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  • Health Care Passes House

    11/07/2009 8:56:16 PM PST · by honestabe010 · 97 replies · 2,702+ views
    The Woodward Report ^ | November 7, 2009 | Brian Woodward
    In a historic vote the House Health Care Bill Passed the House of Representatives 220 - 215 with 64 Democrats voting against the measure. However, the true test of whether it can pass the senate still looms. With a test vote losing out 47-53 a few weeks ago over the Baucus Bill, much persuasion must be had in the Senate for a bill to arrive at the President’s desk...
  • Profile in treason: Anh Cao (Call, e-mail, fax info)

    11/07/2009 8:28:39 PM PST · by markomalley · 79 replies · 2,815+ views
    Contact information: Washington, D.C. Office: 2113 Rayburn House Office Building, District of Columbia 20515-1802 Phone: (202) 225-6636 Fax: (202) 225-1988 New Orleans Office: (more district offices) 4640 South Carrollton Avenue, Suite 120 New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Phone: (504) 483-2325 Fax: (504) 483-7944 New Orleans Office: 4640 South Carrollton Avenue, Suite 120 New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Phone: (504) 483-2325Fax: (504) 483-7944 web contact formIt would be appropriate to let him know how much we appreciate his vote. Not for the value of the vote, but because he gave the Dhims cover to say that it was "bipartisan."
  • Health Care Bills Passes the US House (220-215)

    11/07/2009 8:07:41 PM PST · by jern · 631 replies · 21,732+ views
    Just had the 218th vote, which is what they need to psas th ebill
  • Undecideds Remaining (18 According to NRO. Hit 'em!!)

    11/07/2009 7:45:05 PM PST · by Mr. Silverback · 92 replies · 3,000+ views
    Doctor! Doctor! Blog ^ | 11/7/09 | Robert Costa
    [Undecideds remaining] According to two senior GOP staffer: D Cardoza J Costa B Markey M Michaud S Murphy B Stupak (depending on amendment) B Ellsworth P Kanjorski S Driehaus J Donnelly Z Space B Chandler R Kind C Carney M Kaptur C Rodriguez A Smith T Perriello
  • Pelosi has the votes

    11/07/2009 6:23:21 PM PST · by 2ndDivisionVet · 366 replies · 14,540+ views
    The Politico ^ | November 7, 2009 | Ben Smith
    POLITICO reports: Hours before an expected vote on a sweeping health care bill, House Democrats believe they've secured the 218 votes they need to approve the bill, several party insiders said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor about 6:30 p.m. to say, “Today we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act.. . .We will make history. We will also make progress for America's working families." Thirty-two Democrats have publicly declared their opposition to the bill, giving party leaders the narrowest possible margin to push the bill across the finish line. But numerous sources said Democrats...
  • If Stupak Amendment Fails, CALL THE FENCE SITTERS ASAP. Flood the Switchboard.

    11/07/2009 5:32:52 PM PST · by joinedafterattack · 128 replies · 4,236+ views
    Telephone Tea Party ^ | 10-07-09 | joinedafterattack
    Call Fence Sitters Now too at (202) 224-3121. Freedom is in jeopardy!
  • CSPAN NOW: Republican Leader Boehner offering alternative Health Care Bill Now.

    11/07/2009 5:17:45 PM PST · by dila813 · 37 replies · 2,099+ views
    Today | myself
    On CSPAN 1 Now, John Boehner Speaks now that the Anti-Abortion Amendment Defeated.
  • CSPAN SCHEDULE ALERT: Final Vote on Health Care Scheduled for Mid-night!

    11/07/2009 4:58:04 PM PST · by dila813 · 231 replies · 7,390+ views
    Today | Myself
    On CSPAN, Just announced that the final Vote will happen by Mid-night
  • Computers, records seized at ACORN offices in La.

