Leaving NY: American Tactical Imports announces relocation to South Carolina

American Tactical Imports is proud to announce their decision to relocate to Summerville, S.C. ATI will immediately begin the relocation process from Rochester, N.Y., to Summerville, S.C., beginning in November of 2013.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/31/leaving-ny-american-tactical-imports-announces-relocation-to-south-carolina/

Gun Test: Bergara Long-range Hunter BCR15

Spanish-made Bergara barrels have a good reputation for performance, and the company's U.S. branch produces several models of rifles for uses ranging from hunting to tactical.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/31/gun-test-bergara-long-range-hunter-bcr15/

10 Things to Know for Friday

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta announces that government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate during a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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CIA operatives to testify at Benghazi hearing

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Report: Obama camp considered dumping Biden

President Barack Obama's closest advisers secretly considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton on the 2012 ticket, according to the New York Times.

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Letter: Republican-controlled House acted childish over shutdown

We are astonished at the antics of the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.

http://cjonline.com/opinion/2013-10-31/letter-republican-controlled-house-acted-childish-over-shutdown

FEMA denies some flood relief requests

FEMA has approved flood relief funds for several counties but denied money to repair flood-damaged infrastructure in three Colorado counties and funds to assist individual property owners in five counties.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/weather/september-flooding/fema-grants-requested-flood-relief-funds-for-many-colorado-counties-denies-several-others

State extends high-risk insurance pool due to Obamacare complications

The approximately 6,800 Hoosiers who get their health care through the state's high-risk insurance pool can stay on the plan an extra month because of the difficulty in signing up for coverage on the federally run health exchange, state officials announced Thursday.

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FBI director responds to leaked documents scandal

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U.S. Navy cancels notice on possible F/A-18 fighter jet order

The U.S. Navy on Thursday canceled a notice about a possible order of up to 36 more Boeing Co F/A-18 fighter jets or EA-18G electronic warfare planes after the posting on a federal procurement website sparked confusion this week.

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New security issues surface for health website

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama claimed "full responsibility" Wednesday for fixing his administration's much-maligned health insurance website as a new concern surfaced: a government memo pointing to security worries, laid out just days before the launch.

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FAA To Let Video Fly Higher, Longer

The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to expand the allowable on-board use of portable electronic devices for work and pleasure - including video viewing - though still not for phone calls.

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George F. Will: People should be free to organize politically

Brick by brick, judges are dismantling the wall of separation that legislators have built between political activity and the First Amendment's protections of free speech and association.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865589440/People-should-be-free-to-organize-politically.html

Letters: Obamacare girl

In the years that I have owned and operated computers and used the Internet there has never been a perfect system and never a time when there weren't people working hard to defeat computers and their programs.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865589507/Obamacare-girl.html

Pro: Renewable Fuel Standard benefits motorists, air quality and the farm economy

The criticism of biofuel isn't justified. We should look at Brazil as an example where all of their fuel is a blend - either 25 percent or 85 percent ethanol.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865589462/Pro-Renewable-Fuel-Standard-benefits-motorists-air-quality-and-the-farm-economy.html

Senate Panel Approves Bill to Continue NSA Surveillance

A U.S. Senate committee has voted to approve a bill that would leave in place the U.S. National Security Agency's bulk telephone-records collection program, with some limits.

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Kathleen Parker: Time to applaud the White House Comedy Club

While the nation's attention has been riveted on the Keystone Congress, the executive branch was busy developing its own comedy routine.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865589457/Time-to-applaud-the-White-House-Comedy-Club.html

Court blocks ruling on NY police stop-frisk policy about 2 hours

A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a judge's ruling that found the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy discriminated against minorities, and it took the unusual step of removing her from the case, saying interviews she gave during the trial called her impartiality into question.

http://www.the-review.com/latest%20headlines/2013/10/31/court-blocks-ruling-on-ny-police-stop-frisk-policy

Nashville Court Rules Tomasik Goes on Memphis Ballot As Libertarian

A Nashville Federal Judge ordered Thursday, Oct. 31, that Jim Tomasik be listed in the special general election for Tennessee House District 91 under a Libertarian Party heading.

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Alcoholic Truck Driver's Relapse Is Grounds for Firing, Third Circuit Rules

A trucking company didn't violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired a driver who struggled with alcoholism, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled.

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Santa Monica sues for control over historic California airport

The city of Santa Monica filed a lawsuit on Thursday to wrest control of its municipal airport from the federal government, marking the latest chapter in a decades-long dispute over the future of the historic general aviation hub.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-airport-california-idUSBRE9A001W20131101?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Election fraud: The far left steals the election for Terry McAuliffe

Two respected polls have produced conflicting stories about the standings in Virginia's race for governor.

http://www.examiner.com/article/election-fraud-the-far-left-steals-the-election-for-terry-mcauliffe?cid=rss

Court halts NYC stop-and-frisk ruling, removes judge

A U.S. appeals court froze court-ordered reforms to the New York City Police Department's stop-and-frisk program and removed the judge who found the police tactic unconstitutional, saying she "ran afoul" of the judicial code of conduct.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-newyork-stopandfrisk-ruling-idUSBRE99U1A120131101?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Court reinstates most of Texas' new abortion rules 13 minutes

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that most of Texas' tough new abortion restrictions can take effect immediately -- a decision that means as least 12 clinics won't be able to perform the procedure starting as soon as Friday.

http://www.the-review.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/10/31/court-reinstates-most-of-texas-new-abortion-rules

Analysis: In removing stop-and-frisk judge, U.S. court enters rare territory

In a series of interviews in May, U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin said federal judges are too cautious in exercising their creativity and independence.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-newyork-judge-idUSBRE9A001K20131101?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Legislators talk oil at LEDA conference

Discussion surrounding the growing oil and gas industry across the state continued Thursday, Oct. 31, at a conference hosted by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Texas Tech University and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

http://lubbockonline.com/business/2013-10-31/legislators-talk-oil-leda-conference

Opinion: Would the real President Obama please stand up?

Five years before the birth of President Barack Obama one of the most popular Presidents of the United States, the show "To Tell the Truth" first aired on CBS.

http://www.examiner.com/article/opinion-would-the-real-president-obama-please-stand-up?cid=rss

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Source: www.lyricsmode.com --- Thursday, October 31, 2013Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.

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Some local leaders disappointed Obama won't be at Gettysburg

President Barack Obama waves after speaking at the "SelectUSA Investment Summit," Thursday, Oct. 31, in Washington.

http://www.eveningsun.com/local/ci_24429264/some-local-leaders-disappointed-obama-wont-be-at?source=rss

Republican Slides in Va. Gov. Race

Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli talk prior to a debate hosted by NBC4 in McLean, Va.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/Poll-Amid-shutdown-Republican-falls-further-behind-in-race-for-Va-governor-228249541.html

Court reinstates most Texas abortion restrictions

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday issued a ruling reinstating most of Texas' tough new abortion restrictions, which means as many as 12 clinics won't be able to perform the procedure starting as soon as Friday.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11150096&ref=rss

FAA to allow expanded use of electronic devices during flights

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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Court reinstates most of Texas' new abortion rules

A federal appeals court Thursday ruled that most of Texas' tough new abortion restrictions can take effect immediately - a decision that means as least 12 clinics won't be able to perform the procedure starting as soon as Friday.

http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/oct/31/tx_abortionrestrictions_110113_223936/

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President Barack Obama claimed "full responsibility" Wednesday for fixing his administration's much-maligned health insurance website as a new concern surfaced: a government memo pointing to security worries, laid out just days before the launch.

http://www.madison-press.com/2013/10/security-issues-surface-health-website/

Senate approves new surveillance bill

The global uproar over the National Security Agency's surveillance programs is prompting Congress to begin making some legal changes.

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Re-Read the Instruction Manual, Please

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Report: Obama camp considered dumping Biden

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Appeals court allows NYPD's stop-and-frisk

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How AL lawmakers spend your tax dollars

In a time when folks are furloughed and there is sequestration across the nation, is Congress watching how they spend your tax dollars? Since 2009, law requires spending reports be available to the people who pay their salaries.

http://www.waff.com/story/23846840/how-al-lawmakers-spend-your-tax-dollars

Northeast Plains Outreach Team reaching out to flood victims

Lydia Kiser and Renda Kelsch are working together to raise awareness about the resources available to those who were affected by the flood.

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Find out what secrets the Coast Guard says it will keep secret

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday visited a mysterious barge that has been linked to Web giant Google, but a spokesman for the agency said he and his colleagues have been ordered to remain tight-lipped about the project.

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China Amps Up Its Soft Power in the South China Sea While Washington Shows the Flag

The federal government shutdown debacle finally ended, but its effects live on. In this case, continuing to effect America's Asia-Pacific pivot, our big geopolitical shift from fateful over-engagement with the Islamic world of the Middle East and Central Asia to heightened engagement with the rising Asia-Pacific.

