tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-101722122009-02-21T00:51:40.455-05:00spun off during the LiveJournal Blackout of 2005<br>occasional current events and politics updatesKassnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10172212.post-1112128208036504662005-03-29T15:28:00.000-05:002005-03-29T16:37:47.060-05:00

I guess 18-year-old men, faced with the reality that they will not only have to fight a war in addition to getting a free ride to college, have decided to only register with the Selective Service and not join up with the Army. Or maybe they are all signing up with the Marines...?WASHINGTON, D.C.Army falling short of recruitment goals3/24/2005WASHINGTON (AP) - The Army expects to miss its

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N.J. man indicted under Patriot ActBy JEFFREY GOLDAssociated Press3/24/2005NEWARK, N.J. - A man accused of pointing a green laser beam at a small passenger jet, temporarily blinding the pilot and co-pilot, was indicted Wednesday under the federal anti-terror Patriot Act.David W. Banach, who claimed he was looking at stars with his daughter, also was accused of lying to the FBI about the Dec. 29

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Rice Says She Won't Run for PresidentSecretary of State Condoleezza Rice Reiterates That She Won't Run for PresidentWASHINGTON Mar 13, 2005 — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday ruled out running for president, responding to speculation fueled by a recent poll showing support for a Rice candidacy.Rice told The Washington Times last week, "I have never wanted to run for anything,"

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Lately the news surrounding the 2008 presidential candidates has all been speculation. It's all about what Hillary didn't say or how Hillary is trying to pander to the moderates and centrists. Now it's Condi's turn.In an interview with The Washington Times, Condi protests that she never dreamt of becoming an elected official but Mr. Sammon can't help but point out that the current Secretary of

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Mar 10, 1:23 PM ESTJournalism Groups Seek Government OpennessFrom the Binghamton Press & Sun BulletinBy SIOBHAN McDONOUGHAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) -- Seven groups interested in journalism are joining with The Associated Press and other news organizations to promote accessible, accountable and open government.The Sunshine in Government Initiative seeks to combat what the groups see as

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Pelosi is alleging that the Republicans are guilty of "abuse of power," blocking the Democrats' ability to "debate or amend bills." It's another Pelosi allegation, something that will fall through the wind. The debate to raise the federal minimum wage, though, bears watching. Stay tuned.Report by House Democrats Alleges GOP Abuse of PowerBy Mike AllenWashington Post Staff WriterTuesday, March

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According to Drudge Report, Teresa Heinz Kerry is alleging that "80 percent of the machines used in the United States" are easy to hack into an owned by "two brothers" who are "hard-right" Republicans. She warns all of us for '06.See the latest story.

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True Pravada: McCain-Feingold comes to bloggingOutside the Beltway: FEC to Clamp Down on Blogging?Boing Boing: The Coming CrackdownMy DD: These judges, commissioners, and advocacy groups are not RepublicanMichelle Malkin: THE FEC VS. BLOGSThe Decembrist: Will the FEC Ban Blogging? (He says, don't worry about it.)Captain's Quarters Blog: McCain-Feingold May Shut Down CQIron Mouth: Brad Smith. Liar

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So is it true?Maybe.Found a CNET article interview with Bradley Smith, FEC Commissioner, in which CNET says that "bloggers and news organizations could risk the wrath of the federal government if they improperly link to a campaign's Web site. Even forwarding a political candidate's press release to a mailing list, depending on the details, could be punished by fines." The CNET article reproduced

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In the previous entry, I posted that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 would expire in 2007. I'm sorry--I got my facts wrong and a friend corrected me. It happens to be an urban legend that's not true.Claim: Legislation guaranteeing blacks the right to vote in the USA will expire in 2007.Status: False. Origins: It's a scenario that should send chills up and down the spine of everyone who

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An interesting thing that I learned is that the "Voting Rights Act of 1965" expires in 2007. No one's talking about this and I find that quite creepy. One thing I do disagree with though, is when Mrs. Cosby says, "No other Americans are subjected to this oppressive nonsense," that is untrue. Native Americans have dealt with far worse than blacks could ever imagine. At least the African race

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Captain's Quarters BlogJosh's Weblogdamnum absque injuriaThe House of Wheels

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Calculate how much Social Security you would LOSE under the Bush privatization plan:Social Security CalculatorAnd your fine print:All numbers are annual benefits adjusted for inflation. Calculations are based on Congressional Budget Office (CBO) economic assumptions. The President has said that individual accounts would do nothing to restore long-term solvency and that further benefit cuts are

