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New York Times:
White House Defends Continuing U.S. Role in Libya Operation — WASHINGTON — The White House, pushing hard against criticism in Congress over the deepening air war in Libya, asserted Wednesday that President Obama had the authority to continue the military campaign without Congressional approval …
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Terence P. Jeffrey / CNSNews:
‘Nothing More Impeachable’ Than War Without Authorization, Says Constitutional Scholar
‘Nothing More Impeachable’ Than War Without Authorization, Says Constitutional Scholar
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Fire Andrea Mitchell!
Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
Kucinich, other House members file lawsuit against Obama on Libya military mission
Kucinich, other House members file lawsuit against Obama on Libya military mission
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Salon, Swampland and AmSpecBlog
The Politico:
Weiner may lose committee slot — House Democratic leaders could begin the process of taking away Rep. Anthony Weiner's committee assignments today as part of a final push to force him from office, even as a minor backlash against calls for his resignation has emerged from one corner of the caucus.
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Hot Air, RedState, The Gateway Pundit, Weasel Zippers and Gawker
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Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
House Democrats could strip Anthony Weiner of key committee seat — House Democratic leaders on Thursday afternoon are likely to discuss the next steps in their response to the scandal surrounding Rep. Anthony Weiner, including potentially relieving the New York Democrat of his spot …
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The Page
Jordy Yager / The Hill:
Issa: DoJ should be ‘ashamed’ — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Wednesday escalated his standoff with the Department of Justice over a gun-tracking program that might have contributed to the death of federal agent. — As the family of slain ATF agent Brian Terry pleaded for justice …
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FrumForum
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William Lajeunesse / Fox News:
House Panel Releases Scathing Report on ‘Fast and Furious’ Gun Operation, Sure to Anger Mexico — Hoping to score a knockout blow against the Mexican cartels, U.S. law enforcement created “Operation Fast and Furious” to stop gun smuggling by allowing the weapons into Mexico …
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The Gateway Pundit, National Review and Don Surber
Michael Isikoff / msnbc.com:
Gingrich's wife at center of presidential campaign turmoil, sources say — New details, including concerns over his third wife, Callista, have emerged about why Newt Gingrich's entire senior campaign staff walked out on the presidential hopeful. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. — By Michael Isikoff
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GOP 12, Mediaite, Associated Press, The Politico, Alan Colmes' Liberaland and Reuters
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Dan Hirschhorn / The Politico:
Newt Gingrich demands NBC apology — Newt Gingrich lashed out at NBC News Wednesday night, demanding the network apologize to his wife Callista for a report that put the blame largely on her for prompting the mass resignation of his campaign staff last week.
Discussion:
Taylor Marsh, Jesus' General and Mediaite
BBC:
Ayman al-Zawahiri appointed as al-Qaeda leader — Zawahiri warned a week ago that Bin Laden would continue to “terrify” the US from beyond the grave — Al-Qaeda has appointed Ayman al-Zawahiri as leader following the death of Osama Bin Laden, the organisation's general command says in a statement.
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Jane Perlez / New York Times:
Pakistan's Chief of Army Fights to Keep His Job
Pakistan's Chief of Army Fights to Keep His Job
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Washington Post, Big Peace, The Reality-Based Community and The Enterprise Blog
Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Obama, February 2009: If this economy hasn't rebounded in three years, I'm a one-termer — I'm stealing this from Ace, who in turn stole it from this guy, but the theft is justified in the interest of circulating such a devastating clip. The key bit comes at 4:20.
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CNSNews, Weasel Zippers, Pajamas Media, The Gateway Pundit and Associated Press
Investor's Business Daily:
Return Of The Dreaded Misery Index — Economy: As if the picture weren't bleak enough, here's one more data point to worry about — the Misery Index is on the rise. — Conceived by economist Arthur Okun in the early 1970s, the Misery Index simply adds together the inflation and unemployment rates …
Victor Davis Hanson / National Review:
A Curious Insularity — In the world of Barack Obama, inflating tires and “tuning up” modern car engines precludes off-shore drilling. Four-dollar-a-gallon gas prices can be ameliorated by having the average consumer trade in his 8-mpg clunker. Medical bills soar because doctors unnecessarily rip out tonsils and lop off limbs.