    11/07/2009 4:27:49 PM PST · by Jean S · 21 replies · 712+ views
    AP ^ | 11/7/09 | CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press Writer
    NEW ORLEANS – State investigators raided ACORN offices on Friday, taking away computer hard drives and documents as part of a probe into alleged embezzlement and tax fraud when the organization's national headquarters was based in New Orleans."This is an investigation of everything — ACORN, the national organization, the local organization and all of its affiliated entities, specifically as it relates to any potential violations of Louisiana law," Assistant Attorney General David Caldwell said.ACORN staff on the scene declined to comment, but an attorney for the group said in a statement the raid was prompted by allegations that former ACORN...
  • Democratic consultant says he got a warning from White House after appearing on Fox News

    11/07/2009 2:48:52 PM PST · by lt.america · 140 replies · 5,656+ views
    LA Times ^ | November 6, 2009 | Peter Nicholas
    Reporting from Washington - At least one Democratic political strategist has gotten a blunt warning from the White House to never appear on Fox News Channel, an outlet that presidential aides have depicted as not so much a news-gathering operation as a political opponent bent on damaging the Obama administration. Political consultants are a staple of cable television talk shows, analyzing current events based on their own experiences working on campaigns or in government. One Democratic strategist said that shortly after an appearance on Fox, he got a phone call from a White House official telling him not to be...
  • Muslims at Fort Hood voice outrage (More excusing the terrorist)

    11/07/2009 2:59:00 PM PST · by tobyhill · 90 replies · 2,282+ views
    MSNBC ^ | 11/7/2009 | Michael Moss
    Leaders of the vibrant Muslim community here expressed outrage on Friday at the shooting rampage being laid to one of their members, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who had become a regular attendee of prayers at the local mosque. But some of the men who had befriended Major Hasan at the mosque said the military should examine the policies that might have caused him to snap. “Ultimately it was Brother Nidal’s doing, but the command should be held accountable,” Mr. Benjamin said. “G.I.’s are like any equipment in the Army. When it breaks, those who were in charge of keeping it...
  • Military Releases Names of Dead in Fort Hood Shooting

    11/07/2009 2:26:24 PM PST · by Brown Deer · 48 replies · 1,718+ views
    Fox News ^ | 11/07/2009
    Breaking News: Military Releases Names of Dead in Fort Hood Shooting
  • Fort Hood shooting: Texas army killer linked to September 11 terrorists

    11/07/2009 12:40:36 PM PST · by Sub-Driver · 224 replies · 6,413+ views
    Telegraph ^ | Published: 8:17PM GMT 07 Nov 2009 | By Philip Sherwell and Alex Spillius
    Fort Hood shooting: Texas army killer linked to September 11 terrorists Major Nidal Malik Hasan worshipped at a mosque led by a radical imam said to be a "spiritual adviser" to three of the hijackers who attacked America on Sept 11, 2001. By Philip Sherwell and Alex Spillius Published: 8:17PM GMT 07 Nov 2009 Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the sole suspect in the massacre of 13 fellow US soldiers in Texas Photo: GETTY Imam Anwar al-Awlaki The radical Imam Anwar al-Awlaki, accused of supporting attacks on British troops Hasan, the sole suspect in the massacre of 13 fellow US soldiers...
  • Live Thread: House of Representatives Votes on Obamacare 11-07-09

    11/07/2009 9:35:32 AM PST · by pillut48 · 920 replies · 38,340+ views
    The House tries to pass Obamacare in a big hurry, breaking how many Constitutional rules/regulations?? FOX news coverage can be seen online at http://www.blinkotv.com/ (select "HD Test")
  • George W. Bush Visits Fort Hood, Wounded Soldiers (Obama visits Camp David)

    11/07/2009 6:32:19 AM PST · by maggief · 461 replies · 11,767+ views
    AP ^ | Nov 7, 2009
    FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) ― Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States. The Bushes made their private visit to Fort Hood's Darnall Army Medical Center on Friday night. Bush spokesman David Sherzer said in an e-mail that the couple thanked Fort Hood's military leaders and hospital staff for the "amazing care they are providing."
  • Obama snubs Ft. Hood to relax at Camp David (This is the CINC!)

