Overdoses attributed to club drug 'Molly' increase

The sweaty, overheated, agitated young people who come into emergency department often say they've taken a synthetic drug they call "Molly," but Dr. Cathleen Clancy says she never knows for sure what these patients have actually taken.

http://www.rgj.com/usatoday/article/2868811

Cruz ends 21-hour talkathon against Obamacare; Senate heads to vote

Here at Maclean's, we appreciate the written word. And we appreciate you, the reader.

http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/09/25/cruz-ends-21-hour-talkathon-against-obamacare-senate-heads-to-vote/

Sen. Ted Cruz ends 21-hour marathon speech against Obamacare

Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night talkathon to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law after 21 hours and 19 minutes as the Senate pushed ahead to a test vote Wednesday on a bill to avert a government shutdown.

http://www.dailybreeze.com/government-and-politics/20130925/sen-ted-cruz-ends-21-hour-marathon-speech-against-obamacare

Senate advances ObamaCare bill

The Senate voted Wednesday to advance a controversial bill that would both avert a government shutdown while defunding ObamaCare, after Sen. Ted Cruz delivered a marathon 21-hour speech in a bid to rally public opposition to the health care law.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/09/25/senate-advances-obamacare-budget-bill-after-marathon-cruz-speech/

Ala. Farmers Federation backs incumbents for 2014

The group announced Wednesday that the trustees for its political action committee, Farm PAC, threw their support to Gov. Robert Bentley, Lt.

http://www.wkrn.com/story/23528326/ala-farmers-federation-backs-incumbents-for-2014

Hackworth forms M Street Solutions - Government affairs press...

SCOOPLET HACKWORTH FORMS M STREET SOLUTIONS: One of President Barack Obama 's top opposition researchers is forming a new shop.

http://www.politico.com/politicoinfluence/0913/politicoinfluence11743.html

Rand Paul wants to move feds into Obamacare

Federal employees found out that their health insurance premiums were going up an average of 3.4 percent for fiscal year 2014.

http://fcw.com/blogs/fcw-insider/2013/09/obamacare-congress-paul.aspx

Iranian president talks Obama, 'massacre' of Jews in meeting with top media figures

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani declined to meet with President Barack Obama this week, but he made time for a meeting with top U.S. media figures.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/09/iranian-president-talks-obama-meeting-massacre-of-173494.html

Ted Cruz does not, will not like health care law

He will not like it here or there. He does not like it in a box. He does not like it with a Fox.

http://www.wyff4.com/news/health/health-care-reform/ted-cruz-does-not-will-not-like-health-care-law/-/21966290/22113338/-/x4pi7k/-/index.html?absolute=true

Samuel L Jackson launches foul-mouthed tirade at President Barack...

... rather see the country go down in flames than let the times change." The 64-year-old, who has been involved in US politics since the civil rights movement, added he was disillusioned with Facebook and Twitter petitions. He said: "You need to have ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/samuel-l-jackson-launches-foulmouthed-tirade-at-president-barack-obama-be-a-leader-stop-trying-to-relate-8839082.html

Officials seek more info on Hanford plan

The agency on Tuesday released a report saying that starting treatment of some of Hanford's radioactive waste without sending it to the troubled vitrification plant's Pretreatment Facility could speed work.

http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2013/sep/25/officials-seek-more-info-on-hanford-plan/

Justice Dept. touts 'breakthrough' in La. voucher dispute; Jindal says it's a PR stunt

The Justice Department is touting a "breakthrough" in a dispute with Louisiana over its private school tuition voucher program, but Gov. Bobby Jindal says no resolution has been reached.

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/justice-dept-touts-breakthrough-in-la-voucher-dispute-jindal-says-its-a-pr-stunt-225059192.html?

Ted Cruz's adventure not excellent for the House

Sen. Ted Cruz's big scheme to make the House Republicans take responsibility for shutting down Obamacare isn't really paying off the way he planned, maybe since there are actually more than 1.6 million people in the US and he didn't really unite the nation behind his plot.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1241064/-Ted-Cruz-s-adventure-not-excellent-for-the-nbsp-House

Radio's KITM podcast: Ted's Cruz-sade-a-palooza

It was pretty much all about shutdown strategery, today. Last week, traditional media reporting on the Cruz-sade was all about "He can't! He won't!" And this week? He can and will.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1241055/-Daily-Kos-Radio-s-KITM-podcast-Ted-s-Cruz-sade-a-palooza

Minister to Obama: Israeli Existence Not - Dependent' on PA State

Minister Yisrael Katz expressed concern Tuesday following United States President Barack Obama's speech to the United Nations , in which he referred to Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria as "the occupation of the West Bank" and argued that "Israel's security depends on the realization of a Palestinian state."

