Senate approves new surveillance bill

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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate panel passes plan to restrict but keep mass surveillance

The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday that would tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs but allow them to continue.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/usa-surveillance-idUSL1N0IL2I920131101?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

FAA loosens rules for electronic devices during flights

Airline passengers soon will be able to use electronics such as readers and games during takeoffs, landings and throughout flights.

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Booker Brings Dash Of Diversity To Still Old, White Senate

Vice President Joe Biden swears in Sen. Cory Booker as his mother, Carolyn, holds a Bible on Thursday.

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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.wboc.com/story/23825429/new-security-issues-surface-for-health-website

A Clash Of Styles As GOP Factions Fight For Alabama District

Republican candidates Bradley Byrne and Dean Young are running in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Alabama's 1st congressional district seat.

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Biden urges US lawmakers to hold off on any new Iran sanctions

Sen. Cory Booker, Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Robert Menendez pose for photographs after Booker''''s ceremonial swearing-in in the Old Senate Chamber at the US Capitol.

http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/144176/biden-urges-us-lawmakers-to-hold-off-on-any-new-iran-sanctions

Need help rebutting Bill Posey's letter

I have received a reply to my letter from my House Representative, Bill Posey . I can't rebut all the lies on my own , so I hope I can appeal to knowledgeable Kossacks out there to chip in and provide ammunition for a response.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/31/1252198/-Need-help-rebutting-Bill-Posey-s-letter

CNN's Shaky Reporting on ACA Limitations

CNN has a story up now with the title For many, Obama's promise of health care choice does not ring true In West Virginia and New Hampshire, for example, residents shopping on the exchanges can only purchase plans from a single company.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/31/1252184/-CNN-s-Shaky-Reporting-on-ACA-Limitations

Disturbing prior incident comes to light involving deputy who killed Andy Lopez

By now, most of you are aware of the killing of 13 year old Andy Lopez by Sonoma Deputy Erick Gelhaus, who claims he mistook his toy AK-47 for a real rifle and thought his life was in immediate danger.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/31/1252178/-Disturbing-prior-incident-comes-to-light-involving-deputy-who-killed-Andy-Lopez

Report: DHS employees abusing overtime allowances

Employees from six Homeland Security Department offices have abused an overtime program and cost the government about $8.7 million a year, according an Office of Special Counsel letter and report sent Thursday to the president and Congress.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23846765/report-dhs-employees-abusing-overtime-allowances

Video: Book Says Obama Aides Considered Replacing Biden With Clinton: NYT

President Barack Obama's top aides considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign but decided it would not significantly help, the New York Times reported, citing a new book about the campaign.

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Lawmakers preview legislative session for UGA College Republicans

An improving revenue picture could create its own set of issues for lawmakers crafting Georgia's next budget, according to state Rep. Chuck Williams, R-Watkinsville.

http://onlineathens.com/general-assembly/2013-10-31/lawmakers-preview-legislative-session-uga-college-republicans

Corn on "Hardball": Ted Cruz's Father "Represents the Far Right of the Tea Party"

Mother Jones DC bureau chief David Corn spoke with MSNBC's Chris Matthews tonight about revelations that Sen. Ted Cruz's father called the United States a "Christian Nation" and told President Obama to go "back to Kenya."

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A Clash Of Styles As GOP Factions Fight For Alabama District

Republican candidates Bradley Byrne and Dean Young are running in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Alabama's 1st congressional district seat.

http://nhpr.org/post/clash-styles-gop-factions-fight-alabama-district

Texas abortion

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.washingtonpost.com/business/federal-appeals-court-reinstates-most-of-texas-new-abortion-restrictions/2013/10/31/dd96cf0c-4288-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html

Will Plummeting Poll Numbers For Obama Bring Americans Relief From Obamacare?

If you are one of the unlucky 2 million Americans who received an insurance termination notice due to Obamacare , then help may be on the way.

http://www.examiner.com/article/will-plummeting-poll-numbers-for-obama-bring-americans-relief-from-obamacare?cid=rss

Apple, Google, Microsoft unite against NSA spying program

The top tech companies are sharpening their blades in their battle with the National Security Agency.

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Ted Cruz's father calls for President Obama to be 'sent back to Kenya'

Republican Senator Ted Cruz's father has revived the birther conspiracy theories by saying that the President should be sent 'back to Kenya, back to Indonesia'.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2482654/Ted-Cruzs-father-calls-President-Obama-sent-Kenya.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Obama admin seeks delay in Iran sanctions

Vice President Joe Biden and senior Obama administration officials convinced a number of senators today to hold off on another round of Iran sanctions as Western powers test Tehran's willingness to scale back its nuclear aims.

http://www.toledoblade.com/World/2013/10/31/Obama-admin-presses-for-delay-in-Iran-sanctions.html

Plan to shut down Lockheed Martin in Salina put on hold

A plan to shut down Lockheed Martin's plant at Electronic Park in Salina is on hold thanks, in part, to Senator Charles Schumer.

http://www.cnycentral.com/sports/story.aspx?id=965655

Shakespeare echoes in today's politics

Observing Washington politics close-up has given me a new appreciation of Shakespeare.

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Behind every great woman

WASHINGTON -- Most Americans of a certain age grew up hearing the adage: "Behind every great man is a great woman," or some variation thereof.

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Tom Ridge Torpedoes Tea Party at Log Cabin Dinner

Tom Ridge lit into the modern-day Republican Party in a fiery speech Wednesday night that called for the GOP to embrace inclusion or face indefinite defeat.

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Anti-Gay Marriage Ad Blasted on Hawaiian Radio

A new anti-gay marriage radio ad, unsurprisingly sponsored by the Hawaii Republican Assembly, is playing across the state's airwaves as the Hawaiian House is scheduled to hear a measure that would legalize same-sex marriage, the Huffington Post reports.

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Discuss

In the three months since Labor Secretary Thomas Perez was confirmed-but not only because of him-the Obama administration has moved forward on a series of new rules to protect workers' safety and wages and promote hiring of veterans and disabled workers.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/29/1251542/-Obama-administration-breaks-through-years-of-delay-on-new-worker-protections?showAll=yes

'It's the Statue of Liberty, not the Statue of Immigration'

In a radio commentary today Schlafly - who previously argued that the Bible's mandate for "compassion" doesn't apply to immigrants - commemorates the anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty by declaring that the statue "has nothing whatsoever to do with immigration."

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/29/1251555/--It-s-the-Statue-of-Liberty-not-the-Statue-of-Immigration?

Obamacarea s launch looked even worse from the inside

They also could undercut Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius' claims at a Congressional hearing, that the administration did not have reliable enrollment data .

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/10/31/obamacares-launch-looked-even-worse-from-the-inside/

Enough! GOP Once Again Proves Too Irresponsible To Handle The Filibuster

What does a political party do when they are badly in need of expanding their base to include women and minorities? I'm fairly sure that exercising its right to filibuster the nominees of a president-one a highly respected woman nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and one a highly respected and well ... (more)

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2013/10/31/enough-gop-once-again-proves-too-irresponsible-to-handle-the-filibuster/

Senate panel OKs limited surveillance rollbacks

Leaders of a Senate panel that oversees U.S. intelligence issues said Thursday it has approved a plan to scale back how many American telephone records the National Security Agency can sweep up.

http://www.armytimes.com/article/20131031/NEWS05/310310035

For the insured, the Affordable Care Act doesn't add up

In pushing for the new legislation, President Obama argued the Affordable Care Act would bring health insurance to millions of uninsured Americans.

http://www.klkntv.com/story/23845622/for-those-already-insured-the-affordable-care-act-doesnt-add-up

Iraq PM looks to Obama for greater security assistance

Nearly two years after the U.S. military withdrew its last troops from his country, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will press President Obama on Friday to step up security assistance as violence in Iraq is tilting back to levels not seen in years.

http://www.htrnews.com/usatoday/article/3327857

Post Sandy, U.S. pushes microgrids for backup power

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks as U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, right, watches during a news conference to announce a grant at NJ Transit's Frank Lautenberg Station in Secaucus, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2013.

http://www.htrnews.com/usatoday/article/3305379

Day's End and Night Watch

Snakes alive, Halloween has become a much bigger deal than it was in my own days of trick-or-treating.

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Taveras has $760,000 on hand for RI governor's campaign

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, who on Monday ended months of speculation by formally launching his run for governor, raised nearly $155,000 during the most recent campaign finance period, according to his latest campaign report .

http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/10/taveras-has-760000-on-hand-for-ri-governors-campaign.html

John McCain: Government Shutdown Was 'Miserable Failure' I Was Against 'From The Start'

OCTOBER 10: John McCain speaks during The Daily Beast's 2nd Annual Hero Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on October 10, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Why the West isn't one

Edward Snowden's revelations about the National Security Agency's sneaky omniscience remind us that the West isn't always a useful category.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131101/jsp/opinion/story_17516212.jsp

No Ethics Case for Members Arrested During Protest

Representatives Al Gray , Joseph Crowley , John Lewis , Raul Grijalva and Keith Ellison , among others are arrested on Capitol Hill in an act of civil disobedience to encourage support of immigration reform, October 8, 2013 as thousands rallied in support of immigration reform on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/10/31/no-ethics-case-for-members-arrested-during-protest/

Sen. Menendez: Obama administration has no Syria strategy

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee criticized the Obama administration at a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday, calling the administration's reluctance to fully back Syrian rebels an "embarrassment."

