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Many Tennesseans--including Republicans--miss the part about how Mr. Ford's faith is also his justification for more liberal economic positions in the name of "social justice." Also lending credibility is the fact--endlessly trumpeted--that he has taken these conservative positions despite flack from his party, and despite representing the most liberal district in Tennessee, urban Memphis. On trickier issues, Mr. Ford has perfected the art of Third Way-ism, presenting himself as an "independent" thinker on issues such as the Iraq war. He knows many Republicans are uncomfortable with the current situation, but that they also won't get behind a cut-and-run Democrat. He's...

Case 1:05-cr-00394-RBW : Document 67-1 : Filed 03/17/2006 : Page 1 of 34 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. I. LEWIS LIBBY, also known as "Scooter Libby" CR. NO. 05-394 (RBW) GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'SMOTION TO DISMISS THE INDICTMENT The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by PATRICK J. FITZGERALD, SPECIAL COUNSEL, respectfully submits the following response to the Motion of I. Lewis Libby to Dismiss the Indictment. INTRODUCTION On October 28, 2005, a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging defendant I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby with obstruction of justice, perjury, and making...

2008 presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is blasting President Bush for lax enforcement of the nation's immigration laws, saying the White House has dropped the ball on border security and put the country at risk for another major terrorist attack. In a statement posted to her newly revamped official Senate web site, Clinton charges: "The Bush administration is failing to meet what should be the basic requirements of immigration policy: continuing our American tradition of welcoming immigrants who follow the rules and are trying to build a better life for their families, while strengthening national security in a post 9-11 world."...