    11/07/2009 10:38:26 AM PST · by jazusamo · 259 replies · 6,518+ views
    American Thinker ^ | November 7, 2009 | Clarice Feldman
    Dan Riehl checks the President's schedule and learns that Obama's not going to Fort Hood, but rather to Camp David for the weekend. In an update, Dan notes that his predecessor is more sensitive to the situation. Fox Reports GWB and Laura spent a few hours at Fort Hood, no photo ops. Now that's a CIC. Are you kidding me? Camp frickin' David? What, does he have a tee time close by? For heaven's sakes, he's the CIC. And he's taking the weekend off? This guy simply doesn't care. Unbelievable via Fox. 11:25AM THE PRESIDENT addresses the House Democratic Caucus -...
  • Arcuri to support latest health care reform legislation (blue dog falls in NY)

    11/07/2009 10:09:30 AM PST · by Behind Liberal Lines · 24 replies · 973+ views
    Auburn NY Citizen ^ | Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:16 PM EST | The Citizen staff report
    Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri, whose district includes a large portion of Cayuga County, said Saturday that he will support the health care reform bill now under consideration in the House of Representatives.
  • Healthcare Bill: Pay for a Plan or Go to Jail

    11/07/2009 9:32:16 AM PST · by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace · 47 replies · 1,052+ views
    New American ^ | Nov. 7, 2009 | Joe Wolverton, II
    Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is prepared to jail any American who does not buy a qualifying health insurance plan if the healthcare bill she sponsored (H.R. 3962, as amended) is passed into law. On November 6, Congressman Dave Camp (R-Mich.), the senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released a letter he received from the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) in response to his inquiry as to potential penalties for failing to comply with mandates set forth in the so-called “Affordable Health Care for America Act.” The information set out in the response should be shocking,...
  • Mass Murdering Muslim Major Worked to Assist Obama’s Transition Team Through University Projec[t]

    11/07/2009 8:00:27 AM PST · by 4Liberty · 106 replies · 2,591+ views
    Canada Free Press ^ | Saturday November 7, 2009 | Warner Todd Huston
    In 2008 The George Washington University Homeland Security Institute (HSPI) initiated a transition task force to help craft homeland security policies during Obama’s transition period. In May of 2009 HSPI finished its report titled, “Thinking Anew-Security Priorities for the Next Administration.” One of the members of this Obama transition project was none other than the Muslim murderer Nidal Hassan...
  • Ft. Hood Shooter Hasan Too Close To Israeli Ambassador to U.S. at D.C. Event (VIDEO FOUND!) Jan 2009

    11/07/2009 6:34:51 AM PST · by AmericanInTokyo · 127 replies · 3,817+ views
    Spending the better half of one day and one night searching the internet for information on the Ft. Hood Muslim shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, I have found this disturbing 2009 video from the online archives of C-Span in which the terrorist appears. There has been some reference to this video in US media but not widespread it seems. It is located HEREat C-Span.Nidal Malik Hasan was apparantly an invited guest to a public address in Washington by the Israeli Ambassador to the US, Sallai Meridor. Shooter Hasan took a seat in the second row nearly across from the...
  • FREEPERS, OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BEGINS, CALL CONGRESS AGAIN NOW!

    11/07/2009 6:07:51 AM PST · by joinedafterattack · 50 replies · 1,370+ views
    Telephone Tea Party ^ | 10-07-09 | JoinedAfterAttack
    CALL NOW, CALL OFTEN, CALL SOME MORE!!!!!!!!
  • Keep melting the phones -- the Koskids / Netroots have been given marching orders

