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Media Matters for America:
Gibson aired edited Limbaugh clip to "prove" Media Matters had edited Limbaugh clip … During the September 28 broadcast of his nationally syndicated radio show, in response to Media Matters for America's documentation of Rush Limbaugh's recent description of service members who advocate U.S. withdrawal …
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Amanda / Think Progress:
Harkin: 'Maybe Limbaugh was high on drugs again.' — Today on the Senate floor, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) condemned Rush Limbaugh's "phony soldiers" comment, saying that the radio host makes these "provocative things to make more money." He then offered another possible explanation for Limbaugh's "over-the-line" remarks:
Michelle Malkin:
Fake war hero Tom Harkin smears Rush Limbaugh — Update: Glenn Reynolds wonders: "I noted back in 2004, the last time Harkin made this an issue, that the press was giving him a pass. Will it do so again? And why are the Democrats letting Harkin, of all people, get out front on this issue?"
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RushLimbaugh.com Home:
Rush's Challenge to Senator Reid — BEGIN TRANSCRIPT — RUSH: Ladies and gentlemen, in the last half hour, Harry Reid took to the floor of the Senate and proceeded to spend five-to-seven minutes denouncing me, spreading the smear that started last week on this phony soldiers business.
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New York Times:
Report Depicts Recklessness at Blackwater — Guards working in Iraq for Blackwater USA have shot innocent Iraqi civilians and have sought to cover up the incidents, sometimes with the help of the State Department, a report to a Congressional committee said today.
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Patrick O'Connor / The Politico:
Republicans urge Blackwater hearing delay — Seven House Republicans have urged Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) to postpone an expected hearing this week about Blackwater USA until the State Department and a separate commission release reports …
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
PARODY SURGE HITS MIL CONTRACTORS IN IRAQ — A few days ago the State Department released what it called a "first blush" report on the Blackwater incident in Baghdad, a report which largely exonerated the Blackwater personnel involved. — I noted at the time that "first blush" …
Taylor Marsh:
BREAKING: Clinton to Join Webb on Iran Bill — In March, James Webb introduced legislation demanding that the President seek congressional approval before striking Iran. — I've just learned that Senator Hillary Clinton will co-sponsor legislation with Webb and re-introduce it into the Senate.
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World Tribune.com:
Last letter from doomed Al Qaida chief: 'We are so desperate for your help' — BAGHDAD — The U.S. military is eliminating Al Qaida's chain of command in Iraq. — Officials said several leading aides to Al Qaida network chief Abu Ayoub Al Masri have been killed by the U.S.-led coalition.
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WSJ.com:
Ron Paul's Fund-Raising Takes Off — Mary Jacoby reports on the 2008 presidential campaign. — Rep. Ron Paul is bucking trends in the political money race. — While both Democrats and Republicans in the presidential race are finding it more difficult to pass the hat …
Des Moines Register:
Thompson: Iraq had WMDs before U.S. invaded — Newton, Ia. — Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson said today he was certain former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction prior to the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, a point of contention in the 4.5 years since the war began.
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Washington Post:
Public Favors Democrats to Handle Iraq, Health Care — Most Americans oppose fully funding President Bush's $190 billion request for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a sizeable majority supports an expansion of a children's health insurance bill the president has promised to veto …
Faiz / Think Progress:
Lindsey Graham Sets 90 Day Deadline For Iraq — In February, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) warned against setting any kind of deadline for Iraq. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, he said, "I cannot guarantee you success, but I can promise you this: The day you set timelines and deadlines, it's lost in Iraq."
Ronny Sofer / Ynetnews:
Israel officially denies responsibility for death of al-Dura in 2000 — Seven years after death of Gaza boy captured by France 2 cameraman was blamed on Israel, Prime Minister's Office issues first official document stating incident was staged. French reporter defends video, calling it 'authentic'