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Food stamp cuts kick in as Congress debates more

More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress has begun negotiations on further cuts to the program.

http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_24430636/food-stamp-cuts-kick-congress-debates-more?source=rss

Senator Cruz, You Are No Jack Kennedy

It's difficult to evaluate Senator Ted Cruz's efforts to kill the 2010 Affordable Care Act, his three recent trips to Iowa, and his coming trip to South Carolina outside the context of his presumed ambition to run for president as early as 2016.

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Pumpkins Replace Politics At White House Halloween

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are handing out treats to local students and children of military parents on the South Lawn of the White House.

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Video: 10/31: Obamacare enrollment got off to very slow start; Lamborghini's golden anniversary

Notes from "war room" meetings obtained by CBS News show early Obamacare enrollment figures were much lower than are needed; and, Scott Pelley checked in with Lamborghini for "60 Minutes" and went along for the ride in one of the world's most exotic supercars.

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Treasury loosen rules on health spending accounts

Workers who take advantage of special tax-free accounts to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses could soon be allowed to carry over up to $500 from one year to the next.

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Schumer to Iowans: Tea party's 'bludgeon politics' will damage the GOP

If Republicans don't distance themselves from tea partiers like Ted Cruz and their "bludgeon politics" they'll experience a disaster in upcoming elections, the third-ranking member of the U.S. Senate predicts.

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New FBI leader welcomed opportunity to come to Detroit

Detroit was on Paul Abbate's radar for a long time before he was hired to head the FBI's office in the city.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131030/METRO08/310300119/1412/METRO03

Amid European uproar over phone monitoring, White House sees need for constraints

WASHINGTON Under mounting pressure from new revelations that the United States collected the telephone data of tens of millions of Europeans, the Obama administration on Monday said that there is a need for new constraints on U.S. intelligence-gathering operations and a top senator announced that the spying on U.S. allies would stop.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/10/28/4422810/amid-european-uproar-over-phone.html#storylink=rss

University of California president earmarks $5M to help students living in US illegally

University of California President Janet Napolitano says she's devoting $5 million to provide special counselling and financial aid to students living illegally in the U.S. President Barack Obama's former Homeland Security secretary announced the initiative Wednesday in San Francisco during her first public address since she became head of the ... (more)

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Kathleen Sebelius at Congressional hearing

President Barack Obama's point person for Obamacare implementation faced her critics on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, testifying under oath before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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John Derbyshire: Worse Than America! Lampedusa And European Elite's Suicidal Insouciance

In the space of a few weeks there, two news stories came along with an obvious connection between them.

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Education Department Records Student Loan Profit For First Time Since 2000

Education Secretary Arne Duncan waits to be introduced prior to speaking to students at School Without Walls in August in Washington, DC.

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TSA discusses screening of wounded vets

1st Class David Lau , a national guardsman and federal air marshal, still has about a dozen ball bearings in his body from a suicide bomb attack last year in Afghanistan that killed 10 people, including three Americans.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/military/article/TSA-discusses-screening-of-wounded-vets-4941078.php

Thank These Republicans for Obamacare

We have Obamacare for one reason and one reason only: For a brief, ghoulish period in recent history, Democrats controlled the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

http://www.vdare.com/articles/thank-these-republicans-for-obamacare

John McCain Threatens To Block Janet Yellen's Fed Confirmation To Get More Benghazi Details

Sen. John McCain on Oct. 10 in Washington. McCain threatens to block Janet Yellin's nomination to the Federal Reserve unless the Obama administration surrenders more details of the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya.

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Teachers sue to reinstate union restrictions

A group of teachers are demanding a judge re-instate portions of Gov. Scott Walker's contentious collective bargaining restrictions.

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Fact Check: a Sebelius dodge at hearing

She said that because she's part of the federal employee health plan, she's not eligible to switch to the exchanges.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/30/2771012/fact-check-gop-asks-sebelius-for.html#storylink=rss

Senators seek answers on auto dealer financing

The battle over auto dealers financing millions of vehicles annually - and whether the federal government should impose restrictions on the transactions - is brewing as 22 senators asked the Obama administration to answer questions.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131030/AUTO01/310300113/1148/rss25

Celebrity-store partnerships run risks

When big-name celebrities pair up with big businesses, customers often believe the adage: You are the company you keep.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/23831539/celebrity-store-partnerships-run-risks

Food stamp benefits to be reduced starting Friday

Washington>> More than four million Californians will see cuts in their food stamp benefits starting Friday when a boost included in the 2009 stimulus package expires.

http://www.dailynews.com/social-affairs/20131030/food-stamp-benefits-to-be-reduced-starting-friday

For Some Miners, Black Lung Proof Comes Only in Death

For an increasing number of America's coal miners, the sunset on a career spent underground is being consumed in unrelenting legal battles with coal companies over the cause of their bone-rattling coughs, shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping.

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Gogo to move headquarters from Itasca to Chicago

Gogo , which offers in-flight wireless services to airline passengers, will move its headquarters from Itasca to Chicago and could get a tax incentive package worth roughly $2 million from the city.

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Oneida Nation requests meeting with all NFL owners

They hope to persuade the other team owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell to put pressure on Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to drop the nickname they find offensive.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/30/5072954/oneida-nation-requests-meeting.html

GOP Purge? A Tempest in a Tea Pot

The aftermath of the government shutdown has left the Republican Party badly divided.

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2013/10/30/gop-purge-a-tempest-in-a-tea-pot-lindsey-graham/

Will the White House Spike Iran Sanctions?

Two years ago Senator Robert Menendez pitched a fit at a committee hearing when Obama administration figures came to the Senate to try and persuade it not to adopt tougher sanctions on Iran.

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2013/10/30/will-the-white-house-spike-iran-sanctions-menendez/

The Oregon State Bar Continues to Fight For More Judicial Funding

Following "Day in the Capitol," the Multnomah Bar Association hires Robeson Communications to spearhead the MBA Court Funding Committee's public relations efforts On May 1, 2013, the Oregon State Bar and Citizen's Campaign for Court Funding organized "Day in the Capitol."

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Wesley Pruden: It's not arrogance, just stupidity

The Germans are in a frenzy over the disclosure that the National Security Agency tapped Angela Merkel's private telephone, along with the telephones of three dozen other world leaders.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/oct/30/wesley-pruden-its-not-arrogance-just-stupidity/

$5M pledged to aid students living in US illegally

University of California President Janet Napolitano says she's devoting $5 million to provide special counseling and financial aid to students living illegally in the U.S. President Barack Obama's former Homeland Security secretary announced the initiative Wednesday in San Francisco during her first public address since she became head of the ... (more)

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MILLER: Obamacare, a deliberate scam

Obamacare may have crashed sooner than the White House wanted, but it was always intended to end in failure.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/30/miller-obamacare-a-deliberate-scam/

Illustration by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

In 1984, Ronald Reagan reminded the country why it should give him a second term in office.

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Infosys to pay $34m fine in US ...

BANGALORE: Infosys Ltd said yesterday that it has reached a $34m settlement with US authorities in a case involving the widespread practice by Indian firms of flying workers to client sites in the United States on temporary visas.

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Kevin McNicholas; covered State House politics

Kevin McNicholas, a gravel-voiced radio reporter who was dean of the State House press corps, died yesterday after a short fight with an aggressive form of bladder cancer.

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U.S. isn't listening to Angela Merkel's phone calls, White House says

German Chancellor Angela Merkel complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after learning that U.S. intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone, saying that would be "a serious breach of trust" if confirmed.

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/10/u-s-isn-t-listening-to-angela-merkel-s-phone-calls-white-house-says-95822.html

Feds post food allergy guidelines for schools

The voluntary guidelines call on schools to take such steps as restricting nuts, shellfish or other foods that can cause allergic reactions, and make sure emergency allergy medicine - like EpiPens - are available.

http://www.klfy.com/story/23833735/feds-post-food-allergy-guidelines-for-schools

Top GOP leader rejects immigration conference with Senate

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee said Wednesday that the chamber's Republicans will not go to a conference committee to work out a broad immigration bill with the Senate .

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NTSB probes plane crash undiscovered for hours

The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it is investigating whether dense fog played a role in the deadly crash of a small plane at a Tennessee airport, where the wreckage went undiscovered for several hours.

http://www.walb.com/story/23835562/ntsb-probes-plane-crash-undiscovered-for-hours

Community Chest gives Treasure House a boost

After word got out earlier this month that the Inter-Faith Treasure House was experiencing a shortage at its food bank, the community has stepped forward to lend a hand.

http://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/2013/oct/30/5000-will-help-buy-food/

Top Oregon GOP donor Andrew Miller has ties to candidates for governor, Senate and Congress

Republican state Rep. Dennis Richardson declared his candidacy for governor in July outside the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/10/top_oregon_gop_donor_andrew_mi.html

Taveras hires Kedem to manage RI gov. campaign

For a time, he managed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's unsuccessful campaign for New York City mayor.