    11/07/2009 3:54:54 AM PST · by markomalley · 16 replies · 1,454+ views
    11/7/2009 | Vanity
    The wavering Democrats have been specifically identified by the Left for a large amount of pressure. The following members were specifically targeted for pressure in a Kos article last night: Arcuri, Baird, Bean, Boyd, Carney, Donnelly, Kaptor, Kucinich, McMahon, Scott Murphy, Nye Well, we need to encourage these members as well. To keep objecting to the bill. And to vote "NO" Please note: not all of these guys are "blue dogs." Take Kucinich for an example. His objection is that the bill doesn't go far enough. So when you call and fax and meet and greet, make sure to look...
  • Owens Breaks 4 Campaign Promises in first hour in Congress

    11/07/2009 2:42:22 AM PST · by Thebaddog · 84 replies · 3,795+ views
    The GOUVERNEUR Times ^ | Saturday November 7, 2009 | Nathan Barker
    GOUVERNEUR, NY - Congressman-elect Bill Owens was sworn in at noon today. Owens indicated in a press release released shortly afterwards that he was now in favor of the the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act" bill in direct contrast to his earlier position during the election campaign. According to Politico.com, Mr. Owens assured voters that he felt the public option had no place in the health care reform bill. Contrary to that position, Mr. Owens now indicates that he intends to vote in favor of the bill even though it now contains a public option. UPDATED: A spokesman for Congressman...
  • Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote

    11/06/2009 9:19:50 PM PST · by truthandlife · 102 replies · 5,059+ views
    AP ^ | 11/08/09
    House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation. A vote is expected on Saturday - after President Barack Obama makes a late morning trip to the Capitol to make one final pitch for the legislation. According to Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan, he and other abortion opponents will be given a chance to insert tougher abortion restrictions into the legislation during debate on the House floor. The leadership hopes that no matter how that vote turns out, Democrats will then unite to give the health care bill a...
  • From Virginia Foxx (R-NC): Rules Committee still meeting. Keep Calling!!

    11/06/2009 7:14:14 PM PST · by markomalley · 24 replies · 1,924+ views
    Twitter ^ | 11/6/2009 | Virginia Foxx
    Rules Comm on C-Span 2 still going after 8 hrs. They are still trying to get votes. Keep calling Dems
  • PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail

    11/06/2009 4:04:23 PM PST · by Typical_Whitey · 238 replies · 7,568+ views
    Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained in the Pelosi health care bill (H.R. 3962, as amended) could land people in jail. The JCT letter makes clear that Americans who do not maintain “acceptable health insurance coverage” and who choose not to pay the bill’s new individual mandate tax (generally 2.5% of income), are subject to numerous civil and criminal penalties, including criminal fines of up to $250,000...
  • Capitol Hill Tea Party II

    11/06/2009 2:48:20 PM PST · by BAW · 35 replies · 1,631+ views
    Politico ^ | Nov 6, 2009 | Glenn Thrush
    Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is planning a second anti-health care reform Tea Party at the Capitol -- this one scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday -- approximately the time when the House is due to vote on Democrats' public option bill, POLITICO's Jake Sherman reports. King and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) organized a rally Thursday that drew thousands to the west front of the Capitol, drawing chants of “Kill the Bill.” There were a handful of arrests. “We can kill this bill and stop the government takeover of health care,” King said in a news release. “We need the help of...
  • Gunman apprehended after killing 1, injuring 5 others at Orlando office building [Orlando shooting]

    11/06/2009 12:04:46 PM PST · by Star Traveler · 45 replies · 2,105+ views
    The Canadian Press (via Google news) ^ | Friday, November 6, 2009 | Mike Schneider
    ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago. Police Chief Val Demings says 40-year-old Jason Rodriguez surrendered to police at his mother's home after officers saw him through a window and asked him to come out.
  • Acorn HQ in New Orleans raided by La Attorney General

    11/06/2009 11:24:09 AM PST · by milwguy · 83 replies · 2,910+ views
    big gov't ^ | 11/06/2009 | capital confidential
    In a fast-breaking development comes word that agents of the Attorney’s General office in Louisiana have raided ACORN’s offices in New Orleans. ACORN’s New Orleans was, for decades, the headquarters of the national community organizing association. News of the raid comes from Marcel Reid and her colleagues at ACORN 8, an association of former ACORN leaders and board members. Many of the individuals involved with ACORN 8 were fired from ACORN for demanding a forensic audit following an embezzlement scandal involving Dale Rathke, brother of ACORN co-founder Wade Rathke. Check back her for more details, as well as a statement...
  • Herseth Sandlin (D South Dakota) To Oppose House Health Care Bill

