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Franken wins, Coleman concedes, and Dems get supermajority
The long ordeal of Minnesota’s Senate race came to a close today when the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Republican Norm Coleman’s legal challenges, ending the state legal battle. Rather than bringing the fight to federal court, Coleman conceded, and with the end of litigation, Democrat Al Franken, former comedian, talk show host and SNL writer, […]
SCOTUS rules in favor of Ricci and New Haven firefighters
June 29, 2009
In the last day of its current session, and the last day of Justice David Souter, the Supreme Court today handed down a 5-4 ruling that stated that Frank Ricci and several other firefighters from New Haven, CT, were discriminated against when the city threw out the results of their promotion exam when very few […]
Honduras’ army ousts President over disputed referendum
June 28, 2009
Ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya. Trouble is brewing in the Central American nation of Honduras as it now appears that the Honduran army has arrested President Manuel Zelaya and kicked him out of the country. Zelaya has called it a coup and has urged other governments to not recognize any other government but his. Many […]
Cap and trade passes House with 8 GOP defections
June 26, 2009
The woefully ill-advised cap and trade bill, also known as the Waxman-Markey bill, narrowly passed in the House of Representatives with a finaly tally of 219-212. The article calls it a “triumph” for the President, but I don’t know how proud the Democrats should feel over such a close vote when 44 of their own […]
Cap and trade, with public option health care, will harm our economy
June 25, 2009
In line with the continuing mad dash to enact every piece of a strongly liberal agenda before the public begins to sour, a key vote on the environmental cap and trade bill looms for tomorrow. There are conflicting reports about the status of the House vote on Friday (that of course Al Gore is involved in), as […]
Michael Jackson has died
June 25, 2009
Just a short time ago, the LA Times and the Associated Press reported that, after being rushing by paramedics to the UCLA Medical Center in cardiac arrest, Michael Jackson has died. It’s a sad end to the strange story of the man dubbed the “King of Pop” and thought by many to be the most […]
Breathtaking volcano eruption pic from space
June 25, 2009
(Image credit: LiveScience.com) The above picture was taken from the International Space Station and shows the eruption of Sarychev Peak in the Kuril Island chain near Japan. You can read more about the eruption and an explanation here. Sometimes the sheer raw power of nature simply forces you to pause and take notice when confronted […]
Gov. Sanford admits international affair after six-day absence
June 24, 2009
After a week in which no one seemed to know his whereabouts, South Carolina Republican Governor Mark Sanford gave an emotional press conference today in which he admitted having an affair and spending the last several days in Argentina (Hot Air’s got the video). Questions and speculation had arisen when the Governor had fallen out […]
Crackdown in Iran may be coming soon
June 18, 2009
Allahpundit has rounded up some disturbing news items that seem to point to a clash tomorrow between the Revolutionary Guard and Mousavi supporters. Mousavi has essentially been told to support the regime or get out, and he appears to remain defiant. As always, remember the Iranian people in your prayers. They wanted a change of […]
North Korea may launch missile at Hawaii
June 18, 2009
Japanese intelligence officials have told the US that North Korea plans to launch a long-range missile towards Hawaii in early July, possibly on July 4th, American Independence Day and also the anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il’s father. The missile, thought to be the same model of Taepodong-2 that North Korea test fired earlier this […]
Democrats momentarily retreat in clash over health care
June 17, 2009
As five separate panels compete to produce health care reform bills that can pass muster in both Houses of Congress, opposition by a wide array of groups is growing over the projected cost of any potential health care plan. Congressional Budget Office estimates of $1-4 trillion over 10 years along with many still left uninsured have given […]
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