"The Crux" a/k/a my partner-in-blogging D Cupples took over briefly while I was away on vacation. Here are the links she posted to this week's posts:
What a week! Damozel is still on vacation but is posting when time allows. She should be back and in full swing next Sunday or Monday.
General Said Rumsfeld Misled Congress re: Abu Ghraib
Former Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba said defense officials likely directed torture at Abu Ghraib, that former Sec. of State Donald Rumsfeld was not truthful with Congress about the issue, and that officials steered the investigation to cover their butts (more ).
Questionable Claims Supporting War with Iran Shot Down
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Reportedly, officials close to Dick Cheney started a media campaign to push a U.S. attack on Iran. A U.S. and a NATO official denied some of the claims (more).
Senate Immigration Bill Gets CPR
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President Bush managed to persuade Senate Republicans to revive the immigration bill and bring it to a vote. Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) essentially blamed ignorant talk-radio fans for stirring up trouble over the bill (more)
House Reaches Compromise on Earmarks
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Since Republicans lost control of Congress, they've become concerned with making earmarks more transparent (more).
FBI Violated Rules When Snooping on Americans . The
FBI committed thousands of rule violations when operatives "collected
data" on domestic phone calls, emails and financial transactions (more). Another ex-DoJ Official Doesn't Recall . Seeking confirmation
for his Federal Elections Commission appointment, Former Justice
Department lawyer Hans von Spakovsky faced questions from the Senate
Rules Committee. On key questions about his Justice Department service,
Von Spakovsky repeatedly replied I don't recall. (more)
Another DoJ Official Jumps Ship Amid Scandal
Friday, Mike Elston became the fifth Justice Department official to announce his resignation. Elston was involved in the perhaps-politically-motivated firing of U.S. attorneys (more)..
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Despite Threats, Judge Ordered Libby to Prison (Soon)
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A federal judge ordered I. Scooter Libby to relocate to prison in the coming weeks, instead of remaining free during his appeal. The judge said he received nasty messages relating to Libby's sentencing, "some wishing bad things on me and my family...." (more).
News Media Speculates: is Tony Soprano is Dead?
Real journalists went to the source and asked if fictional character Tony Soprano died in the series finale of the Sopranos. An HBO spokesperson essentially answered maybe. (CNN/Reuters)
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