    11/06/2009 11:25:57 AM PST · by DadOfFive · 49 replies · 1,547+ views
    Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she will oppose the health care reform bill expected to be considered this weekend in the House. The South Dakota Democrat says the plan falls short of her goals for health care reform and could threaten existing access to health care for many South Dakotans. Herseth Sandlin says she's also concerned it doesn't do enough to bring down the federal deficit and could affect future health care for seniors. The House could begin consideration this weekend of the 10-year, $1.2 trillion legislation that would extend health coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and...
  • Several Shot In Downtown Orlando High-Rise Building

    11/06/2009 9:27:25 AM PST · by subterfuge · 359 replies · 17,286+ views
    WFTV Channel 9 ^ | 11/6/09 | WFTV
    ORLANDO, Fla. -- Officers are on the scene of a shooting in downtown Orlando Friday. According to Orlando Fire Department dispatch, several people were shot and were transported to a local hospital. The shooting happened at 1000 LEGION PL (see map) at the Gateway Center. No other details are available at this time. Click REFRESH for the latest updates from WFTV.com. Copyright 2009 by wftv.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
  • KILL THE BILL

    11/06/2009 8:00:58 AM PST · by Just A Nobody · 134 replies · 3,445+ views
    First Hand ^ | November, 6, 2009 | Just A Nobody
    While roaming the grounds of the US Capitol yesterday, Kristinn Taylor obtained a list of possible democrat defectors of the now infamous “Healthcare” bill. Kristinn was asked to post this list of wobbly democrats on FreeRepublic in an effort to mobilize our forces and overwhelm these members with phone calls and e-mails asking them to vote NO on the socialization of our healthcare. We also learned that Nancy Pelosi had just scheduled the vote for tomorrow; Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM. For all those who were unable to answer the call to surround the Capitol yesterday, here is...
  • Breaking : Hoyer admits Dems don’t have the votes for Pelosi Plan

    11/06/2009 9:11:47 AM PST · by RobinMasters · 156 replies · 5,524+ views
    Hot Air ^ | November 06, 2009 | ED MORRISSEY
    The answer to the big question surrounding Nancy Pelosi’s scheduling of the ObamaCare vote this weekend has been answered. She didn’t schedule it for Saturday because she had the votes — and now Steny Hoyer has admitted as much this morning: A House leader says Democrats haven’t yet lined up enough votes to pass their health care overhaul bill. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland says the vote that House Democrats had scheduled for Saturday could slip to Sunday or early next week. Hoyer acknowledged to reporters Friday that Democratic leaders don’t yet have the 218 votes needed to pass...
  • Rep. Steve King calls for reinforcements at Capitol Fri. & Sat. to stop Obama/PelosiCare

    11/06/2009 9:03:00 AM PST · by Just A Nobody · 53 replies · 1,543+ views
    First Hand ^ | November 6, 2009 | Just A Nobody
    Rep. Steve King calls for reinforcements at Capitol Fri. & Sat. to stop Obama/PelosiCare During the course of our House Calls at the Capitol yesterday afternoon, a group of us spotted Rep. Steve King at one of the entrances of the Cannon Building. He asked us to keep the pressure on by coming back to the Capitol today, Friday and tomorrow, Saturday until the vote occurs at 6:00 PM tomorrow evening. If you were not able to make it to the rally yesterday, or did so and can do more, PLEASE come back to give the representatives that are actually...
  • "STORM THE HILL" SWITCHBOARD CALL NOW (202) 224-3121 TO KILL THE BILL

    11/06/2009 9:00:39 AM PST · by joinedafterattack · 61 replies · 1,120+ views
    Telephone Tea Party ^ | 10-06-09 | joinedafterattack
    We are one nail away from closing the coffin on this bill. CALL NOW, CALL OFTEN, CALL THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Planned Sat. vote on health care may be delayed ("We have the Votes!" Wha' happ'n, Nancy?)

