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CJR's 'I'm a moron' excuse.
In a sharply worded critique of a ProPublica article in the Columbia Journalism Review, writer Dean Starkman uses the term "tea-bagging" to refer to Citizens Against Government Waste, a non-profit taxpayer watchdog group.
Local news blogging: Fort Hood
The country continues to mourn the deaths of 13 people and pray for the 29 wounded in the shooting at Fort Hood last week.
Audio - Waxman on Stupak: Differences can be resolved in conference
During questioning from the press prior the passage of the Stupak-Pitts amendment, the Washington Times asked Rep.Henry Waxman (D - Calif.) if the amendment could be changed later on after the eventual passage of H.R. 3962 last night.:AUDIO
Off the beaten path online: Dems who voted against the health care bill speak out...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Democrats who voted against the health care bill speak out, Michelle Malkin asks why the British are the ones making the 9/11 connection to the Ft. Hood shooter, and the Democrats health care bill may come back to haunt them later.
Abortion foes voting 'yes' on health care bill were played
H.R. 3962, America's Healthy Future Act, passed the House yesterday evening 215 to 220 after several hours of debate. Amid floor speeches, pro-life congressmen were also successful in writing in the pro-life oriented Stupak-Pitts amendment. However, the Washington Times found out through Rep.Henry Waxman (D- Calif.) prior the amendment's vote, that "differences" people had with the bill could be resolved later.
(audio update) NY23's Rep. Bill Owens continues to blow off press questions on health care vote
Congressman Bill Owens (D - NY) gave a floor speech this evening announcing that he would vote "yes" on the House health care bill known as H.R. 3962. Mr. Owens is being accused by a local newspaper in his district for breaking several campaign promises.
Stupak-Pitts Pro-life amendment vote today on House floor
The health care bill in the House is in desperate need of votes, and the pro-life congressmen are sitting on their hands demanding the bill have stringent pro-life language which would keep federal money from funding abortions.
Revolt at the American Medical Association over health care bill endorsement
The American Medical Association House of Delegates drew up a resolution last night which would withdraw their support of the House health care bill. Members are likely to vote on whether or not to withdraw their support of the bill earlier in the week. This action is a result of members within the organization who revolted, when the AMA initially gave the the healthcare legislation its endorsement. President Obama touted the endorsement of the AMA and AARP on Thursday at the White House.
Health care passage for the weekend looks slim
On Ed Morrissey's show today, I was asked to make a prediction if Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) would succeed in passing the health care bill this weekend. I answered Ms. Pelosi would fail in this endeavor.
Obama has a Pet Goat Moment
Obama has a Pet Goat moment
Video: Comparing Bush v. Obama on reaction to shooting massacres
Much is being said about President Obama's odd initial reaction to the shooting at Fort Hood. The president gave priority to giving a shout-out before commenting on the massacre. Perhaps, he should have taken a cue from President Bush.
Texas abortionist: 'yes I am' killing unborn children during abortions
It is difficult to get a pro-choice advocate to say abortion is the killing of an unborn child, but WFAA-TV in Dallas is reporting that a late term abortion practitioner in the area admits that when he does performs, he kills unborn children and has no issues with it whatsoever.
Local news blogging: Nation mourns after Fort Hood tragedy
An attack by a U.S. Officer at the Fort Hood Military Base Thursday killed 13 people, 12 of them soldiers, and injured 28 others. Texas Bloggers offer vital information on how to help victims, report news, and provide commentary.
Off the beaten path online: Army - Suspect said ‘Allahu Akbar!’ before shooting...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: The Democrats are still short votes on the health care bill, the Army says that the Fort Hood shooter said "Allahu Akbar" before the massacre, and President Obama gaffes from a shout out during a speech.
Video: Pages of House health care bill thrown to crowd of protesters
Protesters of the House health care bill rallied with GOP lawmakers on Thursday, as pages of the bill were thrown to the crowd to pass along to their representatives during visits to their congressmen's offices.
