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Democrat: McCain Is Too Military And Thus Too Dangerous

First it was the Democrats lying about President Bush's National Guard service and saying he didn't have enough military experience. Now the

H RES 1113 - Celebrating the Role of Mothers

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 275: Uhh.... Democrat: 224 ayes 0 noes Republican: 13 ayes, 178 noes OpenCongress - H.Res.1113 Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideal...: GovTrack: H. Res. 1113: Text of Legislation: Whereas Mother's Day is celebrated ...

It was supposed to be a joke, not a prophecy!

But here we are, nearly seventy-three years after Will Rogers died, and his quip is still true: "I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat." I found this particular wording using a Google search "Will Rogers organized party democrat" as there are various wordings (and punctuations) of it float ...

Brain scanners can probe your politics - Science- msnbc.com

Scientists are using brain-scan technology to study what makes a Republican's mind different from a Democrat's.

Diners cut back on wine purchases, and restaurants feel the pinch - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Diners cut back on wine purchases, and restaurants feel the pinch Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - 1 hour ago By KEVIN McCALLUM Wine, the story goes, is more than just a drink. It's a lifestyle, and not one that people are inclined to give up just because times are …

Fires contained as cooler temps return - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Fires contained as cooler temps return Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - 22 minutes ago The two-day-old Geysers Fire was fully contained Saturday, while fire crews remained to douse hot spots and mop up, state fire officials said. …

As Glenn Beck would say...

here's what you need to know: So I spent my Monday morning into the afternoon out in Lansing. I was with the Hoogendyk crew finishing up papers to turn in the signatures. Jack matched Levin at 30,000 signatures, and he got them all in less than 3 months. Not only that, but we had at least one signat ...

Easy loyk Sunday morning

Earlier today I watched the downloaded copy of the latest season 4 episode of Grey's Anatomy. And can I just say *@#&$*#^(#@&$(#!!!! XDDDD DR. ERICA HAHN KISSED DR. CALLIE TORRES IN THE ELEVATOR IN FRONT OF DR. MARK SLOAN!!! I seriously did not expect that to to happen this early. Pretty crazy stuff ...

Why Judges Matter

So you think the war against radical Islam isn't reason enough to vote conservative even though this is the most compelling issue of our time. If you look at history with the lead up to the second World War and all the appeasement efforts and all the desire to talk Germany, Japan, and Italy into rea ...

Obama seeks focus on end of primary campaign - Washington Post

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Obama seeks focus on end of primary campaignWashington Post - 40 minutes agoBy MIKE GLOVER AP EUGENE, Ore. -- Attempting to lay a symbolic claim to his party's presidential nomination, Democrat Barack Obama will mark the latest round of primary voting with a rally in Iowa, where his solid win in January caucuses propelled him ...Obama keeps sights set on McCain Chicago TribuneToday on the presidential campaign trail The Associated Press Minneapolis Star Tribune - Los Angeles Daily News - Kentucky.com - News Itemall 1,326 news articles

Obama's Media Shills

Hillary Clinton has long been complaining that the media have been harder on her than on Obama. She even has a new ad out in Oregon that underscores that point. Could it be true that the media have been displaying signs of pro- Obama favoritism during this election season? I think a very good case c ...

Talking about Kennedy hospitalized after seizure - Capitol Hill- msnbc.com

This may or may not be the end of Ted Kennedy. The physical collaspe and gathering of the family are hints, despite public statements by doctors, that the senator has serious problems. Of course, at 76 most people do. Kennedy has really been abusing his body with drinking and overeating and perhaps ...

Sen. Kennedy recovering in hospital after seizure - San Jose Mercury News

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Sen. Kennedy recovering in hospital after seizureSan Jose Mercury News - 59 minutes agoBy GLEN JOHNSON AP Writer Edward Kennedy Jr., right, leaves Massachusetts General Hospital where his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.Video: Spokesman: Sen Kennedy Hospitalized With Seizure AssociatedPressSen. Kennedy suffers a seizure Seattle Times Boston Globe - New York Daily News - Chicago Tribune - Houston Chronicleall 2,861 news articles

