BOSTON – Former Rep. Gerry Studds, the first openly gay member of Congress, was married to another man in Massachusetts at the time of his death, but the federal government will not pay death benefits to his spouse. Studds married Dean Hara in 2004 after gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts. But Hara will not…
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Reuters AlertNet – Iraq and Afghanistan: Optimism gone too far
Many would agree that a healthy dose of optimism is desirable even in the most dire situations. But U.S. Republicans may have gone a step further: They have set aside $20 million for a “commemoration of success” in Iraq and Afghanistan, of all places, Britain’s Independent reports.They are so confident of success in the two…
First U.S. lawmaker convicted in lobbying scandal
First U.S. lawmaker convicted in lobbying scandal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican congressman pleaded guilty on Friday to accepting meals, drinks, gambling chips and other items worth tens of thousands of dollars, becoming the first lawmaker convicted in the Jack Abramoff political corruption scandal. Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record) of Ohio, who abandoned…
U.S. troops unlawfully killed UK journalist: coroner
U.S. troops unlawfully killed UK journalist: coroner OXFORD (Reuters) – One of Britain’s most experienced journalists was unlawfully killed by U.S. soldiers in Iraq, a British inquest into his death ruled on Friday, prompting calls for the perpetrators to be tried for war crimes. Veteran war correspondent Terry Lloyd, 50, who worked for British television…
U.S. wasted chance to improve the world: Gorbachev
BERLIN (Reuters) – Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who played a key role in ending the Cold War, said the United States had squandered an opportunity to improve global politics after the Cold War, a paper said on Friday. In comments that were among the harshest he has made about the United States, Gorbachev compared…
More than 1/2 million Iraqis Dead
This is what your tax dollars are paying for America. Congratulations on an efficient government. cd LONDON (Reuters) – American and Iraqi public health experts have calculated that about 655,000 Iraqis have died as a result of the March 2003 U.S.-led invasion and subsequent violence, far above previous estimates.
North Korean's in their Underpants
I thought maybe Republicans would enjoy seeing these young North Korean soldiers in their underpants….maybe this will prevent a war cd North Korean soldiers react to being photographed while exercising at an army installation
Bone the Page
I apologize in advance for subjecting you all to this cringe-inducing little ditty… [Click on the “Bone the Page” link below the image.] BONE THE PAGE (Thanks, HuffPo.)
How to Fight a Traffic Ticket – WikiHow
Is there any reason why you shouldn’t fight a traffic ticket? Only if you agree that you broke the law and you are okay with paying the fine, having your insurance raised, and paying the maintanence fees for a bureaucratic police state. Since that is probably not you, here are your best options for fighting…
Stewart dispels rumor of White House run
If Jon Stewart won’t run, maybe I will have to. IN 2008, I will actually be eligible for the first time. cd Stewart dispels rumor of White House run NEW YORK – Those people wearing “Stewart/Colbert ’08” T-shirts can stop hoping — Comedy Central’s fake news stars have no intention of making a run for…