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Campaign to test Mayor Newsom's focus on S.F. - San Francisco Chronicle
March 13, 2010 Washington Post | Campaign to test Mayor Newsom's focus on S.F. San Francisco Chronicle Mayor Gavin Newsom, the quintessential multitasker, has set himself a new challenge. He insists he can run for state lieutenant governor while meeting the demands of his day job in San Francisco, where he must deal with the headaches of a record ... Maldonado to Newsom: Bring it on Gavin Enters California's Lt. Governor Race In entering lieutenant governor's race, Newsom alters view on position he mocked |
Review: Two protagonists touted in Karl Rove's pugilistic political memoir - San Jose Mercury News
March 13, 2010 Times Online | Review: Two protagonists touted in Karl Rove's pugilistic political memoir San Jose Mercury News WHAT TO MAKE of a memoir called "Courage and Consequence"? That's the title of Karl Rove's new volume, and the bookstore browser might easily conclude that the courage and consequence Rove refers to are his own. ... Rove 'proud' of US waterboarding Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight Karl Rove says water torture is justified — and a cause for pride |
Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues - New York Times
March 13, 2010 Austin American-Statesman | Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues New York Times For decades, faith and family have been at the center of the conservative movement. But as the Tea Party infuses conservatism with new energy, its leaders deliberately avoid discussion of issues like gay marriage or abortion. ... Tea party avoids divisive social issues State GOP goes into convention 'on the offense' Republican candidates enter fray |
Reid's family hurt in car wreck - CNN
March 13, 2010 New York Daily News | Reid's family hurt in car wreck CNN Landra Reid is in serious condition but is not expected to require surgery, a spokesman says. Washington (CNN) -- The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were injured Thursday in a highway accident, a spokesman for the Democratic ... Reid's wife undergoes neck surgery Harry Reid's wife undergoes surgery, full recovery expected Franklin trucker cited in crash injuring US Senate majority leader's family |
US avoids anti-abortion debate at UN meeting - The Associated Press
March 13, 2010 Washington Post | US avoids anti-abortion debate at UN meeting The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — A UN meeting to assess progress in advancing the fight for women's equality that ended Friday had a dramatically different slant than a similar session held five years ago: This time, the United States was not trying to make an ... At UN, Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwide Clinton says UN needs more women in top jobs Hillary Clinton at UN: 'Women's progress is human progress' |
Civil Disagreement: One Nation, Under God? - Seattle Times
March 13, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | Civil Disagreement: One Nation, Under God? Seattle Times Civil disagreements, with Lynne Varner and Bruce Ramsey of the Seattle Times editorial board, is a feature of the Ed Cetera blog. Today's topic is the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling Pledge of Allegiance doesn't violate the constitutional ... Appeals Court says 'Under God' not a prayer Ninth Circuit upholds Pledge of Alligance and "In God We Trust" Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court |
Democrats optimistic on health bill vote - Boston Globe
March 13, 2010 Globe and Mail | Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Boston Globe House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the podium after discussing health care legislation yesterday with reporters. She said final details were still being worked out on the measure. (Alex Wong/ Getty Images) By Matt Viser WASHINGTON — In a sign of renewed ... Obama skips Asia trip to make healthcare push Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul More Democrats come out against health care bill |
Social studies curriculum passes over minorities' objections - Fort Worth Star Telegram
March 13, 2010 CBS News | Social studies curriculum passes over minorities' objections Fort Worth Star Telegram AUSTIN -- The State of Board of Education on Friday gave tentative approval to new social studies curriculum standards for the state's 4.7 million school children despite angry objections that the changes fail to adequately recognize ... Education board OKs changes State board OKs initial standards in social studies Texas ed board vote reflects far-right influences |
Relive nightmarish World War II battles in 'The Pacific' - Dallas Morning News
March 13, 2010 Globe and Mail | Relive nightmarish World War II battles in 'The Pacific' Dallas Morning News As the title of the new HBO miniseries bluntly reminds viewers, The Pacific is about the other side of World War II. Over the course of 10 hours, viewers are immersed in the war across the Pacific, waged on the beaches ... Hanks and Spielberg return to WWII together for 'The Pacific' TELEVISION REVIEW: 'The Pacific' Father's account in miniseries |
Second US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: report - Reuters
March 13, 2010 France24 | Second US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: report Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities in Ireland are investigating whether a second American woman was involved in a suspected international plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for mocking the Prophet Mohammad, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. ... US woman held in Ireland in plot to kill cartoonist Colorado Woman Reportedly Arrested In Terror Probe For the Love of Islam |