Myanmar junta savvy to humanitarian aid - Edmonton Sun

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Myanmar junta savvy to humanitarian aidEdmonton Sun - 1 hour agoAs the cyclone in Burma (Myanmar) and earthquake in China tragically confirmed, the stars did not lie. China's last major earthquake was in 1976 when 240000 died in the city of Tangshan.A disaster in the making Bangkok PostUpdate: China, Myanmar Death Count Continue To Climb AHN The Associated Press - Human Events - Los Angeles Times - Bangkok Postall 157 news articles

Obama's goal now: aura of inevitability - Seattle Times

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Obama's goal now: aura of inevitabilitySeattle Times - 1 hour agoBy LARRY ROHTER US Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) speaks Saturday at a campaign rally at Roseburg High School in Roseburg, Ore. Sen. Barack Obama has chosen to spend Tuesday night not in Kentucky or Oregon, the two states that will be holding their ...Oregon primary is next Detroit Free PressObama eyes November, plans a rally in Iowa Philadelphia Inquirer Wall Street Journal - New York Times - Houston Chronicle - Chicago Tribuneall 695 news articles

Myanmar Kids May Starve, Charity Says, as Asean Meets (Update2) - Bloomberg

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Myanmar Kids May Starve, Charity Says, as Asean Meets (Update2)Bloomberg - 1 hour agoMyanmar, which used to be known as Burma, has a population of about 48 million. The grouping should ``insist that the Myanmar authorities allow unrestricted access'' for aid workers, the Asean Inter- Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus President Kraisak ...ASEAN to meet on Burma disaster The AustralianASEAN to meet on Burma disaster Radio Australia International Herald Tribune - Washington Post - Inquirer.net - Bloombergall 122 news articles

Big Preakness finish keeps Triple Crown in play - Boston Globe

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Big Preakness finish keeps Triple Crown in playBoston Globe - 1 hour agoBALTIMORE - He did it with style and confidence, putting him on the precipice of joining the most select group in thoroughbred racing history.Mark it down: Big Brown will end Triple Crown drought Los Angeles TimesPREAKNESS STAKES Big Brown runs down 2nd jewel with ease San Francisco Chronicle Hartford Courant - Baltimore Sun - Newsday - Chicago Tribuneall 2,182 news articles

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Makes Waves - Washington Post

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Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Makes WavesWashington Post - 1 hour agoBy Ashley Surdin Opponents of same-sex marriage say they will ask the California Supreme Court to delay the implementation of its ruling allowing gay couples to wed in the state as those on both sides of the debate gear up for a November ballot measure ...Marriage ruling boosts Newsom statewide San Francisco Chroniclegoogle news commentComment by Gloria Allred Partner, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg Los Angeles Times - San Jose Mercury News - New York Times - Boston Globeall 3,978 news articles

Polar Bear Gets Protection On Paper, But Reality Remains Harsh - eFluxMedia

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Polar Bear Gets Protection On Paper, But Reality Remains HarsheFluxMedia - 1 hour agoBy Dee Chisamera Years of controversy, endless discussions and lawsuits paid off for the polar bears, at least on paper, as they've been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.Not Much Help for the Polar Bear New York Timesgoogle news commentComment by Kassie Siegel Climate Director, Center for Biological Diversity KTUU - Anchorage Daily News (subscription) - Greeley Tribune - TriCities.comall 1,812 news articles

Bush holds further talks in Egypt - BBC News

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Bush holds further talks in EgyptBBC News - 1 hour agoUS President George W Bush is holding further talks with Arab leaders in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, on the final day of his Middle East tour.Bush urges Mideast leaders to advance democracy The Associated PressUS president meets Arab leaders on Mideast peace hopes AFP Jerusalem Post - New York Times - Voice of America - Reuters UKall 1,284 news articles

Social cost seen in Schwarzenegger's plan to boost lottery sales - Sacramento Bee

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Social cost seen in Schwarzenegger's plan to boost lottery salesSacramento Bee - 1 hour agoBy Kevin Yamamura - kyamamura@sacbee.com If Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gets his wish, the state could begin selling lottery tickets at popular retailers like Target and Wal-Mart while offering bigger and more frequent payouts.OUSD responds to revised state budget Ventura County StarRevised budget offers stability for future San Francisco Chronicle San Diego Union Tribune - The Tennessean - Stockton Record - Contra Costa Timesall 588 news articles

UAW, American Axle reach tentative agreement - Detroit Free Press

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UAW, American Axle reach tentative agreementDetroit Free Press - 1 hour agoBY JEWEL GOPWANI • FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER • May 17, 2008 The UAW and American Axle have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, the union and the company confirmed late Friday.GM Wins Victories in American Axle Accord, Canada Union Vote BloombergTentative Agreement May End Strike That Disrupted Production at 32 ... New York Times Seattle Times - Washington Post - MarketWatch - Bizjournals.comall 1,085 news articles

Yankee Philip: Hager looking to become head of the Democrat Party,...

