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John Byrne / rawstory.com:
Democrats slash Feingold move on censure, as Feingold says party 'cowering' — While mainstream media outlets have pounced on the fact that Democrats blocked an effort by one of their own to censure President Bush over his warrantless wiretapping program, RAW STORY has found that Senate Democratic offices are fuming.
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Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
Feingold Assails Dems on Bush Censure — WASHINGTON - Wisconsin Sen. Russell Feingold accused fellow Democrats on Tuesday of cowering rather than joining him on trying to censure President Bush over domestic spying. — "Democrats run and hide" when the administration invokes the war on terrorism, Feingold told reporters.
Matt Stoller / MyDD:
Cue Republican Whining and Posturing on Feingold — According to Progress Now, Senator Wayne 'Whiny' Allard, Republican of Colorado, accused Feingold of 'siding with terrorists' by introducing his censure resolution. They have a petition up demanding Allard apologize.
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Glenn Greenwald / Unclaimed Territory:
Censure Resolution goes to Judiciary Committee; Democrats turn on Feingold — (updated below) — Thersites at Vichy Dems has some great analysis about this AP article, which reports that Feingold's Censure Resolution has been referred to Arlen Specter's Senate Judiciary Committee for a vote.
Carl Hulse / New York Times:
Democrats Beat Quick Retreat on Call to Censure President — WASHINGTON, March 13 — Senate Democrats on Monday blocked an immediate vote on a call by one of their own to censure President Bush for his eavesdropping program. — They acted after Republicans said they were eager to pass judgment …
Arianna Huffington / The Huffington Post:
Vanity Fair on Woodward: Schlock and Awe — Yesterday I looked at Marie Brenner's laughably biased attempt to rehab her good friend Judy Miller's reputation in the April Vanity Fair. — Today, it's her equally laughable whitewashing of Bob Woodward's role in Plamegate.
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Larisa Alexandrovna / The Huffington Post:
Karl shoots blanks at Plame — In a one-two volley this week, two major publications ran wild with bold face font and shrieking headlines to report nothing of substance - Odd how such things work, but there seems to be a pattern, a familiar pattern. — First up is a gem from the The Chicago Tribune …
Faithful Progressive:
I'm Not Sick of Atrios or Digby: Building a Team Means Religious and Secular Liberals Hearing Each Other Out — I love Atrios, but he's not exactly politically savvy when it comes to the concerns of religious moderates and liberals—the fastest growing part of the Democratic Party base.
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Atrios / Eschaton:
On Religion and Politics — Since I'm now getting angry emails about things I've never even said let's clear a few things up. — I'm not hostile to religion. I don't much care about religion. I'm not much interested in it. This isn't strange. Most people aren't much interested in religion other than their own, if that.
Jesus' General:
Recruiting "top drawer blacks" for the GOP — Adele Fergusen — Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal — Dear Mrs. Fergusen, — I think you answered your own question about why black people aren't flocking to the Republican Party. If, as you point out, slavery was a godsend to them …
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ACLU:
Pennsylvania Group Labeled "Pacifists" Targeted for Handing Out Flyers in Town Square — PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Pennsylvania today released new evidence that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting investigations into a political organizations based solely on its anti-war views.
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Haaretz:
Jail siege ends as PFLP chief Sa'adat, 5 others surrender — A tense, gunfire-punctuated nine-hour IDF siege of a Jericho prison complex ended after dark on Tuesday with the abrupt surrender of Ahmed Sa'adat and five other militants. — Sa'adat, leader of the Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine …
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CNN:
More than 80 dead in apparent reprisal killings — Bodies found around Baghdad in 30-hour period — BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Authorities said at least 86 bodies were found in the Iraqi capital during a 30-hour period ending midday Tuesday, sparking fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace.
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Jacques Steinberg / New York Times:
Mike Wallace Retiring From '60 Minutes' — When asked in an interview last April if he would ever consider retiring from "60 Minutes," Mike Wallace said that he planned to do so only "when my toes turn up." — "Well," Mr. Wallace said, amending that statement in an interview today, "they're just beginning to curl a trifle."
John R. Bradley / Washington Times:
Tehran elite turning on extremist presidency — TEHRAN — Iran's clerical and business establishments, deeply concerned by what they see as reckless spending and needlessly aggressive foreign policies, are increasingly turning against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Katie Hafner / New York Times:
Judge Plans to Order Google to Turn Over Data to U.S. — SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14 — After the Justice Department sharply cut back its request for search-engine data from Google, a federal judge indicated today that he would instruct the company to comply with a government subpoena …
Insight:
Bush delegates most issues, focuses only on Iraq, '06 campaign — President Bush has decided to stay out of the lion's share of decisions made by his administration. — Sources close to the administration said that over the last year, Mr. Bush has chosen to focus on two issues …
breakawaymag.com:
YOUR INNER WARRIOR: SUITING UP FOR BATTLE — Lust stalks you like a beast, attacking at every opportunity, attempting to poison your life with its self-centered cravings. It's a teen guy's No. 1 battle. Guys who are victorious have learned to face present and future temptations head-on.
Phillip Longman / USA Today:
The liberal baby bust — What's the difference between Seattle and Salt Lake City? There are many differences, of course, but here's one you might not know. In Seattle, there are nearly 45% more dogs than children. In Salt Lake City, there are nearly 19% more kids than dogs.
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