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Why Politicians Haven't Seized On The Boston Bombing
Not enough information, and the complicated new national security conversation. “It's coming,” says Hurlburt. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, April...
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Manchin: "Criminals" Don't Like Background Check Measure
With bill facing defeat, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin expresses frustration with the opposition. Via: J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — With his proposed amendment to broaden background...
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White House: There's Still A Sliver Of Hope For Gun Control
Carney's not ready to throw in the towel. Via: Susan Walsh / AP WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters hours before the Senate was set to vote on an apparently doomed gun...
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White House: FBI Is Investigating Letter Sent To Obama
White mail is still being processed in Maryland. Via: Charles Dharapak / AP WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Wednesday confirmed a letter containing a suspicious substance addressed...
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The 9 Most Embarrassing Republican Youth Outreach Fails
Thanks for the idea, Stephen Colbert! When Mitt Romney's natural reaction to meeting a bunch of teenagers in 2008 was to quote the Baha Men classic, "Who Let the Dogs Out?" When college Republicans...
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Biden On Background Checks: "We're Going To Get This Eventually"
Biden drops the optimism about a bill this week. Via: Jose Luis Magana / AP WASHINGTON — Vice President Biden didn't sound optimistic Wednesday afternoon that the White House will achieve victory on...
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The Last Time Major Gun Control Legislation Was Killed In Congress
A fierce debate and ultimate demise in the House. The Senate begins debating new gun control legislation Wednesday, after months of work in Washington in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook...
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Alleged McConnell Bugger Visited White House
Days before Progress Kentucky launched a Twitter offensive against Mitch McConnell, its executive director met with White House officials. Via: J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — The head of a...
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Bloomberg's Group Prepares For The Long Game On Guns
This isn't over, says the counter-NRA. Via: Alex Wong / Getty Images WASHINGTON — They may have lost the battle Wednesday when the Senate voted down a background checks bill, but Mayors Against...
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How Joe Manchin Blew It
His effort to get a bipartisan gun control measure through the Senate was marked by strategic blunders from start to finish. “What quarterback doesn't want the ball in the fourth quarter,” says...
View ArticleObama Scolds Congress On Guns: 'A Pretty Shameful Day In Washington'
“This legislation met [the] test,” Obama says. “Too many Senators failed theirs.” View Video › WASHINGTON — A visibly upset President Obama lashed out at opponents of gun control Wednesday, just hours...
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CNN's Jaw-Droppingly Awful Hour Of Boston Bombing Coverage
The most trusted name in news strikes again… At 1:45 pm, CNN's John King, citing a Boston law enforcement source, announces something he probably regrets now: "I've just been told that an arrest has...
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Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum Star In NRA's Post-Gun Control Victory Lap
Sarah Palin also a featured speaker at NRA's May 3rd “Leadership Forum.” Via: The Advocate, Arthur D. Lauck / AP WASHINGTON — At least two potential 2016 Republican candidates will help the NRA...
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Ron Paul Launches Foreign Policy Think Tank
Ron Paul launches his new foreign policy institute, with an assist from Dennis Kucinich. Rand skips the opening. Via: Rosie Gray/BuzzFeed WASHINGTON — Former congressman and long-shot presidential...
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Supporting "Gateway Sexual Activity" Could Soon Cost Ohio Teachers $5,000
Ohio House Republicans' measure would ban any person or organization that “promotes, endorses, advocates, or condones gateway sexual activity” from teaching sex ed courses in the state. Students would...
View ArticleRepublican Senate Office Staffer Forwards False "MarcoPhone" Claim
How a false rumor spreads. Conservative sites were not the only ones running with a wildly inaccurate rumor about immigration reform bill providing immigrants with free phones Wednesday. The myth...
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Alleged Ricin Mailer Appears Obsessed With "Illegal Organ Harvesting"
The writings of a man identifying himself as Kevin Curtis in Mississippi document “the actions of what I believe to be that of a secret shadow government…(hiding) the truth behind the illegal organ...
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Gabby Giffords PAC To Run Thank You Ads For Senators That Stood Up To The NRA
Collins, Hagan, Landrieu and McCain to feel the love from Americans For Responsible Solutions. Via: Yuri Gripas / Reuters WASHINGTON — With the political battle on gun control lost in DC, former Rep....
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Presidential Facial Hair Power Ranking
The moustache of western civilization. Chester Arthur's mutton chop hero. Via: madametussauds.com James Garfield's groomed man-bear beard. Via: whitehouse.gov John Quincy Adams's deep, deep sideburns....
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