Therefore, hearing yesterday that Dick Cranwell(Dem Chairman) had kind of endorsed John Hager made me raise an eyebrow.

Ford reassumes his Indy persona - Chicago Tribune

Ford reassumes his Indy personaChicago Tribune - 1 hour agoBy Michael Phillips | Tribune critic When Harrison Ford attended Wisconsin's Ripon College, he drifted over to the theater department from the philosophy department and stuffed a pillow under his shirt to play Mr.Indiana Jones rides into Cannes ReutersAshlee Simpson marries rocker Pete Wentz: report Washington Post Shreveport Times - E! Online - ComingSoon.net - Wilkes Barre Times-Leaderall 656 news articles

Buzz on business: Icahn urges Yahoo, Microsoft talks (The Shreveport Times)

SAN FRANCISCO — Spurred on by outraged shareholders, activist investor Carl Icahn notified Yahoo Inc. on Thursday he will lead a revolt to oust Chief Executive Jerry Yang and the rest of the Internet company's board unless they renew negotiations with Microsoft that fell apart when the two sides couldn't agree on a price May 3.

Sox get down to business - Boston Globe

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Sox get down to businessBoston Globe - 1 hour agoDaisuke Matsuzaka earned a tip of the cap with his seventh win. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) Never mind the security guards, grounds crew members, cooks, and other assorted keepers of ancient Fenway who showed up for work early yesterday.Red Sox Sweep Brewers Hartford CourantSox win both ends of a doubleheader Boston Herald Newsday - Sports Network - The Republican - MassLive.com - MLB.comall 422 news articles

NAACP selects new leader: Benjamin Todd Jealous, 35 - Los Angeles Times

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NAACP selects new leader: Benjamin Todd Jealous, 35Los Angeles Times - 1 hour agoThe Rhodes scholar will become the youngest president and CEO in the 99-year history of the civil rights organization. By Kelly Brewington, Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE -- A 35-year-old human rights activist on Saturday was chosen to become the NAACP's new ...NAACP head hopes to mobilize voters Baltimore SunNAACP names SF man, 35, new president San Francisco Chronicle Washington Post - New York Times - The Daily Voice - The Associated Pressall 359 news articles

GOP struggles to reinvent without losing itself - Los Angeles Times

GOP struggles to reinvent without losing itselfLos Angeles Times - 1 hour agoThe party agrees it must change or face catastrophe in November. But that's about all members can agree on. WASHINGTON -- The bad news has come from Illinois, Louisiana and Mississippi -- a string of unexpected Republican defeats in congressional ...Democratic Raid on House Seats May Not Be Over Washington PostSchwarzenegger calls for 'rebranding' GOP San Francisco Chronicle Boston Globe - Detroit Free Press - New York Times - Indianapolis Starall 1,262 news articles

Aftershock rattles China rescue efforts - CNN International

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Aftershock rattles China rescue effortsCNN International - 1 hour agoBEICHUAN, China (CNN) -- A strong aftershock early Sunday rattled areas still reeling from last week's massive earthquake in China, shaking frayed nerves of survivors and slowing rescue and relief efforts.China searches for quake survivors, toll nears 30000 ReutersAftershocks cause more concerns in China Reuters India USA Today - Bloomberg - San Francisco Chronicle - Xinhuaall 2,860 news articles

Business briefs - Tallahassee Democrat & Tallahassee.com (FL)

SOURCE: Tallahassee Democrat & Tallahassee.com (FL) KEYWORDS: nonprofits ABSTRACT: seminar on better golf tournaments: Associations...

