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Julie Hirschfeld Davis / Associated Press:
Deal Struck on Immigration Bill  —  WASHINGTON (AP) - Key senators in both parties announced agreement with the White House Thursday on an immigration overhaul that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. and fortify the border.
New York Times:
Deal Is Reached in Senate on Immigration  —  Senators from both parties announced an agreement this afternoon on immigration-reform legislation that would bring illegal immigrants and their families "out of the shadows and into the sunshine of American life," as Senator Edward M. