Archive for May 20th, 2009
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Commentary: Democrats play defense on security
President Obama has been struggling to get things right on national security. The president has not displayed the same kind of poise and confidence as he has with domestic issues.
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Gitmo detainee to face trial in New York
A terror suspect detained at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will be transported to the United States for trial in a civilian court, two Obama administration officials said.
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A Recess Appointment Would Be Most Disappointing, GOP Warns (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – During the 110th Congress, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid vigilantly scheduled pro forma sessions to prevent President George W. Bush from making recess appointments of nominees that Democrats found objectionable.
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Democrats Assist GOP in Guantanamo Debate (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – Republicans are getting plenty of traction — and Democratic help — in their effort to use the war supplemental to stifle President Obama’s plan to close the Guantanamo Bay prison.
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Vote moves gay issues into black community
A recent vote in the District of Columbia to recognize same-sex marriages may signal the gay rights movement is making inroads among groups traditionally opposed to it.
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Vote moves gay issues into black community
A recent vote in the District of Columbia to recognize same-sex marriages may signal the gay rights movement is making inroads among groups traditionally opposed to it.
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AP: Obama met with top court candidate
President Barack Obama has interviewed federal appeals court Judge Diane Wood for the Supreme Court, one of the face-to-face meetings he’s holding with finalists, officials say. -
AP: Obama met with top court candidate
President Barack Obama has interviewed federal appeals court Judge Diane Wood for the Supreme Court, one of the face-to-face meetings he’s holding with finalists, officials say. -
Senate blocks transfer of Gitmo detainees
In a major rebuke to President Barack Obama, the Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to block the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States. -
Senate blocks transfer of Gitmo detainees
In a major rebuke to President Barack Obama, the Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to block the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the United States.
