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Democrats facing 'debate fatigue' already

Community Headlines — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:24:44 GMT

"The Democratic contenders have taken part in three "unofficial" debates this year, on top of numerous other "forums" sponsored by various political constituencies. The schedule is only going to get more demanding: After tonight's debate, sponsored by CNN and YouTube and the first of six sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee, there will be a crush of events, culminating in one week in early August when unofficial debates are planned in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles. And already, debate fatigue is setting in. " More on the story here.

Al-Qaeda 'planning big British attack'

Community Headlines — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:13:14 GMT

Al-Qaeda leaders in Iraq are planning the first “large-scale” terrorist attacks on Britain and other western targets with the help of supporters in Iran, according to a leaked intelligence report. Spy chiefs warn that one operative had said he was planning an attack on “a par with Hiroshima and Nagasaki” in an attempt to “shake the Roman throne”, a reference to the West. More on the story here.

Bush pushes Amnesty Program

Community Headlines — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:36:14 GMT

'President Bush returns to work Monday on the volatile issue of immigration, where his hope for a legislative breakthrough is complicated by cold relations with Congress. Bush will be back in Yuma, Ariz., to inspect the construction of border fencing and to push for the creation of a guest worker program and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. The trip serves as a bookend to the visit Bush made to the same southwest desert city last May.' More on the story here.

Iran frees 15 hostages

Community Headlines — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:31:38 GMT

' The 15 Navy hostages held by Iran were made to grovel before being given their freedom last night. Conniving President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad bragged to the world that he ordered their release as an Easter gift to the British people. Then he insisted on taunting the group one by one in a sickening line-up at his palace in Tehran, for which they were kitted out in brand new suits — with no ties.' More on the story here.

Bush threatens to veto up to 16 bills

Community Headlines — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:42:33 GMT

'Even as their confrontation with President Bush over Iraq escalates, emboldened congressional Democrats are challenging the White House on a range of issues -- such as unionization of airport security workers and the loosening of presidential secrecy orders -- with even more dramatic showdowns coming soon.' More on the story here.

Senate Backs Troop Withdrawl: 50-48

Community Headlines — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:46:28 GMT

'Defying a veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate narrowly signaled support Tuesday for the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq by next March. Republican attempts to scuttle the non-binding timeline failed on a vote of 50-48, largely along party lines. The roll call marked the Senate's most forceful challenge to date of the administration's handling of a war that has claimed the lives of more than 3,200 U.S. troops.' More on the story here.