Bush Aimed Rhetoric Against Republicans over Immigration Bill
President Bush bashed Republican critics of the Senate's immigration reform bill, using "stern tones normally reserved for the liberal opposition" (U.S News & World Report).
Five U.S. Solidiers Killed in Shot-Down Chopper
A helecopter was shot down in Afghanistan, killing five American soldiers (Washington Post). Reportedly, the Talliban is taking credit.
Alaska Senator Not Targeted by Federal Investigation?
It's a confusing story, starting with "Federal agents are looking into Sen. Ted Stevens' [R-Alaska] role in the ongoing investigation into the remodeling of his Alaska home." The next sentence: " ...officials said Stevens was not considered a target of the investigation," which is linked to the VECO bribery case (AP/Truthout).
Staunch Republican Voters Losing Patience with War and Bush
See article (New York Times).
Character Actor Gears up for Presidential Race
Actor and former Republican Senator Fred Thompson is talking about raising money starting on Friday (CNN).
Blogosphere Mad at Dems re: War Funding Bill
Since Congress passed the war funding bill, some big blogs have threatened to stop raising money for some candidates (The Hill).
Justice Department's Foreign Lobbyist Database is Online
The incomplete database links to "substantial documents, such as contracts between lobbyists and foreign governments as well as advocates’ reports listing contacts between them and policymakers" (The Hill). Those wanting to see it can access the database here.
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