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/23835565/taveras-hires-kedem-to-manage-ri-gov-campaign

Celebrity-store partnerships run risks

When big-name celebrities pair up with big businesses, customers often believe the adage: You are the company you keep.

http://www.the-review.com/ap%20entertainment/2013/10/30/celebrity-store-partnerships-run-risks

Forgetting the lessions of the Waverly, TN disaster to help big oil

Yesterday I got an email alert from Credo Action asking me to sign a petition to the Department of Transportation to protect American communities from dangerous oil trains.

http://www.examiner.com/article/forgetting-the-lessions-of-the-waverly-tn-disaster-to-help-big-oil?cid=rss

Sen. Rubio changes immigration approach, supports series of revisions

To place a Death Notice, please call 305-376-8901 or email obit@miamiherald.com .

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/30/3721812/sen-rubio-changes-immigration.html

Biden apologizes for website flaws

Vice President Joe Biden is apologizing to Americans that the website for new health care exchanges wasn't ready to go when it launched on Oct. 1. Biden says he and the president were under the impression the site was ready.

http://www.fox23news.com/news/national/story/Biden-apologizes-for-website-flaws/5T-6Il3JHUOrqrpUIPPTGA.cspx?rss=41

Weeping for Winston: Boehner Tears Up While Honoring Churchill

House Speaker John Boehner, known for showing his emotions, teared up during a congressional ceremony Wednesday honoring British prime minister - and hero to many - Winston Churchill.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/weeping-for-winston-boehner-tears-up-while-honoring-churchill/

Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes to Washington

He may be best known for his role in "Terminator," but today Arnold Schwarzenegger fell more in line with his character in "Kindergarten Cop" as he came to Capitol Hill today to talk with lawmakers about the importance of after-school programs.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/arnold-schwarzenegger-goes-to-washington/

Taking a look at key food issues

Kids around the country are heading for school. For parents, now is the time to think about providing nutritious meals in kids' lunch boxes and on the kitchen table keeping them energized and focused throughout the day, and above all else, healthy.

http://www.leader-call.net/14547/1799/onlinefeature/83003/taking-a-look-at-key-food-issues

Kitzhaber Fundraising

Kitzhaber's campaign has reported contributions of nearly $232,000 so far this year, more than half of it in the last two months.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/30/3087761/money-pours-into-kitzhaber-campaign.html

Settlement question tantalizes as airline merger trial nears

The antitrust trial that will determine the future of Fort Worth-based American Airlines starts three weeks from Monday, and still the question everyone is asking is whether the case will settle before it begins.

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20131030-settlement-question-tantalizes-as-airline-merger-trial-nears.ece?nclick_check=1

Barack Obama: I'll end the daily cruelties of our health system

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/barack-obama-ill-end-the-daily-cruelties-of-our-health-system-8913894.html

More healthcare sticker shock as 1 million Californians face policy cancellations

President Barack Obama is under fire on various fronts involving his signature piece of domestic legislation, the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/10/more-sticker-shock-anthems-estimated.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_33+%28Health+Insurance+Industry+News%29

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Smokers younger than 21 may soon be barred from buying cigarettes in the nation's biggest city, where many local officials and public health advocates favor raising the tobacco-purchasing age to higher than all... Smoking may be a bad habit - but New York City lawmakers want their residents to be older and wiser before deciding to take it up.

http://www.fox28.com/story/23825427/obama-cites-early-setbacks-of-mass-health-law

Blue Cross CEO: In six months, ObamaCare rollout flop will be a 'blip'

Many top health care executives attended President Obama's visit designed to rally support for ObamaCare in the wake of the disastrous rollout of the website marketplace consumers must use to buy plans and determine eligibility for federal subsidies.

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/health-care/2013/10/blue-cross-ceo-in-6-months-obamacare.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_33+%28Health+Insurance+Industry+News%29

Iraq seeking new US aid after pushing out troops

Nearly two years after pushing out the U.S. military, Iraq is asking for more American weapons, training and manpower to help fight a bloody resurgence of al-Qaida that has unleashed a level of violence comparable to the darkest days of the nation's civil war.

http://news.yahoo.com/iraq-seeking-us-aid-pushing-troops-221833252--politics.html

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley tours Letterkenny to curb possible Defense cuts

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley, who heads the Pennsylvania Military Community Protection Commission, toured Letterkenny Army Depot Wednesday as part of a statewide tour of military facilities.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/local/ci_24420501/lt-gov-jim-cawley-tours-letterkenny-curb-possible?source=rss

University of California president earmarks $5M to help students living in US illegally

University of California President Janet Napolitano says she's devoting $5 million to provide special counseling and financial aid to students living illegally in the U.S. President Barack Obama's former Homeland Security secretary announced the initiative Wednesday in San Francisco during her first public address since she became head of the ... (more)

http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/229975141.html

Virginia's Governor Race: Too Close for Comfort

A Quinnipiac University poll, released today, shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe clinging to a four-point lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli, within the poll's margin of error.

http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Virginia-Governors-Race--Too-Close-for-Comfort-229957161.html

The leaders who really matter

When the FDA approved the powerful painkiller Zohydro last week, it did so without requiring the drug to have any built-in biochemical mechanisms aimed at curbing abuse.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/the-leaders-who-really-matter-b99131556z1-229923331.html

The judiciary and free speech

When the FDA approved the powerful painkiller Zohydro last week, it did so without requiring the drug to have any built-in biochemical mechanisms aimed at curbing abuse.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/the-judiciary-and-free-speech-b99131558z1-229923791.html

'Stand Your Ground' Hearing Meant to Spark Debate, Not Federal Legislation

Durbin is chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, which will evaluate controversial self-defense laws that are now on the books in at least 22 states.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/stand_your_ground_hearing_meant_to_spark_debate_not_federal_legislation-228705-1.html?pos=hmp

Our Deeply Confused Electorate

These days, many are saying that Americans are profoundly divided, in a way that we haven't seen in a long time.

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2013/10/our-deeply-confused-electorate.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+powerlineblog%2Flivefeed+%28Power+Line%29

House OKs bill to delay financial advice rules

Ignoring a White House veto threat, the House voted on Tuesday for a bill that would delay rules for brokers who provide financial advice to retirees.

http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=2333642

Intelligence chief Clapper cites 'Casablanca' in dismissing Merkel mess

That seems to be the attitude of top US intelligence officials toward the uproar over reports of United States spying on Europe's leaders and citizens.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57609933-38/intelligence-chief-clapper-cites-casablanca-in-dismissing-merkel-mess/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title

Surly breaks ground on $20M destination brewery in Minneapolis

The company that paved the way for other taprooms broke ground on a $20 million-plus expansion in southeast Minneapolis.

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/229733621.html

Senate OKs Obama picks, but other battles brew

By unanimous consent, senators approved campaign fundraiser and former lobbyist Thomas Wheeler as chairman of the FCC after Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ended a procedural blockade of the nomination.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/29/2768770/senate-oks-obama-pick-for-nlrb.html#storylink=rss

Growth in Johnson County housing market slows

Even in a strongly Republican state where Kansas Gov. Brownback helped engineer a conservative takeover of the Legislature just a year ago, there might be a hint of an opening for Democratic challenger Paul Davis in 2014.

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/29/4576819/growth-in-johnson-county-housing.html#storylink=rss

Audit: Calif. courts fail to comply with gun law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Many California courts fail to tell state justice officials when someone is determined to be mentally ill, undermining efforts to take guns away from potentially dangerous owners, according to a state audit released Tuesday.

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visaliatimesdelta.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310290028%26nclick_check%3D1

Kanye: Kim Kardashian is the fashion queen over all women -- even Michelle Obama

Kanye West says that when it comes to fashion, fiance Kim Kardashian reigns supreme over every woman, including first lady Michelle Obama.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013310290165

Surly Brewing finally taps into law it helped create

The Surly Brewing Co. broke ground Tuesday on its new brewery in Minneapolis more than two years after Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill giving Minnesota brewers the right to sell beer where they make it.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/416780/

Patrick Leahy: 'Insurmountable' Push For Filibuster Rules Change If GOP Blocks Obama Nominee

Sen. Patrick Leahy , chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, predicted Tuesday that things could get ugly if Republicans block a vote this week on one of President Barack Obama's key judicial nominees, Patricia Millett.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/29/patrick-leahy-filibuster_n_4175656.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Ex-Okla. lawmaker guilty in bribery trial

A Pennsylvania school district says it will take its fight against "I Boobies!" bracelets to the U.S. Supreme Court.

http://www.wset.com/story/23824394/ex-okla-lawmaker-guilty-in-bribery-trial

Chris Brown heading to rehab after assault charge

A Pennsylvania school district says it will take its fight against "I Boobies!" bracelets to the U.S. Supreme Court.

http://www.kwwl.com/story/23824399/chris-brown-heading-to-rehab-after-assault-charge

'Boobies' bracelet fight heading to Supreme Court

A Pennsylvania school district says it will take its fight against "I Boobies!" bracelets to the U.S. Supreme Court.

http://www.wral.com/-boobies-bracelet-fight-heading-to-supreme-court/13052867/

Mona Charen: How to Appeal to the White Working Class

The spectacularly dreadful debut of Obamacare represents the greatest political opportunity for conservatism and the Republican Party in two generations.