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/31/senator-bob-menendez-syria-no-strategy-chemical-weapons/

Harry Reid's Source On Mitt Romney's Taxes Was Jon Huntsman Sr., Book Claims

The source behind Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's bold claim that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney had paid " basically " no taxes for a decade was Jon Huntsman Sr. , a new book on the 2012 campaign claims.

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Federal prosecutor will look into Kendrick Johnson case

Nearly 10 months after their son died, the parents of Kendrick Johnson are finally getting what they've been asking for: another investigation into the teen's mysterious death in the gym of Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/31/federal-prosecutor-will-look-into-kendrick-johnson-case/

Cruz's father in 2012: Send Obama 'back to Kenya'

Comments from last year by the father of Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, including a desire to send President Barack Obama "back to Kenya," are creating a new controversy Thursday.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/31/ted-cruzs-father-in-2012-send-obama-back-to-kenya/?hpt=po_t1

Cory Booker Sworn in as Newest US Senator

Former Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker is starting his new job in an unusual position - a freshman Democratic senator with celebrity status.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/10/31/cory-booker-sworn-in-as-newest-us-senator/

Senate Democrats vent at White House officials over Obamacare roll out

Top Obama administration officials involved in the troubled roll out of the Obamacare website got an earful from Senate Democrats in a closed meeting on Thursday.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/31/senate-democrats-vent-at-white-house-officials-over-obamacare-roll-out/

President Obama's obnoxious bait-and-switch

The last time we had a Democratic president who wanted to overhaul the entire U.S. health care system, his measure never even got out of a single congressional committee.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/oct/31/obama-obnoxious-bait-switch-you-can-keep/

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.

http://www.krcrtv.com/news/politics/Senate-approves-new-surveillance-bill/-/14286002/22744446/-/qleirvz/-/index.html

Biden, Kerry push US Senate to delay new sanctions on Iran

US Vice President Joe Biden led a high-powered delegation to Capitol Hill on Thursday to try to persuade US lawmakers to hold off on any more sanctions against Iran and let delicate diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear program unfold.

http://www.jpost.com/Iranian-Threat/News/Biden-Kerry-push-US-Senate-to-delay-new-sanctions-on-Iran-330329

DCFS waiting on Fed's answer on sanctioning accused EBT abusers

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services are waiting on Federal approval to sanction people in Northwest Louisiana who abused their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards.

http://www.wafb.com/story/23845193/dcfs-waiting-on-feds-answer-on-sanctioning-accused-ebt-abusers

Tappan Zee Bridge: New York to get up to $1.6B federal loan

The Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project was approved Thursday for a $1.6 billion federal loan, a development that allows officials to finalize plans for toll increases that will pay for the $3.9 billion effort.

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Cory Booker sworn in as newest US senator

The man Oprah Winfrey once dubbed a "rock star mayor" - he has 1.4 million followers on Twitter - was sworn in Thursday during a brief ceremony on the Senate floor.

http://www.adn.com/2013/10/31/3151405/cory-booker-sworn-in-as-newest.html

Kathleen Sebelius Prevails In Committee Hot Seat After Healthcare.gov Apology

At a House committee meeting on Wednesday, Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius publicly apologized for the staggering rollout of the Obama administration's signature healthcare reform, delivering herself to Republican lawmakers and news pundits seeking to designate a human scapegoat for the bandwidth and coding issues that ... (more)

http://www.medicaldaily.com/kathleen-sebelius-prevails-committee-hot-seat-after-healthcaregov-apology-261513

Obama cites early setbacks of Mass. health law

President Barack Obama speaks at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall about the federal health care law, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013.

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/politics/article/Obama-cites-early-setbacks-of-Mass-health-law-4937985.php

Virginia voters: Are you ready to sell out our state to the extreme far left?

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe speaks during a campaign event at VFW Post 1503, October 27, 2013 in Dale City, Virginia.

http://www.examiner.com/article/virginia-voters-are-you-ready-to-sell-out-our-state-to-the-extreme-far-left?cid=rss

Job stats for Branstad, Culver, Vilsack. Steve King's payroll: All in the family

No. 1. "More Iowans are working now than at any point in our state's history," Tim Albrecht , Gov. Terry Branstad' s communications director, said the other day.

http://www.dmcityview.com/civic-skinny/2013/10/30/job-stats-for-branstad-culver-vilsack-steve-kings-payroll-all-in-the-family/

NSA infiltrates links to Yahoo, Google data centres worldwide, Snowden documents say

The National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland. President Barack Obama pledged an overhaul of US surveillance to bring greater oversight and transparency.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/nsa-infiltrates-links-to-yahoo-google-data-centres-worldwide-snowden-documents-say-20131031-2wj9y.html

U.S. spy agency's defense: Europeans did it too

The political uproar over alleged U.S. eavesdropping on close European allies has produced an unusual defense from the National Security Agency: NSA says it was the Europeans themselves who did the spying, and then handed data to the Americans.

http://www.trust.org/item/20131030233845-w5f7j

Ted Cruz Tells Trayvon's Mother Why Stand Your Ground Laws Can't Possibly Be 'Racist'

George Zimmerman in early 2012, appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday for a hearing regarding the controversial "Stand Your Ground" laws.

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from...

Mass surveillance of American citizens hit the news cycle first. Now, international spying on foreign leaders by the National Security Agency - or NSA - has hit the headlines.

http://www.wlfi.com/news/national/editorial-roundup-excerpts-from-recent-editorials_23194442

EU spying backlash threatens billions in US trade

This is a Friday, May 18, 2012 file photo of President Barack Obama, right, greets President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso on Barroso's arrival for the G8 Summit at Camp David, Md.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/crime/article/EU-spying-backlash-threatens-billions-in-US-trade-4939687.php

Red Sox aim to win first title at Fenway since 1918

Grounds crew members dismantle the batting cage after the Boston Red Sox's workout at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Red-Sox-aim-to-win-title-at-Fenway-1st-since-1918-4937990.php

Farm Bill Conference Faces Pre-Emptive Conservative Demands

Stutzman is leading 27 House Republicans who are calling on farm bill conferees to retain the two-bill farm bill strategy.

http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/farm-bill-conference-faces-pre-emptive-conservative-demands/

White House faces tough sell in Congress on delay of Iran sanctions

Senator Bob Corker speaks to reporters during the 14th day of the partial government shut down in Washington on October 14, 2013.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/30/us-usa-iran-sanctions-idUSBRE99T1HP20131030?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

3 Republicans Sign Onto Democratic Immigration Bill

Activists gathered on the National Mall earlier this month to press for a comprehensive immigration overhaul.

http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/three-republicans-sign-on-to-democratic-immigration-bill/

Collegian Slams Sebelius' Defense of Comprehensive Coverage

That testy exchange Wednesday between Rep. Renee Ellmers and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - you know, the one where the North Carolina Republican and the Affordable Care Act administrator sparred about whether men needed maternity coverage - inspired at least one young man to take a stand on Twitter.

http://hoh.rollcall.com/collegian-slams-sebelius-defense-of-comprehensive-coverage/

Iraqi PM Maliki struggles to convince U.S. lawmakers to back more aid

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki places a wreath at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi August 23, 2013.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/30/us-iraq-usa-maliki-idUSBRE99T1FA20131030?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

NSA uproar could spark changes not seen since 1970s

As criticism of the National Security Agency mounts, the U.S. intelligence community is bracing for an overhaul of how it does business on a level not seen since Sen. Frank Church held hearings into intelligence abuses nearly four decades ago.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/usatoday/article/3314203

Conservative Groups Pour Millions Of Dollars Into Anti-Obamacare Ads

Buoyed by the troubled rollout of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, conservative groups are pouring millions of dollars into advertising campaigns that portray Obamacare as a disaster and target several Democratic senators who have supported the law.

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Concerns raised about security of health website

Defending President Barack Obama's much-maligned health care overhaul in Congress, his top health official was confronted Wednesday with a government memo raising new security concerns about the trouble-prone website that consumers are using to enroll.

http://www.kpic.com/news/national/Sebelius-apologizes-for-health-law-rollout-fiasco-229862911.html

Celebrity-store partnerships run risks

In this Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, file photo, pedestrians pass Barneys New York department store in New York.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/crime/article/Celebrity-store-partnerships-run-risks-4939829.php

2013 Presidential Inauguration Live Stream HD Coverage Online

The inaugural ceremony and surrounding festivities will be smaller this time around, but countless people from all over the world will nonetheless tune in live and once again, there will be plenty of opportunities to watch everything online or on your mobile devices.

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One of two oarfish found in Southern California waters earlier this month had a host of parasites living in its giant, serpent-like body.

