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Overprivileged Executive
The New York Times, Editorial It is hardly news that top officials in the current Justice Department flout the law and make false statements to Congress, but the latest instance may be the most egregious. When Attorney General Alberto Gonzales wanted the USA Patriot Act renewed in the spring of 2005, he told the Senate,…
Libby jury asks for clarification of charge
By Richard B. Schmitt, L.A. Times Staff Writer – February 28, 2007 Signaling some progress in reaching a verdict, the jury deliberating the perjury case against I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby asked for clarification about the third of five counts against the former vice presidential aide. The count alleges that Libby lied to the FBI about…
No U.S. Backup Strategy For Iraq
Outside Experts, Not White House, Discuss Options By Karen DeYoung and Thomas E. Ricks, Washington Post March 5, 2007 During a White House meeting last week, a group of governors asked President Bush and Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about their backup plan for Iraq. What would the administration…
Fascism is alive and well in Providence, RI
therawstory Protester suffers dislocated knee after clash with police in Rhode Island A 22-year-old woman remains hospitalized following a violent conflict with police on Saturday at a protest organized by the Industrial Workers of the World labor group in Providence, Rhode Island, reports the Providence Journal. (Original Article)
Richard Bruce Cheney is your President Saturday
The Huffington Post Bush to Have Colonoscopy at Camp David DEB RIECHMANN WASHINGTON — President Bush will have a colonoscopy Saturday and temporarily hand presidential powers to Vice President Dick Cheney, the White House said. Press secretary Tony Snow told reporters Friday that Bush will have the procedure looking for signs of cancer at his…