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/mona_charen_how_to_appeal_to_the_white_working_class_20131029

Home at last: Red Sox hope to win title at Fenway

A Pennsylvania school district says it will take its fight against "I Boobies!" bracelets to the U.S. Supreme Court.

http://www.kwwl.com/story/23823893/home-at-last-red-sox-hope-to-win-title-at-fenway

In Massachusetts trip, Obama looks to move past glitches, focus on what works

President Obama hopes to bat away talk of web glitches and cancellation notices in a visit Wednesday to Boston, where he'll highlight the success of health reforms in Massachusetts that served as the template for Obamacare, administration officials said.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/29/massachusetts-trip-obama-looks-move-past-glitches-/?

As Americans lose coverage, Democrats say Obama too rosy about health care law

As millions of people receive notices that their health insurance is being canceled, the White House said Tuesday that President Obama didn't mislead the public when he repeatedly and emphatically promised that everyone could keep their plan under Obamacare.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/29/as-americans-lose-coverage-democrats-say-obama-too/?

Hateful 'kill everyone in China' cry on Walt Disney-owned network...

A US network has apologized after a child flippantly suggested to "kill everyone in China'' during a late-night comedy show which infuriated Asian American activists.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=42473

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Political malpractice by digby Here is a perfect illustration of why so many progressives are downright distraught over the direction of the Democratic Party.

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/political-malpractice.html

Pence touts media shield work at AP conference

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Monday told journalists that he's continuing to push for a federal media shield law and told them to press for suspension of the federal health care law.

http://www.ibj.com/pence-touts-media-shield-work-at-ap-conference/PARAMS/article/44300

NY appeals judges ponder fate of stop-frisk ruling

A federal judge's conclusion that New York City police officers sometimes violate the constitution when they stop and frisk people has made officers "passive and scared" to use the crime-fighting tactic, lawyers warned a federal appeals panel Tuesday as they asked that the ruling be suspended while it is appealed.

http://www.wral.com/ny-appeals-judges-ponder-fate-of-stop-frisk-ruling/13052533/

Reichert issues statement about Affordable Care Act implementation

Washington State Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, a member of the Ways and Means Committee whose District 8 includes Kent, Auburn and numerous other cities, released the following statement after the conclusion of Tuesday's hearing on the status of the Affordable Care Act implementation: "The president's healthcare law has resulted in nothing ... (more)

http://www.kentreporter.com/news/229789661.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kennews+%28News+-+Kent+Reporter%29

Many Sandy victims still waiting for government aid, insurance payout

New York, NY, United States - Many victims of Hurricane Sandy are still waiting for promised government aid and insurance payouts for rebuilding their homes a year after the superstorm caused the second-costliest weather disaster in U.S. history.

http://gantdaily.com/2013/10/29/many-sandy-victims-still-waiting-for-government-aid-insurance-payout/

Darrell Issa: 58% of US Counties Only Have One or Two Insurance Company Options

Darrell Issa blasted the Obama administration Monday On the Record . Issa revealed that 58% of US counties only have one or two insurance companies as options for Obamacare.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013/10/darrell-issa-58-of-us-counties-only-have-one-or-two-insurance-company-options-video/

Cardinals' plane grounded, but spirits flying high with Wacha

Michael Wacha had a funny way of preparing for his World Series start that's supposed to save the season for the St. Louis Cardinals.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1029/Cardinals-plane-grounded-but-spirits-flying-high-with-Wacha

Paterno family sues NCAA: Will the judge throw out the case?

Then-Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno poses with his defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky at State College, Pa., Aug. 6, 1999.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1029/Paterno-family-sues-NCAA-Will-the-judge-throw-out-the-case

Redstate's Erickson Savages National Review: Vdare.com Applauds

I have taken RedState' s Erick Erickson very seriously since I saw he was the only other writer calling for a filibuster against Commissar Kagan's coronation to the Supreme Court.

http://www.vdare.com/posts/redstates-erickson-savages-national-review-vdarecom-applauds

CGI Federal warned of HealthCare.gov problems a month before launch, documents show

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released documents Tuesday night showing one of the primary contractors for HealthCare.gov, CGI Federal , warned administration officials the Web site faced problems just weeks before its Oct. 1 launch.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/10/29/cgi-warned-of-healthcare-gov-problems-a-month-before-launch-documents-show/

NSA chief defends agency amid US spy rift with Europe

Deputy Director of the National Security Agency Chris Inglis, Director of the National Security Agency General Keith Alexander, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and Deputy Attorney General James Cole testify during a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday in Washington.

http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1343453/nsa-chief-defends-agency-amid-us-spy-rift-europe

Voters in heartland swing states care about the climate too

It is a conventional wisdom so entrenched in politics that it seems to be almost a law of nature: Swing states are unfriendly terrain for environmental regulation.

http://grist.org/climate-energy/voters-in-heartland-swing-states-care-about-the-climate-too/?#038;#038;

Sandy Heroes: Babylon Says Thanks

There's been plenty reflection today on the destruction that Hurricane Sandy brought to Babylon last year.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/sandy-heroes-babylon-says-thanks

Alabama Agrees To Permanently Gut Immigration Law

Parents arrive to pick up their children from a school in Montgomery, Ala. After a tough immigration law was enacted in 2011, Hispanic students began to disappear from classrooms in the state's public schools.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/29/alabama-agrees-to-permanently-gut-immigration-law?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

ObamaCare: They Knew. They knowingly lied.

This was an obvious, blatant political lie. Not only did it turn out to be untrue in retrospect, but when the President made this statement, he knew without any shadow of a reasonable doubt that he was deliberately lying to the American People to manipulate them towards favoring the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009.

http://www.redstate.com/2013/10/29/obamacare-they-knew-they-knowingly-lied/

GOP senator uses colorful term to insult Reid

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http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/218056762/scat/665230c96a861075

Insurance Cancellations Elbow Out Website Woes At Health Hearing

When the head of the agency responsible for the troubled Healthcare.gov went before Congress for the first time since its foibles became apparent Oct. 1, she probably didn't expect that many questions would be on something else altogether.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/29/insurance-cancellations-elbow-out-website-woes-at-health-hearing?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

GOP says Obama broke promise to let people keep health plans

Even in a strongly Republican state where Kansas Gov. Brownback helped engineer a conservative takeover of the Legislature just a year ago, there might be a hint of an opening for Democratic challenger Paul Davis in 2014.

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/29/4585286/gop-says-obama-broke-promise-to.html#storylink=rss

Health Site Glitches Have At-Risk Democrats Favoring Delay

Democratic Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska is one of five Democrats in the Senate calling for a delay in the enrollment deadline for the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/10/29/health-site-glitches-have-at-risk-democrats-favoring-delay?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Police focus on Uighurs after Tiananmen car attack

A former Oklahoma lawmaker accused of offering a state legislative colleague a job in exchange for her promise not to seek re-election was found guilty of felony bribery Tuesday.

http://www.woi-tv.com/story/23814641/police-focus-on-uighurs-after-tiananmen-car-attack

Senate OKs Obama picks, but other battles brew

The Senate approved President Barack Obama's picks for top posts at the Federal Communications Commission and National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, but the chamber approached showdowns over other nominees that were starting to revive the partisan rancor a similar fight ignited last summer.

http://newsok.com/senate-oks-obama-picks-but-other-battles-brew/article/feed/610332?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29

(ISC) (R) Announces Recipients of 10th Annual U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards

A judging committee of senior information security experts from 2's U.S. Government Advisory Board for Cyber Security and industry assessed individual and team achievements of a select group of nominees and awarded GISLAs in five distinct categories.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/10/29/7508430.htm

Titus bill would help veterans transition to civilian life

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U.S. spy chief says foreign wiretap operations are entirely normal

U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said spying on foreign leaders was 'the first thing I learned at intel school.'

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-spy-chief-says-foreign-wiretap-operations-are-entirely-normal/article15151923/?cmpid=rss1

Obama to hail Romney's health care plan

The president visits Romney's home base of Boston for a speech in which he'll say that Obamacare is based largely on the health care plan that Romney installed as governor of Massachusetts, officials said.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/usatoday/article/3307133

Republican freeholder candidate says Mercer County Correction Center mismanages spending

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - Mercer County Republican freeholder candidate Ron Cefalone held a press conference in front of the Mercer County Correction Center today to address the amount of money the county spends on overtime payments to correction officers.

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/10/republican_freeholder_candidate_says_mercer_county_corrections_center_mismanages_spending.html

Why Apple Wants to Bust Your iPhone

Catherine Rampell: At first, I thought it was my imagination. Around the time the iPhone 5S and 5C were released, in September, I noticed that my sad old iPhone 4 was becoming a lot more sluggish.

http://www.drudge.com/news/173450/why-apple-wants-bust-your-iphone

George Will: Obamacare supporters 'are pioneering new dimensions of sophistry'

On Tuesday's "Special Report" on the Fox News Channel, Washington Post columnist George Will said supporters of President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act are bending over backward to justify the law's expanding disaster, particularly Obama's broken promise that consumers would be able to keep health insurance plans they like.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/29/george-will-obamacare-supporters-are-pioneering-new-dimensions-of-sophistry/

White House spokesman Jay Carney briefs reporters at the White House in Washington

The White House argued Tuesday that President Barack Obama didn't mislead the public when he repeatedly promised Americans "If you like your health plan, you will be able to keep your health plan" under the Affordable Care Act.

