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Obama talks race, pop culture on ‘The View’ (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama said Thursday that the racial firestorm that led to the ouster of a black Agriculture Department official was a “phony controversy” generated by the media. He said his administration overreacted by forcing her out. Read More →
Dozens arrested in protests of immigration law (AP)
AP – Opponents of Arizona’s immigration crackdown went ahead with protests Thursday despite a judge’s ruling that delayed enforcement of most the law, and dozens of people in Phoenix were arrested after peacefully confronting officers in riot gear. Read More →
Lawyers for Rangel, ethics committee reach deal (AP)
AP – People familiar with the talks say representatives of New York Democrat Charles Rangel and lawyers for the House ethics committee have reached a plea deal in his ethics case. However, committee members have not agreed to the settlement. Read More →
Rush iPhone app sure to drum up interest (Appolicious)
Appolicious – The $2.99 Rush iPhone app is one I can get behind because I like Rush. As any self-respecting drummer has, I have watched videos of... [Read more...]
Bright Eyes plans concert to fight immigration law (AP)
AP – Bright Eyes, Cursive and other Nebraska music acts will perform at a concert to raise money to fight a law that would ban the hiring of or renting... [Read more...]
Imprisoned Spector returns to music with wife’s CD (AP)
AP – In the often weird world of show business marriages, the love story of Phil and Rachelle Spector is among the strangest. Read More →
Federal Judge Neuters Arizona Immigration Law: What’s Next? (The Atlantic Wire)
The Atlantic Wire – The most controversial elements of Arizona’s immigration law have been blocked by a federal judge. Major provisions, such... [Read more...]
Pelosi on Rangel: Chips to fall where they may (AP)
AP – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says politically, the “chips will fall where they may” as New York Rep. Charles Rangel’s congressional... [Read more...]
House Democrats line up TV ad buys for fall races (AP)
AP – Democrats say they are prepared to spend $49 million on TV ads during the final weeks of the midterm elections in their effort to maintain a... [Read more...]