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

Deficit under $1T for first time in five years

The budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2013 dropped to $680.3 billion, the government reported Wednesday -- the first time in five years the shortfall has been below $1 trillion.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/usatoday/article/3317193

Obama reaches all time low in NBC/WSJ Poll

For the first time in his presidency , Barack Obama has an approval rating in the NBC/WSJ poll of 42% His disapproval rate ties the all time high at 51% for a -9 for the president.

http://www.examiner.com/article/obama-reaches-all-time-low-nbc-wsj-poll?cid=rss

Notices Canceling Health Insurance Leave Many On Edge

One person who got a letter canceling his health insurance was Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

http://news.wbfo.org/post/notices-canceling-health-insurance-leave-many-edge

Agency names Schwarzenegger honorary ranger

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger walks up to the media with Sen. Barbara Boxer after a meeting at the U.S. Capitol, October 30, 2013 in Washington, DC.

http://www.fox23.com/entertainment/story/Agency-names-Schwarzenegger-honorary-ranger/hs73K3aAskqilQxXKeRAmw.cspx?rss=83

Milbank: A human face for drone victims

Nabila Rehman, 9, who was injured by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan, listens as her brother Zubair Rehman speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29. From Washington, the drone-warfare program looks almost aseptic: Remote-controlled aircraft fire with precision on targets half a world away.

http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_24418957/human-face-drone-victims?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-opinion+%28Denver+Post%3A+Opinion%29

Marcus: A swirl of failures in Obama's second term

President Barack Obama speaks during an installation ceremony for new FBI Director James Comey at Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters in Washington on Monday.

http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_24411201/swirl-at-white-house?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-opinion+%28Denver+Post%3A+Opinion%29

Lawmakers to use nominees as leverage for Benghazi info

From left: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, hold a news conference about Benghazi on Oct. 30 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20131030/NEWS05/310300024

Why the U.S. keeps an ear on its allies

A week after the initial revelation that the United States may have monitored the cellphone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, there's little doubt the story has damaged this country and the National Security Agency, which earned the wrath of even longtime defender Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who oversees it as the Senate Intelligence Committee chair.

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/229958411.html

Vanity Binge? Najib splurges overseas to Buy the praises of world leaders

The US recently heaped praises too when the Secretary of State visited the country in place of Barack Obama recently.

http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=181291:najib-splurges-overseas-to-buy-the-praises-of-world-leaders-but-guess-who-has-to-pay-the-bills?&Itemid=2

DoD personnel chief: New job-specific physical standards being drafted

Two soldiers maintain security for a Female Engagement Team chief during a consultation Sept.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20131029/NEWS05/310290024

Former MLB-er on deck to become a US ambassador

Mark Gilbert batted leadoff in the same lineup with future Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Carlton Fisk, tracked down a flyball lofted by Eddie Murray and hit a key single off Orel Hershiser.

http://www.kirotv.com/ap/ap/top-news/former-mlb-er-on-deck-to-become-a-us-ambassador/nbc2n/

Another Obamacare Deadline Blunder Is Worrying Democrats

Senate Democrats facing reelection next year aren't just fretting about a balky website and President Barack Obama's misleading campaign statements on health care.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/30/obamacare-deadline-democrats_n_4179505.html

Fed leaves low interest-rate policies unchanged

The Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy still needs support from the Fed's low interest-rate policies because it is growing only moderately.

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20131031000153

HealthCare.gov: Data Breach Risk?

Officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are concerned that a lack of testing posed a potentially "high" security risk for the HealthCare.gov web site serving 36 states.

http://www.newsfactor.com/news/HealthCare-gov--Data-Breach-Risk-/story.xhtml?story_id=132004JXAM9O

MT Political Ad's Great...By Ben Jacobs

Matt Rosendale is a Republican state senator from Glendive, Montana who recently announced his candidacy for the state's at-large House seat.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/30/best-maryland-accent-ever-in-montana-political-ad.html

Esther Cepeda: The leaders who matter

But here's another one: In your opinion, who is the most important female leader in the country today? Or the most important Asian-American leader? Now, let's take this to the nth degree of absurdity: Who is the most important religious leader in the country? How about the most important vegetarian? The Pew Research Hispanic Trends Project recently ... (more)

http://www.gazettextra.com/article/20131030/ARTICLES/131029670/1034

U.S. meat-labeling law, a WTO issue, now farm bill target

Members of a select House-Senate panel on Wednesday targeted for potential repeal a U.S. meat-labeling law that Mexico and Canada have challenged as a violation of world trade rules, and that U.S. meatpackers also oppose.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/30/usa-agriculture-meat-labels-idUSL1N0IK2LO20131030?feedType=RSS&feedName=governmentFilingsNews

Republicans respond to Lindeen's Obamacare Support

With the Obamacare web site debacle now having a face to take responsibility for the online flop Montana Republican leaders are pointing out supporters of the bill saying this is exactly what they've been trying to avoid this entire time.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23835216/republicans-respond-to-lindeens-obamacare-response

Northwestern Energy Rates to Increase with Dam Purchase

Northwestern Energy recently announced a big purchase of 11 dams around that would provide energy to the state, and now they are finding rates will increase for customers with the purchase as well.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23835184/northwestern-energy-rates-increase-with-dam-purchase

Fact Check: Gop asks Sebelius for the impossible

REP. CORY GARDNER, R-Colo.: "You're in charge of this law, correct? Why aren't you in the exchange?" GARDNER: "You can decide to drop your coverage of your employer.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/30/5073192/fact-check-gop-asks-sebelius-for.html#storylink=rss

Sebelius shoulders blame for flawed health care website

"Hold me accountable for the debacle. I'm responsible," Sebelius testified at a packed hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/30/5073218/sebelius-shoulders-blame-for-flawed.html#storylink=rss

Shannon Augare Tries to Get His Federal Charges Dismissed

After pleading guilty in tribal court a week ago, senator Shannon Augare is now requesting for the same charges in federal court to be dropped.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23835133/shannon-augare-tries-to-get-his-federal-charges-dismissed

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Many people have been keeping a close eye on the Farm Bill status in Washington, and with the decrease in SNAP benefits funding such a major part of that bill, Joe Moeller talked to food pantries here in Great Falls and in Helena to see what potential impact this may have.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23835129/farm-bill-snap-changes-on-local-food-banks

Kaleb Kuebler Pleads Guilty to Rape of 11 Year Old Girl

Sixteen year old Kaleb Kuebler admitted in court to holding eleven year old "Jane Doe" against her will and raping her as she was attempting to walk home from school last fall.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23834996/kaleb-kuebler-pleads-guilty-to-rape-of-11-year-old-girl

For Obama, risks and rewards in knowing too much

Confronted with missteps in his own administration, President Barack Obama has frequently pleaded ignorance - suggesting he could not be at fault about things he did not know.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23834206/for-obama-risks-and-rewards-in-knowing-too-much

FHFA Nominee Watt May Be Down, but He's Not Out

Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C., faces an uphill confirmation battle this week to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency, but it's unlikely to be the end of the war.

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/features/FHFA-Nominee-Watt-May-Be-Down-Not-Out-1039648-1.html

Senate Democrats unite behind bill banning anti-gay job bias

Senate Democrats are unified in backing a bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, a significant boost for the measure ahead of a crucial Senate vote.

http://www.kjonline.com/news/Senate_Democrats_unite_behind_bill_banning_anti-gay_job_bias.html

President acknowledges health site problems

President Barack Obama on Wednesday acknowledged that the Affordable Care Act website was too slow and too many people "have gotten stuck" in it, adding "I'm not happy about it."

http://www.krdo.com/abcs-of-health/health-care-reform/president-acknowledges-health-site-problems/-/21995884/22722512/-/y7lc2jz/-/index.html

Ex-CIA Chief Hayden: Normal for Allies to Spy on Each Other

It's "normal behavior" for countries to spy on each other, Ret. Gen. Michael Hayden, former director of the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency, said Wednesday.

http://www.Newsmax.com/NewsmaxTv/hayden-nsa-scandal-spying/2013/10/30/id/533930

Spy chief: Allies spy on U.S.

The head of the National Security Agency denied Tuesday that the United States collected telephone and e-mail records directly from European citizens, calling reports based on leaks by Edward Snowden "completely false."

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/29/politics/nsa-hearing/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_allpolitics+%28RSS%3A+Politics%29

Health officials: We're sorry and we'll fix website

The head of the agency running the troubled federal government health insurance website apologized for the website's problems Tuesday, promising they will be fixed.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=333639

Wheeler, O'Rielly Confirmed

The Senate wasted no time Tuesday night, confirming Tom Wheeler to be chairman of the FCC and Michael O'Rielly as the next Republican commissioner.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/496306-Wheeler_O_Rielly_Confirmed.php?rssid=20065

Derek Hough says sister Julianne's blackface costume 'wasn't her brightest moment'

A photographic exhibit marking the 99th anniversary of Union Station titled "Building a Monument" was being installed on Monday.

