Thursday

From the Wonderful Folks Who Brought You Iraq: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com

From the Wonderful Folks Who Brought You Iraq: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com: "The same neocon ideologues behind the Iraq war have been using the same tactics—alliances with shady exiles, dubious intelligence on W.M.D.—to push for the bombing of Iran. "

AP Wire | 02/01/2007 | Charges near in Calif. bribery case

AP Wire 02/01/2007 Charges near in Calif. bribery case: "Federal prosecutors are preparing to seek indictments against a former top CIA official and a San Diego defense contractor linked to the bribery scandal that sent former U.S. Rep. Randy 'Duke' Cunningham to prison"

CLIMATE CHANGE: Catastrophes Inevitable, Says New Report

CLIMATE CHANGE: Catastrophes Inevitable, Says New Report

Jason Leopold and Marc Ash | Cheney's Handwritten Notes Implicate Bush in Plame Affair

Jason Leopold and Marc Ash | Cheney's Handwritten Notes Implicate Bush in Plame Affair: "Cheney's notes, which were introduced into evidence Tuesday during Libby's perjury and obstruction-of-justice trial, call into question the truthfulness of President Bush's vehement denials about his prior knowledge of the attacks against Wilson. The revelation that Bush may have known all along that there was an effort by members of his office to discredit the former ambassador begs the question: Was the president also aware that senior members of his administration compromised Valerie Plame's undercover role with the CIA?
Further, the highly explicit nature of Cheney's comments not only hints at a rift between Cheney and Bush over what Cheney felt was the scapegoating of Libby, but also raises serious questions about potentially criminal actions by Bush. If Bush did indeed play an active role in encouraging Libby to take the fall to protect Karl Rove, as Libby's lawyers articulated in their opening statements, then that could be viewed as criminal involvement by Bush."

Democracy Now! | As Police Arrest Public Housing Activists in New Orleans, Federal Officials Try to Silence Leading Attorney for Low-Income Residents

Democracy Now! | As Police Arrest Public Housing Activists in New Orleans, Federal Officials Try to Silence Leading Attorney for Low-Income Residents "the tragedy is that they are using the money that Congress gave to the victims of Katrina, and they are what I call like a Robin Hood in reverse."
The case has also provided a penetrating look into the strategies that top government officials employ to manipulate the media.

Tuesday

Bush pressure seen on climate experts - Environment - MSNBC.com

Bush pressure seen on climate experts - Environment - MSNBC.com: "Lawmakers received survey results of federal scientists that showed 46 percent felt pressure to eliminate the words “climate change,” “global warming” or similar terms from communications about their work.
The scientists also reported 435 instances of political interference in their work over the past five years."

To Ban the Bomb, Sign the Peace - New York Times

To Ban the Bomb, Sign the Peace - New York Times

With Iran Ascendant, U.S. Is Seen at Fault - washingtonpost.com

With Iran Ascendant, U.S. Is Seen at Fault - washingtonpost.com: "'There is one thing important about the ascendance of Iran here. It does not reflect a real change in Iranian capabilities, economic or political. It's more a reflection of the failures on the part of the U.S. and its Arab allies in the region.'"

Monday

'60s live again, minus the LSD - Los Angeles Times

'60s live again, minus the LSD - Los Angeles Times: "the spirit of Yippie lingers on."

Congressman Dennis Kucinich

Congressman Dennis Kucinich: "President’s Actions Could Lead to Impeachment"

Bush Directive Increases Sway on Regulation - New York Times

Bush Directive Increases Sway on Regulation - New York Times: "In an executive order published last week in the Federal Register, Mr. Bush said that each agency must have a regulatory policy office run by a political appointee"

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israel 'broke US arms deal terms'

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israel 'broke US arms deal terms'

USDOJ: Office of Special Counsel

USDOJ: Office of Special Counsel Straight from the horse's mouth.

Contractor in Iraq gets 9 years in prison | US News | Reuters.com

Contractor in Iraq gets 9 years in prison | US News | Reuters.com One down, many to go.
Nuclear plans in chaos as Iran leader flounders World The Observer: "The centrifuges were supposed to have been installed almost a year ago and many experts are extremely doubtful that Iran has yet mastered the skills to install and run it. Instead, they argue, the 'installation' will more probably be about propaganda than reality."

Air-freighted food may lose organic label | Food | Guardian Unlimited Environment

Air-freighted food may lose organic label Food Guardian Unlimited Environment

McClatchy Washington Bureau | 01/26/2007 | Gonzales appoints political loyalists into vacant U.S. attorneys slots

McClatchy Washington Bureau 01/26/2007 Gonzales appoints political loyalists into vacant U.S. attorneys slots