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9:25 AM ET, October 15, 2015

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New York Times:
The Grown-Ups Take the Stage at the Democratic Debate  —  It was impossible not to feel a sense of relief watching the Democratic debate after months dominated by the Republican circus of haters, ranters and that very special group of king killers in Congress.
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Tom Benning / Trail Blazers Blog:
Under fire from Democrats, Dallas lawmaker stands by Tweet with Nazi meme
Discussion: addictinginfo.org and Raw Story
David Harsanyi / The Federalist:
Jim Webb, American Hero
Washington Post:
After years of hesitation, Democrats rally around calls for gun control  —  LAS VEGAS — The Democratic presidential candidates have thrust gun control forward as a dominant issue for the national election, crystallizing a sea change in the politics of a controversial subject that recent Democratic nominees have often avoided.
Discussion: Doug Ross
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
In Debate, Hillary Clinton Sent a Message to Doubters
Erick Erickson / RedState:
Rand Paul, It Is Time to Take Your Campaign Out Back and Shoot It  —  “Go home to Kentucky, Senator, and save your Senate seat before Kentucky's voters take the incompetence of your Presidential campaign as a reflection on you and your Senate campaign.”  —  What is the most endearing moment …
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Russ Choma / Mother Jones:
Ron Paul Gives Fiery Testimony in Trial of Two Indicted Top Aides
Discussion: Raw Story, Slantpoint and MSNBC
Alice Ollstein / ThinkProgress:
Newly Released Democratic Debate Ratings Prove That Voters Want Substance  —  Despite assurances from the mainstream media that Tuesday's Democratic debate would struggle to attract viewers — and suggestions its focus on policy would pale in comparison to the name-calling drama of Republican debates …
Discussion: Common Dreams and Progress Pond
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Lisa de Moraes / Deadline:
Democratic Debate Clocks Record 15.3M Viewers For CNN, Even Without Joe Biden
Discussion: Truth Revolt and Washington Post
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Overnight ratings point to Democratic debate record
Wall Street Journal:
FBI, Justice Department Investigating Daily Fantasy Sports Business Model  —  FBI agents have been contacting customers of DraftKings to ask them about their experiences  —  The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing whether the business model …
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
WATCH: Alabama man shuts down cops who questioned him for jogging while black — and it's perfect  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  An Alabama man recorded himself shutting down two police officers who questioned him for jogging while black.  —  The man, identified as Corey Dickerson …
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Matt Agorist / The Free Thought Project:
Man Eloquently Flexes his Rights & Shuts Down Cops Who Detained Him for Jogging While Black
Discussion: addictinginfo.org
Lauren French / Politico:
GOP leaders ask for suggested changes to House rules  —  <p>Republican leaders are formally asking their rank-and-file members to propose changes to the rules governing the House GOP conference.</p><p> Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the chair of the Republican Conference and Rep. Luke Messer …
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
Trade pact may not come up in House until after 2016 election
Daniella Rivera / KTVA-TV:
Woman believed to be on spice disrobes, trashes East Anchorage Subway  —  The woman accused of trashing an East Anchorage Subway Tuesday night has been identified as 35-year-old Nikki Abrell, authorities say.  —  She is charged with third-degree criminal mischief, harassment and resisting arrest …
Discussion: Daily Mail, WTVR-TV and Rare
Peter Schroeder / The Hill:
Treasury moves up debt limit deadline to Nov. 3  —  The Treasury Department has moved its deadline for Congress to raise the nation's borrowing limit to Nov. 3, giving lawmakers even less time to prevent a possible default on the nation's debt.  —  In a letter to lawmakers …
Politico:
Jeb cuts back  —  Eager to show cost consciousness, the Bush campaign's “high life has ended.” … On the first day of a two-day Iowa swing back in August, Jeb Bush flew from Davenport to Ankeny in a private plane.  The next day, after he spent more than four hours bounding around …
Danny Vinik / Politico:
Obama's effort to ‘nudge’ America  —  The government tried using behavioral science to shape people's behavior.  Here's what happened.
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
Ashe Schow / Washington Examiner:
Are Democrats back-benching the ‘war on women’?  —  Share Tweet Reddit Digg Mail Print SMS More  —  Women's issues took a back seat at Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate, and attacks against Republicans for waging a supposed “war on women” were kept to a minimum.
Carol E. Lee / Wall Street Journal:
In Major Afghanistan Shift, Obama Drops Plan to Withdraw Most U.S. Forces  —  New program will keep U.S. at war beyond his presidency  —  WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will say Thursday that he has ordered a significant slowdown in the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan …
Linda Greenhouse / New York Times:
Abortion at the Supreme Court's Door  —  Despite a near-universal assumption that the Supreme Court will take up an abortion case in its new term, the general chatter hasn't included much detail about the specific issue, the stakes or the prospects.  This column is an effort to address those questions.
Bethany Mandel / New York Post:
Guns ‘n’ Moses: Why more Jews are packing heat  —  An Israeli man fires a weapon at a shooting range in Tel Aviv.  —  A Jewish suburban mom, a doctor and a cop walk into a shooting range.  —  That's no setup to a punch line; it's who you might find at the kind of New Jersey gun range …
Discussion: Algemeiner.com
Helen / Union Square Hospitality Group:
A Letter from Danny Meyer  —  CONTACT: Kate Lindquist, klindquist@ushgnyc.com, 646-747-0596  —  I am writing to share some important news about Union Square Hospitality Group that we want you to understand before your next visit to one of our restaurants.  —  Recently, our entire company …
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Jennifer Medina / New York Times:
Sex Ed Lesson: ‘Yes Means Yes,’ but It's Tricky  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The classroom of 10th graders had already learned about sexually transmitted diseases and various types of birth control.  On this day, the teenagers gathered around tables to discuss another topic: how and why to make sure each step …
Katherine Faulders / ABC News:
Ben Carson Puts Public Campaign Events on Hold for 2 Weeks  —  Republican presidential contender Dr. Ben Carson has put his public campaign events on hold for two more weeks to go on book tour for his new tome “A More Perfect Union” and catch up on fundraising events.
Discussion: BizPac Review and The PJ Tatler
 
 
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E.J. Dionne Jr / Washington Post:
Clinton wins, Sanders scores
Wall Street Journal:
ObamaCare Bear Market
Tim Higgins / Bloomberg Business:
What to Watch as Presidential Candidates File Third-Quarter Fundraising Reports
Discussion: New York Times and Political Wire
Jennifer Schuessler / New York Times:
Earliest Known Draft of King James Bible Is Found, Scholar Says
Discussion: Guardian and Instapundit
Bradford Richardson / The Hill:
DNC chief defends party's diversity
Henry Samuel / Telegraph:
France's top weatherman sparks storm over book questioning climate change
Discussion: Watts Up With That? and Doug Ross
New York Times:
Mr. McCain's Irresponsible Remarks About Sgt. Bergdahl
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Hastert would serve prison time under federal deal
Discussion: Political Wire
Liam Deacon / BREITBART.COM:
German Migrants Sue Asylum Centre For Not Giving Them Money Fast Enough
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
Stephanie Langston / WKRN-TV:
Man shot in head, 2 others injured at party near TSU
Discussion: WIAT-TV
Todd Starnes / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: Football coach says he will defy school's prayer ban
Scott Keyes / ThinkProgress:
Lawmaker Mocks Black Ex-Marine Hit By Voter Disenfranchising Law: ‘Some People Enjoy Being A Victim’
Discussion: Raw Story
CNN:
Poll: Trump dominates in Nevada, South Carolina overall and on the issues
 

 
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