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Lobbying abuses keep party from implementing its ideas and solutions In the recent and ongoing influence scandal in Washington, members of neither party can claim that their hands are clean. And while neither party is solely responsible for the political fundraising structure, Republicans, who earned their majorities in both the House and the Senate in 1994 as the party of reform, have a particular obligation to restore credibility swiftly and decisively. Re-establishing the integrity of the political process is a necessary precondition to getting on with what Republicans were put in charge to do – and that is the important...

Via Orbusmax, some odd words from Dan Rather in the Portland Oregonian, produced from softball questions by the paper's Jonathan Nicholas. NICHOLAS: The rise of cable and the explosion of the Internet have resulted in the Balkanization of the national conversation. Just so many voices. Many people these days actually seem to believe there's no such thing as actual news. It's all just attitude. How is this affecting our civic life? RATHER: Call me what you want, but I firmly believe there is such a thing as news. From where I sit, too many people want to advance their own...

Jackson presses Iranian leader on remarks The Rev. Jesse Jackson called on Iran's president to retract anti-Israel and anti-Semitic comments. The comments by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are a threat to the fragile fabric of the world community, Jackson said in a statement. In comments made last week, Ahmadinejad said: If the Europeans are honest they should give some of their provinces in Europe like in Germany, Austria or other countries to the Zionists and the Zionists can establish their state in Europe. You offer part of Europe and we will support it. He earlier called for Israel's destruction.

UK more dangerous than a jungle: Iran top cleric Friday, August 26, 2005 LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Britain is a terrible place to live and anti-terrorist laws there make life as an animal in a jungle far safer, a top Iranian cleric said Friday, AFP reported. "Day by day, corruption, tyranny, felony, insecurity and different dangers are attacking human society. Just look at the fight against terrorism in Britain," Ayatollah Ahmad Janati said in a Friday prayer sermon. "All gatherings are under the microscope. People should know they are being watched. In cinemas, parks, streets and even in the...

Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe criticized his successor, Howard Dean, on Wednesday, saying that he should stop launching personal attacks on Republicans and "always keep it to the issues." Asked what advice he had for Dean, McAuliffe told Fox News Radio's Tony Snow: "I just think that sometimes you have to be, obviously, careful about how you say things." The ex-DNC chief added, "I was one of the most partisan chairman ever, but you know what? I never made it personal." McAuliffe said his replacement was wrong to boycott the Fox News Channel, which Dean described on Monday...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tracey Schmitt 202-863-8614 WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee today unveiled a new web video highlighting the Democrat obstruction in the U.S. House and Senate.  The video will be emailed out tomorrow to 7.5 million Republican grassroots supporters.  To Watch The Video Visit:www.gop.comTranscript: "Party of No" [Voice Over and Text on screen] Wanna "no" something? Just ask a Democrat and see how well they "no" the presidents agenda. [Cuts of Democrats saying "No"] "Sad to say, the Democrats are becoming the party of no." (Gloria Borger, Op-Ed, U.S. News & World Report, 2/28/05) "So far this year the...

WASHINGTON, DC *In response to George W. Bush's invocation of prominent Democrats including President John F. Kennedy, Kennedy's daughter Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg issued this statement. "It's hard for me to listen to President Bush invoking my father's memory to attack John Kerry. Senator Kerry has demonstrated his courage and commitment to a stronger America throughout his entire career. President Kennedy inspired and united the country and so will John Kerry. President Bush is doing just the opposite. All of us who revere the strength and resolve of President Kennedy will be supporting John Kerry on Election Day." Developing...

Price denies assaulting editor Journalist says commissioner pushed him during argument12:06 AM CDT on Thursday, September 2, 2004By JASON TRAHAN and GRETEL C. KOVACH / The Dallas Morning News A newspaper editor has told police that Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price shoved him and threatened to kill him during a heated argument at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon. No arrests were made. Also Online Video: Rebecca Lopez reports The longtime county commissioner and outspoken civil rights activist denied any wrongdoing, saying it was he who was assaulted. "This is politically motivated," Mr. Price said Wednesday afternoon. "He bumped up...

Savage in raw form. It is great that he called O'reilly a fraud. He also said he is to concerned being fair and balanced. And also ripped his latest article.

WASHINGTON (Talon News) -- Last week, radio talk show host G. Gordon Liddy told Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson of CNN's Crossfire that he would like "a shot at Bill O'Reilly," after he was asked what conservative would he most like to take on during the 'rapid fire' segment of the show. This came a day after Liddy appeared on Deborah Norville Tonight and said, "O'Reilly is an embarrassment to our side," answering questions regarding O'Reilly's style on radio and television. Liddy's remarks were made during interviews with the veteran host alongside Al Franken, a host of the new liberal...