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Politics changes for the better
Fiji Daily Post, Fiji - Garth George

American writer Henry Brooks Adams once observed that “politics, as a practice, whatever its professions, has always been the systematic organisation of hatreds”. And anyone who has observed both American politics and ours over most of a lifetime would …

Specter leaves tent in search of voters, wide open ideas
Austin American-Statesman, TX

In announcing he would become a Democrat, Specter, of Pennsylvania, dropped a bomb on Republicans who are still shell-shocked from the thumping they received from Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election. With Specter in their ranks, …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN
CBS's Smith to RNC Chair: ‘Is There Room For Moderates' In GOP? NewsBusters
The Republican Party needs a leadership shake-up at all levels Newsday
The Jewish Week - OpEdNews
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Top US Officials Say Pakistan Responding to Taliban Threat
Voice of America

By Deborah Tate US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say Pakistan realizes the threat posed by the Taliban and has begun to respond. The US officials appeared Thursday before a congressional panel that will begin …
Video: Congress Pressed for More War Money The Associated Press
Now, US Sees Pakistan as a Cause Distinct From Afghanistan New York Times
Officials cite progress drafting Afghan benchmarks The Associated Press
AFP - ArmyTimes.com
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Gates: Persuasion better tack against Iran's nuclear pursuits
CNN International

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of State Robert Gates appear before Senate committee Thursday. Gates told a Senate panel that a military option would only delay Iran's nuclear ambitions and would further drive it underground, …

Pew Study: 2008 Electorate Most Diverse Yet
Washington Post, United States

Twenty years ago, the presidential electorate was 84.9 percent white. It has decreased in each presidential election since then, but the sharpest decline came between 2004 and 2008. Obama's candidacy was a factor in the higher participation rates among …
Dissecting the 2008 Electorate: Most Diverse in US History The Pew Hispanic Center
2008 Election Brought Out Most Diverse Electorate Wall Street Journal Blogs
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Hillary Clinton Position on Family Planning and Abortion Violates …
LifeNews.com, MT

Washington, DC (lifenews.com/CFAM) — Last week at a United States (US) House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that there was a new administration in place with different values, beliefs and global agenda. …
Brazile: Clinton off to a terrific start CNN Political Ticker
Cue the fanfare: State trumpets Clinton's 100 days The Associated Press
Abortion Abroad National Review Online
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Meghan McCain: Old-school Republicans 'scared shitless'
pride source.com, MI

by Rex Wockner Speaking to the gay Log Cabin Republicans' national convention April 18, Meghan McCain, John McCain's daughter, said "old-school Republicans are scared shitless" of the future. "Too many Republicans want to cling to past successes," she …
Political Memo Same-Sex Marriage Holds Peril for GOP New York Times
NY Times Highlights Losing mccain Strategist as Guiding Light Away … NewsBusters
HOME > PUBLICATIONS > Exclusive: Republicans Shouldn't Take … Family Security Matters
EDGE Boston - Tips-Q GLBT News
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FACTBOX: Obama on the economy on his 100th day
Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Wednesday to assure Americans that the United States "will see a better day" in a news conference marking his first 100 days in office. * "I didn't anticipate the worst economic crisis since the …
Video: Obama marks 100 days in office UPI
Obama injects message of hope into 100-day speech Los Angeles Times
Obama spends 100th day in Arnold UM Maneater
Washington Post - Port Huron Times Herald
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The Federal Reserve in the context of American democracy
Democratic Underground, DC

Yet, on the rare occasion that our politicians are actually accused of bribery, our news media makes a great big deal over it, as if bribery is actually a rare event in American politics. The end result is that a great many of our politicians do …

White House issues advisory after Obama Mexico trip
Reuters

(Politico) — The White House is issuing a health advisory outlining "protective measures" for anyone who traveled on President Barack Obama's trip to Mexico, after a member of the US delegation came down with flu-like symptoms - and tests on his …
Obama Staff Member Identified With Flu-Like Symptoms Bloomberg
Obama Mexico delegation official 'suspected' flu case: WHouse AFP
Obama vows great `vigilance' as swine flu spreads The Associated Press
The Business Insider - The Tennessean
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Obama Says Waterboarding is Torture
Voice of America

