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Michelle Malkin:
Tracing "Jamil Hussein's" footsteps and ignoring anti-blog hatred — After receiving initial reports from a Civilian Police Advisory Training Team (CPATT) source two days ago and investigating further, here's what I can tell you: — According to two CPATT officials—one in the U.S …
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Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Jamilgate: Michelle's sources can't find Capt. Hussein — Actually, I think they have found him but he's probably not willing to come clean about being the source for fear of disciplinary action. Pseudonyms are a no-no according to the AP's own internal procedures, but it may be that he gave …
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Larry Margasak / Associated Press:
Report Says Berger Hid Archive Documents — WASHINGTON (AP) - Former national security adviser Sandy Berger removed classified documents from the National Archives in 2003 and hid them under a construction trailer, the Archives inspector general reported Wednesday.
Reuters:
Danish art group pokes fun at Iranian president — COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A Danish art group that pokes fun at world leaders targeted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday by placing an advertisement in a Tehran newspaper with an insulting hidden message.
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Rachel L. Swarns / New York Times:
Congressman Criticizes Election of Muslim — In a letter sent to hundreds of voters this month, Representative Virgil H. Goode Jr., Republican of Virginia, warned that the recent election of the first Muslim to Congress posed a serious threat to the nation's traditional values.
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Access Hollywood:
Trump To Rosie: You're Sued! — Donald Trump is set to sue "The View" host Rosie O'Donnell, Access Hollywood can reveal. — Earlier this afternoon Trump announced he is filing suit against the TV talk show host. "She says things that come to her mouth, she's not smart, she's crude …
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Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Video: Trump and Rosie go nuclear on each other
Video: Trump and Rosie go nuclear on each other
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The Political Pit Bull
Digby / Hullabaloo:
Dear Santa — Last year I asked my readers to put a little change in the kitty if they had it to spare and many of you did. It was a wonderful affirmation of what I do and I'm still basking in its glow. Well, it's that time of the year again, and while we are all counting our blessings …
DefenseLINK:
Responsibility For Security In An Najaf Province Transferred To Iraqis — Third Iraqi Province Handed Over This Year — The goal of U.S. security strategy in Iraq is to develop the Iraqis' capacity to secure their country while carrying out a campaign to defeat the terrorists and neutralize the insurgency.
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Andrew Taylor / Associated Press:
AP: Pentagon wants $99.7B more for wars — WASHINGTON - The Pentagon wants the White House to seek an additional $99.7 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to information provided to The Associated Press. — The military's request, if embraced by President Bush …
Brady Averill / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Coleman opposes surge in U.S. troops in Iraq — The Minnesota senator says more troops translates into more targets. — Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., said today after a two-day trip to Iraq that he would not support an increase in the number of soldiers in Baghdad.
This Is London:
'SANTA CLAUS DOES NOT EXIST' SCHOOL TELLS STUNNED KIDS — A primary school has been accused of spoiling Christmas for pupils after a lesson telling them that Santa Claus does not exist. — Children as young as nine were told that only 'small children believe in Father Christmas'.
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Bring it On!, Lean Left, Wake up America, Hot Air, Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler, The Volokh Conspiracy and Joanne Jacobs
Reuters:
'I have no future' — Jeb Bush tells reporters — MIAMI (Reuters) - The shadow of President Bush seemed to loom large over his younger brother on Wednesday, as the outgoing Florida governor ruled out any plans to return to elected office. — "No tengo futuro (I have no future)," …
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Middle Earth Journal
Media Matters for America:
Schlussel: Should Barack Hussein Obama be president "when we are fighting the war of our lives against Islam"? — In a December 18 column headlined "Barack Hussein Obama: Once a Muslim, Always A Muslim" and posted on her website, right-wing pundit Debbie Schlussel argued that because Sen. Barack Obama's …
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Orcinus, NewsHog, AMERICAblog, Taylor Marsh, The Carpetbagger Report, CorrenteWire, SOTUblog, Crooks and Liars and Oliver Willis
Steve Clemons / The Washington Note:
SCOOP: Pragmatic Non-Royal to be Next Saudi Ambassador to the United States — For Saudi watchers, some fascinating news has just made its way to The Washington Note. — A former staffer at the Saudi Embassy in Washington, ADEL AL-JUBEIR, who comes from a distinguished, yet non-royal family …
Committee to Protect Journalists:
In Iraq, journalist deaths spike to record in 2006 — Majority are murdered; worldwide death toll rises
David Farley / Slate:
Fore Shame — DID THE VATICAN STEAL JESUS' FORESKIN SO PEOPLE WOULD SHUT UP ABOUT THE SAVIOR'S PENIS? — In 1983, as the residents of Calcata, a small town 30 miles north of Rome, prepared for their annual procession honoring a holy relic, a shocking announcement from the parish priest put a damper on festivities.
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CANNONFIRE
Sarah Womack / Telegraph:
Mohammed overtakes George in list of most popular names — Mohammed, and its most common alternative spelling Muhammad, are now more popular babies' names in England and Wales than George, reflecting the diverse ethnic mix of the population. — The Office for National Statistics …