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CNN Monday, October 19, 2009The U.S. vs. John Lennon (DVD) newly tagged ''politics''The U.S. vs. John Lennon (DVD)By John Lennon Buy new: $9.4958 used and new from $6.49 Customer Rating: First tagged "politics" by Michael Kerjman Customer tags: john lennon(31), beatles(30), documentary(18), peace(16), vietnam war(12), richard nixon(11), vietnam(7), rock(6), yoko ono(6), nixon(3), politics(2), war(2)
Amazon Monday, October 19, 2009Balls appoints Atkinson children's chiefEd Balls gives position to Gateshead's director of children's services Maggie AtkinsonThe schools secretary, Ed Balls, has appointed Maggie Atkinson as England's next children's commissioner, rejecting doubts over her suitability for the post by a Commons cross-party select committee, which is urging him to restart the selection process.It is the first time since being given vetting powers this year that MPs have failed to endorse a major appointment under rules designed to give parliament influence over recruitment.In a report published today, the children, schools and families select committee expresses concern that Atkinson, Gateshead council's director of children's services, will not be independent "to challenge the status quo on children's behalf".But Balls, who does not have to abide by the committee's judgment, rejected calls to restart the selection process after MPs were unconvinced of Atkinson's suitability at a pre-appointment hearing. He said her background showed she woul
Guardian Monday, October 19, 2009Is Obama 'Too Nice' to Make Tough Decisions?The White House pushes back against claims the president is not tough enough.
ABC News Monday, October 19, 2009Medical Marijuana Arrest Guidelines EasedObama Administration to Advise Federal Prosecutors Not to Pursue Pot Users, Suppliers who Abide by State Law
CBS News Monday, October 19, 2009White House aides reaffirm public option is not mandatoryThe television airwaves were filled Sunday with rat-a-tat over reforming the nation's health-care system, as top administration officials hit the talk show circuit and interest groups waged a record advertising blitz.
Washington Post Monday, October 19, 2009Obama aides contrast Wall Street bonuses with unemploymentTop Obama administration officials sharply criticized Wall Street firms planning to pay big bonuses, pointedly contrasting the soaring profits some financial companies have recorded in recent days with continuing high jobless rates across the country.
Washington Post Monday, October 19, 2009In health debate, those numbers are just numbersPhil Ellis may be the most powerful guy you've never heard of in the health-care debate. A senior analyst with the Congressional Budget Office, Ellis is the man who has to decide what it would cost to rebuild the health insurance system. He has essentially condemned two legislative proposals by...
Washington Post Monday, October 19, 2009The Fix: Harry Reid's Early GambleSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) took to the Nevada airwaves late last week with ads designed to reintroduce himself to voters more than a year before a single ballot will be cast.
Washington Post Monday, October 19, 2009Despite spat, White House to book officials on Fox NewsAfter impugning the objectivity of Fox News and saying that they would begin to treat the
network as "an opponent," White House officials said Sunday that they will allow administration officials to appear on the network.
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