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White House Convenes First Forum for “Environmental Justice.”
If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/napolitano-says-dhs-begin-battling-clima
Here’s the Official Announcement
Can anybody explains what this means?
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/d85d6575a572e913852577fa007bd1f3?OpenDocument
Stories:
DADT Repeal Passes Senate
There will be unintended consequences. And by the time we see them it will be too late. But who cares when “civil rights” are the issue?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/us/politics/19cong.html?_r=1&hp
Gay Groups Elated
They’re making progress everywhere.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gay-rights-year-20101219,0,2690533.story
Stories:
Tax Bill Passes
There’s good, there’s bad and there’s ugly.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121606200.html?hpid=topnews
Republicans Score Big Victory on Bloated Budget
Can they hang tough on these other issues?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121604053.html
Strassel: How Mitch Got It Done
He’s been a stalwart and an unsung hero from the fight over ObamaCare til now.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703395204576024043465537706.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop&mg=com-wsj
Doesn’t Look Like Republicans Can Hold the Line on DADT
The consequences are unforeseen. But they won’t be good. Stage One thinking in action.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/17/us/politics/17military.html?hp
Krauthammer: Obama the Big Winner
He hammers away on the same topic as last week — Republicans are fooling themselves.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121604846.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
France: Civil Unions More Popular than Traditional Marriage
Stories:
The UK: Breeding Ground for Terrorists
The Brits need to get the message. Pronto.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704694004576019633551135742.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion
Ruth Madoff Blames Her Husband for Son’s Suicide
Stories:
Who’s the Idiot?
Your column this week. Should generate some heat. Maybe a lot.
http://www.dennisprager.com/columns.aspx?g=68727f66-40b7-4dfd-8efe-2f1c59f64761&url=he_called_sarah_palin_an_idiot
ObamaCare Doesn’t Pass Constitutional Muster
Stories:
Clinton’s Remarkable Presidential Press Conference
Only he isn’t President.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/At-Obamas-side-Clinton-backs-apf-4065249916.html?x=0&.v=1
The Hill Analyzes Three Possible Tax Scenarios
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WSJ: Angry Dems
A very sharply worded editorial about what the Democrats reaction to the President’s compromise says about that party.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703766704576009684148164872.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_opinion
Strassel: Obama’s Strange Definition of Compromise
He tore down as he tried build up his centrist credentials.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703766704576009840533605286.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_MIDDLETopOpinion
Stories:
Henninger: Monday Was Obama’s Worst Day
The class warrior was not happy.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703493504576007522687470638.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop
This Nicely Summarizes Hollywood’s View of Sarah Palin
Ironically, this kind of bile only makes her more popular. That’s what the Left doesn’t get.
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Obama: Republicans Are “Hostage Takers”
The President compromised, but don’t think you can say he was gracious about it.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101207/ap_on_bi_ge/us_obama
The Left Is Ticked
Doesn’t take much to push them over the edge.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/132307-angry-left-sees-refusal-to-fight-as-crippling-2012-reelection-bid
NY Times Isn’t Happy
The rich, the rich, the rich.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/opinion/07tue1.html?_r=1&hp
No Promises from Reid or Pelosi
They’re not beyond cutting their leader loose. Don’t think it will happen, but wouldn’t rule it out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101207/ap_on_bi_ge/us_tax_cuts_126
Here’s the WP Post Analysis
The President’s party dominates both Houses. It’s not the Republicans who stopped him, but fellow Democrats.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/07/AR2010120704219.html
Ortega in Chavez’s Pocket
Nothing like a corrupt socialist.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-wikileaks-nicaragua-20101208,0,5067013.story
Waivers to ObamaCare Pile Up
If government health insurance is so great why are all these waivers being granted?
http://blogs.ajc.com/jamie-dupree-washington-insider/2010/12/07/more-health-waivers/
Stories:
Obama and Republicans Deal on Tax Package
Liberal Democrats seems to be left out in the cold.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704156304576003441518282986.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories
Here’s How the NYT Reports It
Democrats haven’t signed off yet.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/us/politics/07cong.html?_r=1&hp
Here’s How They Analyze It
A move toward the middle.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/us/politics/07assess.html?hp
Prop 8 Back in Court
Defenders, once again, seem to be outgunned. Sad.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703471904576003931792982082.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
Of Such Things Are Tragedies Made
A teenager does something very stupid and 42 people die.
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/12/06/israel.forest.fires/index.html?section=cnn_latest
Elizabeth Edwards in Final Days
Stops cancer treatment.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/06/elizabeth-edwards-stops-cancer-treatment-releases-statement/
Low Dose Aspirin Cancer Preventative
Good to know.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B601M20101207?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true
Assange: I’ve Got You, You Don’t Have Me
Says he’ll release more cables if anyone is mean to him. Can the US call his bluff?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/world/europe/07assange.html?hp
Is the World Really Getting Warming?