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/29/21237370-white-house-president-didnt-mislead-on-insurance-promise?lite

'Modest reforms' more likely than grand bargain from budget conference

Some on Capitol Hill are hoping that low expectations will mean little disappointment when it comes to the bicameral budget committee charged with crafting a long-term budget deal.

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/29/21236464-modest-reforms-more-likely-than-grand-bargain-from-budget-conference?lite

White House plays defense on Obamacare

As he attempted to sell a complex health care reform plan to skeptical voters during the 2008 campaign and his first year in office, Obama boiled down the benefits to a series of pithy promises: If you like your existing insurance, you can keep it.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/white-house-playing-defense-on-obamacare-99070.html

White House grants 6-week extension on sign-up for health care

With website woes ongoing, the Obama administration Monday granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president's health care overhaul law.

http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2013/10/white_house_grants_6-week_exte.html

NSA to receive brunt of bipartisan criticism

According to a report from The Hill , the USA Freedom Act authored by Sen. Patrick Leahy chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. James Sensenbrenner Jr. , the original author of the USA Patriot Act in 2001 will be introduced in the morning.

http://www.examiner.com/article/nsa-to-receive-brunt-of-bipartisan-criticism?cid=rss

Lindsey Graham threatens to block all nominations over Benghazi

Today on Fox News, Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to block every single nomination from the Obama administration until he gets what he wants on Benghazi .

http://www.examiner.com/article/lindsey-graham-threatens-to-block-all-nominations-over-benghazi?cid=rss

Senator: Fight for homegrown pot continues in Wash.

When three state agencies published a list of recommendations for the Washington Legislature to consider the next time it tackles medical marijuana, alarms went off in the besieged medical cannabis community.

http://blog.seattlepi.com/marijuana/2013/10/28/senator-fight-for-homegrown-medical-marijuana-not-over-in-washington/

Illinois Senator removes Facebook post claiming Republicans insulted President Obama to his face

They gave me a bad quote and then they said it didn't occur." - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D.-Ill.

http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2013/10/illinois_senator_removes_faceb.html

Into the Valley of Default rode the 144

Half a budget half a budget, Half a budget downward, All in the valley of Default Rode the one forty four; 'Forward, the Defunders Brigade! Charge for the funds' he said: Into the valley of Default Rode the one forty four.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/28/1251406/-Into-the-Valley-of-Default-rode-the-144

The Crown Capital Blog Management

Fresh allegations have surfaced about US spying activities in Europe. The Spanish press are reporting that the National Security Agency may have been monitoring up to 60 million calls in a month.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/28/1251402/-The-Crown-Capital-Blog-Management

Former Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi sentenced to three years in prison

A former congressman convicted of 17 felonies including extortion, money laundering, bribery and insurance fraud was sentenced Monday to three years in prison.

http://www.tucsonpost.com/index.php/sid/218031701/scat/a548abef580c2494

17-term Congressman Ike Skelton, D-Mo., dies in Virginia at 81

Former U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton , D-Mo., who served 17 terms in Congress and was chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, died Monday at age 81. Skelton, who lost his seat in 2010 to Republican Vicky Hartzler, died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., surrounded by family and friends, two senior Democratic House aides told ABC News.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/10/28/17-term-Congressman-Ike-Skelton-D-Mo-dies-in-Virginia-at-81/UPI-37311383011580/

Is Feinstein Going to Apologize to Edward Snowden Now?

So Feinstein is now "totally opposed" to the NSA spying on American allies and is so shocked at the revelations.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/28/1251394/-Is-Feinstein-Going-to-Apologize-to-Edward-Snowden-Now

The Golden Jubilee of our Gangster Nation

The JFK assassination changed America, for the worse. And, after sampling the unending cacaphony of 50th anniversary books claiming to finally "reveal the truth" or produce "new evidence" about the assassination and its aftermath, I was put face-to-face with just how far America has fallen.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/28/1251391/-The-Golden-Jubilee-of-our-Gangster-Nation

Crossing the Street at Planned Parenthood

The year Operation Rescue came to Des Moines, I happened to be renting the attic of a friend who worked for Planned Parenthood.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/28/1251379/-Crossing-the-Street-at-Planned-Parenthood

White House OKs penalty-free health insurance sign-ups until March 31 amid website problems

With website woes ongoing, the Obama administration Monday granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president's health care overhaul law.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/8b40c42712cf4a35939b0feb0f5f3a46/US--Health-Overhaul-Penalty-Waiver/

The Women Of The Supreme Court Now Have The Badass Portrait They Deserve

The women of the Supreme Court are the subjects of a new painting unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/28/supreme-court-women-portrait_n_4171983.html

Durbin removes post after White House miscue

This Sept. 4, 2013 file photo shows Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate assistant majority leader, arriving for a top-secret briefing for senators with Secretary of State John Kerry at the Capitol in Washington.

http://dailyjournal.net/view/story/0c53b098e8ae4434bf38701142a0915f/US--Durbin-Facebook-Flap/

Key senator wants 'total review' of intel programs

Sen. Diane Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Monday called for a "total review of all intelligence programs" following allegations that the National Security Agency eavesdropped on the German chancellor -- the latest revelation in a spying scandal that has strained longstanding alliances.

http://www.daily-jeff.com/latest%20headlines/2013/10/28/key-senator-wants-total-review-of-intel-programs

Barry Bonds asks for reconsideration of conviction

Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader on Monday asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its refusal to overturn his felony obstruction conviction.

http://www.daily-jeff.com/latest%20headlines/2013/10/28/barry-bonds-asks-for-reconsideration-of-conviction

Jesse Jackson Jr. goes to prison

Disgraced former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. reported to prison on Monday to begin serving his 2 1/2 year prison sentence.

http://www.suntimes.com/23406817-505/jesse-jackson-jr-goes-to-prison.html

2014 Midterms Could Decide Senate Majority for Years to Come

This is not going to be one of those columns that we read almost every other year proclaiming the next election to be the most important one since the Greeks developed the idea of democracy 2,500 or so years ago.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/off-to-the-races/2014-midterms-could-decide-senate-majority-for-years-to-come-20131028

Day's End Roundup

The Texas Tribune reports the Texas gubernatorial candidate has hired Karin Johnson to run campaign.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/days-end-round-up/330981-days-end-roundup

New Battle in - War on Coal' With Bill to Block Power-Plant Rules

A bipartisan bill taking aim at the centerpiece of President Obama's agenda on climate change probably has little chance of becoming law, but it gives the coal industry and its supporters a new rallying cry against impending Environmental Protection Agency regulations for power plants.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/new-battle-in-war-on-coal-with-bill-to-block-power-plant-rules-20131028

Graham says he'll block nominations over Benghazi

In this Oct. 16, 2013, file photo, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/articleGallery/Graham-says-he-ll-block-nominations-over-Benghazi-4932393.php

Former Rep. Ike Skelton has died at 81

Former Rep. Ike Skelton , who served more than three decades in Congress, has died at 81, according to multiple reports.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/331093-former-rep-ike-skelton-has-died-at-81

New Voter ID Law Forces Governor Candidate Wendy Davis To Sign Affidavit To Vote

Sen. Wendy Davis, a Democratic candidate for governor, had to sign an affidavit before she was allowed to vote early in Fort Worth on Monday.

http://kut.org/post/texas-governor-candidate-wendy-davis-forced-sign-affidavit-while-voting

Feinstein tells NSA to stop listening to allies

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein is calling for a "total review of all intelligence programs" after allegations that the National Security Agency eavesdropped on the German chancellor - activity the California Democrat says she wasn't told about.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/Feinstein-tells-NSA-to-stop-listening-to-allies-4933385.php

Obama orders flags at half-staff in Foley's honor

President Barack Obama has ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in honor of the late House Speaker Tom Foley .