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Bush, senators spar in regionBy GLENN BLAINTHE JOURNAL NEWSOriginal Publication: March 5, 2005)NEW YORK — President Bush and Senate Democrats took their debate over Social Security to the metropolitan area yesterday, making almost dueling appearances in the region to build public support and accuse each other of distorting the seriousness of the problem.Bush flew into New Jersey to promote his

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FDA Seizes Two GlaxoSmithKline MedicationsPosted on March 05, 2005The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that it has seized tablets from drug maker GlaxoSmithKline used to treat depression and type II diabetes.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that it has seized tablets from drug maker GlaxoSmithKline used to treat depression and type II diabetes.Using

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JETS: WE WON'T LAND IN QNS. By TOM TOPOUSIS in N.Y. and KENNETH LOVETT in Albany Entire New York Post article March 3, 2005 -- The Jets say Queens can take a hike. Team President Jay Cross yesterday "unequivocally" ruled out any possibility of building a stadium in Queens — the day after Mayor Bloomberg said he would "consider" the option if plans don't work out on Manhattan's West Side. "To be

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Obstacle Rises for Bloomberg on West Side Stadium PlanBy WINNIE HU and CHARLES V. BAGLI March 3, 2005Entire New York Times articleThe proposal, which is expected to pass the City Council in the coming weeks, would pose a significant new obstacle to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's plans for a football stadium for the Jets. "The bottom line is this is the people's money, not the mayor's money," [

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March 3, 2005New Poll Finds Bush Priorities Are Out of Step With AmericansBy ADAM NAGOURNEY and JANET ELDER Entire New York Times articleAmericans say President Bush does not share the priorities of most of the country on either domestic or foreign issues, are increasingly resistant to his proposal to revamp Social Security and say they are uneasy with Mr. Bush's ability to make the right

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New Yorkers favor gay marriage law, but also Bloomberg's legal appealCourtesy of Newsday.comActual Article hereMarch 3, 2005, 5:51 AM ESTNEW YORK (AP) _ A majority of New York City voters would support a law allowing gay marriage, according to a poll released Thursday.But by a slim margin, they also back Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to appeal a recent court ruling supporting same-sex unions

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Open casting call Saturday at Willow LawnWednesday March 2, 2005Casting Director Jeanne Boisineau will hold an open call for film extras this Saturday at Willow Lawn. Casting is for the pilot of "Commander in Chief," starring Geena Davis.Boisineau needs men and women to play government officials and members of the secret service and military. However, anyone can audition.Interested applicants

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The Journal News - June 2003Trump extends welcome mat to ClintonFormer president finally finds a golf club in the area - Trump National in Briarcliff ManorBy PAUL SUWAN(Original publication: May 25, 2003)Former President Bill Clinton has finally found a golf club in Westchester — Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor.Club owner Donald Trump confirmed that Clinton has joined the course,

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Clinton: Hillary would be an ‘excellent president’ Separately, Biden says senator would be formidable candidate in 2008The Associated PressUpdated: 10:31 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2005TOKYO - Former President Clinton said Sunday that his wife, Hillary, would be an excellent choice as the first female leader of the world’s most powerful nation.In an interview with Japan’s TV Asahi, Clinton said he did not

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New Yorkers oppose Games siteLink to storyFrom correspondents in New YorkFebruary 23, 2005New York's plan for a $US 1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) 2012 Olympic Stadium became the centre of controversy overnight as an International Olympic Committee evaluation panel visited the site.Rival finalists London and Madrid have already hosted the IOC delegation, which will visit Paris and Moscow next month

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Patriots win for 3rd time in 4 years Feb 6, 11:15 PM (ET) By BARRY WILNER JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Dynasties don't have to be perfect or pretty. They just have to win - like the New England Patriots. The Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years with a dominant second half Sunday night, wearing down the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21. It wasn't overpowering, and at times it was downright

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Yes, folks, the U.S. Senate has voted 60-36 in favor of Alberto Gonzales as America's premier torturer general. I'm not racist; in fact, I've got some Cuban blood flowing through my veins, but I don't care if the nominated AG was Hispanic, Black, Asian or female--authorizing use of actions that lead to torture is in NO way acceptable and dismissing the Geneva Convention as "quaint" and "obsolete

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