Thursday, December 09, 2004

News Round-Up (200th Post Edition)

Iraq/National Security/Foreign Affairs: Timely Iraq vote is pride issue. Critics say mysterious new U.S. spy program endangers national security. Sacked CIA official alleges retaliation for not faking WMD reports on Iraq. Bernard Kerik made millions from agency contractor - and seeks more business with it. An aid agency reveals over 1,000 Congolese civilians die each day from war. And the IRA claims it is willing to disarm.

The Economy/Domestic Issues: Jobless cuts rise "unexpectedly" as employers cut costs. Import and non-petrol prices surge. And, in typically grand absurdity, a Republican Congressman uses the spending bill to legalize the slaughter of horses for food.

Politics: Senator Biden may be considering run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008.

1 comment:

Alexander Wolfe said...

"Space pearl harbor"?

What??