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Morning headlines brought to you by Carolyn Kay MakeThemAccountable.com Top Story House Democrats to unveil Iraq war plan
WASHINGTON - In a direct challenge to President Bush, House Democrats are advancing legislation requiring the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq by the fall of next year. Humor Ink
The WorldBomber kills 30; 3 soldiers die in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attacker blew himself up in a cafe northeast of the capital Wednesday, killing 30 people as a wave of violence left 90 Iraqis dead throughout the country.
Petraeus: Iraqi insurgents attacks up
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. Gen. David Petraeus said Thursday that insurgents in Iraq have sought to intensify attacks during a Baghdad security crackdown, which he predicted should not be at full strength until June.
Taliban: We're Ready For NATO
A top Taliban commander says his group has 4,000 fighters bracing to rebuff NATO's largest-ever offensive in northern Afghanistan, now in its second day.
More women working but inequalities are acute: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) - More women are working than ever before, but most are stuck in low-wage jobs and virtually all are paid less than their male counterparts, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Thursday. The NationPentagon deploys more troops to Baghdad
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has approved a request by the new U.S. commander in Iraq for an extra 2,200 military police to help deal with an anticipated increase in detainees during the Baghdad security crackdown, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday.
U.S. hires contractor to back Somalis
NAIROBI, Kenya - The State Department has hired a major military contractor to help equip and provide logistical support to international peacekeepers in Somalia, giving the United States a significant role in the critical mission without assigning combat forces.
One of the manifestations of the materialism and corruption that caused the fall of the Roman Empire was its increasing reliance on mercenaries to fight its battles. —Caro
Bush pressured to pardon Libby
President Bush said yesterday that he is "pretty much going to stay out of" the case of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby until the legal process has run its course, deflecting pressure from supporters of the former White House aide to pardon him for perjury and obstruction of justice.
Republicans could face new ethics probes
WASHINGTON - Republicans could face ethics investigations for contacting U.S. attorneys about pending cases, a jarring political development only four months after ethical lapses helped cost the GOP control of Congress. Economy & BusinessFed spies signs of slower growth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. growth slowed in some parts of the country last month and private employers hired fewer people than expected, according to reports on Wednesday that chime with other weak signals from the economy.
D.R. Horton CEO: 2007 Is Going to 'Suck'
NEW YORK — The chief executive of the nation's largest homebuilder by volume said Wednesday that 2007 would "suck" for his company, providing the clearest signal yet that a recovery in the battered sector is farther off than many thought. MediaGuatemalan farmer waits to meet Bush
CHIRIJUYU, Guatemala - Mariano Canu can't stop smiling as he looks out on his lettuce crop. With the help of U.S. government aid, he exports vegetables across Central America and is no longer struggling just to get by.
Do I detect the touch of Karen Hughes in this puff piece? Isn’t she doing PR for the State Department? —Caro
A tale of two headlines: AP, “Economy grows in most areas of U.S.” vs. Reuters, “Fed spies signs of slower growth”.
Nonprofit Takes on Big Media
Mainstream media notice the "hundreds of liberal activists" turning out for FCC hearings "about rules governing how many properties media companies should be allowed to own in local markets." Kevin Martin, the Republican chairman of the FCC, wants to loosen existing ownership limits.... But his efforts have stalled, the result of a surprisingly energetic grass-roots opposition campaign guided by Free Press, a nonprofit.
ABC, NBC still haven't covered U.S. attorney firings -- but reported on "purity balls," Jenna Bush's book deal
NBC's and ABC's nightly news programs have yet to cover the controversy over the Bush administration's dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys, despite considerable congressional attention to the issue, including hearings begun on March 6. Technology & ScienceGates: US risks losing technology leadership role
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said Wednesday that he feels “deep anxiety” over the ability of the U.S. to compete globally and added that the country is risking its technology leadership because of failures in its education system and immigration policies and inadequate research spending.
As biofuels boom, will more go hungry?
LONDON (Reuters) - Using plants to feed our fuel needs may be a great idea, and the biofuel goldrush could be a moneyspinner for several poor countries, but some experts warn people may go hungry as food prices rise. EnvironmentMemos Tell Officials How to Discuss Climate
Internal memorandums appear to prohibit some government biologists from discussing global warming issues while traveling in countries around the Arctic.
EU leaders to decide on energy strategy
BRUSSELS, Belgium — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will push her European Union counterparts to go green on energy at summit talks Thursday, urging them to adopt tough measures needed to fight global warming and reduce Europe's dependence on oil imports. For more headlines, visit MakeThemAccountable.com. |
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