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Obama-orders-flags-at-half-staff-in-Foley-s-honor-4933791.php

Obama opposes House GOP financial regulation bills

The White House says it opposes legislation in the Republican-controlled House that would exempt certain financial transactions used by banks from falling under the provisions of a 3-year-old law passed in response to the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Obama-opposes-House-GOP-financial-regulation-bills-4933660.php

West Coast states and BC to link climate policies

The governors of Pacific coastal U.S. states and a Canadian province official on Monday vowed to collectively combat climate change by coordinating polices that place a price on greenhouse gas pollution and mandating the use of cleaner-burning fuels.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/science/article/West-Coast-states-and-BC-to-link-climate-policies-4931648.php

A Four-Point 'Scorecard' for the Budget Talks

The House-Senate budget negotiations scheduled to begin on Wednesday are an opportunity for our leaders to finally have a meaningful discussion about healing our damaged economy.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rj-eskow/a-four-point-scorecard-fo_b_4172078.html

Missouri woman's pet monkey stolen in Colorado

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Monday called for a "total review of all intelligence programs" following allegations that the National Security Agency eavesdropped on the German... GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/23812004/missouri-womans-pet-monkey-stolen-in-colorado

FLL Leads Fla. for Guns Found by Airport Security

The surveillance video exclusively obtained by NBC 6 leaves little doubt about the TSA's findings.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/More-Travelers-try-to-Bring-Guns-on--Flights-at-Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood-International-Airport-Than-Other-Florida-Airport-TSA-229620651.html

Former US Rep. Ike Skelton dead at 81

Former Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton, who built a reputation as a military expert and social conservative during 34 years representing western and central Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives , died Monday in Virginia.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11148175&ref=rss

Two Republicans considering challenging Horsford

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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Sen. Graham threatens to hold Senate appointments

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to hold up all Senate appointments including Charlotte Congressman Mel Watt's nomination to the Federal Housing Agency.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/sen-graham-threatens-to-hold-up-senate/nbbW2/

Abbott Visits Afghanistan to Mark End of Australian Mission

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited Afghanistan to mark the end of Australia's longest military commitment in a war.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-28/abbott-visits-afghanistan-to-mark-end-of-australian-mission.html

CBS News: Obamacare Promises "Directly At Odds" With Reality | Guy Benson

"The Affordable Care Act is not just a website," the president cooed last week , hoping to convince increasingly dubious Americans that the rest of the law will work "really well."

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2013/10/28/cbs-news-people-are-pretty-mad-about-losing-plans-paying-more-under-obamacare-n1732572

The Doctor Steps In: Rand Paul's Hero Move | Cortney O'Brien

During Cuccinelli's speech, a woman near the front of the room became lightheaded and appeared like she was about to faint.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2013/10/28/rand-pauls-hero-move-n1732692

After break from Westboro Baptists, sisters find 'new freedom' in Montreal

Megan and Grace Phelps-Roper, shown in Montreal on Oct. 23, 2013, are granddaughters of Fred Phelps, founder of the homophobic Westboro Baptist Church.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/after-break-from-westboro-baptists-sisters-find-new-freedom-in-montreal/article15130964/?cmpid=rss1

Key senator wants 'total review' of intel programs

Sen. Diane Feinstein, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Monday called for a "total review of all intelligence programs" following allegations that the National Security Agency eavesdropped on the German chancellor - the latest revelation in a spying scandal that has strained longstanding alliances.

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Sandy Anniversary: Hurricane Victims Continue to Struggle, Relief Lags

CRISFIELD, Md.- Hurricane Sandy dealt a devastating blow to Crisfield. Heavy wind and rain flooded George Friedly's home, ripping the siding from his house.

http://www.wboc.com/story/23811748/sandy-anniversary-hurricane-victims-continue-to-struggle-relief-lags

Record Americans on Food Stamps: A New Normal?

Costs for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program - SNAP, colloquially known as food stamps - have skyrocketed during the Barack Obama presidency.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/kevinglass/2013/10/28/record-americans-on-food-stamps-a-new-normal-n1732655

Obama Knew Promise You Could Keep Your Insurance Was A Lie

"If you like your health care plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/kevinglass/2013/10/28/obama-knew-if-you-like-it-you-can-keep-it-was-a-lie-n1732755

Police searching for man who robbed PNC Bank in Powder Springs

Police are requesting assistance from the public in identifying and finding the man responsible for today's armed robbery of the PNC Bank at 3720 New Macland Road.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23936917/article-Police-searching-for-man-who-robbed-PNC-Bank-in-Powder-Springs?instance=home_top_bullets

FLASHBACK: Islamic Terrorists Destroy Graves of British Christians and Jews in Benghazi Cemetery

In case you missed the 60 Minutes report from Lara Logan about multiple Al Qaeda threats in Benghazi before the 9/11 attack on the U.S. consulate, check it out here .

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/10/28/flashback-islamic-terrorists-destroy-graves-of-christians-jews-in-benghazi-british-cemetary-n1732570

Hawaii lawmakers question benefits of gay marriage

Hawaii's battle over gay marriage brought state lawmakers back to work Monday after the governor called a special session that could make the islands a wedding destination for more couples.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/national/229628671.html

Another poll; another dead heat on Pryor and Cotton

The City Wire is up with another poll on the race between Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor and Tom Cotton, the extremist Republican.

http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2013/10/28/another-poll-another-dead-heat-on-pryor-and-cotton

Rich Galen: Gentlemen's Mail

When Senator Barack Obama became President-elect Barack Obama, then President Barack Obama there was not-so-secret high-fiving in newsrooms and editorial offices world-wide that after eight years of plundering and bumbling by that cowboy George W. Bush, finally America's foreign policy would be led by a sophisticated internationalist sitting in the ... (more)

http://townhall.com/columnists/richgalen/2013/10/28/gentlemens-mail-n1732545

NICE bus funding increase shut down by Nassau GOP lawmakers

Republican Nassau lawmakers Monday shut down a proposal to boost funding for NICE Bus by $4 million, but vowed to do their part to increase support for the county transit system.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nice-bus-funding-increase-shut-down-by-nassau-gop-lawmakers-1.6334869

Nassau lawmakers approve $2.79B budget for 2014

The Republican-controlled Nassau Legislature on Monday approved a $2.79 billion budget for next year proposed by County Executive Edward Mangano with only minor technical changes.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-lawmakers-approve-2-79b-budget-for-2014-1.6335763

One year later: A new collection of before-and-after photographs show ...

In the year since Sandy blew through the East Coast, meteorologists have pored over forecasts, satellite photos, computer models, and even the physical damage to try to get a sense of what made Sandy the demon it was.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478655/One-year-later-A-new-collection-photographs-devastation-Superstorm-Sandy-brought-just-cleanup-progressed.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Lies the Dems Tell Themselves

During the Obama years, a potent mythology has taken root in Democratic circles.

http://townhall.com/columnists/debrajsaunders/2013/10/27/lies-the-dems-tell-themselves-n1732117

After shutdown, few talking about budget solutions

Something is noticeably absent from congressional candidates' rampant finger-wagging over this month's bipartisan deal to extend the nation's borrowing limit and reopen government: concrete proposals to fundamentally alter the U.S. balance sheet.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131027/news/710279806/

Bill Clinton stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia

Once you're logged in, at the top of each article, video or slideshow you will see a list of your Facebook friends who recently visited Choose to share stories you'e read with your friends or turn sharing OFF to keep your reading experience anonymous .

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Obama 'gave the go-ahead for Merkel phone tapping' as he wanted to...

President Barack Obama personally authorised the phone tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile because he wanted to 'know everything' about the world's most powerful woman, it was claimed on Sunday.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478086/Obama-gave-ahead-Merkel-phone-tapping-wanted-know-worlds-powerful-woman-German-newspaper-claims.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Who can you trust, Virginia?

Virginians are poised to elect Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe to the highest office in the Commonwealth.

http://townhall.com/columnists/pauljacob/2013/10/26/who-can-you-trust-virginia-n1732287

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They also got to hear from former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Capt.

http://www.woi-tv.com/story/23802150/giffords-headlines-braley-event

CGI Group Seen Rebounding From Obamacare Website Failure

CGI Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Roach told investors at a conference two weeks before the debut of the Obamacare website that the contract marked the start of a "long-term relationship" and a "significant growth opportunity."

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-25/cgi-group-seen-rebounding-from-obamacare-website-failure.html

High Court Weighs Mich. Affirmative-Action Ban

Conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical last week that Michigan's voter-enacted prohibition on affirmative action in higher education violates the 14th Amendment's equal-protection principles.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/23/09scotus.h33.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mrss&cmp=RSS-FEED

GOP's 'Slap Hillary' online game called 'sick' by Pelosi

An online game sponsored by a Republican political action committee that depicts an animated hand slapping Hillary Clinton drew the ire of U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif.

http://www.examiner.com/article/gop-s-slap-hillary-online-game-called-sick-by-pelosi

No Delay, GOP - Let the Dems Hang Themselves.

Lawrence Kudlow is host of CNBC's "Kudlow & Company," which airs nightly from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. He is also the host of "The Larry Kudlow Show" on WABC Radio on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Kudlow is a nationally syndicated columnist.

http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/larrykudlow/

AP News in Brief at 8:58 p.m. EDT

Republicans said Sunday they intend to press Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obama administration's troubled launch of healthcare.gov, the online portal to buy insurance, and concerns about the privacy of information that applicants submit under the new system.

http://www.khou.com/news/national/229477221.html

Cheney: Republicans need to look to new generation

Dick Cheney said Sunday that Republicans need to look to a new generation of leaders as the party deals with poor approval ratings following the government shutdown.

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2013/10/cheney_republicans_need_to_look_to_new_generation?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald+%28Home+-+BostonHerald.com%29

NSA Collected Data On 60 Million Phone Calls In Spain Over Course Of One Month: Report

An upcoming story in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports that the U.S. National Security Agency swept up data on 60 million phone calls in Spain over the course of one month in 2012.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/27/nsa-spain_n_4168523.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Lowry: Against Despair

The plan was denounced by various conservative groups as a sell-out and caused a revolt in the caucus.