By Cindy Saine US President Barack Obama says the practice known as "waterboarding", or simulated drowning, used on certain high-level terrorist suspects under the Bush administration is torture. At a prime-time news conference late Wednesday, …
Video: Did Bush Sanction Torture? CBS
Obama looks ahead on Day 100 Detroit Free Press
Obama failing to defend torture law Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Associated Press - msnbc.com
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Obama backs defense procurement overhaul
Boston Globe, United States

They've shown extraordinary courage and extraordinary leadership in moving it forward," Obama said about Senator John McCain, his presidential rival last year, along with Senator Carl Levin and Representatives Ike Skelton and John McHugh. …
Obama seeks to cut wasteful spending in defense budget Khabrein.info
Obama Praises Support for Pentagon Procurement Reform Systems
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Clinton: No possibility of funding Hamas
Ynetnews, Israel

WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rejected reports that the Obama administration will agree to transfer funds to a Palestinian government that includes Hamas members. "There is no possibility of funding Hamas," Clinton told the …
Hillary's Going Looking for Hamas Moderates Atlantic Online
Brit Tzedek, J Street, IPF back unity gov stance (UPDATED WITH IPF) Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Clinton defends aid to PA gov't that includes Hamas Israel Today
Dar Al-Hayat
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JUAN WILLIAMS: Who Is Really to Blame for the Death of …
FOXNews - Juan Williams

That is new approach to bipartisanship from President Obama is hard-ball politics, purely pragmatic but still pretty cold. In his first days in office he offered a far warmer embrace as he hoped to win some Republican support for legislation. …
Video: At 100 Days, Obama Confident, but Not Content The Associated Press
The American Dream and Obama's First 100 Days Huffington Post
First thoughts: Another busy day msnbc.com
National Review Online - The Hill
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Obama, Catholics and the Notre Dame Commencement
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, DC

These findings are consistent with Catholic's overall views of Obama: a majority voted for him in the 2008 presidential election and express approval of his performance in office thus far. The new findings are also consistent with Catholics' views on …
Whither Mary Ann, Part 2 America Magazine (subscription)
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Analysis of S. 454: The Levin-McCain Weapons Systems Acquisition …
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, District of Columbia

The Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (S. 454), introduced by Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and John McCain (R-AZ), has quickly become the legislative vehicle of choice for repairing the Pentagon's weapons-buying process. …
Obama backs mccain-Levin acquisition reforms NavyTimes.com
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Obama wants weapons-buying bill by Memorial Day
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he wants Congress to send him a bill by Memorial Day to save billions of dollars by overhauling the process for buying military weapons systems. Obama commented after a meeting Thursday with Sens. …

Obama praises vets at bike ride kickoff
The Associated Press

President Barack Obama says like a lot of great ideas, it originated in a bar. Obama marked the start of the three-day bike ride at the White House Thursday, praising the "heroes among us" who served and fought for the country. …

Clinton seeks $495 million for Pakistan
DAWN.com, Pakistan - Anwar Iqbal

By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asked Congress on Wednesday to approve $497 million of emergency funds for Pakistan. In her opening remarks before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Secretary Clinton also said that a …
Video: Congress Pressed for More War Money The Associated Press
Top US Officials Say Pakistan Responding to Taliban Threat Voice of America
Officials cite progress drafting Afghan benchmarks The Associated Press
AFP - ArmyTimes.com
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CBS's Smith to RNC Chair: ‘Is There Room For Moderates' In GOP?
NewsBusters

SMITH: Alright, so you see red states going to blue, though, in this last presidential election. SMITH: You look at percentage-wise, lower numbers of people who declare themselves to be actual Republicans. SMITH: Where does the future of your party lie …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN
Arlen Specter: Tip of the Iceberg for Many Problems OpEdNews
Analysis: GOP learning to be opposition party CNN
CQPolitics.com - DesMoinesRegister.com
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