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172205

Lapid: 'Boycotting Rouhani Speech A Mistake'

Minister of Finance and Yesh Atid Head Yair Lapid, said Tuesday night that the decision of the Israeli delegation at the UN to boycott the upcoming speech by Iranian President Hasan Rouhani is a mistake.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172204

DIGITS: On the budget, most prefer compromise

Political gridlock in Washington may bring the government itself to a halt next week, although two new polls reflect a broad desire among the public for compromise.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/09/24/digits-on-the-budget-most-prefer-compromise

Calls for action surround Navy sexual assault case

The case of three former U.S. Naval Academy football players accused of sexually assaulting a female midshipman at a crowded off-campus house is bringing fresh criticism and calls for greater accountability on academy leaders.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/09/24/calls-for-action-surround-navy-sexual-assault-case

Ted Cruz's "Defund" is a Fundraising Gimmick for Koch Bros Orgs to Rake in MILLIONS

Ted Cruz claims he started the "dontfundit" website, but in reality all the donations go to Koch Brother's organizations.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1241042/-Ted-Cruz-s-Defund-is-a-Fundraising-Gimmick-for-Koch-Bros-Orgs-to-Rake-in-MILLIONS

We've been waiting for you.

Nothing motivates me to pull weeds like frustration, borne of a good story based on the abuse of power.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1241041/-We-ve-been-waiting-for-you

Senate may shorten stopgap spending bill

The Senate's No. 2 Democrat says the chamber may come out in favor of a smaller patch for bankrolling the government than the one envisioned in a temporary spending bill passed by the Republican-dominated House.

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%20financial/2013/09/24/senate-may-shorten-stopgap-spending-bill

IL-Sen: Dick Durbin (D) Tells The GOP To Turn Off The "Cruz Control" Over Obamacare

Received this e-mail today from Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin regarding Obamacare, Senator Ted Cruz and a government shutdown: Ted Cruz is in his first year in the United States Senate, and this tea party Texan has wasted no time.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1241038/-IL-Sen-Dick-Durbin-D-Tells-The-GOP-To-Turn-Off-The-Cruz-Control-Over-Obamacare

Government shutdown: Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell split

Senate Republicans on Tuesday appeared to fall in line with their leaders who want to pass an emergency spending bill by Sept.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-government-shutdown-20130924,0,2626124.story?track=rss

Miss Piggy joins Kermit in Smithsonian collection

24, 2013. Senior U.S. officials say President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani will not meet while both leaders are at the United Nations.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/23516298/miss-piggy-joins-kermit-in-smithsonian-collection

Poll shows tightening of Booker-Lonegan race

The Quinnipiac University poll shows Booker, a Democrat, with 53 percent of the vote and Lonegan, a Republican who has served as mayor of Bogota, with 41 percent.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/24/3018759/poll-shows-tightening-of-booker.html

More

The NCAA says it will gradually restore football scholarships taken from Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, saying the school has made significant changes to its athletics programs.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/23515322/ncaa-to-restore-penn-state-football-scholarships

Evansville man tabbed to lead state's new Early Learning Advisory Committee

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has appointed members to a new Early Learning Advisory Committee, which is meant to take a look at the availability and quality of childhood programs statewide.

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/sep/24/evansville-man-tabbed-lead-states-new-early-learni/?partner=RSS

An insecure retirement

As things turned out, 2010 was a lousy year to retire. Almost immediately, the Republican-led House of Representatives began threatening to shut down the government rather than continue the Medicare and Social Security benefits that I paid into for 40 years.

http://www.examiner.com/article/an-insecure-retirement?cid=rss

Obama opens door to direct diplomacy with Iran

President Barack Obama opened the door to direct nuclear talks with Iran's moderate new government on Tuesday, declaring diplomacy worth pursuing though skepticism persisted about Tehran's willingness to back up friendly overtures with concrete action.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/sep/24/un-united-states-iran/

Newt Gingrich: The a Crossfirea Interview

"If you want to get a better understanding of part of the long conflict we're in, read Churchill's 'The River War'" Born in Harrisburg, Penn., on June 17, 1943, Newt Gingrich spent 2011 and 2012 as a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

http://www.theskanner.com/article/Newt-Gingrich-The-Crossfire-Interview-2013-09-24