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/362303/against-despair-ramesh-ponnuru-rich-lowry

Bill Clinton stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia

With Virginia Democrats increasingly confident that an Election Day sweep is in the making, gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe enlisted former President Bill Clinton, his longtime friend and confidante, to fire up the party base and drive them to the polls one week from Tuesday.

http://www.localnews8.com/news/politics/Bill-Clinton-stumps-for-McAuliffe-in-Virginia/-/308336/22662486/-/lsrqnnz/-/index.html

Wendy Davis Taps Karin Johanson For Gubernatorial Campaign

AUGUST 05: Texas State Sen. Wendy David speaks at the National Press Club August 5, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Worcester's share of beetle battle funds remains unclear

The precise level of money to be allocated to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts and Worcester County - which contains the largest regulatory area of the beetle in North America - remains unclear for fiscal 2014.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279941/1116

PolitiFact: Health care increases not as uniform as Cruz maintains

A few hours before the U.S. Senate voted to end a 16-day government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling, the lawmaker who played a leading role in precipitating the crisis, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke to reporters.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/politifact-health-care-increases-not-as-uniform-as/nbZrt/

Conservancy honors Kaptur

The Nature Conservancy of Ohio recently honored Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, with its Supporter of Nature award.

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N.H., Maine senators led the way in ending crisis

That's what the financial services company Standard & Poor's estimates the 16-day federal government shutdown took out of the American economy.

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131020-OPINION-310200326

GOP hopes Obama heath care woes have staying power

For nearly five years, Republicans have struggled to make a scandal stick to President Barack Obama's White House.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279930/1116

NSA spying threatens to hamper US foreign policy

Secretary of State John Kerry went to Europe to talk about Mideast peace, Syria and Iran.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279865/1116

Cruz burnishes conservative leadership credentials in Iowa

Sen. Ted Cruz stands in front of pheasants that were shot during a hunt hosted by Rep. Steve King on Saturday in Akron, Iowa. Cruz attended the Iowa GOP's annual fundraising dinner in Des Moines on Friday.

http://www.chicagochronicle.com/index.php/sid/218010701/scat/c8ac3000ee01c7aa

Lou Reed finds the Satellite of Love

Elizabeth Scalia is a Benedictine Oblate and the Managing Editor of the Catholic Portal at Patheos .

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress/2013/10/27/lou-reed-finds-satellite-of-love/

Lawmaker offers strong defense of US surveillance efforts in Europe

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Rogers, on Sunday offered one of the most vigorous defenses of U.S. surveillance activities in Europe, saying that much of the anger and resentment they have engendered were the result of misunderstandings.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279701/1052

Sebelius to face tough questioning on health law

Republicans said Sunday they intend to press Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obama administration's troubled launch of healthcare.gov, the online portal to buy insurance, and concerns about the privacy of information that applicants submit under the new system.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279700/1052

Obituaries: Richard Stapleton, Charles Gray, Robert J. Johnson, Norma J. Guido

Richard G. "Dick" Stapleton, 74, of Milford died Friday, Oct. 25, at his residence.

http://milford-ma.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/obituaries-richard-stapleton-charles-gray-robert-j-johnson-norma-j-guido

Sebelius to face tough questioning

Republicans said Sunday they intend to press Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obama administration's troubled launch of healthcare.gov, the online portal to buy insurance, and concerns about the privacy of information that applicants submit under the new system.

http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/27/article/54502/

Twitter to Wait Until After IPO to Name Woman -- Likely With International Cred -- to Board

According to sources close to the situation, Twitter is planning on waiting to name its first woman to its board until after its IPO, which is set to take place next week.

http://allthingsd.com/20131027/twitter-to-wait-until-after-ipo-to-name-woman-likely-with-international-cred-to-board/

Broccoli salad recalled

Taylor Farms has recalled more than 5,000 pounds of broccoli salad kit products because of possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/27/health/broccoli-salad-recall/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

Obamacare Insurance Websites Limited by Verizon Data Hub Failure

Computer servers hosting a key piece of Obamacare's insurance enrollment program failed today, leaving federal and independent state exchanges unable to provide most services.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-28/obamacare-websites-limited-by-verizon-data-hib-failure.html

Shaq's got Chris Christie's back: 'He's a great man' [VIDEO]

O'Neal's support comes at a pivotal time for Christie. With just over a week to go before Election Day, Christie only leads his Democratic opponent, Barbara Buono, by 26.4 percentage points, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average .

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/27/shaqs-got-chris-christies-back-hes-a-great-man-video/

Boston Salads Recalls Chicken Salad Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Boston Salads and Provisions Company Inc. is recalling over 200,000 lbs. of chicken salad products due to a possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a statement .

http://www.medicaldaily.com/boston-salads-recalls-chicken-salad-due-possible-listeria-contamination-261117

Lupica: NSA tapped Merkel's phone since 2002

Merkel has gotten good and mad about it, let the world know she's good and mad about it, got on the phone with President Obama - reportedly just the two of them listening to each other, but you never know - and got an apology out of him.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/lupica-nsa-tapped-merkel-phone-2002-article-1.1498397

Current treasurer faces a challenge

A local certified public accountant is challenging the incumbent city treasurer in the Nov. 5 election.

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NBC News fawns over Walmart's Alice Walton

This weekend, NBC News offered viewers a heartwarming portrait of Alice Walton and the Crystal Bridges art museum she opened two years ago in Bentonville, Arkansas.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251143/-NBC-News-fawns-over-Walmart-s-Alice-Walton

Is Ted Rall correct?

A tag is a way to search for this diary. If someone is searching for "Barack Obama," is this a diary they'd be trying to find? Use a person's full name, without any title.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251140/-Is-Ted-Rall-correct

Obamacare Survives

John Boehner's miserable performance as the nominal head of the House of Representatives during the recent showdown over the budget and debt ceiling has enhanced his claim to the title of Worst House Speaker since the Civil War.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251134/-Obamacare-Survives

9 Days to Go in Virginia; Bill Clinton Rallies the Blue Team

With the Virginia gubernatorial election in under 9 days, I attended this afternoon's rally for the Democratic ticket in Dale City.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251132/-9-Days-to-Go-in-Virginia-Bill-Clinton-Rallies-the-Blue-Team

Lessons from the Lectionary

While I know many here at DK shun religion but is is a simple fact that between 70% and 80% of all Americans self identify as believers and the vast majority of those are Christians.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251130/-Lessons-from-the-Lectionary

NSA Under Obama's Watch

First it came out that Obama KNEW all about the surveillance on Merkel . So some errant NSA person unnamed had piped up: a report in Bild am Sonntag published Sunday cites an unnamed NSA official who said that the US leader instead ordered the program be escalated.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251127/-NSA-Under-Obama-s-Watch

Rick Santorum: Ted Cruz Did More Harm on Government Shutdown Actions

Yes, it's entirely possible if he's having a discussion about Ted Cruz and his government shutdown antics over Obamacare.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251125/-Rick-Santorum-Ted-Cruz-Did-More-Harm-on-Gov-Shutdown-Actions-Says-Cruz-s-Actions-Admirable

60 Minutes Benghazi Report: 'Tough Thing to Understand' Why No...

She reported that a Gitmo releasee was a major figure in the attack: We've learned that this man, Sufian bin Qumu, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee and long-time al-Qaeda operative, was one of the lead planners along with Faraj al-Chalabi, whose ties to Osama bin Laden go back more than 15 years.

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/362300/60-minutes-benghazi-report-tough-thing-understand-why-no-military-rescue-attempt

Turning Texas: A 3 year DK Sleeper Acct Comes Alive for Guns and Cruz.

