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By ERIN TEXEIRA, AP National Writer Tue Aug 29, 7:28 AM ET
One Republican senator described his house painter as a “little Guatemalan man.” Another called an Indian man a “macaca,” a type of monkey.
Just as the GOP is pushing for minority voters, the two recent gaffes have fed the perception among some blacks, Hispanics and Asian-Americans that Republicans are out of touch with the changing face of the nation.
Yahoo News: Republicans’ comments may hurt at polls
This is interesting, although a little bit of old news by now… it seems that last week, on Monday, the NGLCC (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) announced that Wal-Mart had joined the NGLCC.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) announced today a partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing diversity among all of its associate, supplier and customer bases. This partnership will include executive representation on the NGLCC’s Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) and sponsorship of the organization’s 2006 events and initiatives.
Well, it didn’t take too long for our regressive conservative “friends” on the right to notice and break out their boycotts and bibles. Oh, and yesterday, the AFA added to the “war on Christmas” alert for Sam’s club and Wal-Mart with an alert to call the managers of local Wal-Mart stores and express their concerns… Concerns? What concerns?
By KRISTEN HAYS, AP Business Writer
1 hour, 55 minutes ago
HOUSTON – A stick of dynamite was found in a college student’s checked luggage on a Continental Airlines flight from Argentina, one of seven security incidents Friday that caused U.S. flights to be diverted, evacuated, searched or delayed.
Stick of dynamite found in checked luggage – Yahoo! News
By ANDREW BRIDGES
WASHINGTON – Women may buy the morning-after pill without a prescription — but only with proof they’re 18 or older, federal health
officials ruled Thursday, capping a contentious 3-year effort to ease access to the emergency contraceptive.
FDA eases limits on Plan B sales – Yahoo! News
The FDA finally overcame the political pressure from the White House, Congress, and anti-choice lobbyists, and approved the morning-after pill for over-the-counter sales.
Medical experts and scientists at the FDA have asserted for years that the morning-after pill – which can prevent an unintended pregnancy if taken within 72 hours after sex – should be available without a prescription. It’s safe, it’s effective, and it’s a commonsense way for women to prevent unintended pregnancy.
We had our annual end of summer party barge bash on Friday… it was a lot of fun, and a nice way to wrap up a fun summer. Nhut took a bunch of pictures, posted here. He was playing with the rapid shot feature of the camera, so watching as a slideshow works best.
Bush calls Iraq war key to terror fight
By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer 14 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – President Bush said Saturday that his administration’s determination to remain in
Iraq and its efforts to end violence in Lebanon are key to protecting the U.S. from future terrorist attacks.
More like the administration’s determination to stay in Iraq is the key cause of violence against the US… that and our overwhelming support of Israel in the Lebanese conflict…
President Bush signs new pension bill
By MARY DALRYMPLE, Associated Press Writer
15 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – President Bush signed a broad overhaul of pension and savings rules Thursday, giving millions of people a better chance of getting the retirement benefits they have earned.
The Human Rights Campaign praised the law for changes that the group said will help same-sex couples by expanding benefits once only allowed for spouses or dependents.
By SARAH KARUSH, Associated Press Writer
2 minutes ago
DETROIT – A federal judge ruled Thursday that the government’s warrantless wiretapping program is unconstitutional and ordered an immediate halt to it.
U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor in Detroit became the first judge to strike down the National Security Agency’s program, which she says violates the rights to free speech and privacy as well as the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution.
“Plaintiffs have prevailed, and the public interest is clear, in this matter. It is the upholding of our Constitution,” Taylor wrote in
her 43-page opinion.
Bush Caught Lying: Claims Terror Plot Included “New” Explosive Threat… | The Huffington Post
“I don’t think anybody anticipated…”
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