From an essay by Timothy Garton Ash in the May 30 Guardian: For the French to say no to Europe is like the English saying no to beef or the Russians saying no to vodka. Or perhaps like the heart ... READ MORE
Speaking of the EU, here's another reason not to like it: A World War II Flying Fortress cannot make a flypast at a tribute for America's war dead [May 30] because of barmy EU insurance rules.Sally B, Britain's last flying ... READ MORE
On July 28, speaking on the floor of the House, Rep. Joe Pitts blamed Congress for MTBE contamination: Mr. Speaker, I am going to support the energy bill later today, but I am amazed that Democrats in this town have ... READ MORE
Via the always thought-provoking Tapscott's Copy Desk, I learned that several of my favorite bloggers have started a new group blog dedicated to "highlighting bias, rumor and falsehoods that have been creeping into military coverage under the guise of objective ... READ MORE
The Heritage Policy Blog has an interesting post on Social Security: The Hill reports that Clinton-era Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin met with House Democrats yesterday to advise them on the Social Security debate.His advice was simple, reports the Hill: Putting ... READ MORE
Via Overlawyered and Kevin, M.D., we learn of medical residents with learning disabilities who have filed lawsuits, demanding that the medical profession accomodate their disability ... READ MORE
Barbara Ledeen of the Senate Republican Conference is circulating a transcript of a Chris Matthews/MSNBC interview with Nan Aron of the Alliance for Justice. The Alliance for Justice is a leading organization working with Senators opposing the confirmation of "extremist" ... READ MORE
This Voice of America (?) report is headlined "U.S. Lawmakers Hand President Bush Defeat on Stem Cell Research." It begins: In a challenge to President Bush, the House of Representatives has approved legislation by a vote 238 to 194 to ... READ MORE
Catherine Crier seems to believe that the battle over the "nuclear option" is actually a fight over whether the U.S. becomes a theocracy: The Senate filibuster fight between Republicans and Democrats is not over the majority's attempt to put more ... READ MORE