Turning Texas is a group electoral clearinghouse for Democratic races in the Lone Star State.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251051/-Turning-Texas-A-3-year-DK-Sleeper-Acct-Comes-Alive-for-Guns-and-Cruz

NSA Washington March Draws Hundreds of Protestors

Hundreds of anti-NSA protestors gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to take part in the "Stop Watching Us" rally.

http://www.webpronews.com/nsa-washington-march-draws-hundreds-of-protestors-2013-10

NSA denies European reports that U.S. bugged German leader

Reports that the U.S. has eavesdropped on millions of phone calls of French citizens are "100% wrong,'' Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence committee said Sunday.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/27/rogers-house-intelligence-chief-nsa-europe/3282161/

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Republicans said Sunday they intend to press Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obama administration's troubled launch of healthcare.gov, the online portal to buy insurance, and concerns about the privacy of information that applicants submit under the new system.

http://www.nebraska.tv/story/23800407/sebelius-to-face-tough-questioning-on-health-law

Mike Scinto Conservative American

It was sometime in the mid 1990s. I had been out in the heat much of the day and needed air conditioning and a cold drink.

http://xeniagazette.com/main.asp?TM=74355.75&SubSectionID=786&SectionID=163

Rule 5 Sunday: Maximum Acceleration

We begin this week's Rule 5 roundup by reminding the Loyal Readers ,to swipe Soylent Green's term) that many of the links below lead to pix of half-pretty girls half-dressed to show it and entirely pretty girls completely undressed to show it, both of which are liable to get you in hot water if clicked on where not appropriate.

http://theothermccain.com/2013/10/27/rule-5-sunday-maximum-acceleration/

Roger Shuler: Another Kook Succumbs to 'Investigative Blogger Syndrome'

"Shuler has not shown that any clearly established right has been violated. His only alleged evidence is a recorded phone call that he says supports the notion that he was terminated because of the political content of his blog.

http://theothermccain.com/2013/10/27/roger-shuler-another-kook-succumbs-to-investigative-blogger-syndrome/

Last Chance To Help Bayonne High School Students,

Today-Saturday Oct 26th Until 11:59pm Tonight, Is The Last Chance To Support Bayonne High School Students In Their Efforts To Win A Grant To Purchase New Driving Simulators.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/26/1250193/-Last-Chance-To-Help-Bayonne-High-School-Students

"Time To Reform Surveillance State": Massive "Stop Watching Us" Rally Challenges NSA Spying

A demonstator holds up a sign at the "Stop Watching Us: A Rally Against Mass Surveillance" march near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 26, 2013.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Time-To-Reform-Surveillan-by-RT-TV-Allies_NSA_Politicians_Rally-131026-230.html

Stop Watching Us: Protesters swarm Capitol Hill on 12th anniversary...

Protesters marched Saturday in Washington, D.C., to protest government surveillance programs revealed this year by Edward Snowden on the 12th anniversary of the law that made them legal.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477751/Stop-Watching-Us-Protesters-swarm-Capitol-Hill-12th-anniversary-data-collection-laws-authorizing-wide-ranging-spy-programs-used-FBI-NSA.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

As health marketplaces open, Vermont eyes bigger goal

As states open insurance marketplaces amid uncertainty about whether they're a solution for health care, Vermont is eyeing a bigger goal, one that more fully embraces a government-funded model.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.burlingtonfreepress.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310260021%26nclick_check%3D1

House votes to let members expense travel to Rep. Young's funeral

The House quickly approved a resolution Tuesday night that will allow several House members to travel to the Florida funeral of Rep. Bill Young , and pay for these expenses out of House accounts.

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/330009-house-votes-to-let-members-expense-travel-to-rep-youngs-funeral

NSA spying threatens to undermine US foreign policy; Obama, Kerry try to quell furor abroad

In this image made from video released by WikiLeaks on Oct. 11, 2013, former National Security Agency systems analyst Edward Snowden, center, receives the Sam Adams Award in Moscow, Russia.

http://www.canada.com/news/spying+threatens+undermine+foreign+policy+Obama+Kerry+quell+furor/9085713/story.html

Ted Cruz in Iowa: Has he sown the seeds for 2016 bid?

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the hottest thing in tea party politics this year -- and the favored son of some activists -- almost overnight.

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/26/21180001-ted-cruz-in-iowa-has-he-sown-the-seeds-of-a-2016-gop-presidential-candidacy?lite

Governors candidates are high energy and deeply divided on the issues

On any number of policy issues ranging from health care, to environmental regulations to abortion, Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe are deeply divided.

http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-politics-governors-race-20131027,0,7280409.story

MTA backs workplace fairness initiatives

The Massachusetts Teachers Association's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to endorse two ballot proposals designed to improve fairness for some of the lowest-paid workers in the Commonwealth.

http://www.massteacher.org/News/archive/2013/mta_backs_workplace_fairness_initiatives.aspx

IRS updates figure on Obamacare enrollment inquiries

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said it has processed more than 330,000 eligibility inquiries for premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/10/26/IRS-updates-figure-on-Obamacare-enrollment-inquiries/UPI-10911382828671/

FBI to probe police killing of teen with fake gun

The FBI said the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by a deputy sheriff in Santa Rosa, Calif., is "a civil rights-type case" and the bureau will investigate.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/10/26/FBI-to-probe-police-killing-of-teen-with-fake-gun/UPI-44481382819839/

Cruz bags pheasants in Iowa, fuels talk of 2016

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz went pheasant-hunting on a western Iowa trip that fueled speculation that he might run for president in 2016.

http://www.myabc5.com/story/23797802/cruz-bags-pheasants-in-iowa-fuels-talk-of-2016

Academy makes 'God' optional in cadets' oath

Academy makes 'God' optional in cadets' oath - The Air Force Academy on Friday announced that it will now be optional for cadets to recite "so help me God" at the end of its honor oath. - The academy made the change in response to a complaint from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation

http://www.memeorandum.com/131026/p32#a131026p32

The Obamacare Rollout Train Wreck

Nancy Pelosi infamously said that we had to pass Obamacare to find out what's in it.

http://www.loganbanner.com/news/opinion/2669467/The-Obamacare-Rollout-Train-Wreck

Government Shutdown 2013

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says Congress has a chance to "act like adults" and work together on lowering the deficit now that the federal government has been reopened and the nation's borrowing limit raised.

http://www.katv.com/category/271655/government-shutdown-2013

Suspected 'sex slave' under 24-hour guard

A DISTRESSED girl who is believed to have been trafficked into Ireland to work as a sex slave is now under 24-hour armed protection in hospital as gardai try to find out who she is.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/suspected-sex-slave-under-24hour-guard-29702897.html

Website flaws imperil Obama's activist agenda

The rocky debut of the insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care law poses risks to his political agenda and the activist role for government that he has championed for his second term.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20131026/NEWS06/131029362

Missing WWII Airman Returns from Burma

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, lost during World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1053294?ref=feeds%2Flatest

Missing WWII Marines Accounted For

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that two U.S. Marines missing in action from World War II, have been accounted for and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1053292?ref=feeds%2Flatest

General Electric embracing 'machine-to-machine' internet

The giant US conglomerate General Electric is moving into the "internet of machines", saying this is the vital next stage of the internet's development.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-25/general-electric-john-rice/5046450

Farmers Dealing with Propane Shortage

Bruce Halvorson, petroleum manager for Five Star Cooperative, says the shortage is spread throughout the Midwest because of harvest demands.

http://www.myabc5.com/story/23798141/farmers-dealing-with-propane-shortage

Man Killed in Interstate Crash

Both vehicles were traveling westbound around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Iowa State Patrol Sgt.

http://www.myabc5.com/story/23798152/man-killed-in-interstate-crash

McConnell wins plaudits at home from some

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is earning praise back home for brokering the deal that ended the partial government shutdown and averted a potential default on U.S. debt.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/23770386/mcconnell-wins-plaudits-at-home-from-some

Richard Bammer: GOP brinksmanship: Whistling past the graveyard

In similar words, that is the theme of the Education Nation Summit, a three-day gathering, which ended Tuesday at the New York Public Library.

http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_24271159/richard-bammer-gop-brinksmanship-whistling-past-graveyard?source=rss

Merkel's Phone 'Bugged For Decade By US'

Der Spiegel magazine said the German chancellor's mobile telephone had been listed by the NSA's Special Collection Service since 2002 and was still on the list weeks before Barack Obama visited Berlin in June.

http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/merkel_s_phone_bugged_for_decade_by_us

Re: Phil Mushnicks New York Post Column On Adrian Peterson Lacks Humanity | News One

I try not to read the New York Post, but my job as a media professional requires me to consume a variety of media-even journalism bigoted in nature.

http://newsone.com/2740600/adrian-peterson-phil-mushnick-new-york-post-column/#comment-1098004017

Re: FBI To Investigate Police Shooting Death Of 13-Year-Old Boy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation of the fatal shooting of a popular 13-year-old boy by a sheriff's deputy in Northern California.

http://newsone.com/2746127/fbi-andy-lopez/#comment-1098011548

High court test of surveillance law could be ahead

The high court so far has turned aside challenges to the law on government surveillance on the grounds that people who bring such lawsuits have no evidence they are being targeted.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/10/26/2763506/high-court-test-of-surveillance.html

Rep. Joe Wilson Vindicated

On September 9, 2009, Joe Wilson, Congressman from South Carolina, shouted "You lie!" when President Obama was touting the benefits of his Affordable Care Act, now dubbed "Obamacare."

http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=758035

Scenes from a rally, StopWatching.us

Thousands gathered by the Capitol reflection pool in Washington on Saturday to march, chant, and listen to speakers and performers as part of Stop Watching Us, a gathering to protest "mass surveillance" under NSA programs first disclosed by the whistleblower Edward Snowden.

http://my.firedoglake.com/elliott/2013/10/26/scenes-from-the-stopwatching-us-rally-photos-and-video/

Gohmert scheduled to speak at Republican Women luncheon

The Smith County Republican Women will host its annual membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Willow Brook Country Club, 3205 W. Erwin St. in Tyler.

http://www.tylerpaper.com/TP-News+Local/188593/gohmert-scheduled-to-speak-at-republican-women-luncheon