    11/06/2009 8:15:49 AM PST · by NormsRevenge · 65 replies · 2,078+ views
    AP on Yahoo ^ | 11/6/09 | AP
    WASHINGTON – A House leader says Democrats haven't yet lined up enough votes to pass their health care overhaul bill and may push the vote set for Saturday back one day or more. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland says the vote that House Democrats had scheduled for Saturday could slip to Sunday or early next week. Hoyer acknowledged to reporters Friday that Democratic leaders don't yet have the 218 votes needed. He said he still expects passage Saturday night. But he added that some Democrats are still "looking to get a comfort level" with the bill.
  • The Muslim Brotherhood and Fort Hood

    11/06/2009 8:06:12 AM PST · by dvan · 37 replies · 2,040+ views
    Frontpage Magazine ^ | November 6, 2009 | Jamie Glazov
    Frontpage Interview’s guest today is Dave Gaubatz, the first U.S. civilian (1811) Federal Agent deployed to Iraq in 2003. He is the owner of DG Counter-terrorism Publishing [1]. He is currently conducting a 50 State Counter-terrorism Research Tour (CTRT). He is the co-author (with Paul Sperry) of the new book, Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld that’s Conspiring to Islamize America. [2] He can be contacted at davegaubatz@gmail.com [3]. FP: Dave Gaubatz, welcome to Frontpage Interview. A terrible tragedy occurred yesterday at Ft. Hood, Texas. Because you are the co-author (with Paul Sperry) of the new book Muslim Mafia [4],...
  • (CALL TO ACTION) UPDATED: Whip count on health bill (Here's who to call)

    11/06/2009 7:46:09 AM PST · by markomalley · 16 replies · 1,088+ views
    The Hill ^ | 11/6/2009
    <p>Below is a list of selected Democrats and their positions on the House healthcare reform bill based on media accounts, press releases and spokesmen for the lawmakers.</p>
  • Report: Iran Tested Advanced Nuclear Warhead (Excrement hits fan)

    11/06/2009 7:59:03 AM PST · by PreciousLiberty · 44 replies · 1,237+ views
    The Guardian via Fox News ^ | 11/6/2009 | Julian Borger
    The U.N. nuclear watchdog has asked Tehran to explain evidence suggesting that Iranian scientists have experimented with an advanced secret nuclear warhead design, according to a report published Friday. Citing what it calls "previously unpublished documentation" from an International Atomic Energy Agency compiled report, Britain's The Guardian newspaper said Iranian scientists may have tested high-explosive components of a "two-point implosion" device. The report said that even the existence of two-point implosion nuclear warhead technology is officially secret in both the U.S. and Britain. The technology allows for the production of smaller and simpler warheads, making it easier to put a...
  • Take Action -- Support for Ft. Hood (Operation AC)

    11/06/2009 7:50:31 AM PST · by madison10 · 9 replies · 493+ views
    E-mail | Email from Operation AC | Self
    ACTION ALERT: FT. HOOD SHOOTINGS November 6th, 2009 8 : 09 AM Our Family has a soldier stationed at Ft. Hood. We have contacted him and he is safe. Overnight I have made contact with friends at the 1st Cav and I am collecting cards and letters from the public of support for those who were injured and for the families of those who were killed. We will collect your cards and letters of support and get them to the correct individuals in bulk via Federal Express. Send them today! It costs you 44 cents to support these troops and...
  • Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83 (OFFICIAL DOUBLE DIGIT ALERT)

    11/06/2009 5:45:30 AM PST · by BradtotheBone · 114 replies · 2,802+ views
    Associated Press ^ | Friday November 6, 2009
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983.
  • Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted `Allahu Akbar'

