then proceeds to a blur of other meetings that do not let up until long after the sun sets.
John Fund / Opinion Journal:
You've Got Mail (It's From Yale) — A university official calls Taliban critics "retarded" while the university maintains a stony silence. — The two most dysfunctional management cultures I know of right now are the Bush White House and Yale University.
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Iraq News:
Dash to Baghdad Left Top U.S. Generals Divided — The war was barely a week old when Gen. Tommy R. Franks threatened to fire the Army's field commander. — From the first days of the invasion in March 2003, American forces had tangled with fanatical Saddam Fedayeen paramilitary fighters.
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Jane Hamsher / firedoglake:
Lieberman Supports Rapist Rights in Connecticut — In Connecticut, rape counseling activists say a recent study concludes that about 20% of state hospitals routinely refuses to offer emergency contraceptives to rape victims who are determined to be ovulating at the time they're attacked.
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Stephen F. Hayes / Weekly Standard:
Finally — The Bush administration has decided to release most of the documents captured in post-war Afghanistan and Iraq. The details of the document release are still being worked out, according to officials with knowledge of the discussions. Those details are critical.
Sonja Barisic / Associated Press:
Robertson Finds Radical Muslims 'Satanic' — NORFOLK, Va. - Television evangelist Pat Robertson said Monday on his live news-and-talk program "The 700 Club" that Islam is not a religion of peace, and that radical Muslims are "satanic." — Robertson's comments came after he watched …
Brian Ross / ABCNEWS:
Ready or Not, Bird Flu Is Coming to America — Officials Advise Stocking Up on Provisions — and Warn That Infected Birds Cannot Be Prevented From Flying In — March 13, 2006 — In a remarkable speech over the weekend, Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt recommended …
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W. Thomas Smith, Jr / Townhall.com:
Responsible or irresponsible reporting? — Email to a friend - Print this page - Text size: A A — We writers - whether journalists reporting, columnists expounding, or authors expanding - have an incredible responsibility. We must be critical in our approach to news and information.
Jane Ruffin / Raleigh News & Observer:
Fill void of moral leadership — John Edwards, the former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate, has been traveling around the country to support anti-poverty efforts such as raising the minimum wage. — Edwards, considered a prospective candidate for president in 2008, recently spoke with Q editor Jane Ruffin.
Greg Mitchell / Editor and Publisher:
UPDATE: McClatchy Buys Knight Ridder, But Will Sell 12 Papers, Including San Jose and Two in Philadelphia — NEW YORK Early Monday, Knight Ridder and McClatchy Co. confirmed the deal revealed by The New York Times late Sunday. The Knight Ridder board has accepted the McClatchy buy offer of $4.5 billion.
George Clooney / The Huffington Post:
I Am a Liberal. There, I Said It! — I am a liberal. And I make no apologies for it. Hell, I'm proud of it. — Too many people run away from the label. They whisper it like you'd whisper "I'm a Nazi." Like it's dirty word. But turn away from saying "I'm a liberal" …