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Qaddafi Thanks US Lawmakers
The New York Times reports Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has written to members of Congress thanking them for criticizing President Obama last week over his involvement in the NATO-led military campaign in Libya. “I want to express my sincere gratitude for your thoughtful discussion of the …
AMC will distribute Palin film
Politico reports The Undefeated, ” a flattering new documentary about Sarah Palin, has inked a distribution deal with North America’s second-largest movie theater chain for a July 15 release. AMC Theatres will show “The Undefeated” in markets including Dallas, Denver, Oklahoma City, …
Clinton Denies Pursuit of New Job
Politico reports Secretary of State Hillary Clinton insisted Friday that she’s not pursuing a job as head of the World Bank and hasn’t talked to anyone about it, as was reported. “I have had no discussions with anyone, I have evidenced no interest to anyone and I am not pursuing that …
Cantor Previews GOP Summer Schedule
The Hill reports Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) provided Republican lawmakers with a preview of the House’s summer agenda Friday, telling them to expect votes on a trio of trade agreements in July and to gird for a major tax battle with Democrats. In a lengthy memo, Cantor told …
'American Muslims' Hearing Next Week
CNN reports Congress will hold a second hearing on “radicalization of the Muslim-American community,” next week, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King announced on Thursday night. King’s first hearing on American Muslims, in March, sparked international controversy and …
Palin Viewed Climate Change a Top Issue
The Daily Beast reports While many of the Palin emails show a familiar fiery persona, others offer a surprisingly different perspective on the former governor. Sarah Palin didn’t always lean so hard to the right, at least on climate change and social issues—and even was …
Weiner Messaged High School Girl
MSNBC reports Responding to a news report that he sent private messages to a high school student in Delaware, embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner says his communications with the female were “neither explicit nor indecent.” The statement from Weiner’s office came late Friday after Fox …
Romney Decision to Impact Pawlenty
Politico reports Mitt Romney’s decision not to compete in presidential straw polls ahead of next year’s Republican primaries appears likely to have the most impact on Tim Pawlenty. But what’s less certain is whether Pawlenty is a beneficiary, victim or some combination of both as a …
The Prowl: Keep Your Weiner to Yourself
Sending half-naked photos of yourself to random strangers on the internet is not acceptable behavior. Unfortunately, I've been the recipient of such messages. This week, I feel obligated to weigh in on the whole Anthony Weiner fiasco. I switched on three different nightly news programs earlier …When Sports Figures Go Rogue
Tressel's story is sadder than similar escapades involving ethically challenged coaches who didn’t try to conceal their willingness to push the ethical envelope. Jim Tressel, the mega-successful Ohio State football coach long admired for his religiously inspired ethical values, recently …The Fat Diaries: The Supermarket Field Trip
Suddenly everything was going all wrong! I didn’t want her to equate junk food with fat, I just wanted her to equate good food with healthy. Yesterday I was, once again, debating whether I should go grocery shopping with the kids or whether popcorn and ketchup would be a good dinner. The fact …
"Tree of Life": Malick's Beautiful Misstep
Terrence Malick's Tree of Life is visually appealing and boasts all-star actors Sean Penn and Brad Pitt. But it lacks the storytelling needed to keep viewers awake. Usually the late spring and early summer's movie offerings are synonymous with light-as-a-feather, empty calorie escapist fare. …Help! I Can't Get Over My Cheating Hubby
Eddie hears from a reader who can't stop caring about her lying, cheating, no-good husband. What's her problem? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who can't stop caring about her lying, cheating, no-good husband. The reader writes: I’ve just found out my …Technical Default? Don't Even Think About It
Senator Toomey is claiming that a technical default will be relatively painless. Every message from Wall Street is telling him he's wrong. This past week, differing assessments of the effect of a “technical default” on United States sovereign debt widened the debt ceiling split among …Qaddafi 'Petitions For Ceasefire'
The Hill reports: Congress has received a letter ostensibly from Moammar Gadhafi that calls for a cease-fire and urges the U.S. to take the lead in negotiating a deal for peace in Libya. The June 9 letter, which The Hill obtained, is addressed to the White House and lawmakers. House and …
Emails: Palin Had Eye On Veepstakes
The Daily Beast reports: Sarah Palin kept a close watch on her constituent mail in the months before Sen. John McCain picked her as the vice presidential nominee, especially a series of flattering messages suggesting she join the Republican presidential ticket. “Sarah Palin should run …
Dalai Lama: 'I Am A Marxist'
USA Today reports: Usually what we hear from the Dalai Lama is an insistant yet soothing voice for compassion and peace. So Tsering Namgyal, a journalist based in Minneapolis, was jolted by the Dalai Lama's talk to 150 Chinese students this month at the University of Minnesota. Writing at …