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Trent Lott Finds His Refrigerator (2005-09-30): Here is a fascinating bit of news about Senator Trent Lott's demolished home from Hurricane Katrina.
David L. Ulin Named L.A. Times Book Editor (2005-09-28): David L.
Tom DeLay is Indicted for Conspiracy (2005-09-28): There's more bad news for U.
Trent Lott Finally Gets Some Good News (2005-09-27): Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott has something to toast to: the beginning of the end of Bill Frist's presidential aspirations.
John McCormick Named Editor-in-Chief for Baseline Magazine (2005-09-26): Ziff Davis Media has announced two editorial promotions at Ziff Davis Media's Baseline magazine.
Americans Strangely Reluctant to Donate to Iraq Rebuilding Fund (2005-09-26): The Observer (UK) reports that President Bush's appeal to the American people to donate to rebuilding Iraq isn't exactly off to a booming start.
The Texas Evacuation Disaster (2005-09-23): The massive evacuation from Galveston, Houston and low-lying areas by 2.
Republicans: Trouble in the Ranks (2005-09-22): The Washington Post gets an earful from very unhappy Republican senators and congressmen who want to know how we're going to pay for Hurricane Katrina -- not to mention the impending Hurricane Rita which could cause severe damage to oil refineries and send pump prices to $5/gallon, in a worst case scenario.
O'Connor Says She'll Delay Retirement if Asked (2005-09-21): Despite the pledge to vote no on confirming John Roberts by several prominent Democrats, including Harry Reid and John Kerry, Roberts looks poised to be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Jeb Unleashes Chang on Unsuspecting Supporters (2005-09-20): Jeb Bush puzzled supporters when he threatened to "unleash Chang" when things got tough.
The Katrina Administration (2005-09-19): Former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry fired a shot across the bows of the White House today in a stinging address at Brown University.
USA Today to Publish Technology Magazine (2005-09-18): USA Today has announced plans to publish a glossy 80-page consumer technology magazine.
Pamela Hugill Named Publisher of Ascend Media (2005-09-16): Ascend Media Gaming Group has promoted Pamela Hugill to the position of Publisher.
Bush Speech: Late to the Party and Way Over Budget (2005-09-16): Bush did not have his bullhorn moment last night in New Orleans.
Bush Asks Condi For a Hall Pass (2005-09-15): Apparently Reuters has been hiring ex-CIA surveillance guys as their photographers.
Advantage Roberts After Day Two of Questioning (2005-09-14): In his second day of questioning by the Senate Juciciary Committee members, John Roberts evaded, avoided and dodged all attempts by senators to pin him down on whether he thinks the right to privacy includes a woman's right to have an abortion.
Dianne Feinstein Remembers Her Roots (2005-09-13): Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is the only woman on the Judiciary Committee which is currently questioning John Roberts as to his fitness to be the youngest Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 200 years.
Newsweek: Bush Blew It (2005-09-12): Newsweek doesn't mince any words in a new article entitled "How Bush Blew It," which lays out in detail the absolutely pathetic response of the White House to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
Time Inc. Acquires Grupo Editorial Expansion (2005-09-09): Time Inc.
Inman News Names Mike Edelhart CEO (2005-09-08): Inman News has named Mike Edelhart as CEO effective immediately.