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9:45 PM ET, April 28, 2006

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Associated Press:
Limbaugh arrested on drug charges  —  Conservative talk-show host has been released on bail … MSNBC TV  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Rush Limbaugh reached a settlement with prosecutors Friday in a fraud case involving prescription painkillers, though the conservative radio commentator maintains his innocence.
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Elise Labott / CNN:
Report: Extremists push for terror haven in Iraq  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sunni and Shiite extremist groups are working inside Iraq to create a terrorist haven, where foreign fighters can operate, a U.S. State Department report said Friday.  —  Militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's al Qaeda …
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Bloomberg:
Terrorists Killed More Than 14,500 People in 2005, Report Says  —  April 28 (Bloomberg) — Terrorists killed more than 14,500 people in 11,000 attacks across the globe last year, the U.S. State Department said in its annual report on terrorism.  —  Fifty-six of those killed were Americans, the report said.
Discussion: PunditGuy and The Strata-Sphere
Michelle Malkin:
BLOGS DOWN: HACK ATTACK  —  ***scroll for updates...1230pm EDT Looks like the problem may be resolved, though several blogs still down...Glenn Reynolds confirms the attack originated in Saudi Arabia, as I suspected...Mary Katherine Ham of downed blog hughhewitt.com is guest-blogging over at Wizbang …
Dean Calbreath / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Co-conspirator's possible links to prostitutes eyed  —  Federal prosecutors are reviewing records of two Washington, D.C., hotels where Poway defense contractor Brent Wilkes rented suites as part of their investigation into whether prostitutes were involved as he tried to curry favor with lawmakers and CIA officials.
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Jeannine Aversa / Associated Press:
Bush Says Anthem Should Be in English  —  The national anthem should be sung in English _ not Spanish _ President Bush declared Friday, amid growing restlessness over the millions of immigrants here illegally.  —  "One of the things that's very important is, when we debate this issue …
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Michelle Malkin:
THE ANTHEM & THE WHITE HOUSE WEBSITE  —  Asked about the Spanglish-zed version of the national anthem released this week in solidarity with the illegal alien protests, President Bush said today: … Glad to hear that.  Maybe the president could take an ever stronger stand in favor …
Glenn Greenwald / Unclaimed Territory:
Using generalizations to describe political groups  —  Whenever I write a post about the tactics and behaviors of Bush defenders, some pro-Bush bloggers invariably write responses accusing me of unfairly generalizing, trafficking in stereotypes and prejudices, and exhibiting anti-Bush fanticism.
Jodi Rudoren / New York Times:
F.B.I. Set to Present Subpoenas to Lawmaker's Nonprofits  —  The F.B.I. has notified three nonprofit organizations created by Representative Alan B. Mollohan and financed primarily through special federal appropriations he steered their way that they should expect subpoenas soon for financial and other records.
Pamela Anderson / Opinion Journal:
No Way to Treat a Relative  —  Chimps shouldn't be forced to live like me.  —  King Kong is my hero.  He's big, muscular, sensitive, a terrific actor—and he's not real.  The use of computer-generated imagery has really taken off in Hollywood.  So why has Madison Avenue suddenly gone bananas for real apes?
Dan Whitcomb / Reuters:
May 1 immigrant boycott aims to "close" US cities  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pro-immigration activists say a national boycott and marches planned for May 1 will flood America's streets with millions of Latinos to demand amnesty for illegal immigrants and shake the ground under Congress as it debates reform.
Rose Garden / White House:
President Discusses the Economy, Participates in Press Availability  —  THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much for joining us today.  I'm joined my two top White House economic advisors.  The reason why is because we've had some very positive economic news today: the Commerce Department announced …
Vital Perspective:
Vital Perspective Exclusive: IAEA Report Shows Iranian Defiance Continues  —  The IAEA report on the Iranian nuclear program is quite damning and points out the 20 years of Iran's deception and its total unwillingness to answer for conduct.  It discloses that Iran has been working …
Chris Bowers / MyDD:
United Flight 93  —  Update: Ads will be purchased on liberal blogs now.  Thank you.  I will watch the move on Sunday and post a review.  —  It appears that the new movie, United Flight 93, is getting some good reviews.  When I first saw a trailer for the movie, I must say that I was overcome with a wave of emotions.
Associated Press:
11 House members to sue over budget bill  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven House Democrats said Thursday they would sue the Bush administration, alleging the $39 billion deficit-reducing legislation signed by the president is unconstitutional because the House and Senate failed to approve identical versions.
Andrew Samwick / Vox Baby:
The End of Personal Saving?  —  Today's GDP report gives some very good news in the top line number—a real growth rate of 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2006.  As this is the advance report, we'll expect revisions to the number at the end of May with the preliminary report and at the end of June with the final report.
Jeremy Dibbell / The Moderate Voice:
Bush: "More Power!"  —  Speaking at a "surprise" appearance at a Biloxi, MS gas station yesterday, President Bush said that part of his long-term plan to bring down high gas prices would be to raise fuel efficiency standards in cars.  Some of us have been saying that for years, but alright …
Crooks and Liars:
Colbert shakes up Bill Kristol over PNAC ties  —  Colbert shakes up Bill Kristol over PNAC ties  —  Bill Kristol, who is one of the major players in the group called PNAC, joined the set of the "Colbert Report," and I think was taken off guard right at the outset of the show …
Discussion: Firedoglake, QandO and State of the Day
 
 
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National Journal:
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Radio Blogger:
So, about that Libyan health care system...
New York Times:
Bush Set to Approve Takeover of 9 Military Plants by Dubai
Discussion: The Left Coaster and AGITPROP
BREITBART.COM:
Shell unveils plans for 'biggest refinery in US'
Eric Boehlert / The Huffington Post:
Wired Magazine Owes Al Gore An Apology
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H-Bomb / anklebitingpundits.com:
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Andrew Miga / Associated Press:
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American Spectator:
Origins of the Iraqi Insurgency
Ann Althouse / Althouse:
Live-blogging the Bloggership conference!
Thomas Wagner / Associated Press:
U.S. Forces Kill a Key Insurgent in Iraq
CNN:
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George Jahn / Associated Press:
Iran 'Won't Give a Damn' About Resolution
Charles Krauthammer:
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