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We Have A President — The news that Obama has refused to sign off on any of the four major options presented to him in Afghanistan reminds me of why he was elected president. This critical decision - arguably the most critical of his young presidency - is one that will not be rushed the way such decisions often are.
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Inside This Morning's White House Afghanistan Meeting: Anger With Eikenberry, ‘Beef’ With McChrystal — It was a tense meeting this morning at the White House, as Ambassador Karl Eikenberry addressed the National Security Council by teleconference from Kabul just hours after the media got hold …
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The Eikenberry memo and the leak war: more pushback against a nudgey Pentagon?
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U.S. Afghan Envoy Urges Caution on Troop Increase
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Official: Obama rejects war options
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Fort Hood shootings suspect may have wired money to Pakistan — dmichaels@dallasnews.com — WASHINGTON - Authorities have been examining whether Fort Hood massacre suspect Nidal Malik Hasan wired money to Pakistan in recent months, an action that one senior lawmaker said would raise serious questions …
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At Fort Hood, Witness Credits Second Officer — KILLEEN, Tex. — Sgt. Kimberly D. Munley has been applauded as a hero across the nation for shooting down Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan during the bloody rampage at Fort Hood last week. The account of heroism, given by the authorities …
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Did Hoekstra Compromise A Sensitive Intelligence Program?
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Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens even as Rep. Bill Owens is sworn into House seat … Washington — Conservative Doug Hoffman conceded the race in the 23rd Congressional District last week after receiving two pieces of grim news for his campaign: He was down 5,335 votes with 93 percent …
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Levi Johnston at Fleshbot awards: Sarah Palin ‘smart’ for not trashing me on Oprah — “She knows what I got on her. It's a smart move on her part,” Johnson said of Palin's interview with Oprah. — Levi Johnston, the hunky baby daddy of Sarah Palin's grandson, called …
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Palin says she knew her 2008 Couric interview had gone badly — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) says she knew her campaign-defining interview with CBS's Katie Couric last fall went poorly. — In an excerpt of her highly-anticipated sit-down with Oprah Winfrey (to be broadcast Monday) …
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Palin's book confirms tension with McCain aides
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Missing George W. Bush — A couple of days ago I heard the news that George and Laura Bush paid a private visit to the wounded soldiers at Fort Hood. They specifically requested that the base commander not inform the media of their visit. They came. They comforted the wounded soldiers …
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RNC insurance plan covers abortion — The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls “a fundamental assault on innocent human life.” — Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna.
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E.J. Dionne Jr. on health reform's abortion stumbling block
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Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks — OSHKOSH, Wis. — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is normally a mild-mannered man, at least in public, but he unleashed a torrent on his plane on Thursday morning about leaks during the investigation of the Foot Hood shootings and President Obama's deliberations …
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Lou Dobbs Abruptly Quits CNN — Months ago the president of CNN/U.S., Jonathan Klein, offered a choice to Lou Dobbs, the channel's most outspoken anchor. Mr. Dobbs could vent his opinions on radio and anchor an objective newscast on television, or he could leave CNN.
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Will Lefty Web Get Any Credit For Lou Dobbs Ouster?
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Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum — Same-sex marriage bill, as written, called a threat to social service contracts — The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change …
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Pelosi: Jail time “very fair” for failing to buy your patriotic ObamaCare coverage — It's very fair to send people who disregard the federal mandate to buy health insurance to prison, Nancy Pelosi says, because otherwise they'll assault citizens ... with a bill for medical services ... or something.
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U.S. Aims to Cut Deficit With TARP — WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, under pressure to show it is serious about tackling the budget deficit, is seizing on an unusual target to showcase fiscal responsibility: the $700 billion financial rescue. — The administration wants to keep …
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My solemn meeting on Veterans Day with President Obama at my friend's resting place in Arlington — ARLINGTON, Va. - He didn't introduce himself. He didn't have to. — President Obama simply stuck out his hand and asked for my name as he stepped toward me amid a bone-chilling drizzle in the Gardens of Stone.
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For immediate release — The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced final rules that prohibit financial institutions from charging consumers fees for paying overdrafts on automated teller machine (ATM) and one-time debit card transactions, unless a consumer consents, or opts in …
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Acorn Sues Over Funding Vote in House — Saying a resolution by the House of Representatives that barred Acorn from receiving federal aid violated the Constitution by singling the antipoverty group out for punishment, lawyers for Acorn filed a lawsuit on Thursday that seeks to restore the financing.
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Obama To Give Interview To Fox News — WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? — President Obama will give an interview to Fox News' Major Garrett, Drudge reports. — The interview will take place in China next week and comes just one day after it was reported that Obama Communications Director Anita Dunn …
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Perry says Obama taking U.S. toward socialism — Governor uses s-word in front of Midland crowd ... State official fired over remarks about Spanish-speakers ... Former forensic chairman disagrees with Bradley — Happy birthday to conservative activist Jim Cardle and Jim Hurley of the Texas Youth Commission.
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Dems jam GOP with Franken vote — When Al Franken ran for the Senate last year, the former “Saturday Night Live” star had to reassure skeptics that the fierce partisan attacks he lobbed at Republicans as an author and radio host wouldn't define his style as a legislator.
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