Conway's 'young artists' win awards (The Log Cabin Democrat)

Arkansas Young Artist Association student members from Conway High School and sponsors, Carla Owen and Suzanne Kunkel from the west campus, and Nancy...

New director comes to Community Services Consortium - Albany...

SOURCE: Albany Democrat-Herald (OR) BYLINE: THERESA HOGUE KEYWORDS: nonprofits...

The Hot Pass: Kahne makes most of opportunity - FOXSports.com

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The Hot Pass: Kahne makes most of opportunityFOXSports.com - 2 hours agoby Lee Spencer Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net.Kahne Proves Fans' Faith Was Well Placed New York TimesKahne makes most of fan vote, wins All-Star race SportingNews.com Sports Network - Tampa Tribune - Greensboro News Record - Ventura County Starall 517 news articles

Cancer society offers information - Chicago Daily Herald

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Cancer society offers informationChicago Daily Herald - 3 hours agoResponding to the growing difficulties of accessing information, care and services for cancer patients in Illinois, the American Cancer Society is partnering with local health-care providers to highlight a suite of complimentary patient services to ...Relay for Life tries day run Southeast MissourianCancer survivors urged to join Relay for Life event MiamiHerald.com Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Richmond County Daily Journal - Indianapolis Star - Durant Daily Democratall 70 news articles

Something for the Weekend: We didn't start the fire : Liberal...

With polling day in the parliamentary by-election just five days away, there's an extra Crewe and Nantwich slant to this weekend's collection of

Money, money, money (UPDATED) : Liberal Democrat Voice

Nick Clegg publishes details of his Parliamentary expenses and announces that all the Liberal Democrat frontbenchers will follow suit from...

Icahn to Yahoo board: Sell to Microsoft or leave (Waxahachie Daily Light)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang spent months fending off Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited takeover bid.

Crime report 05/18/2008

(US) Was charged with possession of marijuana. Was charged with possession of marijuana. (Sat May 17 20:33:06 2008 PDT)

Health Highlights: May 17, 2008 - Washington Post

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Health Highlights: May 17, 2008Washington Post - 4 hours agoIt was the re-use of syringes and vials containing medicine that caused a hepatitis C outbreak resulting in 84 patients becoming infected at two Las Vegas clinics, theAssociated Pressreports.Report Assesses Blame in Hepatitis Cases New York TimesCDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak San Jose Mercury News eFluxMedia - eMaxHealth.com - Las Vegas Review - Journalall 209 news articles

Obama Says Bush and McCain Are 'Fear Mongering' in Attacks - New York Times

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Obama Says Bush and McCain Are 'Fear Mongering' in AttacksNew York Times - 4 hours agoJae C. Hong/AP By LARRY ROHTER WATERTOWN, SD - Senator Barack Obama responded sharply on Friday to attacks on his foreign policy, linking President Bush and Senator John McCain as partners in "the failed policies" of the past seven years and ...Obama Strikes Back at Bush On Diplomacy Washington PostObama campaigns in Roseburg KPIC CNN International - MSNBC - ABC News - Newsdayall 2,409 news articles

Schwarzenegger's prescription for GOP: "Democrat II"

Schwarzenegger calls for 'rebranding' GOP: "Let's invade and let's cross over that (political) center," he said.

Venezuela Says Colombians Crossed In - New York Times

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Venezuela Says Colombians Crossed InNew York Times - 5 hours agoBy AP CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela on Saturday accused 60 Colombian soldiers of illegally entering its territory, further stirring up tensions between the countries.Venezuela protests Colombian troop 'incursion' ReutersUribe promises to probe alleged intrusion into Venezuela Xinhua The Associated Press - Bloomberg - MiamiHerald.com - AFPall 1,760 news articles

Ashlee and Pete: Newlyweds 2.0 - E! Online

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Ashlee and Pete: Newlyweds 2.0E! Online - 5 hours agoA little more than a month after announcing their engagement, the musically inclined couple swapped vows Saturday at the Encino home of the bride's parents, Joe and Tina Simpson, sources confirm to E! News.Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Get Married! People MagazineAshlee Simpson marries rocker Pete Wentz: report Reuters The Associated Press - MTV.com - Just Jared - NEWS.com.auall 782 news articles

