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Glenn Greenwald / Salon:
McConnell/Mukasey: Eavesdropping outside of FISA is “illegal” — (updated below - Update II) — The White House yesterday escalated its most brazen, Orwellian campaign of the last eight years — shrilly accusing House Democrats of jeopardizing the nation's security by allowing …
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Washington Post:
Spy Law Lapse Blamed for Lost Information — Some Telecom Firms Not Cooperating for Fear of Liability, U.S. Says — The Bush administration said yesterday that the government “lost intelligence information” because House Democrats allowed a surveillance law to expire last week …
Matthew Yglesias:
McCain's Lying Problem — It's weird to think of something so random as a ten year-old purchase of a television station in Pittsburgh as posing a major political problem for John McCain, but much more so than other politicians he's made the myth of some kind of preternatural powers of honestness central to his persona.
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Mark Leibovich / New York Times:
No Longer in Race, Richardson Is a Man Pursued — SANTA FE, N.M. — Lots of people are calling Gov. Bill Richardson these days, “just to check in.” — Barack Obama calls every three days or so. He called on Friday of last week, but Mr. Richardson was tied up with the Legislature …
Cristi Allen / Decision Analyst:
Obama leading Clinton in Texas, according to Feb. 20 and 21 statewide survey by Decision Analyst — Arlington, Texas (Feb 21, 2008)— Barack Obama has a double digit lead over Hillary Clinton in Texas, according to a statewide survey of 678 registered voters planning to vote in the March 4 Democratic Primary.
Elisabeth Bumiller / New York Times:
In Aftermath of Article, McCain Gathers Donations — INDIANAPOLIS — Senator John McCain declared the battle over on Friday morning, but by then his lieutenants believed he had already won the war. — Conservative radio talk show hosts who had long reviled Mr. McCain …
Dina ElBoghdady / Washington Post:
Homeowners Losing Equity Lines — As House Values Fall, Some Banks Withdraw Credit — In one brief phone call, Nancy Corazzi's lender yanked away what was left of the $95,000 home equity line of credit that she and her husband took out five months ago. — The lender informed …
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Calculated Risk
Sean Callebs / CNN:
Obama takes heat for skipping State of the Black Union — NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) — The annual State of the Black Union forum boasts a number of famous names as it gets under way in New Orleans, but this year's event is getting much more attention for who won't be there.
Associated Press:
Rice says no interest in veep spot — WASHINGTON - Condoleezza Rice's name on the Republican ticket is a dream to some, but not a reality she can see happening. — The secretary of State told reporters Friday she will not be a vice presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
David Charter / Times of London:
Piggy banks are given the chop as bank tries to attract young Muslims — Knorbert the piglet has been dropped as the mascot of Fortis Bank after it decided to stop giving piggy banks to children for fear of offending Muslims. — The decision has been viewed in the Netherlands …
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John Nichols / The Nation:
FEINGOLD: “I VOTED FOR BARACK OBAMA”... Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, a progressive icon who briefly considered seeking the Democratic presidential nomination himself, said he voted in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary for Barack Obama. — Asked directly about his choice, Feingold answered directly.
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Jeffrey Young / The Hill:
Michael Moore says insurance industry would love Clinton's healthcare plan — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's (D-N.Y.) proposal to mandate that all people purchase health insurance would be a boon to the industry, filmmaker Michael Moore said Friday. — “Can you imagine, every time Sen. Clinton …
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
BUSH PENTAGON — It would appear that we have another case where the Bush Pentagon, particularly the Office of Public Affairs is forcefully inserting itself into the civilian election process. Earlier today I referenced Barack Obama's anecdote from Thursday night's Democratic debate …
Paul Krugman:
Demon ethanol — I'm almost never censored at the Times. However, I was told that I couldn't use the lede I originally wrote for my column following the 2007 State of the Union address, in which Bush made ethanol the centerpiece of his energy strategy: “Before the State of the Union address …
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Alan Bjerga / Bloomberg:
Ethanol Demand in U.S. Adds to Food, Fertilizer Costs
Ethanol Demand in U.S. Adds to Food, Fertilizer Costs
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Blue Crab Boulevard