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Early Show: John Sinclair featuring Wayne Kramer “Shake ‘Em On Down”
Late Show: Kinetix “People Start Hoppin’”
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‘Left, Right & Center’: The Big Spill, Sestak and Spain
This week’s “Left, Right & Center” features a cameo appearance from David Frum, who fills in for the show’s Mr. Right, Tony Blankley, to take on the week’s big topics: the BP oil spill, Joe Sestak, Spain and the global economy.
This week’s “Left, Right & Center” features a cameo appearance from David Frum, who fills in for the show’s Mr. Right, Tony Blankley, to take on the week’s big topics: the BP oil spill, Joe Sestak, Spain and the global economy.?
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Could Be Headed for Veto
The good news, for those awaiting the repeal of the military’s oppressive “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, is that the House of Representatives on Friday voted in favor of lifting the policy. However, it’s far from a done deal, and two very big obstacles—Barack Obama and Robert Gates—may block it from becoming law. —KA Los Angeles Times: The bill repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military could present the Obama administration with a problem: It also contains money for projects the Pentagon considers wasteful. The White House has threatened to veto any bill containing money for weapons programs that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is trying to eliminate as part of his campaign to tame the Pentagon budget. As a result, President Obama could end up vetoing Congress’ repeal of the ban on gays in the military, a legal change he promised to push through during his campaign for the White House. Read more
The good news, for those awaiting the repeal of the military’s oppressive “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, is that the House of Representatives on Friday voted in favor of lifting the policy. However, it’s far from a done deal, and two very big obstacles—Barack Obama and Robert Gates—may block it from becoming law.? —KA
Los Angeles Times:
The bill repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military could present the Obama administration with a problem: It also contains money for projects the Pentagon considers wasteful.
The White House has threatened to veto any bill containing money for weapons programs that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is trying to eliminate as part of his campaign to tame the Pentagon budget.
As a result, President Obama could end up vetoing Congress’ repeal of the ban on gays in the military, a legal change he promised to push through during his campaign for the White House.
Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [125] — Ask! Tell!
Our headline today quite obviously references the legislative progress this week on banning the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy (of not allowing gay people…
Obama White House Defends Itself Against James Carville’s Oil Spill Criticism
The White House defended itself against James Carville’s scathing criticism of the federal response to the BP oil spill Friday. During an Air Force One…
Most Guantanamo Bay Detainees Were Low-Level Fighters, Report Confirms
The 48 Guantánamo Bay detainees whom the Obama administration has decided to keep holding without trial include several for whom there is no evidence of…
U.S. Army Developing Pakistan Attack Plan As Possible Response To Terror Attack
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is developing plans for a unilateral attack on the Pakistani Taliban in the event of a successful terrorist strike in…
Rachel Simmons: Why Talking Too Much About Kagan’s Sexuality Fuels Gender Policing
Over the weekend, Washington Post fashion reporter Robin Givhan chided Elena Kagan for sitting with her legs open, and Salon Broadsheet blogger Tracy Clark Flory…
Earth to Fox: Obama visited the Gulf on May 2
On Fox & Friends, guest host Dave Briggs falsely claimed that President Obama “has not been down to the Gulf…[h]e has not had that moment to get down there in the Gulf and tell those people he cares, that he’s doing something.” In fact, Obama visited the Gulf Coast on May 2.
A May 28 Fox & Friends segment criticized Obama for attending the White House Correspondents dinner, playing golf, hosting sporting teams at the White House, and attending a fundraiser, among other things, since the oil leak began. Briggs added, “I think the problem is, he has not been down to the Gulf”:
BRIGGS: This is not to suggest that he should have skipped on his obligations. He also honored the UConn Women’s basketball team. But, I think the problem is, he has not been down to the Gulf. He’s been on the golf course so much. He has not had that moment to get down there in the Gulf and tell those people he cares, that he’s doing something. And that’s why James Carville’s been so unhappy. He’s not down there with the boots on, and showing people the beaches, and showing people the birds… taking leadership.
Obama visited Venice, Louisiana on May 2. On May 2, Obama visited the Gulf Coast to assess the response to the oil spill. In addition to making remarks about the attempted car bombing in Times Square, Obama detailed the federal government’s response to the oil spill. From Obama’s remarks:
They gave me a sense of how this spill is moving. It is now about nine miles off the coast of southeastern Louisiana. And by the way, we had the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, as well as parish presidents who were taking part in this meeting, because we want to emphasize the importance of coordinating between local, state, and federal officials throughout this process.
