Monthly Archive for March, 2011
Many of the members of Congress of both parties who have gone to Syria in recent months have said they believe he’s a reformer.
The unrest that has gripped North Africa and the Middle East has been driven by a potent mixture of economics and politics. Citizens have taken to the streets to protest falling living standards, a lack of political power and an absence of opportunities.
The search for an Obama Doctrine that unites and motivates the president’s foreign policy hasn’t turned up much. The administration itself is dismissive of the idea of grand strategy, stating a preference for flexibility over coherence. Supporters praise Barack Obama’s subtlety and nuance, invariably contrasting them to the simplistic certainties of George W. Bush. Obama’s fogginess, in this view, conceals an admirable realism.
An expert advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that there was not enough scientific evidence linking artificial colors with hyperactivity to warrant a warning label or new restrictions on thousands of processed foods colored by chemicals.
During a Tea Party rally in Washington Thursday, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) fired up the crowd and blasted Democrats for scapegoating the Tea Party when it comes to the debate over a long-term continuing resolution. (March 31)
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — For years, Richard Nixon’s presidential library was accused of committing another Watergate cover-up. But now, archivists say, the stonewalling is over.
During his weekly news conference, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters there has been no compromise on a long-term continuing resolution. (March 31)
It’s time to retire the false choice.
MEXICO CITY — President Felipe Calderon announced the resignation of his attorney general on Thursday and nominated the assistant in charge of organized crime as his successor, the first woman to hold the post if she is approved.
Video: Anthony Weiner shows the freshmen how it’s done at the Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner (C-SPAN)