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/29/4584254/derek-hough-says-sister-juliannes.html#storylink=rss

Surly breaks ground on new brewery

Tuesday's groundbreaking comes 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.kare11.com/rss/article/1044418/14/Surly-breaks-ground-on-new-brewery

HOBO Audio Provides Post-Production for 'Documented' Documentary Film

The Mix Regional section for Mix 's December 2013 issue visits the Northeastern U.S. .

http://mixonline.com/mixline/hobo_audio_post-production_for_documented_documentary_film_2910/

Bipartisan bill unveiled to curb the NSA's spying powers

Given that surprising new allegations of National Security Agency spying seem to pop up every day, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has now decided that it might be a good idea to rein in America's intelligence gathering behemoth.

http://bgr.com/2013/10/29/bipartisan-nsa-reform-legislation/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBoyGeniusReport+%28BGR+%7C+Boy+Genius+Report%29

Republicans Get Smart on Obamacare

When House Republicans direct their opposition to Obamacare toward aggressive oversight rather than apocalyptic budget shenanigans, they can do themselves and the country a lot of good.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-29/republicans-get-smart-on-obamacare.html

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More than 1,000 people marched Tuesday to protest the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by a Northern California sheriff's deputy in an encounter that sparked community outrage and an FBI investigation.

http://www.klkntv.com/story/23812945/no-immediate-decision-on-texas-abortion-law-appeal

Ex-Us Sen. Brown launches NH Pac; future unclear

Former Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has launched a political action committee in New Hampshire.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20131029/NEWS/310299764/1116

Obama 'Should Have Known' About Spying on Allies

Friends shouldn't spy on friends, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told reporters on Tuesday, noting that she is troubled by reports that the National Security Agency was collecting intelligence on U.S. ally leaders.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/obama-should-have-known-about-spying-on-allies-senator-says/

Obama Pays Tribute to Former Speaker Tom Foley's 'Decency'

President Obama never served a day in Washington while former Democratic Speaker Thomas Foley was a power figure, but today the President led the tributes to Foley and his era of cooperation during a memorial service in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/obama-pays-tribute-to-former-speaker-tom-foleys-decency/

House OKs bill to delay financial advice rules

Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted 254-166 for the measure Tuesday.

http://www.kswo.com/story/23823320/house-oks-bill-to-delay-financial-advice-rules

Health policy cancellations: New blow for admin

Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, pauses while testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/medical/articleGallery/Health-policy-cancellations-New-blow-for-admin-4934393.php

Plan To Realign CPS Military Academies Draws Protests

Inside was the announcement, outside was the protest over plans to move the CPS Military Academy into the Ames Middle School. Mayor Rahm Emanuel presided over announcement that the Marine Math and Science Unit would move from Phoenix Academy on Campbell into Ames.

http://www.chicagochronicle.com/index.php/sid/218054030/scat/c8ac3000ee01c7aa

Immigration protester

Some of the most controversial parts of Alabama's immigration law could soon be off the table for good, according to a settlement deal filed in federal court Tuesday.

http://www.localnews8.com/news/Alabama-immigration-law-Settlement-reached/-/308662/22701418/-/8p0vbr/-/index.html

For Skelton, US military was his mission

In this Dec. 18, 2005 file photo, Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., ranking democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, speaks during a news conference in Washington.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/For-Skelton-US-military-was-his-mission-4936412.php

Obama hails ex-speaker Tom Foleya s a decencya Obama hails ex-speaker...

President Obama and Bill Clinton led tributes Tuesday in honor of former House speaker Tom Foley, the Democrat who died earlier this month at the age of 84. WASHINGTON - President Obama praised former House speaker Tom Foley on Tuesday as a man of humility, hailing the Democrat as an example of a consensus builder still needed in today's era of ... (more)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/29/tom-foley-speaker-congress-memorial-obama/3304637/

Nev. Assemblyman Jim Wheeler responds to firestorm over slavery remark

A Nevada assemblyman apologized Tuesday and criticized the media as he tried to explain his explosive comments that he would vote to allow slavery if that's what his constituents wanted.

http://www.rgj.com/viewint/article/20131028/NEWS19/131028025/Update-Nev-Assemblyman-Jim-Wheeler-responds-firestorm-over-slavery-remark

Should Congress yield control of the debt limit?Should Congress yield ...

In the wake of the latest confrontation that pushed the nation to the brink of financial default, lawmakers are posing a management question: Can we continue to trust Congress with raising the nation's debt ceiling? Democrats are now agitating for a plan first offered by Republicans that would shift the balance of power to the White House in debt ... (more)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/29/should-congress-get-rid-of-the-debt-limit-vote/3297417/

GOP, Obama joust over comments on Affordable Care ActGOP, Obama joust ...

Republicans and the White House are feuding over whether President Obama's repeated vows in recent years that insured Americans would be able to keep their current coverage if they wanted to under While Obama repeatedly trumpeted the ability of Americans to keep their insurance if they already had it, less emphasized was the reality that some ... (more)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/29/gop-obama-misled-health-care/3308139/

Business, conservatives push lawmakers on immigration

Evangelical Christians believe immigration reform will benefit the economy, security and their faith, citing support in the Bible.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/29/3085867/business-conservatives-push-lawmakers.html

Conservatives lobby House GOP to pass immigration billConservatives...

More than 600 business, law enforcement, religious and political leaders from throughout the nation converged on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to try to convince House Republicans to pass immigration Conservatives lobbied House Republicans on Tuesday to pass comprehensive immigration reform, but the chamber is more likely to consider provisions, such as ... (more)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/29/business-leader-lobby-immigration-bill/3308121/

PHOTO: Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH., talks to the media

House Speaker John Boehner and GOP leaders today accused the Obama administration of misleading the public on the effects of the Affordable Care Act, which they claim has forced hundreds of thousands of Americans off their preferred health insurance plans.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/republicans-allege-obama-deception-on-health-plan-cancellation/

Lawmakers: U.S. spy programs may have gone too far

The chairman of the House intelligence committee said it might help to disclose more about National Security Agency operations but barring NSA from collecting millions of Americans' phone records would scrap a useful tool.

http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20131029/NEWS12/710299828

NSA chief fires back: European spying reports 'completely false'

The head of the National Security Agency on Tuesday adamantly denied recent reports that his agency is collecting millions of phone records across Europe .

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2013/1029/NSA-chief-fires-back-European-spying-reports-completely-false

George Will: Santorum ready for another charge

Perhaps Rick Santorum is demonstrating persistence beyond the call of plausibility, but he says compelling political logic and high duty converge.

http://cjonline.com/opinion/2013-10-29/george-will-santorum-ready-another-charge

Wheeler confirmed as head of FCC

Thomas Wheeler was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/10/29/tom-wheeler-confirmed-fcc-chairman/3309333/

US looks to Asia nations to build their militaries

Lawmakers voiced bipartisan support Tuesday for the Obama administration's strategic pivot to Asia but stressed the need for partner nations to strengthen their military capabilities and contribute more to their own defense.

http://www.kfbb.com/story/23821312/us-looks-to-asia-nations-to-build-their-militaries

Public Schedule: October 30 - Wednesday

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 SECRETARY JOHN KERRY 9:15 a.m. Secretary Kerry delivers remarks to participants of the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists, at the Department of State.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/appt/2013/10/216004.htm

Medicare Chief Points Finger At Solution Provider For Obamacare Site Flop

In a congressional hearing Tuesday, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Marilyn Tavenner apologized for the HealthCare.gov site's flopped rollout and pointed her finger at contractor CGI Federal for failing to deliver in time to make it successful.

http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/240163285/medicare-chief-points-finger-at-solution-provider-for-obamacare-site-flop.htm

Apology Comes Out For HealthCare.gov Glitches, But 'Complex Issues' Remain

But at a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, it blamed the contractors who built HealthCare.gov.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/10/29/apology-comes-out-for-healthcare-gov-glitches-but-complex-issues-remain/

Okla. court: state law bans all medical abortions

The Oklahoma Supreme Court said Tuesday that a 2011 law it struck down as unconstitutional effectively bans all drug-induced abortions in the state, a finding that some legal experts said likely dooms the law's chances of being upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/10/29/5288562/okla-court-state-law-bans-all.html

Outside money rolling into Virginia governor race

A group backed by the Koch brothers has organized hundreds of activists to knock on doors to turn out conservative-leaning voters.

http://www.htrnews.com/usatoday/article/3294987

Coal industry workers, allies rally against EPA power plant rules

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed standards aimed at curbing carbon-dioxide emissions, a major contributor to global warming, according to most climate scientists.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/10/29/2862356/coal-industry-workers-allies-rally.html#storylink=rss

Tom Wheeler Is the New FCC Chief

The senate unanimously confirmed Tom Wheeler to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday.

http://swampland.time.com/2013/10/29/tom-wheeler-is-the-new-fcc-chief/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fswampland+%28TIME%3A+Swampland%29

ObamaCare Apologetics

In " Mere Christianity ," C.S. Lewis answered non-Christians who espoused the "foolish" view that Jesus was "a great moral teacher" but not the Son of God.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303471004579165770011291240

Apology from Medicare Chief to House Panel Over Website Problems.

A top Obama administration official is apologizing for the problems that have kept Americans from successfully signing up for coverage at the government's health care website.

http://www.youralaskalink.com/home/ticker/Apology-from-Medicare-Chief-to-House-Panel-Over-Website-Problems-229781681.html

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Superstorm Sandy survivors are keeping vigil along the water's edge one year after the devastating storm flooded hundreds of miles of coastline and destroyed whole communities.

http://www.wxow.com/story/23812945/no-immediate-decision-on-texas-abortion-law-appeal

Obama expected to link Mass., federal health laws

After Massachusetts first passed its law, the rate of people signing up grew only sluggishly at first.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/29/5069764/obama-expected-to-link-mass-federal.html#storylink=rss

Health policy cancellations: New blow for admin.

House Ways and Means Committee member Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., right, stands up and shouts across the room at Republican lawmakers during a heated debate about problems with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/oct/29/health-policy-cancellations-new-blow-admin/?partner=RSS

Counties sue Kan. officials over decrease in funds

Fifty-two Kansas counties have filed suit claiming the state shortchanged them by about $7.6 million in making payments from a fund set up to offset the effects of declining oil and natural gas production.

http://www.nebraska.tv/story/23823033/counties-sue-kan-officials-over-decrease-in-funds

Senate Poised to Confirm Thomas Wheeler as FCC Chairman

UPDATED: President Obama's nominee was unanimously confirmed Tuesday evening after Texas Sen. Ted Cruz lifted his hold on the vote.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/senate-confirms-thomas-wheeler-as-651551

SBCC to Host Veterans' Resource Day with Keynote Speaker Raymond Morua

In recognition of current and former Santa Barbara City College students, faculty and staff who served in the armed forces, SBCC will host Veterans' Resource Day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Friendship Plaza on the East Campus.

