Gingrich campaign brings up comparison of Republican revolutions In 1995, that GOP-led House passed 302 bills in its first year, laying out plans to reform welfare, presidential veto power and criminal sentencing. The current House passed less than 200 bills. Its best-known achievement was an agreement to keep payin... 01-29-2012 by akymro
Russian Liberals Weigh Alliance With Nationalists “I’d like to ask on what basis extreme nationalists and ultra-right-wing groups are allowed to participate in this civic movement,” said Aleksandr Bikbov, a mop-haired and bespectacled sociologist. “Especially,” he added, “if they shout ... 01-29-2012 by akymro Tags published, rights, russia, views
New bridge in Mexico loaded with big dreams When the 140-mile toll road opens as soon as late 2012, it will cut drive time between the interior city of Durango and the Pacific port at Mazatlan from seven hours to 21/
2, conquering the Sierra’s unholy topography with 62 tunnels and 135 bridges.... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags country, long, mexico, world
Some doctors try to squelch online reviews While extreme, such do-not-talk contracts underscore the struggle between consumers that are eager to share their thoughts online and companies that are looking for ways to protect their reputations in an environment in which social media helps shape o... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags comments, group, media, time
Early primary creates political 'Super Bowl' in Florida In a move to elevate the state's stature in determining the Republican nominee for president, the Legislature moved Florida's primary date from March 6 to this coming Tuesday. That prompted national GOP leaders to sling accusations that the state was " 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags calls, country, gop, super bowl
Iowa joins national effort to curb use of word 'retarded' Her friend Jessica Evans nodded her head in agreement. "I'm not stupid, either," she said.Both Des Moines women have been diagnosed with mental retardation, but that label doesn't define everything about them. And they're smart enough to know that ot 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags general, group, laws, years
NBC asks Romney to remove 'Nightly News' ad By Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesNBC anchor Tom Brokaw said in a statement that he was "extremely uncomfortable with the extended use of my personal image in this political ad."NBC asks Romney to remove 'Nightly News' adArticle from USATODAY.com FeedR 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags nbc, nightly news, tom brokaw, usatoday
At least 26 killed in fire at Peru rehabilitation center By Juan Contreras, APPolice officers stand next to a group of bodies outside the "Christ is Love" center for drug and alcohol addicts in Lima, Peru, on Saturday. A fire swept through the center killing at least 26 people.At least 26 killed in fire at P. 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags group, peru, usatoday
Passenger jet lands safely in Boise after engine fails By Alan Diaz, APThe tails of two American Airlines passenger jets are shown in this file photo. An MD-80 was safely diverted to Boise after reporting engine failure.Passenger jet lands safely in Boise after engine failsArticle from USATODAY.com FeedRea... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags american airlines, usatoday
Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich in GOP race By Evan Vucci, APHerman Cain and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich are seen during the Nov. 22, 2011, Republican presidential debate in Washington. Cain dropped out of the race and has endorsed Gingrich.Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich in GOP raceAr... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags gop, herman cain, newt gingrich, usatoday
The NFL's two-minute thrill ride The two-minute drill. No quarterbacks run it better than the two who will be meeting in the Super Bowl, Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
If their two previous e... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags defense, nfl, run, time
NBC asks Romney to remove 'Nightly News' ad By Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesNBC anchor Tom Brokaw said in a statement that he was "extremely uncomfortable with the extended use of my personal image in this political ad."NBC asks Romney to remove 'Nightly News' adArticle from USATODAY.com FeedR 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags nbc, nightly news, tom brokaw, usatoday
Tens of thousands at St. Louis parade honor Iraq War vets The parade, borne out of a simple conversation between two St. Louis friends a month ago, was the first big welcome-home in the U.S. for veterans of the war since the last troops were withdrawn from Iraq in December."It's not necessarily overdue, it's 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags iraq, iraq war, thousands, year
A bonus from Duncan Mayor Bloomberg’s bold plan to pay the best teachers much more — via $20,000 salary hikes doled out to top performers — is winning friends in high places.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, former chief of the Chicago public schools, cou... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags duncan article, new york city, president obama
Justice for Danny The military equivalent of a grand jury hearing into the death of Pvt. Danny Chen in Afghanistan has produced a recommendation to criminally charge one member of his former company. This must be a start toward justice.
Chen, 19, of Chinatown, was... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags afghanistan, infantry division
It’s a guy thing Why do they call it Queens, anyway? New data confirm what many a down-on-his-luck young Flushing guy surely suspects every Saturday night as he checks, for the third time, to make sure there’s nothing in his teeth:
The borough is a damn tough p... 01-28-2012 by akymro Tags east side, financial district, kew gardens, upper east side
