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David McHugh / Associated Press:
Germany: Plot targeted U.S. facilities — BERLIN - Three suspected Islamic terrorists from an al-Qaida-influenced group nursing "profound hatred of U.S. citizens" were arrested on suspicious of plotting imminent, massive bomb attacks on U.S. facilities in Germany, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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New York Times:
German Police Say 3 Arrested in Imminent Terrorist Plot — The police in Germany have arrested three Islamic militants suspected of planning large-scale terrorist attacks against several sites frequented by Americans, including discos, bars, airports and military installations.
Fred Thompson / The Trail:
More Departures For Thompson Team — On the eve of his big day, Fred Thompson has let another staffer go. — Jim Mills, the former Fox News producer who joined the campaign only weeks ago, has resigned due to "strategic differences." This from campaign manager Bill Lacy in a memo to the staff …
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Andrew Glass / The Politico:
Why can't we all practice Broderism? — How did David Broder go from being revered as the dean of the Washington political press corps to being reviled on both the left and the right as the apotheosis of what has come to be known as Broderism? — Not everybody gets to see his or her name bandied about as an "-ism."
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Jackie Kucinich / The Hill:
Rep. Gillmor dies — Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-Ohio) passed away suddenly Tuesday night, according to his office. He was 68. — According to an inter-conference email obtained by The Hill, Gillmor did not show up to the office this morning causing his staff to become concerned.
Michiko Kakutani / New York Times:
Bush Profiled: Big Ideas, Tiny Details — Days before the 2006 election, Robert Draper reports in his fascinating new book, as things were looking bleaker and bleaker for House Republicans, and even the party's chairman was predicting a G.O.P. defeat, George W. Bush brushed aside such forecasts …
Washington Post:
D.C. Case Could Shape Gun Laws — The District asked the Supreme Court yesterday to save the city's ban on handgun ownership, saying an appeals court's decision overturning the prohibition "drastically departs from the mainstream of American jurisprudence."
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R.G. Ratcliffe / Houston Chronicle:
Senate candidate played up contributions to justices
Senate candidate played up contributions to justices
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Martin Miller / Los Angeles Times:
Is Clinton's candidacy blocking the "Path to 9/11?" — Screenwriter of docudrama says ABC exec said delay has been prompted by unflattering portrayal of previous administration. — Among the nearly two dozen television DVDs slated for nationwide release on Sept. 11 is the second season of …
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Doug Conway / New Zealand Herald:
Bush has a back-up or two for his jumbo — Ever feel guilty about over-packing on your travels? George Bush will make you feel better. — The United States President, who arrived in Sydney last night, brought not one Jumbo jet, but three, as well as another two aircraft that carry aircraft.
Idaho Statesman:
UPDATED 7:25 p.m. — Craig may not quit after all if he's cleared of charges, spokesman says — Sen. Larry Craig says he may fight to keep his job in the U.S. Senate after all. — "Basically, as he stated on Saturday, Senator Craig intends to resign on Sept. 30th," said his spokesman Dan Whiting via e-mail Tuesday night.
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Susan Crabtree / The Hill:
Rep. Lamborn apologizes — Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) is apologizing to a couple in his district who complained that he left them two threatening voice mails after they wrote a critical letter to the editor about the freshman member. — In a letter sent Tuesday, Lamborn …
WCBS-TV:
Couric: 'Real Progress' In Iraq — Evening News Anchor Says Police Finally Making Inroads — Featured Slideshows: — (CBS) BAGHDAD, Iraq One week before Gen. David Petraeus is expected to give his report on U.S. progress in Iraq, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric says she has already seen dramatic improvements in the country.
David Leonhardt / New York Times:
What Is John Dingell Really Up To? — John Dingell, wearing a seersucker suit perfect for the summer heat, was sitting on stage inside the Pioneer High School auditorium on a recent afternoon, waiting for the start of a town hall meeting he had called to discuss global warming.
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MoveOn vs. Democrats — Punishing Congressmen for reporting what they see in Iraq. — In the Hell Hath No Fury sweepstakes, groups like MoveOn.org are gearing up to take on a new set of perceived traitors in their midst—Democrats who have acknowledged some success from the troop surge in Iraq.
Colorado Pols:
News Flash: Ritter Discusses Legislation! — Gotcha! — Gotcha! — Gotcha! — Gotcha! — How many times can you say "Gotcha!" before people stop paying attention? Apparently a lot, as Republicans in Colorado continue to play their "a-ha!" routine in regards to Gov. Bill Ritter …