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/sbcc_to_host_veterans_resource_day_20131029

Despite setbacks, immigration activists remain hopeful for reform

Lawmakers' damaged reputations after the 16-day government shutdown may be exactly what a stalled plan to reform America's immigration system needs.

http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20131029/despite-setbacks-immigration-activists-remain-hopeful-for-reform

At Hearing, Regents Chancellor Defends Pace of Ed Reforms

Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch acknowledged the roll-out of New York's tough new Common Core standards have "created a lot upheaval and displacement."

http://www.wnyc.org/story/hearing-regents-chancellor-defends-pace-ed-reforms/

Editorial: A little spying among friends?

The Obama administration is now facing "blowback," as they say in Spookese, over revelations that the National Security Agency eavesdropped on the cellphones of the leaders, governments and citizens of Germany, France and Spain, three critical European allies.

http://www.denverpost.com/editorials/ci_24413233/little-spying-among-friends?source=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dp-opinion+%28Denver+Post%3A+Opinion%29

Obama to Campaign for Terry McAuliffe in Arlington on Sunday

President Barack Obama will once again visit Washington-Lee High School in Arlington on Sunday, this time to campaign for Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe.

http://mclean.patch.com/groups/elections/p/president-obama-to-campaign-for-terry-mcauliffe-sunday-in-northern-virginia-mclean

Some schools in 'frightful' state as MSBA marks spending milestone

The Massachusetts School Building Authority has spent $10 billion and nearly retired the financial obligations of its predecessor since its inception in 2004, though there is no dearth of projects still awaiting funding, Treasurer Steven Grossman said Tuesday.

http://www.lowellsun.com/rss/ci_24411394?source=rss

Portman might support bill barring workplace discrimination against gays

Sen. Rob Portman said Tuesday he is "inclined to support" a politically contentious proposal that would prohibit workplace discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees -- a bill he had previously expressed concerns about.

http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portclintonnewsherald.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310290007%26nclick_check%3D1

A proposal to take shutdowns off the table

There is a way to prevent government shutdowns. A change in U.S. law would keep federal workers on the job and ensure that treasured sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Yosemite National Park stay open during a budget fight instead of becoming political pawns.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/proposal-to-end-shutdown-threat-meets-resistance-some-political-some-practical/2013/10/28/b83ff37e-4002-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Reach of eavesdropping program was surprise to Obama

Video: The White House claims President Obama didn't know about NSA spying on world leaders.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-didnt-know-about-surveillance-of-us-allied-world-leaders-until-summer-officials-say/2013/10/28/0cbacefa-4009-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Barack Obama: The MostUninformed President in History.

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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.miamiherald.com/2013/10/28/3717421/hawaii-lawmakers-question-benefits.html

Rick Renzi sentenced to three years for fraud, extortion

Former Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi was sentenced today to serve three years in federal prison after being convicted of extortion, bribery, money laundering and insurance fraud.

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/10/28/former-arizona-congressman-rick-renzi.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_18+%28Legal+Services+Industry+News%29

President Obama's twitter account allegedly hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

A pair of tweets sent by President Barack Obama's Twitter account re-directed users to to pro-Bashar al-Assad YouTube videos Monday afternoon.

http://kfor.com/2013/10/28/president-obamas-twitter-account-allegedly-hacked-by-syrian-electronic-army/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kfor%2FmwQa+%28KFOR+-+Local+News%29

Ted Cruz Continues Fight For Texas Anti-Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Sen. Ted Cruz said he doesn't accept Monday's federal court declaration that part of a new Texas abortion law that required doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals is unconstitutional.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/28/ted-cruz-abortion-law-texas-_n_4171756.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Nev. lawmaker stirs firestorm over slavery remark

A Nevada assemblyman under fire for saying he'd vote for slavery if that's what his constituents wanted says his remarks to a Republican group this summer are being taken out of context.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/oct/28/us-nevada-assemblyman-slavery-comment/

Government has history of computer problems

Problems with the Affordable Care Act's Web site have been a big headache for President Obama, not to mention its many frustrated users.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/government-has-history-of-computer-problems-including-those-affecting-feds/2013/10/28/7352e7a4-4001-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Europe mulls sanctions against US over spying

By FRANK JORDANS and CIARAN GILES Associated Press BERLIN - The United States could lose access to an important law enforcement tool used to track terrorist money flows, German officials said Monday, as Europe weighed a response to allegations that the Americans spied on their closest European allies.

http://WWW.KEYC.COM/story/23803429/europe-mulls-sanctions-against-us-over-spying

New London City Council candidates a diverse group

Ten of the 16 candidates running for City Council live in the northern end of New London.

http://www.theday.com/article/20131028/NWS01/310289948/1017/New-London-City-Council-candidates-a-diverse-group

Business, GOP establishment: Tea party is over

A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year's congressional elections.

http://www.dailyrepublic.com/usworld/business-gop-establishment-tea-party-is-over/

Democrats like appear likely to retain U.S. Senate majority

Polling suggests Democrats will keep hold of the Senate, while Republicans could even add to their House majority.

http://www.examiner.com/article/democrats-like-appear-likely-to-retain-u-s-senate-majority?cid=rss

NYC Marathon returns after Boston attack

A House Republican working on immigration legislation is heading to the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama.

http://www.ktvn.com/story/23811159/nyc-marathon-returns-after-boston-attack

Durbin removes post after White House miscue

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Monday removed a Facebook post that erroneously claimed a GOP leader had told the president, "I can't even stand to look at you," saying he's satisfied that people now know he's not to blame for the mistake.

http://www.ydr.com/nation-world/ci_24405546/durbin-removes-post-after-white-house-miscue

Obama orders flags at half-staff in...

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.wlfi.com/news/national/obama-orders-flags-at-halfstaff-in-foleys-honor_52589879

Immigration bill's fate murky on eve of lobbying -

Prospects for comprehensive immigration legislation this year grew murkier on the eve of an all-out push by a coalition of business, religious and law enforcement to convince the House to overhaul the decades-old system.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131028/NEWS90/131029754

3 On Your Side: More Problems For Healthcare.gov

More problems for the recent expansion of Affordable Care Act. For weeks people have complained about glitches on the Healthcare.gov website.

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/10/28/3-on-your-side-more-problems-for-healthcare-gov/

Sebelius is no stranger to political battles

This photo taken Oct. 25, 2013 shows Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius takes part on a panel to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act enrollment, in San Antonio.

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/usatoday/article/3286301

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.cadillacnews.com/ap_story/?story_id=169218&ap_cat=1&issue=20131028

Syrian Electronic Army takes credit for attack on Obama's Twitter account

A hacker group sympathetic to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad claimed responsibility Monday for an attack in which President Barack Obama's official Twitter account linked to a war propaganda video.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/10/28/syrian-electronic-army-takes-credit-for-attack-on-obamas-twitter-account/

Concern troll is very concerned so maybe you should be too

Rand Paul fanboy and holder of the Megan McArdle Memorial 'Seemingly Reasonable If You Aren't Hung Up On Facts' Chair at The Atlantic, Conor Friedersdorf is having trouble sleeping at night because he is way stressed out about Dronebama's legacy and whether it will drone kill the shit out of Hillary Clinton's chances to be the During President ... (more)

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/10/28/concern-troll-is-very-concerned-so-maybe-you-should-be-too/

Rand Paul uses 'Gattaca' and 'My Left...

Sen. Rand Paul used Hollywood to make his case against what he described as the evils of science run amok during a speech at Liberty University on Monday, pulling examples from the films Gattaca and My Left Foot to paint a picture of a world dominated by eugenics-based discrimination, the Associated Press reported.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/10/28/watch-rand-paul-uses-gattaca-and-my-left-foot-to-argue-against-scientific-advancement/

Airports intervene in merger fight

A group of airports that are hubs for U.S. Airways and American Airlines is asking a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice attempting to stop the companies from merging.

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/331019-airports-attempt-to-intervene-in-doj-airline-merger-lawsuit

Cruz hunts for pheasant and political support in Iowa

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz took his own shotgun to western Iowa this weekend, courting GOP support in the state that gets first crack at picking presidents. If he wants to run for president, would he have what it takes to win here?

