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7:00 PM ET, September 4, 2007

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Jeffrey Rosen / New York Times:
Conscience of a Conservative  —  In the fall of 2003, Jack L. Goldsmith was widely considered one of the brightest stars in the conservative legal firmament.  A 40-year-old law professor at the University of Chicago, Goldsmith had established himself, with his friend and fellow law professor John Yoo …
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Faiz / Think Progress:
GAO Report: Daily Attacks Against Iraqis 'Have Remained Unchanged'  —  The Government Accountability Office has released its congressionally mandated report on the Iraq's progress towards meeting 18 separate security and political benchmarks.  The Iraqi government met 3, partially met 4, and did not meet 11 of its 18 benchmarks.
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Frederick W. Kagan / Weekly Standard:
What's Wrong with the GAO Report  —  Measuring failure—or the failures of measuring.  —  At first glance—as those who leaked it last week saw—the Government Accountability Office's report on Iraq, released today, paints a dark view of progress and prospects in Iraq.
Brian Knowlton / New York Times:
Independent Audit Finds Progress Lacking in Iraq  —  A report by Congressional auditors issued todayconcludes that "violence remains high" in Iraq amid mixed progress on security and that political reconciliation efforts remain far from sufficient, eight months after President Bush began his troop-increase plan.
Jose Antonio Vargas / Washington Post:
The Most Feared Man on the Hill?  —  For Gay Blogger, Craig's Resignation Is Just the Latest on His List  —  Soon, a new name will pop up on Mike Rogers's hit list.  —  Larry Craig wasn't "the first on my list," the gay blogger says.  And the Idaho senator, who announced his resignation Saturday, "won't be the last."
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Patterico's Pontifications:
Mike Rogers: The Most Feared Thug on the Hill?
Discussion: NewsBusters.org
Des Moines Register:
Richardson: Keeping Iowa first is God's will  —  Sioux City, Ia.  — God's will is for Iowa to have the first-in-the-nation caucus, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson told a crowd here today.  —  "Iowa, for good reason, for constitutional reasons, for reasons related to the Lord …
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Amy Lorentzen / Associated Press:
Richardson explains his comment on Iowa
Discussion: Captain's Quarters
Washington Post:
Fighting for Our Handgun Ban  —  As mayor and attorney general of the District of Columbia, we were deeply disappointed this year when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declared that the District's longstanding handgun ban violates the Second Amendment.
Discussion: The Corner, DCist and SCOTUSblog
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Lyle Denniston / SCOTUSblog:   Second Amendment case reaches Court; cross-appeal coming
Michael R. Blood / Mercury News:
Backer of Swift Boat ads has tie to law firm pushing vote change  —  LOS ANGELES—Lawyers behind a California ballot proposal that could benefit the 2008 Republican presidential nominee have ties to a Texas homebuilder who financed attacks on Democrat John Kerry's Vietnam War record in the 2004 presidential campaign.
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Michael R. Blood / Associated Press:
Calif. Ballot Proposal's GOP Ties
Dan Froomkin / Washington Post:
Kabuki at Camp Cupcake  —  What exactly was President Bush up to yesterday, making a "surprise visit" to a huge American air base in Iraq, praising the ostensible progress there and hinting at a troop reduction if things keep going so well?  —  One answer lies in the remarkably forthright …
Discussion: Eschaton, MoJoBlog and TIME
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Matt / Think Progress:
Draper: Laura Bush Considers Rove 'A Necessary Evil,' 'Self-Aggrandizing'
Discussion: Shakespeare's Sister
Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup Poll:
Democrats Express Decided Preference for Change Over Experience  —  Seventy-three percent favor presidential candidate who strongly desires to change Washington  —  PRINCETON, NJ — The Democratic presidential nomination could well be decided on the basis of whether Democratic primary …
This Is London:
'NHS SHOULD NOT TREAT THOSE WITH UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES' SAY TORIES  —  • Patients who improve their health to be given 'Health Miles' cards to claim free fruit and veg  —  Patients who refuse to change their unhealthy lifestyles should not be treated by the NHS, the Conservatives said today.
Nitya / Political Radar:
High School Student to McCain: You're No Leader  —  ABC News' Bret Hovell and Matt Stuart Report: Senator John McCain had a testy exchange with a high school student in Concord, NH, Tuesday, but one that McCain himself characterized as "what America is supposed to be about."
Andrew Miga / Associated Press:
Rep. Kennedy Will Keep Hsu Donations  —  WASHINGTON (AP) - Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Tuesday he's not returning $6,600 in donations he got from Norman Hsu, a prominent Democratic donor whose criminal past was recently revealed.  —  Several top Democrats, including 2008 presidential …
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
Edwards and Schweitzer: Perfect Together?  —  Former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) will be introduced by Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer later today at a fundraiser in Missoula, according to his campaign.  —  Sources on both sides were careful to note that Schweitzer's presence at the …
ABCNEWS:
Craig's Children Say He Was 'a Victim of Circumstance'  —  After a highly publicized arrest in a bathroom sex sting and a week spent defending his sexuality, Idaho Sen. Larry Craig announced his resignation from the Senate this weekend.  He maintains his innocence, however, despite having pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
 
 
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U.S. Federal Election Commission:
FEC Resolved Two Matters Involving Internet Activity; Applies …
Kevin Drum / Washington Monthly:
GORE AND THE PRESS....Evgenia Peretz writes in this month's Vanity Fair …
CNNMoney.com:
GDP growth not reaching paychecks
Discussion: NewsBusters.org
Satyam / Think Progress:
Thompson: 'The Whole' Middle East 'Will Become Nuclearized' If We Redeploy From Iraq
The Atlantic Online:
Did the bankrupcty reform touch off the mortgage bubble?
The Corner:
Typical Ezra  —  I largely stopped reading Ezra Klein …
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Denis MacShane / Washington Post:
The New Anti-Semitism  —  Hatred of Jews has reached new heights …
Examiner:
Book says Souter mulled resignation after Bush v. Gore
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
TOO MANY LIES TO COUNT  —  You may have noticed a that few days ago …
Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
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