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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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Spencer Ackerman / TPMmuckraker:
Goldsmith: Cheney Lawyer Is Frothing Lunatic — If there's a villain in Jack Goldsmith's account of his time in the Justice Department, it's David Addington, Dick Cheney's legal alter ego. Addington, who became the vice president's chief of staff after Scooter Libby resigned following his indictment …
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.
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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.
Faiz / Think Progress:
GAO Chief Suggests Administration Is Cooking The Books On Levels Of Sectarian Violence In Iraq — Gen. David Petraeus has claimed that there has been a 75 percent reduction in sectarian violence. In testimony today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, GAO Comptroller General David Walker …
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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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
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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.
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Michael R. Blood / Associated Press:
Calif. Ballot Proposal's GOP Ties — 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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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.
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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."
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 …
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 …
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