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Russia criticizes US, NATO over Afghan drugs
Seattle Times &bull Today
Russia's envoy to NATO has sharply criticized the alliance's shift away from fighting drug trafficking in Afghanistan, saying the resulting surge in heroin smuggling is endangering Russia's national security. Russia's envoy to NATO has sharply criticized the alliance's shift away… Full Story »
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District Court Denies Motion by Common Cause in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund to Intervene in Wisconin Campaign Finance Case
Election Law &bull Today
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Thailand braces for anti-government protest
Seattle Times &bull Yesterday
Leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, called the Red Shirts because of their hallmark garb, have vowed to keep their "million-man march" protest nonviolent. Demonstrators started meeting around the country Friday and plan to converge on the… Full Story »
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Dear Eric Holder: Try Accused Criminals in Courts of Law
Democrats.com &bull Yesterday
The Robert Jackson Steering Committee, a group of lawyers and journalists founded to uphold the principles of the Nuremberg Trials, is urging the Department of Justice to proceed with trying Khalil Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) and other suspected 9/11 terrorists in… Full Story »
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Bob Franken: System Corrections
Huffington Post &bull Yesterday
And here I thought the band maybe played Classic Rock. Or maybe, here in the nation's capitol, it was a group of big time players in government and politics. Because this is certainly the place to find relics. Take the… Full Story »
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Blogging Conservative Granny: Is there a Marxist/Communist/Socialist in the House?
Townhall.com - User Blogs &bull YesterdayI hate to admit it, but I didn't pay as much attention to history as I should have when I was in school. I kick myself every day for that lapse on my part as I try to make up for lost time. Right now I'm reading Hitler's Mein Kampf. "No… Full Story »
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MICHAEL BARONE: No Way Out For Dems: ObamaCare's Their Own Mess. "It's beginning to look like the...
Instapundit &bull Yesterday
MICHAEL BARONE: No Way Out For Dems: ObamaCare's Their Own Mess. "It's beginning to look like the goal of health-care legislation was a bridge too far. There's a reason it's hard to pass unpopular legislation on party-line votes. It's not… Full Story »
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Video: Senator Cardin, Feeling Pressure from Marylanders, Wants to Amend the Constitution
Democrats.com &bull Yesterday
Daybreak urgently reminds us that good political intentions are not sufficient to ensure the continuation of our democracy; informed vigilance is vital to that task." Full Story »
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You Mean Karl Rove Would Lie?
Democrats.com &bull Yesterday
Daybreak urgently reminds us that good political intentions are not sufficient to ensure the continuation of our democracy; informed vigilance is vital to that task." Full Story »
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Lula criticised for Cuba comment
BBC News - Americas &bull Yesterday
Brazil's President Lula is criticised for comments that appear to compare Cuban dissidents on hunger strike to common criminals. Full Story »
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Burma Mocks Democracy
The Moderate Voice &bull Yesterday
So the good dictators in Burma have promised to hold 'elections'. But they aren't actually going to let popular candidates run. Full Story »
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David Saranga: 'Ajami' and the Oscars: Who Really Represents Israel?
Huffington Post &bull Yesterday
In recent years I have often wondered whether Israeli public diplomacy should use Israeli culture as a means for improving its image, even when it is critical of Israel, or presents negative aspects, which are not necessarily representative of the… Full Story »
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Steve Chapman: Enhancing Democracy by Banning Speech
Townhall.com - Columnists &bull YesterdayImagine how life will be now that giant corporations may spend as much as they want on political campaigns, as the Supreme Court recently decreed. All they will have to do to get their way is ask members of Congress:... Full Story »
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Beyond Multiculturalism
Center for American Progress &bull Yesterday
Michael Werz gave the keynote address at an event on multiculturalism at the House of World Cultures on June 3, 2009. In his keynote Werz argues that a democratic society requires the daily contribution of everyoneand that dealing with diversity… Full Story »
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Washington Post Reports Ethics Closes Massa Case
Roll Call - News &bull Mar 10, 2010
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) was calm enough when he sat down for a cup of coffee with political reporter David Yepsen back in 1998. But the conversation soon turned passionate. At the heart of American democracy is our commitment to… Full Story »
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Tucker Reed: Iraq: The Elections Are Over, But Our Job Is Not Finished
Huffington Post &bull Mar 10, 2010
The elections in Iraq this week were without question critical in efforts to maintain progress there. But elections alone will be enough to sustain the country's fledgling democracy. If progress is to continue, governance and civic management gains to support stability… Full Story »
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Georgia Democrats Press Ethics Committee to Complete Investigation of Rep. Deal
Roll Call - News &bull Mar 10, 2010
Georgia Democrats this week called for the House ethics committee to wrap up its investigation of Rep. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) before he leaves Congress at the end of March. In a Monday letter to the ethics panel, Georgia Democratic Party… Full Story »
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Aide to Rep. Kilpatrick Subpoenaed by Federal Grand Jury
Roll Call - News &bull Mar 10, 2010
The Record indicated Bragg notified Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) of the subpoena, as required under House rules, in a March 1 letter and indicated she will comply. We do not have any comment beyond the official notification that you have… Full Story »
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Dr. Paul Kengor: Gorbachev vs. the Evil Empire
Townhall.com - Columnists &bull Mar 10, 2010This brings me to Gorbachev. Liberals in the West woefully exaggerated Gorbachev's positions and role in ending the Cold War. Their misunderstandings and misrepresentations were based on a fatal combination of wishful thinking, partisan politics, and blind adherence to ideology-an… Full Story »
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Conyers' Wife Sentenced to 37 Months in Pay-to-Play Scandal
Roll Call - News &bull Mar 10, 2010
A federal judge sentenced former Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers, wife of House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), to 37 months in prison Wednesday for her role in a pay-to-play scheme over a $1.2 billion sludge treatment plant contract issued… Full Story »
