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We now have a clear picture of the treachery in which AARP has engaged since President Obama took office. The Daily Caller reports that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has granted Medigap policy sellers, including the American Association of Retired Persons, exemption from ObamaCare-mandated federal supervision of insurance premium hikes. "Medigap" is an industry term for a type of coverage that helps pay medical costs not covered by Medicare. Non-Medigap insurers, not exempted from ObamaCare's rate reviews, must justify rate increases. In effect, the HHS exemption gives AARP the ability to generate profits not achievable by non-exempted...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 — On an overcast Friday morning last month, White House aides ushered an influential group of conservative radio hosts into the Oval Office for a private audience with the president. For an hour and a half, Mr. Bush discussed his case for the war in Iraq, his immigration proposals and even the personality of his Scottish terrier Barney, who scratched on the door during the session until the president relented and let him into the office, according to several hosts who attended. The meeting, which was not announced on the president’s public schedule, was part of an...

(Paraphrasing): Senator Chuck Hagel was heard to be wavering on whether he would support Bolton under questioning by George Step-En-Fetch-Enopolous at 11:55 a.m. (EST) He would not comment on whether he would vote to send Bolton's nomination to the floor and said he would reserve judgment until he had heard all of the evidence. Worst yet were his comments on his (apparent) [non]support for the Constitutional Option with regards to ending filibusters on Presdident Bush's judicial nominations.