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Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The Salt
Farm Bill Critics Claim Partial Victory Despite Stalemate
January 8, 2013 Payments to farmers survived in the latest extension of the farm bill. But not all of the groups that argued for the end of the subsidies see this as a loss. They've just been given nine more months to make their case to Congress.
U.S.
Gun Control Advocates Say ATF's Hands Have Been Tied
January 8, 2013 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the primary enforcer of the nation's gun laws, but advocates and former ATF officials say agents face legal restrictions that limit their effectiveness. In addition, the agency has been without a permanent director for years.
The Two-Way
Must-See Or Must-Avoid TV? Alex Jones Rails On Piers Morgan
January 8, 2013 The "discussion" was quite loud — because of syndicated radio host Jones — when he went on CNN to talk about guns and gun laws.
The Two-Way
Medgar Evers' Widow Will Deliver Invocation Prayer At Inauguration
January 8, 2013 Myrlie Evers-Williams will deliver the invocation at President Obama's inauguration, reportedly becoming the first woman, and someone other than clergy, to say the prayer that precedes the ceremonial oath of office. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Two-Way
'Enough,' Says Giffords As She Launches Campaign For New Gun Laws
January 8, 2013 When children are gunned down in their classrooms, the former congresswoman says, it's time for change. Two years ago, she was shot and seriously wounded by a gunman who went on to kill six people and wound another 12.
Political Junkie
It's ScuttleButton Time!
January 8, 2013 Yes, we know, RG III got hurt and the Redskins are gone. But ScuttleButton is back! You gotta keep things in perspective.
Monday, January 07, 2013
It's All Politics
Why Hagel? Let Us Count The Reasons
January 7, 2013 President Obama wants Nebraska Republican Chuck Hagel to run the Pentagon. Hagel's confirmation would put four men with close ties from their Senate days at the center of the nation's foreign policy and national security policymaking. And that's something Obama is willing to fight for.
The Two-Way
'Gun Appreciation Day' Is Jan. 19, Conservative Groups Declare
January 7, 2013 Looking to follow the example of last year's Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, some conservative groups are trying to send a message to Washington about gun laws. It's the same date as the National Day of Service that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the weekend of President Obama's inauguration.
National Security
CIA Nominee Brennan Has Obama's 'Complete Trust'
January 7, 2013 President Obama has nominated his counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, to lead the CIA. Brennan's work with the agency under George W. Bush has been controversial, and he's also drawn criticism for his lead role in the Obama administration's use of unmanned drones.
The Two-Way
Obama Nominates Hagel For Defense, Brennan For CIA
January 7, 2013 The president is moving to fill two key posts on his national security team. If confirmed, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel (a Republican) would lead the Pentagon. John Brennan, the president's counterterrorism adviser, would be at the Central Intelligence Agency.
The Two-Way
Secretary Clinton Back At Work
January 7, 2013 In the past month, she has had a series of health problems — a stomach virus, a concussion and a blood clot in a vein between her skull and brain. Clinton, who hopes to step down in coming weeks, returned to her office Monday.
