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Robert Fisk / The Independent:
The demise of the dollar — In a graphic illustration of the new world order, Arab states have launched secret moves with China, Russia and France to stop using the US currency for oil trading — In the most profound financial change in recent Middle East history, Gulf Arabs are planning …
Publius / Big Government:
Breaking: Louisiana Attorney General: Rathke Embezzled $5 Million From ACORN — From NOLA.COM: … Whole blockbuster story here. — Update: According to the new subpoena issued by the Louisiana Attorney General, it seems ACORN leadership was aware of the full extent of the embezzlement.
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Robert Travis Scott / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
ACORN embezzlement was $5 million, La. attorney general says — An internal review by the board of directors of the community organization ACORN determined that the amount allegedly embezzled from the community organization was $5 million, well more than the previously reported amount of nearly $1 million …
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Dana Loesch / thedanashow.wordpress.com:
FTC meddles in blogger content, free speech — More big government. The FTC says basically anyone receiving anything (due to broad, poorly-written regulations) must pay an $11,000 fine. … Because Uncle Sam think the public is too stupid to make decisions alone or to recognize endorsements verses common reviews.
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Federal Trade Commission:
FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials
FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials
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Brian Beutler / TPMDC:
Taking Their Time: Finance Committee May Delay Vote As It Awaits CBO Analysis — The Senate Finance Committee was supposed to convene for a vote on its controversial health care bill tomorrow. Now, that's looking doubtful. — Early in the amendment process, the panel agreed not to hold …
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Christina Bellantoni / TPMDC:
Six Dem Governors Hold Out On Health Care Letter
Six Dem Governors Hold Out On Health Care Letter
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The Politico
Patrick Tuohey / Big Government:
AMA Endorses Largest Denier of Health Care Claims — What appears to be the official blog of President Obama's administration is all aflutter because the President will welcome, “doctors from across the United States to the White House to share their unique perspective on the struggles …
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The Hill:
President summons congressional leaders on Afghanistan strategy — The meeting comes amid mounting casualties in the eight-year war and as President Barack Obama weighs a pending request for 40,000 more troops from the leading commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
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Michelle Cottle / The New Republic:
No Exit — The never-ending lunacy of Betsy McCaughey. — On an ordinary day, Henry Aaron, senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, comes across as the quintessential policy wonk: knowledgeable, thoughtful, measured, perhaps even a tad boring.
Not Larry Sabato:
SHEILA JOHNSON'S PARTY FOUL — At a rally for Bob McDonnell's campaign, Sheila Johnson mock-stutters when talking about Bob's “o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-opponent” Creigh Deeds. When Bob comes up to speak he says nothing. — Pathetic. We deserve more class than this in the Governor's mansion.
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Gary Farber / Amygdala:
ARE YOU “THE UNKNOWN LIBERAL”? Pick me, pick me! — Jerry Falwell's offspring of Liberty University, the Liberty Counsel has a wonderful new idea! … How does it work, you ask? … I nominate myself as “The “Unknown Liberal. No, really, that's a choice. You can't make this crap up.
Peter Hamby / CNN:
Steele applauded ACORN leader in speech — WASHINGTON (CNN) - Like other GOP leaders, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele took a harsh tone toward ACORN last month after several of the group's employees were caught on tape offering financial advice to activists posing undercover as a pimp and prostitute.
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Alex Spillius / Telegraph:
Barack Obama cancels meeting with Dalai Lama ‘to keep China happy’ — President Barack Obama has refused to meet the Dalai Lama in Washington this week in a move to curry favour with the Chinese. — The decision came after China stepped up a campaign urging nations to shun the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Think Progress:
GOP Senate candidate: My campaign is like fighting the Nazis in World War II. — In an interview with the Washington Post yesterday, former Ron Paul economic adviser Peter Schiff, who is now running as a Republican for Connecticut's U.S. Senate seat, feigned modesty when asked about his candidacy …
Daniel Edelson / Ynetnews:
Turkey: Protestors burn Israeli flag — Thousands attend anti-Israel rally in Istanbul held in support of Arab riots in Jerusalem. Foreign Ministry says moderate forces in turkey will know difference between incitement, facts — A mass anti-Israel rally was held in Istanbul Monday.
Kate Galbraith / Green Inc.:
Apple Resigns From Chamber Over Climate — Apple has become the latest company to resign from the United States Chamber of Commerce over climate policy. — “We strongly object to the chamber's recent comments opposing the E.P.A.'s effort to limit greenhouse gases,” wrote Catherine A. Novelli …
Eric Zimmermann / The Hill:
Obama, Biden to meet with lawmakers on Afghanistan — President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet with lawmakers tomorrow to discuss Afghanistan policy. The meeting will take place in the State Dining Room at the White House, but is closed to the press.
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The Nation
Steve Krakauer / Mediaite:
Red Eye Resurgence: More Demo Viewers Watch Fox At 3am Than CNN at 8pm — Fox News' 3amET comedy/news hybrid Red Eye is in a league of its own when it comes to cable news shows. But that doesn't mean it isn't a player in the ratings. — Despite its late (or early, depending on your sleep habits) …
Scott Wilson / Washington Post:
Obama Rallies Doctors — President Obama gathered doctors at the White House Monday for a pep rally in support of his health care reform plans, which he argued would help them spend more time treating patients and less time filling out forms. — Obama said little new about his signature …
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Digest / BPS Research Digest:
One nagging thing you still don't understand about yourself — The email edition of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest has reached the milestone of its 150th issue. That's over 900 quality, peer-reviewed psychology journal articles digested since 2003.
Rasmussen Reports:
Election 2010: Kentucky Senate — 2010 Kentucky Senate: Early Match-ups Suggest Tight Race for GOP Vacancy — Republicans look like they're in for a tough fight in Kentucky to maintain the seat of retiring U.S. Senator Jim Bunning. — The first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey …
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Chuck Todd / msnbc.com:
ROVE FOR RUBIO — From NBC's Chuck Todd — Over the past few weeks, Florida GOP Gov. Charlie Crist has found himself being put on the defensive more and more in the primary thanks to the challenge by ex-state House Speaker Marco Rubio. While Crist has financially overwhelmed Rubio to date …
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