Now, I think the American people are now aware, certainly the folks down in the Gulf are aware, that we’re dealing with a massive and potentially unprecedented environmental disaster. The oil that is still leaking from the well could seriously damage the economy and the environment of our Gulf states and it could extend for a long time. It could jeopardize the livelihoods of thousands of Americans who call this place home.
And that’s why the federal government has launched and coordinated an all-hands-on-deck, relentless response to this crisis from day one. After the explosion on the drilling rig, it began with an aggressive search-and-rescue effort to evacuate 115 people, including three badly injured. And my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the 11 workers who have not yet — who have not been found.
When the drill unit sank on Thursday, we immediately and intensely investigated by remotely operated vehicles the entire 5,000 feet of pipe that’s on the floor of the ocean. In that process, three leaks were identified, the most recent coming just last Wednesday evening. As Admiral Allen and Secretary Napolitano have made clear, we’ve made preparations from day one to stage equipment for a worse-case scenario. We immediately set up command center operations here in the Gulf and coordinated with all state and local governments. And the third breach was discovered on Wednesday.
Obama set to visit Gulf Coast for second time on May 28. Obama is reportedly scheduled to visit the Louisiana Gulf Coast for a second time on May 28.
Rand Paul’s Upstart Ophthalmology Group Leaves Little Mark
Rand Paul’s reputation for marching to his own drummer may extend to his medical career. The GOP Senate candidate is the founder and president of a certifying board for eye doctors, which he appears to have set up as a rival to the existing certification board. But the legitimacy with which group is viewed remains unclear at best.
Rand Paul - Republican - United States Senate - Medicine - United States
Haley: ‘I Will Deal With This Situation Once This Election Is Over’
Appearing on South Carolina’s WTMA radio this morning, gubernatorial hopeful Nikki Haley said “it will come out in due time” which of her enemies is behind Will Folks’ claim of an affair. She also said without elaborating: “I will deal with this situation once this election is over.”
South Carolina - Nikki Haley - United States - WTMA - Politics
Phone Records: Folks And Haley Spoke Often In Wee Hours
South Carolina blogger Will Folks has released records of phone calls between himself and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley that show many calls between the two in early morning hours in 2007, the year he says they had an affair — but also the year he was doing political consulting work for Haley.
South Carolina - Nikki Haley - United States - Politics - Will Folks
Major Climate Bill Still a Major Possibility This Summer
Cross-posted from Treehugger. In making one of the centrist compromises designed to lure Republicans towards compromising on energy policy, Obama may have inadvertently nearly killed the climate bill that’s been languishing in the Senate for months. The offer to open offshore drilling was intended to meet GOPers halfway in crafting a more […]
The Infuriating Cell Phone Racket
If you’re not already angry with AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint — here’s some ridiculous news to raise your righteous ire.
If you're not already angry with AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint — here's some ridiculous news to raise your righteous ire.
Saving Water, the (Really) Old-Fashioned Way
Drawing on indigenous Indian knowledge of geology, hydrology and ecology, Rajendra Singh helped to save a watershed.
Drawing on indigenous Indian knowledge of geology, hydrology and ecology, Rajendra Singh helped to save a watershed.
“The Gravest Danger”
The early reactions are in on the Obama administration’s National Security Strategy, released yesterday. Writing on the web site of the Nation, Robert Dreyfuss questions whether Obama’s policy, as opposed to his rhetoric, is dramatically different from the Bush approach….
United States - Robert Dreyfuss - National security - Obama administration - Warfare and Conflict
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCES
Whether you commemorate Memorial Day somberly or celebrate the arrival of summer with barbecues, beaches, and beer, your thoughts are probably drawn back to a particular person who died in uniform. For me, that person is my second cousin, Patrick…
Memorial Day - Barbecue - Arlington National Cemetery - United States - Holidays
Why Wall Street’s Political Poison Is Still Catnip For Many Incumbents
Today’s quiz: At a time when California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman is losing ground to her Republican rival in the primary because of her ties to Wall Street, when Utah’s incumbent Senator Robert Bennett was just booted out by…
Wall Street - Utah - Republican - Meg Whitman - California
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