2011年3月17日星期四

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Trump expresses doubt about Obama’s birthplace (The Ticket)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 08:47 AM PDT

The Ticket - Donald Trump aligned himself with "birther" conspiracy theorists during an interview with ABC "Good Morning America" host Ashleigh Banfield, saying he has "a little doubt" about President Obama's birthplace. "Everybody that gives even any hint of being a birther ... they label them as an idiot," the real-estate magnate said of people disputing Obama's citizenship [...]

Always Room for One More (Time.com)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:30 PM PDT

U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN), a potential Republican candidate for President, speaks at the New Hampshire GOP Brunch in Nashua, New Hampshire March 12, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)Time.com - Many Republicans can't get enough of Michele Bachmann's provocative rhetoric, which is why she is testing the waters for a 2012 White House run

U.S. support for U.N. Libya move opens new chapter (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:10 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a news conference at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, March 11, 2011. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - The Obama administration strongly backed a U.N. vote on Thursday for a no-fly zone and other help for Libyan rebels, hoping to reassert its faltering leadership on the crisis despite misgivings among U.S. military planners and key lawmakers.

Obama Reverses Policy Position, Presses U.N For No-Fly Resolution (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:09 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | This time it's more a case of being against it before we were for it. The Obama administration is now pushing the United Nations to pass a resolution imposing a no-fly zone over Libya. In addition to the no-fly zone, the U.S. wants the resolution to approve air strikes against Moammar Gadhafi's tanks and artillery.

UN approves no-fly zone over Libya (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:08 PM PDT

Former Libyan permanent representative Abdurrahman Mohamed Shalgham, left, embraces United States permanent representative Susan Rice after a vote to approve a resolution that will impose a no-fly zone over Libya during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters Thursday, March 17, 2011. In addition to the no-fly zone, the resolution authorizes 'all necessary measures' to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)AP - The U.N. Security Council voted Thursday to impose a no-fly zone over Libya and authorize "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces, hours after the Libyan leader vowed to crush the rebellion with a final assault on the opposition capital of Benghazi.

Instant View: Reaction to U.N. council vote on Libya (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 04:59 PM PDT

Reuters - The U.N. Security Council voted on Thursday to authorize a no-fly zone over Libya and "all necessary measures" -- code for military action -- to protect civilians against leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces.

U.N. council approves no-fly zone over Libya (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 04:53 PM PDT

Reuters - The U.N. Security Council voted on Thursday to authorize a no-fly zone over Libya and "all necessary measures" -- code for military action -- to protect civilians against leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces.

C-SPAN Gold: Congressman left floundering on House floor when colleague shows up late (Daily Caller)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 04:32 PM PDT

Daily Caller - Louie Gohmert owes Dan Burton big time.

US readying plans to enforce Libya no-fly zone (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 04:26 PM PDT

Emmanuel and Steven, two workers from Ghana, sit in their makeshift tent in the parking lot of the airport in Tripoli, Libya, Thursday, March 17, 2011. About 500 Ghaneans are still stranded, hoping that a flight from Accra will come fetch them by the week end. The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote early Thursday evening on a resolution that would impose a no-fly zone over Libya. The vote would also authorize U.N. member states to take 'all necessary measures' to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)AP - The Obama administration was readying plans to enforce a no-fly zone in Libya with the help of Arab countries, officials said Thursday as the United Nations Security Council voted to authorize the move.

Calif. lawmakers make cuts as tough choices await (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:25 PM PDT

Gov. Jerry Brown talks with reporters after discussing state budget votes with Senate Democrats at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March, 17, 2011.(AP Photo/Steve Yeater)AP - Democratic lawmakers on Thursday chipped away at California's $26.6 billion budget shortfall as Gov. Jerry Brown tried to persuade Republicans to support his plans to eliminate redevelopment agencies and call a special election for extending tax hikes.

Obama, on St. Pat's Day, announces trip to Ireland (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:19 PM PDT

President Barack Obama during his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday,March, 17, 2011. (AP/Photo)AP - President Barack Obama chose St. Patrick's Day to announce that he's adding Ireland to the itinerary for his trip to Europe in May.

Crowds of Benghazi protesters cheer U.N. resolution (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 05:14 PM PDT

Reuters - Protesters against Muammar Gaddafi in the eastern city of Benghazi cheered and let off fireworks on Friday after a U.N. Security Council vote authorizing a no-fly zone over Libya, live footage showed.

UN vote clears way for Libya air strikes (AFP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:56 PM PDT

Alain Juppe, Foreign Minister of France, seen here with the media at the UNl, pressed for urgent international action against Moamer Kadhafi's forces in Libya. The Security Council Thursday cleared the way for air strikes to halt Moamer Kadhafi's offensive against embattled rebel forces in Libya, with the first bombing raids possible within hours.(AFP/Stan Honda)AFP - The UN Security Council Thursday cleared the way for air strikes to halt Moamer Kadhafi's offensive against embattled rebel forces in Libya, with the first bombing raids possible within hours.

Pollster, Reagan strategist Wirthlin dies at 80 (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:50 PM PDT

This undated image provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints shows Richard B. Wirthlin, who died March 16, 2011 in Salt Lake City. Wirthlin was pollster who served as an adviser and election strategist to President Ronald Reagan during his 1980 and 1984 campaigns. (AP Photo/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)AP - Richard B. Wirthlin, a pollster who served as an adviser to Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and several foreign leaders, has died.

U.N. okays military action on Libya (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:55 PM PDT

EDITOR'S NOTE: PICTURE TAKEN ON GUIDED GOVERNMENT TOUR Burnt-out cars are seen on the main road to Ajdabiyah March 16, 2011. REUTERS/Ahmed JadallahReuters - The United Nations authorized military action to curb Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Thursday, hours after he threatened to storm the rebel bastion of Benghazi overnight, showing "no mercy, no pity."

Fractured California GOP aims to rebuild party (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:13 PM PDT

AP - After suffering widespread losses at the polls in 2010, the California Republican Party is trying to regroup and stay relevant in a state that appears to be leaning less and less toward Republican ideology.

House votes to bar public radio funding (AFP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:12 PM PDT

A microphone on a set at National Public Radio's (NPR) studios in Washington, DC. The US House of Representatives voted along party lines Thursday to bar government funding for NPR which conservatives have accused of harboring a liberal bias.(AFP/Getty Images/File)AFP - The US House of Representatives voted along party lines Thursday to bar government funding for public radio, which conservatives have accused of harboring a liberal bias.

Officials say US readying for no fly Zone in Libya (AP)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:10 PM PDT

AP - Congressional officials say the Obama administration is readying plans to participate in a no-fly zone in Libya with the help of Arab countries in anticipation of a United Nations Security Council resolution.

House votes to cut funding to NPR (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 03:07 PM PDT

Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Legislation to bar federal funds from being spent on National Public Radio passed in the House of Representatives on Thursday, although its ultimate prospects of becoming policy looked doubtful.

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