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Iraqi Hostage Puzzle (2005-04-17): There is a confusing hostage situation underway in Iraq.
President Bush Has Slime-Mold Beetle Named After Him (2005-04-16): In an exciting development, President Bush has had a slime-mold beetle named after him.
The Wall Street Journal Takes Aim at DeLay (2005-04-16): The Wall Street Journal fired off another volley at embattled House Majority Leader Tom Delay Friday.
The Sartorial Sneers of John Bolton (2005-04-15): Robin Givhan of The Washington Post lights into John Bolton for his sartorial slovenliness at his congressional confirmation hearings to become our new ambassador to the United Nations.
Bush Shocked at White House Passport Plans (2005-04-15): Apparently, someone forgot to tell President Bush about the new regulations which will require Americans to have a passport to re-enter the United States from Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.
Frist About to Go Nuclear: In More Ways Than One (2005-04-14): According to The Washington Post, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is ready to go nuclear: in more ways than one.
Bush, Sharon and the Pecan-Smoked Beef Tenderloin (2005-04-13): So, we all know that Ariel Sharon finally scored an invite to President Bush's ranch in Crawford Texas.
Workers Feeling the Squeeze (2005-04-12): The Los Angeles Times leads today with a pithy little piece about how American workers are increasingly unable to afford the rising costs of gas, rent and food because of the stagnation of wages.
Cardinal Bernard Law Celebrates Mass (2005-04-11): What a slap in the face to Boston Catholics: Cardinal Bernard Law celebrated Mass in mourning for Pope John Paul II in St.
Senator Mel Martinez Fesses Up Over Infamous Schiavo Talking Points Memo (2005-04-07): The gig is up for Senator Mel Martinez (R-Florida); he finally admitted that it was his office that drafted the now infamous memo saying how great the Schiavo case could be for Republicans politically.
More Trouble for Tom DeLay (2005-04-05): Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's troubles show no sign of ending any time soon.
Supreme Court Protects IRA's (2005-04-04): In a piece of good news this morning, the Supreme Court has ruled that IRA's are protected from creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.
American Catholics Out of Step With Vatican on Social Issues (2005-04-03): A recent USA Today/CNN/Gallup Poll sheds some interesting light on the attitudes of American Catholics.
Pope John Paul II Dead at 84 (2005-04-02): Pope John Paul II passed away today at the age of 84.
Where Have All the Resources Gone? (2005-03-30): In a macabre counterpoint to the ANWR drilling disaster, The Guardian reports that two-thirds of world's resources are used up.
Can 59 Ex-U.S. Diplomats Be Wrong? (2005-03-29): As John "Hater of All Things U.
Army Wants $1.3 Trillion for Upgrades (2005-03-28): The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have demonstrated how badly our armed forces are in need of a major upgrade.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Being Stalked by Texas Governor? (2005-03-24): Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) is expected to give up her U.
John Edwards Embraces Podcasting (2005-03-22): Former Democratic Vice-presidential nominee John Edwards is embracing the new podcasting technology, with his first podcast scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, March 23, 2005).
Conservative Women Score Big: Ken Mehlman Officially Not Gay (2005-03-18): Whew, that's a relief! The Raw Story reports that an upcoming GQ cover story is about gay Republicans, the gay mafia, the outing of gay-bashing, gay Republicans in or out of Bush's inner circle, or something like that.