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/28/21219014-cruz-hunts-for-pheasant-and-political-support-in-iowa?lite

Reid pledges vote on bill to protect gay, transgender employment rights

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday that the Senate will vote on a bill to expand gay rights in the workplace before the Thanksgiving holiday.

http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/28/21215439-reid-pledges-vote-on-bill-to-protect-gay-transgender-employment-rights?lite

Bernie Sanders slams Ted Cruz for blocking FCC nomination in the name of oligarchy

Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed his colleague Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday for blocking Tom Wheeler's nomination to lead the Federal Communications Commission, telling MSNBC host Ed Schultz that Cruz is doing so to benefit high-powered corporate donors who have exploited the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/10/28/bernie-sanders-slams-ted-cruz-for-blocking-fcc-nomination-in-the-name-of-oligarchy/

An opening for reform? Obama, Congress must try

Two of Gov. Scott Walker's opponents are disputing accounts Walker gives of talks he had with them in his forthcoming book.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/an-opening-for-reform-obama-congress-must-try-b99128223z1-229623221.html

Hawaiians Debate Marriage Equality

Hawaii could become the 15th U.S. state to embrace marriage equality, depending on the results of a special legislative session Gov. Neil Abercrombie called this week.

http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/10/28/watch-hawaiians-debate-marriage-equality

West Coast states and BC to link climate policies

The governors of Pacific coastal U.S. states and a Canadian province 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.wbtv.com/story/23811695/west-coast-states-and-bc-to-link-climate-policies

NSA spying claims: Five things you need to know

It may not be as gripping as a spy novel, but things are heating up after the latest reports of espionage by the U.S. National Security Agency.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/28/politics/nsa-spying-key-questions/index.html?hpt=po_t1

Texas abortion restrictions overturned

Some of the strictest abortion restrictions in the country have been tossed out just one day before they were supposed to take effect in Texas.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/texas-abortion-restrictions-overturned/

Fighting To Get Medals For Valley Veteran 60 Years Later

A Valley veteran is fights for an honor he has been denied for more than 60 years.

http://www.kmph.com/story/23810648/fighting-to-get-medals-for-valley-veteran-60-years-later

Murdoch's empire under fire

Two former editors of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's now defunct British tabloid "News of the World" are on trial for conspiring to illegally hack into the voicemail inboxes of politicians, celebrities, and even crime victims.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/murdochs-empire-under-fire/

White House lobbies to fill housing finance post

The White House is stepping up its lobbying for the confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a post to which President Barack Obama nominated him nearly six months ago.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/23810318/white-house-lobbies-to-fill-housing-finance-post

Cheney on snooping on leaders: You never know what you'll need

By his count, former Vice President Dick Cheney has cheated death at least three times - if you start after the fifth heart attack.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/dick-cheney-on-latest-nsa-disclosure-you-never-know-what-youre-going-to-need-when-you-need-it/?hpt=po_c2

Analysis: Obama should have known about NSA programs

The White House and Congress are reviewing U.S. intelligence efforts to spy on world leaders, after questions were raised about the extent the president and the congressional community with oversight over intelligence were aware of the efforts.

http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/analysis-obama-should-have-known-about-nsa-programs/

New FBI director will require agents visit MLK Memorial

President Barack Obama and new FBI Director James Comey sat on stage Monday in front of a brass frieze of J. Edgar Hoover, the former FBI chief, who kept dossiers on elected leaders, civil rights activists, Hollywood stars and other important figures of his day.

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/new-fbi-director-will-require-agents-visit-mlk-memorial/

Top senator: Obama didn't know of U.S. spying on Germany's leader

President Barack Obama and the Senate Intelligence Committee didn't know the United States was collecting communications of allied leaders such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the panel's chairman said Monday.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/top-senator-obama-didnt-know-of-u-s-spying-on-germanys-leader/

Slain Mass. teacher remembered as an inspiration

Laura Ritzer, sister of slain Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer, is accompanied by her father, Tom, right, as they leave St. .

http://www.kmph.com/story/23808164/slain-mass-teacher-remembered-as-an-inspiration

Rep. King on NSA spying: If Obama didna t know, he should have

Following media reports that the National Security Agency tapped the phones of about 35 world leaders, Rep. Peter King said he "can't believe that the President wouldn't have known" more details on the extent of the NSA's surveillance programs.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/rep-king-on-nsa-spying-if-obama-didnt-know-he-should-have/

Obamacare and NSA spying: What did Obama know, and when did he find out?

As accusations over Obamacare and U.S. spying spiral into political controversies at home and abroad, there are two key questions bubbling beneath the surface: What did President Obama know, and when did he find out? U.S. officials have said that the President didn't know about problems with the website for the health care policy he championed and ... (more)

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/obamacare-and-nsa-spying-what-did-obama-know-and-when-did-he-find-out/

Barking dogs may have sparked Ariz. family slaying

A House Republican working on immigration legislation is heading to the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama.

http://www.kmph.com/story/23805684/barking-dogs-may-have-sparked-ariz-family-slaying

Obama nominees could be slowed over Benghazi concerns

A top critic of the U.S. response to the terror attack on the Benghazi diplomatic compound said Monday that he would block all Obama administration nominees before the Senate until survivors of the deadly assault testify before Congress.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/obama-nominees-could-be-slowed-over-benghazi-concerns/?hpt=po_t1

How many times has Dick Cheney cheated death?

By his count, former Vice President Dick Cheney has cheated death at least three times - if you start after the fifth heart attack.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/how-many-times-has-dick-cheney-cheated-death/?hpt=po_c2

For a Budget That Is Both Morally and Economically Sound

As a member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, I am more than aware that a $17 trillion dollar national debt and a $700 billion deficit are serious problems that must be addressed.

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/for_a_budget_that_is_both_morally_and_economically_sound_20131028?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+Truthdig+Truthdig%253A+Drilling+Beneath+the+Headlines

Wendy Davis Hires Top Democratic Operative

Johanson is a prominent national Democratic operative who had recent success with another statewide female candidate: Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/wendy_davis_hires_top_democratic_operative-228690-1.html?pos=lpolmr

Ex-U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona sentenced to three years for corruption

A former Arizona congressman was sentenced to three years in prison Monday after his June conviction on federal corruption charges.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/ex-u-s-rep-rick-renzi-of-arizona-sentenced-to-three-years-for-corruption/

Barack Obama's tweets hacked

A pair of tweets sent by President Barack Obama's Twitter account re-directed users to to pro-Bashar al-Assad YouTube videos Monday afternoon.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/10/28/barack-obamas-tweets-hacked/?hpt=po_c2

Letter: Democrats lied about health care

The public is being given only part of the facts of what is known after the raw news has been separated so that only the view of the socialist left is presented.

http://cjonline.com/opinion/2013-10-27/letter-democrats-lied-about-health-care

Bill Clinton says Democrats cannot be complacent in Virginia governora s race

Former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail Sunday on behalf of his longtime buddy, Terry McAuliffe, who has opened up a lead in the Virginia governor's race.

http://www.680news.com/2013/10/27/bill-clinton-says-democrats-cannot-be-complacent-in-virginia-governors-race/

Israel Agrees to Release 26 More Palestinian Prisoners

Israel has agreed to release 26 long-serving Palestinian prisoners as part of a U.S.-brokered deal that led to the resumption of Mideast peace talks.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/10/27/israel-agrees-to-release-26-more-palestinian-prisoners/

Former US Rep. Giffords campaigns for Braley

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords made a rare campaign appearance in Iowa on behalf of U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley's race for Senate.

http://www.myabc5.com/story/23801283/former-us-rep-giffords-campaigns-for-braley

Obama - knew of Merkel phone tap since 2010'

BERLIN: US President Barack Obama was personally informed of phone tapping against German Chancellor Angela Merkel which may have begun as early as 2002, according to media reports stoking anger over a spiralling espionage scandal.

http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/international/258676-obama-‘knew-of-merkel-phone-tap-since-2010’.html

Phoenix shooting leaves family, dogs, gunman dead

Michael Guzzo, 56, killed his next door neighbors in a deadly confrontation Saturday that may have been touched off by loud barking, police said.

http://www.adn.com/2013/10/27/3145093/police-investigate-cause-of-phoenix.html

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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.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20131027-sebelius-to-face-tough-questioning-from-republicans-on-health-law.ece?nclick_check=1

McAuliffe and the Clintons: A friendship as close as family

Former President Bill Clinton, left, and former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAulliffe watch the Notre Dame vs. Pitt college basketball game on March 11, 2010, in New York.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-mcauliffes-and-the-clintons-a-friendship-as-close-as-family/2013/10/27/aaaac252-3d7d-11e3-a94f-b58017bfee6c_story.html

Women at business school: Wendy Alexander

Wendy Alexander is associate dean at London Business School where she provides strategic leadership for the school's degree programmes delivered in London, Dubai, New York and Hong Kong.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/2eb1aed0-3b3f-11e3-87fa-00144feab7de.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Fbusiness-education%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct

Immigration reform pitch gets aggressive

Expect more sit-ins, fasting vigils and demonstrations in coming months, as exasperated immigrants and their supporters in Florida turn to new, more aggressive tactics to demand legal status for an illegal population.

http://www.southflorida.com/fl-immigration-pitch-gets-aggressive-20131025,0,7736825.story?track=rss

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President Barack Obama knew about the US National Security Agency's spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel for some years and he also personally approved it, according to a report published Sunday.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/obama-knew-about-nsa-spying-on-merkel/1188096/

AP Interview: NJ's Chris Christie blames aid delay on DC

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie comforts Kerri Berean, 33, a Chapman Street resident, in this Nov. 3, 2012 file photo taken in Little Ferry, N.J. Christie was in many ways the face of the storm, whether he was embracing President Barack Obama during a visit to the battered coast or consoling a tearful 9-year-old girl who had lost her house and told ... (more)

http://onlineathens.com/national-news/2013-10-27/ap-interview-njs-chris-christie-blames-aid-delay-dc

Chilly directives to BPA must not undercut Northwest priorities: Editorial

The No. 2 person at the sprawling U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. threw a shockwave through the Northwest last week when he issued a memo tightly controlling the personnel and legal functions of the Bonneville Power Administration .

http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/10/chilly_federal_directive_to_bp.html

