WPost: "President has one weapon - public opinion."

WPost: "President has one weapon - public opinion." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/08/AR2011010802137.html

For Obama: Look to the public, not Congress

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More than 60 years ago, a top adviser to President Harry S. Truman explained why confrontation with the Republican Congress was inevitable and why winning the battle for public opinion was the key to a successful presidency. The same holds today for President Obama.

YOU DID IT FOX/GOP! Shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others!!! CONGRATS!!! (BURN IN HELL)

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-kaine-statement-shooting,0,5650422.story

YOU DID IT FOX/GOP! Shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others!!! CONGRATS!!! (BURN IN HELL)

Kaine Statement on Violence Today in Arizona

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Washington, DC - DNC Chairman Tim Kaine issued the following statement on the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others at a public event in Arizona today:

Roll Call: NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions is at it Again. I thought prostitution's illegal.

I thought prostitution's illegal. http://dccc.org/newsroom/entry/nrcc_chairman_pete_sessions_is_at_it_again/

NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions is at it Again

dccc.org

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of Representatives.

USAToday: Your Attention's the most valuable thing you can pay another. TAKE CARE.

Your Attention's the most valuable thing you can pay another. TAKE CARE. http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/parenting-family/teen-ya/2011-01-08-selfesteem08_ST_N.htm

Young people prefer praise to sex, money - USATODAY.com

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Sex, booze or money just can't compare with the jolt young people get from a boost to their self-esteem, says a new study.

Coal prices soar as warmest sea surface temperatures on record fuel ‘biblical’ Australian floods «..

What hath man wrought? http://climateprogress.org/2011/01/06/coal-prices-soar-as-warmest-sea-surface-temperatures-on-record-fuel-biblical-australian-floods/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+climateprogress%2FlCrX+%28Climate+Progress%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

Coal prices soar as warmest sea surface temperatures on record fuel 'biblical' Australian floods «..

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WikiLeaks: US ATTACK ON ENVIRONMENTALISTS - Secret whaling deal plotted by US and Japan | Environment

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jan/06/wikileaks-secret-whaling-deal

WikiLeaks: US ATTACK ON ENVIRONMENTALISTS - Secret whaling deal plotted by US and Japan | Environment

www.guardian.co.uk

American diplomats proposed Japan reduce whaling in exchange for US help cracking down on the anti-whaling activists Sea Shepherd, leaked cables reveal

VOA | WikiLeaks: Nazi-Israeli Officials at Gaza Crossing Corrupt

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/WikiLeaks-Israeli-Officials-at-Gaza-Crossing-Corrupt-113015744.html

VOA | WikiLeaks: Nazi-Israeli Officials at Gaza Crossing Corrupt | Middle East | English

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A U.S. diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks says Israeli officials charged extremely high fees to allow goods to enter into Gaza. The diplomatic cable from 2006 says American companies complained they had to pay fees up to 75 times higher than normal.

NYT: Pr. Obama Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/us/07military.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Pr. Obama Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11

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The White House has ordered the Pentagon to squeeze almost all growth from its spending over the next five years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.

WP: Boehner - TRIUMPH of Incompetence: His; and Progressive citizen do-nothings

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postpartisan/2011/01/underwhelmed_by_speaker_boehne.html

Boehner - TRIUMPH of Incompetence: His; and Progressive citizen do-nothings

PostPartisan - Underwhelmed by Speaker Boehner

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GOP - Koch Ind Subsidiary - Tea Party Pollutocrat David Koch entertains newly elected Republicans on first day of new Congress

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GOP Koch Ind Subsidiary -

Tea Party Pollutocrat David Koch entertains newly elected Republicans on first day of new Congress «

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"WMD: Nucs; Organized Religions.' SL

"WMD:  Nucs; Organized Religions.'  SL

Politico: Senate Dems slam House GOP $1 TRILLION DEFICIT INCREASE

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0111/47147.html

Senate Dems slam House GOP $1 TRILLION DEFICIT INCREASE

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Democrats in the upper-chamber hit the new Republican rules as budget-busters.

