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3:35 PM ET, September 29, 2006

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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Book Says Bush Ignored Urgent Warning on Iraq  —  The White House ignored an urgent warning in September 2003 from a top Iraq adviser who said that thousands of additional American troops were desperately needed to quell the insurgency there, according to a new book by Bob Woodward, the Washington Post reporter and author.
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William Hamilton / Washington Post:
Card Urged Bush to Replace Rumsfeld, Woodward Says  —  Former White House chief of staff Andrew Card on two occasions tried and failed to persuade President Bush to fire Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, according to a new book by Bob Woodward that depicts senior officials of the Bush administration …
NY Daily News:   Rummy blasted in book
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Michael D. Shear / Washington Post:
Now, Even Allen's Apologies Are Getting Him in Trouble  —  Sons of Confederate Veterans Is the Most Recent Group Offended by Senator's Comments  —  Sen. George Allen can't seem to win: first, he apologizes for addressing an Indian American with a racial slur and acknowledges that many view the Confederate flag as a hate symbol.
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Pajamas Media:
Senator Joseph Lieberman, Independent Democrat: The PajamasMedia Video  —  "The fastest growing political party in America is no party, which is to say, that the fastest growing group of voters are unaffiliated with either party.  That's a market statement on the two major parties."
Discussion: Politics Central and The Anchoress
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Politics Central:
SENATOR JOSEPH LIEBERMAN, INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT: THE PAJAMASMEDIA INTERVIEW:  —  On September 25, Senator Joseph Lieberman sat down with PajamasMedia CEO Roger L. Simon to talk about the poltical atmosphere of America, his own quest for re-election, and what it is like to be the front-running political hybrid in the race.
Kate Zernike / New York Times:
Senate Approves Broad New Rules to Try Detainees  —  The Senate approved a measure on Thursday on the interrogations and trials of terrorism suspects, establishing far-reaching rules to deal with what President Bush has called the most dangerous combatants in a different type of war.
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Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Wonkette smears Michelle again; Update: Gawker piles on
Discussion: Townhall.com and Wizbang
The Blotter:
Foley To Resign Over Sexually Explicit Messages to Minors  —  Brian Ross and Maddy Sauer Report:  —  Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) planned to resign today, hours after ABC questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former Congressional pages under the age of 18.
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Captain Ed / Captain's Quarters:
Oberstar Fails The Pork Test  —  The House has considered a new Coast Guard appropriation (HR 5681), but they did so under a suspension of the rules.  This parliamentary manuever allows Representatives to undermine the new rule just created that forces them to identify their earmarks in the Congressional Record.
Discussion: Tapscott's Copy Desk
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Andrew Roth / Club for Growth:
Earmark Rule Evaded?
White House:
Remarks by the President at Bob Riley for Governor Luncheon  —  Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex  —  THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming.  It is a joy to be back in Alabama.  And I appreciate your warm welcome.  I am proud to stand with one of the nation's finest governors …
KNTV-TV:
Squirrels Go On Attack At South Bay Park  —  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — An aggressive squirrel pounced on a 4-year-old boy in an attack last week in Cuesta Park in Mountain View, Calif.  —  The attack happened as the boy's mother unwrapped a muffin during a picnic.  —  SLIDESHOW: Squirrel Attacks Child
MSNBC:
Senate passes bill on terror detainee trials  —  Bush backs legislation, had gone to Congress to lobby for it  —  WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday endorsed President Bush's plans to prosecute and interrogate terror suspects, all but sealing congressional approval for legislation …
Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
House Approves Warrantless Wiretap Law  —  WASHINGTON — The House approved a bill Thursday that would grant legal status to President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program with new restrictions.  Republicans called it a test before the election of whether Democrats want to fight or coddle terrorists.
David A. Fahrenthold / Washington Post:
Wildlife Waste Is Major Water Polluter, Studies Say  —  Does a bear leave its waste in the woods?  —  Of course.  So do geese, deer, muskrats, raccoons and other wild animals.  And now, such states as Virginia and Maryland have determined that this plays a significant role in water pollution.
Agence France Presse:
UN, Israeli tanks in brief face-off in south Lebanon  —  MARWAHEEN, Lebanon (AFP) - UN and Israeli tanks have been involved in a brief face-off on a road in southern Lebanon where the Israeli army has been setting up checkpoints.  —  Four French Leclerc tanks with UN peacekeepers moved …
Peggy Noonan / Opinion Journal:
Media Anarchy Has Its Downside  —  We got freedom but lost standards.  —  We are talking past each other, the left and right in America.  I suppose we always did, but I'm noticing it more.  We have different intellectual styles (rather too emotive, arguably too linear), start with different assumptions, and recognize different data.
wmur.com:
Students Start Petition To Remove UNH Professor For 9/11 Views  —  Professor Says Government May Have Had Knowledge Of Attacks  —  DURHAM, N.H. — A small group of students has started a petition to remove a University of New Hampshire professor who believes that Bush administration officials planned …
 
 
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John Reinan / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Got wine at the airport? It's harder to grab a cab
Kevin Drum / Political Animal:
BREATHTAKING....You have to give the hawks credit.
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Washington Post:
Of Course Iraq Made It Worse
Discussion: The Corner and Taylor Marsh
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AMERICA REACTS TO SPEECH DEBUNKING MEDIA GLOBAL WARMING ALARMISM
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E. J. Dionne Jr / Washington Post:
Why Bill Clinton Pushed Back
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Austin Bay / TCS Daily:
The Sword Is Mightier Than the Pen
Guardian:
Taliban attacks double after Pakistan's deal with militants
David Bauder / Associated Press:
'Survivor' Ends Segregation Game
Discussion: Althouse and Ace of Spades HQ
William Bender / zwire.com:
Poll: Weldon, Sestak locked in dead heat
Susan Schmidt / Washington Post:
Abramoff Put White House Contacts at 400
 

 
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