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10:30 AM ET, August 29, 2007

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Los Angeles Times:
Democratic fundraiser is a fugitive in plain sight  —  California authorities have sought businessman Norman Hsu for 15 years.  Since 2004, he has carved out a place of honor raising cash for such candidates as Hillary Rodham Clinton.  —  WASHINGTON — For the last 15 years …
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Andrew Malcolm / Los Angeles Times:
Big Dem fundraiser wanted on swindling charges  —  The Los Angeles Times reports on this website tonight and in Wednesday's print editions that a major Democratic Party fundraiser named Norman Hsu is wanted by authorities for skipping out on an agreement to serve up to three years in prison …
Wall Street Journal:
Leading Clinton Donor Stays Below the Radar  —  Norman Hsu is one of the leading political fund-raisers in the country this year.  In fact, many fund-raisers say he is one of a small handful of people capable of raising more than $1 million — a major feat considering the maximum donation allowed …
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NewWest:
Just a Couple of Questions About the Larry Craig Scandal  —  I'd rather have strep throat than think too hard about Idaho politics.  That is, until a scandal like this Larry Craig mess happens.  And then general desire to not think about politics is overcome by incessant media attention …
Editor and Publisher:
Senator Craig Blames Idaho Paper for His Legal and Political Problems
Thomas E. Ricks / Washington Post:
Bush Wants $50 Billion More for Iraq War  —  Planned Request Signals Confidence That Congress Won't Prevail on Pullout  —  President Bush plans to ask Congress next month for up to $50 billion in additional funding for the war in Iraq, a White House official said yesterday …
New York Times:
Obstacles Keep Iraqi Refugees From U.S.  —  Despite a stepped-up commitment from the United States to take in Iraqis who are in danger because they worked for the American government and military, very few are signing up to go, resettlement officials say.  —  The reason, Iraqis say …
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USA Today:
2 years after Katrina, pace of rebuilding depends on who pays  —  NEW ORLEANS — It's hard to imagine the 7-foot wall of muddy water that muscled into Denise Thornton's house two years ago, swallowing half her home and belongings.  —  Today, the two-story brick home in the Lakewood neighborhood of New Orleans appears good as new.
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Rachel Dry / The Trail:
Bush's Hurricane Damage
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
A Scandal-Scarred G.O.P. Asks, 'What Next?'  —  Scott Reed, a Republican strategist, was at a dinner in Philadelphia on Monday night when his cellphone and Internet pager began beeping like crazy.  Only later did he learn why.  His party was buzzing with news of a sex scandal involving a Republican United States senator — again.
Geraldine Fabrikant / New York Times:
The Journal Is to Rename Leisure Section for Weekends  —  The Wall Street Journal will rechristen Pursuits, its Saturday leisure section, as Weekend Journal, the same name as the Friday section, according to several people familiar with the paper's decision.
Discussion: The Huffington Post
Frank Cerabino / Palm Beach Post:
Some advice for those who tell stall tales  —  This has been the summer of bathroom misunderstandings.  —  Especially if you happen to be a conservative Republican with a stellar track record against the gay agenda - whatever that is.  —  One minute, you're railing against gay marriage ruining …
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Slate:
SLATE EDITORS SQUABBLE ABOUT THE IDAHO SENATOR'S BATHROOM ARREST.
Jonny Paul / Jerusalem Post:
London editor prays for nuclear attack on Israel  —  The editor of an Arabic daily newspaper published in London said in an interview on Lebanese television that he would dance in Trafalgar Square if Iranian missiles hit Israel.  —  Talking about Iran's nuclear capability on ANB Lebanese television …
Anthony Boadle / Reuters:
Castro's tip: Clinton-Obama the winning ticket  —  HAVANA (Reuters) - Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro is tipping Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to team up and win the U.S. presidential election.  —  Clinton leads Obama in the race to be the Democratic nominee …
Associated Press:
Edwards: Americans should sacrifice their SUVs  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.  —  The former North Carolina senator told a forum …
Discussion: Babalu Blog
Marc Santora / New York Times:
Republicans Plan to Penalize States on Primaries  —  The Republican National Committee plans to penalize at least four states holding early primaries, including New Hampshire and Florida, by refusing to seat at least half their delegates at the party's national convention in 2008, a party official said Tuesday.
Yoav Stern / Haaretz:
Hezbollah to file lawsuits against Israel for damage caused in war  —  Hezbollah is planning to file a host of lawsuits against Israel over the damages it caused during the Second Lebanon War.  Lebanese individuals with dual citizenship will file the suits in the countries where they hold citizenship.
Jeanne Sahadi / CNNMoney.com:
Household incomes rise but ...  Census Bureau reports slight rise in 2006 incomes but as a group, households aren't doing as well as before the 2001 recession.  —  NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Household income crept higher and the poverty rate edged lower last year, the government said Tuesday …
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Washington Post:
Bush May Fight for New Attorney General  —  President Seeks Agreement With Policies  —  A half-dozen or so lawyers are being discussed among administration officials as possible candidates to replace Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, but no clear favorite has emerged …
 
 
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