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PoliPundit.com
TMZ.com:
Weiner: 'You Aren't Giving My Package Due Credit' — Ginger Lee — the former porn star, current “featured dancer” and aspiring real estate agent — just told reporters about her relationship with Congressman Anthony Weiner, saying he repeatedly texted her about his “package” but denies she ever sexted him.
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RADAR, Verum Serum, Weasel Zippers, Fire Andrea Mitchell!, iOwnTheWorld.com, The Gateway Pundit, The Daily Caller and The Note
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Mark Joyella / Mediaite:
Porn Star Ginger Lee Talks About Rep. Anthony Weiner: ‘He Asked Me To Lie’
Porn Star Ginger Lee Talks About Rep. Anthony Weiner: ‘He Asked Me To Lie’
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The Politico
Chris Jones / Esquire:
Exclusive Interviews: Jon Huntsman Is Tired of Waiting — On Tuesday, Jon Huntsman — the former governor of Utah and, more recently, the U.S. ambassador to China — will officially enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But he has already begun to distinguish himself …
Wall Street Journal:
Romney Solidifies 2012 GOP Lead — President Obama Remains Ahead of All Republican Candidates, but Poll Shows Worries About Economy Are Mounting — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has surged to a clear lead in the Republican race for the presidential nomination …
Discussion:
The Politico, Fox News and Fox Nation
Michelle Goldberg / The Daily Beast:
Michele Bachmann's Unrivaled Extremism — THE DAILY BEAST ON: — Her anti-gay platform has alienated parts of her family. A mentor she described as a “great influence” has a history of addresses to white supremacists. A book she collaborated on advocates theocracy.
The Hill:
GOP skirmishes complicate Boehner's plan on debt deal — A series of policy battles that have broken out among House Republicans poses a significant challenge to Speaker John Boehner's (R-Ohio) effort to unify his troops on a bill raising the nation's debt ceiling.
Discussion:
FrumForum
Nick Collins / Telegraph:
Prince Harry to return to Afghanistan — Prince Harry will be granted his wish to return to Afghanistan as an Apache attack helicopter pilot after completing his training next year. — The Prince gained his wings earlier this year — The Prince, who was hastily withdrawn from a tour …
Discussion:
Weasel Zippers and msnbc.com
Linda Greenhouse / Opinionator:
Activists by Invitation — No one loves an activist judge. We know this because members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are forever denouncing “judicial activism” and warning of its hidden dangers. Last summer, when Sen. Orrin Hatch, Republican of Utah, became the first member …
Sophie Borland / Daily Mail:
The breast cancer patients TOO OLD to save: Thousands are being denied surgery by ‘ageist’ doctors — Elderly women are being denied life-saving breast cancer surgery that is routinely given to younger patients, alarming research reveals. — Some doctors look at a patient's age in their notes …
Philip Klein / Washington Examiner:
BELTWAY CONFIDENTIAL — ATM industry not happy about Obama comments — Senior Editorial Writer Follow Him @Philipaklein — The Automated Teller Machine industry is not happy about President Obama's comments that the development of ATMs has cost jobs. Here's a sampling of some of the feedback I've been getting.
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Hot Air, Betsy's Page, CNSNews, NewsBusters.org blogs, RedState, Power Line, RealClearPolitics Video Log and Fox Nation
JSOnline:
Unions file suit to halt collective bargaining legislation — Madison - One day after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered the reinstatement of collective-bargaining legislation that potentially affects thousands of public-sector employees, a coalition of unions filed suit in federal court seeking to block it.
Discussion:
Weasel Zippers and The Volokh Conspiracy
Kevin Bogardus / The Hill:
Pelosi's wealth grows by 62 percent — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) saw her net worth rise 62 percent last year, cementing her status as one of the wealthiest members of Congress. — Pelosi was worth at least $35.2 million in the 2010 calendar year, according to a financial disclosure report released Wednesday.
Discussion:
Fire Andrea Mitchell!, Weasel Zippers, Fox Nation, JammieWearingFool and americanthinker.com
Ari Ezra Waldman / Towleroad News #gay:
Prop 8 Proponents Vow to Appeal Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss Over Judge's Sexuality — Ari Ezra Waldman is a 2002 graduate of Harvard College and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Law School. After practicing in New York for five years and clerking at a federal appellate court in Washington …
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Firedoglake and ThinkProgress
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