Obama aware of Merkel spying since 2010: German media

BERLIN: US President Barack Obama was personally informed of mobile phone tapping against German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which may have begun as early as 2002, German media reported on Sunday as a damaging espionage scandal widened.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\10\28\story_28-10-2013_pg4_13

Anti-NSA protest hits DC, groups call for end to 'mass surveillance'

Washington, DC, United States - Thousands of protesters marched to the Capitol Saturday calling for a stop the mass surveillance by the National Security Agency .

http://gantdaily.com/2013/10/27/anti-nsa-protest-hits-dc-groups-call-for-end-to-mass-surveillance/

COMMENT: They met, wept and left -Muhammad Shoaib

Liberation, separation and radical Islamic movements pose a bigger threat to national security than India and Afghanistan The White House has published a joint statement of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and American President Barack Obama.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\10\28\story_28-10-2013_pg3_4

Braley draws big crowd to first Des Moines fundraiser

Organizers on Sunday for Rep. Bruce Braley's "Bruce, Blues and BBQ" fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines boasted they had double the people attending than the Republican Party of Iowa had on Friday when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was keynoting their fundraiser.

http://www.whoradio.com/articles/who-radio-news-121648/braley-draws-big-crowd-to-first-11773313/

5th congressional race focuses on nuanced opposition to Obamacare

Two very similar Republicans facing each other in the runoff election for Louisiana's staunchly conservative 5th congressional district hope to distinguish themselves with nuanced positions about how much each one hates Obamacare.

http://theadvocate.com/home/7413838-125/5th-congressional-race-focuses-on

People are lying about how much Obamacare is hurting them

I have a personal anecdote to share today that shows how hard we must press our liberal congressional representatives to constantly highlight the good stories and explain the "bad" stories that are going to come out in the next few months as the ACA adjusts certain things in Americans insurance policies.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1251107/-People-are-lying-about-how-much-Obamacare-is-helping-them

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Senator Ron Johnson announced today that next week he will file legislation that will allow Americans to keep their previous health-insurance plans, as President Obama promised.

http://lucianne.com/main2/?fcnt=758067

Three Turns of Seven in the Fire

The birchbark tinders up, tearing into the kindling like a cat on a cod. Pine knots and split oak feed and fatten him.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1250111/-Three-Turns-of-Seven-in-the-Fire

Emperor Cruz has no Republican alternative healthcare plan clothes

When people are referring to an "emperor with no clothes" scenario, they mean that other people are being suck-up toadies and are collectively denying the truth of the situation.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1248941/-Emperor-Cruz-has-no-Republican-alternative-healthcare-plan-clothes

KosAbilities: Use-ables: Better Care on Medicare - The Jimmo v Sebelius Win

KosAbility is a community diary series posted at 5 pm ET/2 pm PT every Sunday by volunteer diarists.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/27/1248520/-KosAbilities-Use-ables-Better-Care-on-Medicare-The-Jimmo-v-Sebelius-Win

DeMint's Last Stand: Heroic and Principled or Dumb?

It is dismaying to read Jim DeMint's celebration of his organization's tactics in the government shutdown debacle.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304402104579151550694260882

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Editor: Will Dunham + 1 202 789 8015 Global Picture Desk: + 65 6870 3775 Global Graphics Desk: + 65 6870 3595 TOP STORIES Billionaire PM cements Georgia grip, ally elected president TBILISI - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili wins a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election, cementing the ruling ... (more)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/27/world-news-schedule-at-2200-gmt-6-pm-et-idUSL1N0IH0L020131027?feedType=RSS&feedName=financialsSector

Deal to attend Thursday grand opening at Caterpillar

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced last week that he'll attend the grand opening of the Caterpillar plant in Bogart on Thursday.

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-10-27/deal-attend-thursday-grand-opening-caterpillar

Crowded house: Packed Staten Island Dem dinner has party faithful recalling the good old day

By the huge crowd at the Staten Island Democratic Party's dinner the other night, you would have thought it was the heyday of the 1960s or 1970s, when Democrats were the borough's undisputed top party.

http://blog.silive.com/politics/2013/10/crowded_house_packed_staten_is.html

Davis picks architect of Baldwin's historic 2012 Senate victory as her campaign manager

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Wendy Davis announced Sunday she's picked the architect of Tammy Baldwin's historic U.S. Senate election last year to manage her campaign.

http://www.startribune.com/politics/229471281.html

Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet

As officials in Newtown, Connecticut begin the demolition of Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 young children and six adults were shot to death last December, the debate on gun control has slipped back into the spotlight.

http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/10/27/sandy-hook-demolition-begins-but-no-majo?videoId=274310540&feedType=VideoRSS&feedName=LatestVideosUS&videoChannel=1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUSVideoLatest+%28Video+%2F+US+%2F+Latest+Video%29

New Oaklawn Elementary School Dedicated

Part of that project, a new school featuring expanded classrooms, a new media center and environmentally friendly utilities replacing a decades-old building that had a leaking roof.

http://www.wbay.com/story/23801761/2013/10/27/new-oaklawn-elementary-school-dedicated

Letter: On the death penalty, where is Shaheen now?

The renewed effort brought me back to May 19, 2000, the day New Hampshire's first female governor, Jeanne Shaheen, used a mere 40 words to veto the repeal of New Hampshire's death penalty.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/opinion/9076397-95/letter-on-the-death-penalty-where-is-shaheen-now

Just a dash of Latino flavor accents Fusion TV's debut

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

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/27/3715419/just-a-dash-of-latino-flavor-accents.html

Capital Beat: Threat of cyber attacks on N.H. infrastructure may spur legislative action

It's a scary scenario: hackers launching cyber attacks against the power grid, natural-gas distribution systems, cell towers, chemical plants, airports, dams and other so-called "critical infrastructure."

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/8997131-95/capital-beat-threat-of-cyber-attacks-on-nh-infrastructure-may-spur-legislative-action

Chicago fetes Chinese tourism officials: Part III

The U.K. is the latest country to relax visa rules for visitors from China. The WSJ's Wei Gu speaks fund manager Jim Rogers about why investors should look beyond the U.S. debt deal and focus on the opportunity offered by Chinese travelers.

http://www.examiner.com/article/chicago-fetes-chinese-tourism-officials-part-iii?cid=rss

Don't mention the war... Republicans raise WWII in spying defence

TONY EASTLEY: The furore over the US surveillance system and the monitoring of foreign leaders' phones has led to some extraordinary rhetoric in Washington, and led to one of those 'don't mention the war' moments.

http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2013/s3877992.htm

Secret stash

THE CALIFORNIA FAIR Political Practices Commission has just parted the curtains on a network of hidden donations in the state's Nov. 2012 campaign, offering a rare glimpse of the dark money coursing through U.S. politics.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/california-exposes-fines-dark-money-scheme/2013/10/27/efe25ed6-3da3-11e3-a94f-b58017bfee6c_story.html

Heath and Human Services Secretary Kathleen 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://kstp.com/news/stories/s3201724.shtml?cat=1

Foreign policy based on fantasy

"One is forced to wonder whether disarmament or arms control issues, severed from economic and political issues, might be another instance of focusing on the symptoms of a problem instead of the disease itself."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/jackson-diehl-foreign-policy-based-on-fantasy/2013/10/27/cfd74b06-3cc2-11e3-a94f-b58017bfee6c_story.html

Davis picks architect of Baldwin's historic 2012 Senate victory as her campaign manager

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Wendy Davis announced Sunday she's picked the architect of Tammy Baldwin's historic U.S. Senate election last year to manage her campaign.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/davis-picks-architect-of-baldwins-historic-2012-senate-victory-as-her-campaign-manager/2013/10/27/597125ca-3f5d-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html

Cheney: Republicans need new generation of leaders

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://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/49976

Clinton: Beware of rabid right-wing ideologues

Conservative ideologues are reliable voters who could threaten Democrat Terry McAuliffe 's political chances, former President Bill Clinton warned Sunday as he joined his longtime buddy's campaign for Virginia governor.

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/49978

Sebelius headed for tough grilling on Capitol Hill

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.capitolhillblue.com/node/49982

Health secretary faces tough questioning on 'Obamacare'

U.S. Health and Human Services Chief Kathleen Sebelius takes questions during a press conference about the Affordable Care Act at the Wesley Community and Health Center October 24, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.

http://www.fox23news.com/news/national/story/Health-secretary-faces-tough-questioning-on/sfgdFxl6DUOSrhueGI3BPg.cspx?rss=41

Two congressmen defend U.S. spying abroad

WASHINGTON: Two Republican congressmen Sunday defended Washington's surveillance programs abroad in reaction to protests from allies, after the wide scope of the eavesdropping was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Oct-28/235976-two-congressmen-defend-us-spying-abroad.ashx

Clinton: Ideologues reliable GOP voters

Former President Bill Clinton prepares to speak at a campaign event, "Putting Jobs First", for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, left, in Dale City, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/politics/article/Clinton-Ideologues-reliable-GOP-voters-4930504.php

Lhota, de Blasio: Postpone Debate Planned For Sandy Anniversary

Mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota set aside their heated rivalry to issue a joint statement Sunday, asking that a planned debate this Tuesday be rescheduled to honor the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/lhota-de-blasio-postpone-debate-planned-for-sandy-anniversary/

Davis makes Baldwin veteran her campaign manager

Karin Johanson managed Baldwin's well-funded 2012 campaign, helping her become the first openly gay candidate elected to the Senate.

