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Archives of: June 2010

The Kagan Hearing’s Surprise Winner

The biggest winner of the Elena Kagan confirmation battle may be a conservative lawyer who never stepped foot inside the hearing room and was once on the fast track to a seat on the bench Kagan will probably soon occupy. As unlikely as it may have seemed at the start of the week, Miguel Estrada has emerged as the wronged hero seven years after he capitulated in a bitter partisan fight over a seat on a federal ... read more

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June 30, 2010

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Archives of: June 2010


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Rick Leventhal

June 29, 2010 12:06 PM

Oil Approaches Grand Isle

Bret Fontenot has been fishing the waters off Grand Isle, Louisiana for ten years.  He eats the fish he catches, but isn't sure he wants to eat what's swimming in the Gulf anymore. "I'm gettin' a little leery of eatin' anything out of these ... read more



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Kimberly Schwandt

June 29, 2010 11:50 AM

New Dem Site Seeks GOP “Macaca” Moments

In a strong sign that YouTube videos and camera phones will be ever-important in this year’s election, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is launching a new program called “The Accountability Project” encouraging anyone to upload videos catching and “documenting” Republican candidates at public events. They are hoping to then point-out any ... read more



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Brooks Blanton

June 29, 2010 11:02 AM

Oil Can’t Stop Hope in ‘Margaritaville’

Monday was a day of nerves and hope for Tamara Baldanza.  While crews cleaned up oil and tarballs on Florida's Pensacola Beach, Baldanza and her staff at the brand new Margaritaville Beach ... read more



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Lee Ross

June 29, 2010 10:12 AM

High Court Passes on Campaign Finance Case

Over the objections of three justices, the Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not review a campaign finance challenge brought by the Republican National Committee. The decision affirms the judgment of a lower court that upheld a key provision of a major campaign finance law limiting the flow of money into the political process. Issues related to financing ... read more



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Greg Burke

June 29, 2010 6:46 AM

Christianity Crisis in Europe?

Pope Benedict’s decision to open a new office in the Vatican for the re-evangelization of countries that formerly had a deep and vibrant Christian faith was a startling admission of just how far secularization has gone in what was once known as Christendom. Benedict made the announcement on the eve of today’s feast of Saints Peter and Paul, invoking the missionary ... read more



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Lee Ross

June 28, 2010 5:54 PM

Kagan Day One: What Caught My Ear

From my spot inside the hearing room there were some notable sights and a few remarks that caught my ear. This is the same room as last year's hearing for Sonia Sotomayor but the place ... read more



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Dan Springer

June 28, 2010 2:15 PM

Jaywalking Violence

When a 17-year old jaywalker was punched by a Seattle police officer recently, the video went viral. News shows around the world played the amateur video and it became an internet sensation.   The fallout in Seattle has been interesting. But before the reaction, a full description of the incident and the portion of it that was caught on tape. The video begins ... read more



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Ruth Ravve

June 28, 2010 1:24 PM

Blago Trial: Oprah For Senate?

Oprah Winfrey a U.S. senator?  That's something former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich considered, as the person he would appoint to replace Barack Obama in the vacant senate seat.  A wiretapped phone conversation between Blago and his one-time ... read more



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Robert Lee

June 28, 2010 1:06 PM

Don’t Go Buying A Handgun Yet

CHICAGO- After the Supreme Court decision came down this morning extending gun rights to all states; muted optimism was expressed by the plaintiff 's attorneys.  When asked if law abiding citizens can go out and get a hand gun or bring theirs into ... read more



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Conor Powell

June 28, 2010 12:49 PM

Karzai Meets With Taliban Leader

Afghan President Hamid Karzai held secret talks over the weekend with an Al Qaeda-linked Taliban leader blamed for some of the most violent attacks on Afghan and international civilians, Fox ... read more