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Senator John McCain: Russians deserve better than Putin — When Pravda.ru editor, Dmitry Sudakov, offered to publish my commentary, he referred to me as “an active anti-Russian politician for many years.” I'm sure that isn't the first time Russians have heard me characterized as their antagonist.
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Truthfully, John McCain in wrong Pravda — Sen. John McCain got his wish when his op-ed against Russian President Vladimir Putin was published in Russia news outlet Pravda. The only problem — it may have been the wrong Pravda. — The Arizona Republican published his anti-Putin piece …
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Leslie Bentz / CNN:
McCain publishes opinion piece in Pravda - but not the one he wanted — Washington (CNN) - Senator John McCain has a message for the Russian people: “I am pro-Russian, more pro-Russian than the regime that misrules you today.” — In an opinion piece titled “Russians Deserve Better Than Putin …
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Associated Press:
In Pravda, John McCain slams Vladimir Putin
In Pravda, John McCain slams Vladimir Putin
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The GOP's Self-Defeating ‘Defunding’ Strategy — It will only strengthen the president while alienating independents. — In 2010, Republicans took the House of Representatives by gaining 63 seats. They also picked up six U.S. senators and 675 state legislators, giving them control …
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House Republicans question Cruz's Obamacare-defunding fervor — Washington (CNN) - Republicans in the House of Representatives expressed outrage with one of their compatriots on the other side of the Capitol Wednesday, questioning whether or not Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is really all-in on defunding Obamacare …
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Gail Collins / New York Times:
World War O — The war against Obamacare: All the rationality of a Justin Bieber fan riot, and all the restraint of “Saw VI.” — On Wednesday, leaders of the House of Representatives announced their plans for a 42nd and 43rd vote to thwart the new health care reform law.
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Ted Cruz Infuriates House Republicans By Conceding Defeat On Obamacare Repeal
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Caitlin Huey-Burns / Real Clear Politics:
House Republicans Hit Cruz for “White Flag” on Health Law
House Republicans Hit Cruz for “White Flag” on Health Law
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Congress's Fiscal Fiasco Forces Americans to Wear Badge of Shame — As readers of my past columns know, I was not exactly optimistic as we approached crunch time over the debt limit in 2011. But I am far more pessimistic now. At a dinner I attended Monday night with a host …
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If we get a debt ceiling crisis, it's because Republican voters want one — If we are going to have a debt ceiling and default crisis — with all of the havoc it may well entail — it may well be because Republican voters want such a crisis, even if it causes serious economic harm. — No, really.
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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Boehner asks why Obama will negotiate with Putin, but not Republicans
Boehner asks why Obama will negotiate with Putin, but not Republicans
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Daniel Henninger / Wall Street Journal:
The Obama M.O. — Barack Obama's modus operandi is: I think, therefore you do.
The Obama M.O. — Barack Obama's modus operandi is: I think, therefore you do.
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Josh Lederman / Associated Press:
Biden Visits Patients Wounded in Navy Yard Rampage — The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is visiting patients injured Monday in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. — Biden arrived Wednesday evening at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
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Now Is Not the Time for New Gun Laws
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Debbie Siegelbaum / BBC:
Navy Yard: Swat team ‘stood down’ at mass shooting scene
Navy Yard: Swat team ‘stood down’ at mass shooting scene
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Sari Horwitz / Washington Post:
Officials: Navy Yard shooter carved odd messages into his gun before carnage
Officials: Navy Yard shooter carved odd messages into his gun before carnage
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Republicans ‘dead serious’ about bringing Hillary Clinton back to face MORE grilling as they slam State Department over Benghazi — A Republican aide says House investigators may ‘have to climb the ladder and swear Hillary in’ since underlings aren't providing answers
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Auditors of Benghazi attack say their report was not a cover-up
Auditors of Benghazi attack say their report was not a cover-up
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Ginger Gibson / Politico:
Darrell Issa resumes Benghazi crusade
Darrell Issa resumes Benghazi crusade
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Texas appeals court overturns Tom DeLay money laundering conviction — HOUSTON — A Texas Court of Appeals in Austin has overturned the conviction of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, attorney Brian Wice tells KHOU 11 News. — DeLay, 66, was convicted in 2010 for his alleged role in a scheme to influence Texas elections.
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Former Defense Secretaries Criticize Obama on Syria — WASHINGTON — President Obama's first two defense secretaries publicly questioned the administration's handling of the Syrian crisis on Tuesday night and expressed skepticism about whether Russia can broker a deal to remove Syria's chemical weapons.
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Nicole Wallace: GOP is playing in traffic — Former George W. Bush adviser Nicole Wallace said Thursday it's “idiotic” for Republicans to threaten a government shutdown over defunding Obamacare, comparing it to a child running into traffic. — Wallace, who was a communications chief …
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Growing IRS Scandal Requires A Special Prosecutor — Corruption: As the layers on the IRS scandal are peeled back, it's become increasingly clear the law has been broken and the White House may have been far more deeply involved than claimed. Time for a special prosecutor.
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Through Diplomacy, Obama Finds a Pen Pal in Iran — WASHINGTON — Few American presidents have held a deeper belief in the power of the written word than President Obama. And in few ways has that belief been more tested than in his frustrating private correspondence with the leaders of Iran …
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Tracy Connor / NBCNews:
Iran's president Rouhani: We will never develop nuclear weapons
Iran's president Rouhani: We will never develop nuclear weapons
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Creepy Obamacare ad hits college campuses and your nightmares — There will be girls. There will be beer. There will be cornhole. And someone will be dressed in the creepiest Uncle Sam costume you've ever seen. — Welcome to the strange new front in the war over Obamacare.
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Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:
McAuliffe on defensive as Cuccinelli gets a boost — RICHMOND — Terry McAuliffe said Wednesday that he knew nothing about a failed effort by his supporters to wrest an important business endorsement from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II, his Republican rival in the governor's race.
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Liberals Want to Save Obama—From Himself — Hill progressives are relishing their recent victories, but they're quick to say they're only looking out for the president's best interests. — Heading into this fall's fiscal fights and beyond, the White House will have to worry …
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Starbucks' CEO Doesn't Fear Guns. He Fears Liberals — The big brew-haha* this morning revolves around the decision of Starbucks' CEO to politely ask gunowners not to wear their six-shooters in his coffee shops. Wrote Howard Schultz: … Schultz cites pressure from outside activist groups …
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Lisa Baertlein / Reuters:
Starbucks asks U.S. customers to leave guns at home
Starbucks asks U.S. customers to leave guns at home
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