http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/10/27/2759771/davis-makes-baldwin-veteran-her.html

U.S. aversion to Mideast conflict fuels backlash

WASHINGTON: From Saudi Arabia to Israel, traditional U.S. allies in the Middle East are beginning to ask: Is America turning its back on us? President Barack Obama's diplomatic overtures to old foe Iran and his last-minute refusal to attack Syria have officials in Israel, the Gulf countries and Turkey wondering if Washington is deliberately ... (more)

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Analysis/2013/Oct-28/235975-us-aversion-to-mideast-conflict-fuels-backlash.ashx

Bill Clinton barnstorms through the Commonwealth for McAuliffe

At 6 p.m., they were still setting up inside the gym. But organizers expect a packed room when the event gets underway around 7:30.

http://www.wvec.com/news/Bill-Clinton-barnstorms-through-the-Commonwealth-for-McAuliffe-229467781.html

In Fracking, West Virignia Sees a Second Chance

Despite a century of lucrative coal mining, West Virginia remains among the nation's poorest states.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/new-energy-paradigm/in-fracking-west-virignia-sees-a-second-chance-20131027

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.kwwl.com/story/23797802/cruz-bags-pheasants-in-iowa-fuels-talk-of-2016

Cruz defends self on ObamaCare fight, against GOP establishment

But, precisely because of the shutdown and the reasons why Ted Cruz and others wanted to defund, delay or whatever ObamaCare gove the rollout the context for the American people to understand.

http://www.rightwingnews.com/uncategorized/cruz-defends-self-on-obamacare-fight-against-gop-establishment/

Zerban makes his challenge to Paul Ryan official

Zerban told The Associated Press this week he would be getting back in the race.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/10/26/3080497/zerban-makes-his-challenge-to.html

Botched healthcare rollout raises questions about big government

President Barack Obama has faced a persistent challenge in office. The advocate of big, bold actions to address large and seemingly intractable problems, he has struggled to convince the public that government is equipped to carry out such transformational changes.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131026/news/710269818/

Media Messages Focus On Poor Performing Health Care Website

President Barack Obama's weekend media message is about the troubled health care website and he's asking people to give it a chance as experts work to fix it.

http://www.witn.com/news/headlines/Media-Messages-Focus-On-Poor-Performing-Health-Care-Website-229404011.html

Jay-Z defends deal with luxury store Barneys accused of profiling

Jay-Z - under increasing pressure to back out of a collaboration with the luxury store Barneys New York after it was accused of racially profiling two black customers - said Saturday he's being unfairly "demonized" for just waiting to hear all of the facts.

http://www.freep.com/article/20131026/NEWS07/310260091/1002/business

NSA spying threatens to hamper foreign policy

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

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131026/news/710269798/

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

Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Rome and Paris to talk about Mideast peace, Syria and Iran but was confronted by outrage over the sweep and scope of U.S. snooping abroad.

http://www.sasklifestyles.com/article/GB/20131026/CP01/310269979/-1/estlifestyles/nsa-spying-threatens-to-undermine-us-foreign-policy-obama-kerry-try&template=cpArt

Ted Cruz casts himself as leader of conservative movement

Sen. Ted Cruz used a series of long-scheduled appearances here this weekend to cast himself as the natural leader of a burgeoning conservative movement that nearly derailed the new health-care law.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/with-iowa-appearances-ted-cruz-casts-himself-as-national-conservative-leader/2013/10/26/d4c414ba-3e56-11e3-a94f-b58017bfee6c_story.html

Robert B. Rheault, 87, officer in Vietnam scandal, dies

Robert B. Rheault, a charismatic Army colonel who could scale mountains, dive to the ocean floor and speak flawless French, arrived for his second tour of duty in Vietnam in May 1969, when the war was at its raging peak.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/robert-b-rheault-green-beret-commander-in-vietnam-scandal-dies-at-87/2013/10/26/f2b47cb6-3dad-11e3-b7ba-503fb5822c3e_story.html

Durbin Defends Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

(CBS) As problems with the online health insurance exchanges prompt calls for heads to roll in the Obama administration, Senator Dick Durbin continues to support those running the beleaguered site.

http://www.chicagochronicle.com/index.php/sid/217996900/scat/c8ac3000ee01c7aa

Zerban makes his challenge to Paul Ryan official

Zerban told The Associated Press this week he would be getting back in the race.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/26/5062100/zerban-makes-his-challenge-to.html#storylink=rss

Ted Cruz Coy on 2016, Says a Focus Is 100 Percent on the U.S. Senatea

Sen. Ted Cruz has visited the presidential testing grounds of Iowa three times in less than three months, but the Texas Republican is coy when asked directly whether he's ruled out running for president in 2016.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/ted-cruz-coy-on-2016-says-focus-is-100-percent-on-the-u-s-senate/

Jay-Z Defends Deal With Store Accused of Profiling

Jay-Z - under increasing pressure to back out of a collaboration with the luxury store Barneys New York after it was accused of racially profiling two black customers - said Saturday he's being unfairly "demonized" for just waiting to hear all of the facts.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/jay-defends-deal-store-accused-profiling-20692735

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.htrnews.com/viewart/20131026/MAN0101/310270151/NSA-spying-threatens-hamper-US-foreign-policy

Michelle Obama helping women running for office

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a luncheon at The Studio Museum of Harlem Tuesday Sept.

http://www.startribune.com/politics/229404521.html

NSA spies on Chancellor Merkel, millions of others

On Wednesday evening, the German government publicly charged US intelligence services with having tapped the private mobile phone of Chancellor Angela Merkel for years.

https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/nsa-spies-on-chancellor-merkel-millions-of-others/

Harry Reid: Everybody Wants To Pay More Taxes

Senate majority leader Harry Reid says that "Everybody" is "willing to pay more" taxes.

http://sweetness-light.com/archive/harry-reid-everybody-wants-to-pay-more-taxes?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sweetness-light%2FsURR+%28Sweetness+%26+Light+-+Articles%29

Hick GOP Senator Questions 'Humanities' Grants

Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions [from Alabama] wants to know why thousands of taxpayer dollars are being spent by the National Endowment for the Humanities on research projects and grants probing seemingly impossible-to-answer questions like, "What is the meaning of life?" and "What is the good life and how do I live it?" Sessions, the ranking member ... (more)

http://sweetness-light.com/archive/hick-gop-senator-questions-humanities-grants?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sweetness-light%2FsURR+%28Sweetness+%26+Light+-+Articles%29

Sebelius Says Critics Are 'People I Don't Work For'

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is rebuffing calls from Republicans for her to resign over the troubled launch of the ObamaCare sign-up website, saying those asking her to resign are "people I don't work for."

http://sweetness-light.com/archive/sebelius-says-critics-are-people-i-dont-work-for?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sweetness-light%2FsURR+%28Sweetness+%26+Light+-+Articles%29

'What did I do wrong?': Why the banker who helped 50...

Muhammad Yunus has helped lift 50 million of his fellow Bangladeshis out of poverty with loans of as little as A 14.50.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/what-did-i-do-wrong-why-the-banker-who-helped-50-million-bangladeshis-out-of-poverty-became-his-countrys-enemy-number-one-8899838.html

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

Former spy chief Hayden gets eavesdropping lesson from tweeting train passenger

Former National Security Agency chief Michael V. Hayden learned a lesson about eavesdropping aboard an Amtrak train to Newark: Don't talk on the phone where people can hear you.

http://www.canada.com/news/Former+chief+Hayden+gets+eavesdropping+lesson+from+tweeting+train/9082780/story.html

US telling foreign governments that Snowden could expose their co-operation with US

Two Western diplomats say U.S. officials have briefed them on documents obtained by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden that might expose the intelligence operations of their respective countries and their level of co-operation with the U.S. Word of the briefings by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes ... (more)

http://www.canada.com/news/sources+telling+foreign+governments+that+Snowden+could+expose+their/9080189/story.html

Say Yes Tuition pact adds Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton to help urban students

Cornell University, Princeton University and Dartmouth College are among 11 private schools that have joined the Say Yes to Education program best known for providing high school students a tuition-free path to college.

http://www.universitybusiness.com/news/say-yes-tuition-pact-adds-cornell-dartmouth-princeton-help-urban-students

White House tries to rally congressional Democrats in support of Obamacare

Sen. Joe Manchin , pictured, is working with Sen. Johnny Isakson to press for a one-year delay in the individual mandate that Americans buy insurance or pay a $95 penalty.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-tries-to-rally-congressional-democrats-in-support-of-obamacare/2013/10/26/3eb5ba6e-3d93-11e3-b6a9-da62c264f40e_story.html?tid=pm_politics_pop

Two Obama Voters Are Outraged Over Huge Insurance Hikes

California residents Cindy Vinson and Tom Waschura are proud to say they voted for President Obama in 2008 and 2012.

http://blog.heritage.org/2013/10/26/what-happens-when-two-obama-voters-get-letters-from-their-health-insurance-company/

Another month of fixes for balky health care website

It should be working well by the end of November. That's the Obama administration's rough timetable for completing a long list of fixes to HealthCare.gov, the new, trouble-plagued website for uninsured Americans to get coverage.

http://www.kpic.com/news/national/Another-month-of-fixes-for-health-care-website--229381461.html

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.kpic.com/news/national/NSA-spying-threatens-to-hamper-US-foreign-policy--229383161.html