    11/06/2009 5:42:29 AM PST · by renotse · 119 replies · 3,293+ views
    AP ^ | 11/06/2009 | JEFF CARLTON, Associated Press Writer
    FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, the base commander said Friday. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fort_hood_shooting
  • Unemployment Rose to 10.2% (story developing)

    11/06/2009 5:31:56 AM PST · by Red in Blue PA · 99 replies · 2,356+ views
    CNBC ^ | 11/6/2009 | Staff
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  • Army: Suspect said `Allahu Akbar!' before shooting

    11/06/2009 5:09:33 AM PST · by CHEE · 121 replies · 3,034+ views
    Yahoo News ^ | APRIL CASTRO and DEVLIN BARRETT
    FORT HOOD, Texas – The base commander at Fort Hood says soldiers who witnessed a shooting rampage that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire at the Texas post. Lt. Gen. Robert Cone told NBC's "Today" show on Friday that suspected shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, made the comment, which is Arabic for "God is great!" before the rampage Thursday that also left 30 people wounded.
  • Zelaya: US-brokered pact for Honduran crisis fails

    11/06/2009 5:08:47 AM PST · by cll · 32 replies · 852+ views
    AP through Google News ^ | 11/06/2009 | Juan Zamorano
    TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Friday that a U.S.-brokered pact failed to end a four-month political crisis after a deadline for forming a unity government passed. "The accord is dead," Zelaya told Radio Globo from from the Brazilian Embassy where he has been hold up under threat of arrest. "There is no sense in deceiving Hondurans." Forged last week with the help of U.S. diplomats, the pact gave the two sides until midnight Thursday to install a government with supporters of Zelaya and Roberto Micheletti, who was named interim president by Congress after Zelaya was ousted...
  • Update: Army: 13 dead, 31 hurt in attack at Fort Hood (Shooter on a ventilator & unconscious)

    11/05/2009 11:30:08 PM PST · by Ernest_at_the_Beach · 102 replies · 3,554+ views
    Townhall ^ | Friday, November 06, 2009 | APRIL CASTRO and DEVLIN BARRETT
    An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States.The gunman, first said to have been killed, was wounded but alive in a hospital under military guard, said Lt. Gen. Bob Cone at Fort Hood. He was shot four times, and was on a ventilator and unconscious, according to military officials. "I would say his death is not imminent," Cone said.The man was identified as Maj. Nidal...
  • Fox News: He's not dead

    11/05/2009 6:16:02 PM PST · by markomalley · 361 replies · 14,658+ views
    Fox News
    He was shot multiple times but not killed. Being treated!
  • AP sources: Authorities had concerns about suspect (Fort Hood shooter)

    11/05/2009 5:36:56 PM PST · by avg_freeper · 153 replies · 4,850+ views
    Breitbart ^ | Nov 5 08:15 PM US/Eastern | LARA JAKES
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal law enforcement officials say the suspected Fort Hood, Texas, shooter had come to their attention at least six months ago because of Internet postings that discussed suicide bombings and other threats. The officials say the postings appeared to have been made by Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who was killed during the shooting incident that left least 11 others dead and 31 wounded. The officials say they are still trying to confirm that he was the author. They say an official investigation was not opened.
  • Who is Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan?

    11/05/2009 4:40:23 PM PST · by DaveTesla · 225 replies · 8,832+ views
    WFAA ^ | 06:08 PM CST on Thursday, November 5, 2009 | Associated Press
    WASHINGTON — Military officials say the suspected shooter at Fort Hood was a psychiatrist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for six years before being transferred to the Texas base in July. SNIP Sources told News 8 that Hasan was born in 1970 and is of Jordanian descent
  • Iran November 4: Tehran Riot Police Attack on pro-Democracy Protesters

    11/05/2009 3:50:39 PM PST · by freedom44 · 4 replies · 347+ views
    Iran: Green Movement ^ | 11/4/09 | Iran: Green Movement
    Keeping you updated. Attacks on our pro-Democracy Persian lady protesters today. Shame on you, the world is watching. Videos