Monday, October 19, 2009 Catholic Diocese files for Chapter 11 by Tom Hals (Reuters)
Delaware's Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court documents showed on Sunday, in the face of more than 140 claims filed by people who said they were victims of sexual abuse by the diocese's priests.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 Court Allows Lawsuit Against Ashcroft by Carrie Johnson, Washington Post
Muslim man who was detained for weeks as a material witness in a terrorism case can sue former attorney general John D. Ashcroft, a federal appeals court in California ruled Friday as it rejected a bid for absolute legal immunity by the onetime Cabinet official.
Sunday, August 23, 2009 Why Scientists Are Seldom Republicans (10 comments)
It is no wonder the Republican throngs showing up to disrupt town hall meetings on health care reform are so gullible, willing to believe absurd claims like the coming of "death panels." Their party is nearly devoid of neuroscientists, astrophysicists, marine biologists or any other scientific professional who would insist on intellectual rigor, objective evidence and sound reasoning as the basis for public policy development.
Monday, August 10, 2009 White House Launches "Reality Check" Website RE Healltchare
Healthcare reform is too important an issue for all U.S. citizens. This is our chance to do something about the rising costs of healthcare. Before you decide to go to a town hall meeting with a vengance, do some homework.....
Friday, July 24, 2009 Pentagon Furious Over Call for Execution of Captured Soldier by David Edwards and Stephen Webster (1 comments)
According to NBC's top Pentagon correspondent, the Department of Defense is furious with Fox News analyst Ralph Peters, who said on July 19 that the Taliban should murder 23-year-old Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl, captured after he strayed from his post, to save the Army "legal hassles and legal bills."
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Charlie Crist Facing Conservative Uprising
Florida Republican Party circles are hearing increasing talk of conservative dissatisfaction with Gov. Charlie Crist and a possible primary challenge if he runs for the U.S. Senate next year.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Megahed Arrested on Immigration Charges
Megahed, who was acquitted Friday afternoon on federal explosives charges, was arrested on an immigration warrant, according to his attorney.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Bulldog Dick: Cheney Is Already Attacking Obama (6 comments)
Former Vice President Dick Cheney was a national disgrace and an embarrassment to himself while in office, but he's not quite done engaging in some of the cheapest, most offensive, least honest demagoguery imaginable.
Thursday, December 18, 2008 Bush's Iraqi Government Officials Arrested
Twenty-three officials from Iraq's interior and defence ministries have been arrested on suspicion of being members of a banned Baathist party. Several officials from the ministries of the interior and national security said that some of those arrested were in the early stages of planning a coup.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Drew Peterson Plans to Wed Mystery Bride, 23
Drew Peterson, the former Chicago police sergeant who is a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy, and the homicide of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, is engaged again.
Sunday, November 16, 2008 Iraq cleric calls for peaceful mass protest against U.S.
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for a massive prayer service and a peaceful demonstration in Baghdad next week against the U.S.-led presence in Iraq.
Sunday, November 16, 2008 Iraq's Cabinet approves U.S. security pact
The Iraqi Cabinet on Sunday approved a security pact that would set the terms for U.S. troops in Iraq.
Monday, November 10, 2008 Is Obama's tax plan really equivalent to socialism? (2 comments)
If you think taxing the rich is socialist, you need to take a look at the history of taxes for the top bracket. Over the last century they have paid as high as 90% on income over $350,000. Compare that with Obama's proposed increase from 35% to 39% and you'll realize the socialism argument is moot.
Monday, November 10, 2008 Russia sees hope of missile progress with Obama
Russia hopes for constructive talks with the next U.S. administration on Washington's planned missile defense system.
Monday, November 10, 2008 Secret Order Lets U.S. Raid Al Qaeda in Many Countries
The United States military since 2004 has used broad, secret authority to carry out nearly a dozen previously undisclosed attacks against Al Qaeda and other militants in Syria, Pakistan and elsewhere, according to senior American officials.
Monday, November 10, 2008 Gun Sales Rise on Fear of Democratic President
Gun stores across the country are reporting big increases in sales since Tuesday's election of Barack Obama to the White House. Some gun enthusiasts are worried that the president-elect and the Democratic Congress will move for tougher new gun laws that restrict some weapons.
Sunday, November 9, 2008 Obama Positioned to Quickly Reverse Bush Actions (6 comments)
Transition advisers to President-elect Barack Obama have compiled a list of about 200 Bush administration actions and executive orders that could be swiftly undone to reverse White House policies on climate change, stem cell research, reproductive rights and other issues, according to congressional Democrats, campaign aides and experts working with the transition team.
Monday, October 27, 2008 Elisabeth Hasselbeck Defends Sarah Palin
Just when you thought DUMB couldn't get any DUMBER, out comes scholarly Elisabeth Hasselbeck in defense of Palin's wardrobe! Wow....with a voice of reason like Elisabeth's, Republican's are sure to win the election. Just listen to her eloquent words of wisdom...