"'Hope' is what we do instead of 'Work' for our Neediest brothers and sisters." SL

"'Hope' is what we do instead of 'Work'
for our Neediest brothers and sisters."  SL

THIS IS VERY, VERY, VERY BAD - Mainstream Pakistan religious organisations applaud killing of Salman Taseer | World news http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/05/pakistan-religious-organisations-salman-taseer

THIS IS VERY, VERY, VERY BAD -

Mainstream Pakistan religious organisations applaud killing of Salman Taseer | World news | The Guar

www.guardian.co.uk

Mumtaz Qadri, who killed Punjab governor, showered with rose petals by lawyers as he arrives in court

"Humanity, Human Health, Sanity is Heart Reigning over Flesh and Mind." SL

"Humanity, Human Health, Sanity is Heart Reigning over Flesh and Mind." SL

"Until you hugely Envy me, you should ignore me, and Jesus." SL

"Until you hugely Envy me, you should ignore me, and Jesus."  SL

AJ: Tunisian protester dies of burns

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/01/201115101926215588.html

Tunisian protester dies of burns

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Mohamed Bouazizi, the 26-year-old unemployed man whose self-immolation sparked nationwide unrest, dies of severe burns.

WP: WikiLeaks - Nazi-Israel Exterminating Palestinians

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/05/AR2011010501620.html

WikiLeaks - Nazi-Israel Exterminating Palestinians

Wikileaks: Israeli blockade targeted Gaza economy

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Wikileaks: Israeli blockade sought to push Gaza economy to 'brink of collapse'

WP: Russian president to visit Palestinian territories

YES! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/05/AR2011010500937.html

Russian president to visit Palestinian territories

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Russian president to visit Palestinian territories after trip to Israel is scrapped

At WAR on US. IT'S REAL - Meet the Republican Congress…

http://dccc.org/newsroom/entry/meet_the_republican_congress/

At WAR on US. IT'S REAL -

Meet the Republican Congress…

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of Representatives.

Your GOP Dismantling US - Scalia to talk about Constitution to House members

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-scalia-20110105,0,6424868.story

Your GOP Dismantling US -

Scalia to talk about Constitution to House members

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The decision by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to accept an invitation from Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), the founder of the House's Tea Party Caucus, to speak to incoming House members about the Constitution is drawing fire from some who worry the court is injecting itself into partisa

Mostly Jesus warned of Hypocrites - Tea party members of the House turn to lobbyists and fundraisers - San Jose Mercury News

Mostly Jesus warned of Hypocrites -

Tea party members of the House turn to lobbyists and fundraisers - San Jose Mercury News

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WASHINGTON -- Capitol Hill will be abuzz today with the arrival of a new class of Republican lawmakers who charged into office with a promise to shun the ways of Washington.

Act NOW. Sign petition. US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

Act NOW. Sign petition.

US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

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Two years after "Operation Cast Lead"--Israel's horrific 22-day all-out assault of the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip--which killed approximately 1,400 Palestinians, most of whom were civilians, Israel continues to collectively punish 1.5 million residents of the Gaza Strip through an illegal block

"Evil is a Spirit. Killing the body only releases it to spread." SL

"Evil is a Spirit.  Killing the body only releases it to spread."  SL

GOP's Government Waste - Sacramento girl needed amputations after 5-hour wait at emergency room

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110103/wl_nm/us_palestinians_israel

GOP's Government Waste -

Sacramento girl needed amputations after 5-hour wait at emergency room - Sac Moms Club & Family - sa

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As his tiny daughter's skin turned blotchy and her body went limp during a lengthy wait at Methodist Hospital's emergency room, Ryan Jeffers panicked.

JPost: Asian Gaza caravan crosses into Gaza

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article1025557.ece

The Hindu : News / International : Five Israeli naval ships tracking Asian aid ship

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Five Israeli naval vessels are tailing the ship carrying humanitarian supplies from Asia to the besieged residents of Gaza.

http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=202011

Asian Gaza caravan crosses through Rafah into Gaza

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Convoy that originated in India reportedly passes from Egypt several days late; Cairo prevents Iranian delegation from entering country.

Crucify him! The Associated Press: US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers

Crucify him!

The Associated Press: US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers

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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese and American officials discussed taking action to weaken a prominent anti-whaling group, with Tokyo insisting that Sea Shepherd's confrontations on the high seas actually hurt efforts to reduce whaling, U.S. diplomatic cables show.

High Water: Hottest year ends with unprecedented, “biblical” Australian floods covering an area...

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High Water: Hottest year ends with unprecedented, "biblical" Australian floods covering an area "th

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Obama aide: Debt limit fight could be catastrophic

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7010PZ20110103

Obama aide: Debt limit fight could be catastrophic

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A fight over the budget loomed on Sunday as a top aide to President Barack Obama warned of catastrophic consequences if Republicans follow through on threats to reject an increase

11 Israeli activists arrested after protesting Murdered Activist at home of U.S. ambassador

‎11 Israeli activists arrested after protest at home of U.S. ambassador

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Demonstrators were protesting death of 36-year-old Palestinian woman, who inhaled tear gas at a rally against the West Bank fence on Friday.