Defiant Wilson raises more than $200,000 after outburst  —  (CNN) — Less than a day after Rep. Joe Wilson formally apologized to President Obama over his “you lie” outburst, a campaign aide confirms to CNN the South Carolina Republican has raised “more than $200,000″ in the wake of the now-infamous moment.

Anti-abortion activist shot in front of Owosso High School … OWOSSO, Michigan — State police at the Corunna post have confirmed a well-known anti-abortion activist was shot multiple times and killed this morning in front of Owosso High School.  —  The victim's identity has not yet …

Poll: Obama's Speech Buoyed Public Support  —  President Obama attempt to explain his plans for health care reform to the American public Wednesday night appear to have been successful — to some extent.  —  A CBS News poll shows that Americans now give him the best marks of his presidency …

Judge angered by special treatment for Andrew Sullivan  —  Political commentator, author and writer for The Atlantic magazine Andrew M. Sullivan won't have to face charges stemming from a recent pot bust at the Cape Cod National Seashore — but a federal judge isn't happy about it.

T-Paw Admits There Are No Death Panels — But Says You Should Be Afraid, Anyway!  —  I'm surprised this isn't getting more attention: Tim Pawlenty gave an extraordinary interview on Morning Joe today in which he repeatedly refused to say the “death panel” tale is false, and even said those who fear …

Says ‘checking would be good’  —  White House press secretary Robert Gibbs chastised CNN Friday morning for its reporting on a Coast Guard training exercise on ...  ... the Potomac River, which suggested a security incident was in progress in the nation's capital.

Second Video Shows ACORN Officials Helping ‘Pimp,’ ‘Prostitute’ in Washington Office  —  One day after two ACORN officials in Baltimore were fired for offering to help a man and woman posing as a pimp and prostitute to engage in child prostitution and a series of tax crimes …

PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2009  —  BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  —  Through the twisted steel of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the scarred walls of the Pentagon, and the smoky wreckage in a field in southwest Pennsylvania …

The Dime Standard  —  On Wednesday night, Barack Obama delivered the finest speech of his presidency.  The exposition of his health care views was clear and lively.  The invocation of Teddy Kennedy was moving and effective.  The rumination at the end about the American character and the role …

DOMA Repeal Bill Coming Next Week  —  Rep. Jerrold Nadler will introduce legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act next week.  —  The Advocate has learned that Democratic representatives Jerrold Nadler of New York, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and Jared Polis of Colorado …

Doctors Against Obamacare - Rally in D.C.  —  On September 10, 2009, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals came to Washington, D.C. from across the country to show their opposition to Obamacare.  This rally exploded the government-created myth that there is unanimity amongst health …

Democrats stifle Republican health care plans  —  Rep. Tom Price, the Georgia Republican who heads the House GOP Study Committee, came to President Obama's speech Wednesday night itching to make a point.  Price, who also happens to be an orthopedic surgeon, has often heard the president accuse Republicans …

Betraying our dead  —  Forgetting the vows we made  —  Eight years ago today, our homeland was attacked by fanatical Muslims inspired by Saudi Arabian bigotry.  Three thousand American citizens and residents died.  —  We resolved that we, the People, would never forget.  Then we forgot.