How area members of Congress voted - Kansas City Star

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How area members of Congress votedKansas City Star - 5 hours ago1. Strategic oil reserve (HR 6022): The House voted 385-25 to require the administration to stop filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the rest of the year or until the price of crude oil drops below $75 per barrel.Farm bill spurs debate between congressional candidates Towanda Daily ReviewDefying President Bush, Senate Passes Farm Bill New York Times Salt Lake Tribune - Concord Monitor - KELOLAND TV - Newsdayall 2,089 news articles

FACTBOX: Why Myanmar's generals stand firm - Reuters

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FACTBOX: Why Myanmar's generals stand firmReuters - 5 hours ago(Reuters) - After 46 years of unbroken military rule, many people both inside and outside Myanmar think it will take an act of God to get rid of the junta.International Pressure on Myanmar Junta Is Building New York TimesMyanmar takes diplomats to tour disaster zone AFP Reuters India - CNN - KVIA - The Associated Pressall 5,556 news articles

Democrat Obama Intensifies Criticism of Republican Rival McCain...

Bloomberg - May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Barack Obama intensified his criticism of presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain with the approach...

The political impact of Kennedy's seizure: Obama, Clinton and McCain - Los Angeles Times

The political impact of Kennedy's seizure: Obama, Clinton and McCainLos Angeles Times - 6 hours agoAs most probably know by now, Massachusettes Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy was rushed to the hospital earlier today after suffering what was described as seizures.Video: Kennedy: Liberal Legend, Able Legislator AssociatedPressCandidates Pause to Praise Kennedy ABC News The Associated Press - MSNBC - The Union Leader - KSFYall 278 news articles

Yahoo chairman rebuffs Icahn (Accountancy Age)

Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock has hit back at Carl Icahn, following the investor's attempts to overthrow the company's board of directors. In an open letter to the billionaire, Bostock defended the current board's decision to turn down Microsoft 's takeover bid.

Yahoo! shareholders fear cheap sale (Guardian Unlimited)

Yahoo! investors are concerned that Carl Icahn's rebel campaign will lead to cheap pickings for Microsoft

Zimbabwe Opposition Alleges Tsvangirai Assassination Plot - Voice of America

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Zimbabwe Opposition Alleges Tsvangirai Assassination PlotVoice of America - 10 hours agoBy Blessing Zulu, Sylvia Manika, Ndimyake Mwakalyele & Benedict Nhlapho Allegations that an assassination plot had been hatched against Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday, leading his Movement for Democratic Change to postpone his ...Mugabe Opponent Cancels Return to Zimbabwe New York TimesMugabe foe stays away after threat Philadelphia Inquirer Times Online - AllAfrica.com - Reutersall 1,704 news articles

A battle of billionaires Carl C. Icahn hopes to oust Yahoo's board and CEO Jerry Yang. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The battle for control of Yahoo Inc. pits two billionaires against each other in a race to the Internet company's annual shareholder meeting on July 3.

President Bush Calls for More Oil Exploration at Home - New York Times

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President Bush Calls for More Oil Exploration at HomeNew York Times - 13 hours agoBy SHERYL GAY STOLBERG SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt - President Bush said Saturday that Saudi Arabia's decision to boost oil production by 300000 barrels a day is "something, but it doesn't solve our problem," and he called again on Congress to approve ...Bush Says Saudi Oil Boost `Not Enough' to Ease Prices (Update1) BloombergDid Bush Strike Oil? Washington Post CattleNetwork.com - The Associated Press - Washington Times - Voice of Americaall 2,213 news articles

"Prince Caspian" underwhelms at box office - Reuters

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"Prince Caspian" underwhelms at box officeReuters - 13 hours agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second movie in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie series took a commanding early lead at the weekend box office in North America, but will likely fall short of industry expectations, according to preliminary data issued on ...Narnia' seizes box office VarietyRobbie Penny, greensman for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' Los Angeles Times eFluxMedia - First Showing - MovieWeb - IGNall 1,171 news articles

Investor suit accuses Yahoo of hiding evidence (San Francisco Chronicle)

Yahoo Inc. is trying to "whitewash embarrassing documents" from an investor lawsuit that accuses the Sunnyvale Web portal of improperly rejecting a takeover bid by Microsoft Corp., an attorney representing two Detroit pension funds complained Friday. In a...