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Thanks to our readers for your 2010 headline submissions
The Washington Times Opinion section presented the New Years day page with predictions of 2010 headlines we considered both likely and unlikely. We would like to thank our readers for helping us compile a great list. Special thanks goes to those on the Water Cooler, Twitter, Red State, and Free Republic.
Obama appoints transgender political activist as advisor
President Obama has appointed Amanda Simpson to the position of Senior Technical Advisor to the Department of Commerce. Ms. Simpson is likely to be the first transgender appointee of the Obama administration
Off the beaten path online: Ben Nelson to Henry McMaster: 'Call off the dogs'...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Ben Nelson to Henry McMaster: 'Call off the dogs', How did Obama fare in 2009? Don't ask an Obamaniac!, and War? What war?
Montana Supreme Court allows for doctor-assisted suicide
The Associated Press is reporting today that the Montana Supreme Court has ruled that nothing in the state law can keep patients from seeking physician-assisted suicide.
Off the beaten path online: Diesels could outrun hybrids in 2010...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Diesels could outrun hybrids in 2010, Dems blame Bush admin for terror attempt, and the US releases ‘dangerous’ Iranian proxy behind the murder of US troops.
GM rehires pricey lobbying firms--at taxpayer expense
General Motors has begun rehiring outside lobbying firms it fired in June.
Obama no longer knight-in-shining armor for Maureen Dowd
New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd, a usual cheerleader for President Barack Obama, was particularly harsh on her favorite Whitehouse resident in her column today. While Ms. Dowd cannot help but take shots at the Bush administration while tearing up Mr. Obama.:
Submit your 2010 headlines to the Washington Times Opinion page
The Washington Times Opinion page is accepting submissions on headlines we would like to see in 2010. The headlines can be serious, funny, or ironic. It is your choice, and we will credit your submission if it is used in Friday's paper.
Israeli bloggers on TSA's new travel rules
Israeli bloggers react to fallout from the Christmas Day bombing attempt
Nelson blunders Nebraskan reaction to health care vote
A day before Sen. Ben Nelson (D - NE) voted for the passage of the Senate's version of the health care reform bill, the Nebraska Senator appeared confident before reporters that his vote would not hurt him back in Nebraska. According to a new Rasmussen Poll, the voters of Nebraska think otherwise.
Off the beaten path online: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab organized 'War on Terror Week'...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab organized 'war on terror week', bleeding hearts and jihadi revolving doors, and Back in the tank with Fannie, Fred.
Audio: Schumer continues to dodge questions on terror trial flip-flop
In the midst of the aftermath of the attempted terrorist attack of Northwest flight 253, Americans are wondering what kind of measures government officials will take to protect the country from further danger.
Obama administration demanded explanation for Israel's Fatah killings
The Obama administration demanded an explanation of Israel's killing last weekend of three Fatah gunmen who murdered a rabbi.
Ethics Committee Launches Investigation of Pete Stark
A review of Stark's taxes has apparently turned up an ethics question.
ABC: Al Qaeda leaders behind Northwest flight 253 terror plot were released by U.S.
Brian Ross at ABC News is reporting that two of the four leaders allegedly behind the failed terrorist attack on Northwest flight 253 were previously released from Guantanamo Bay in 2007.:
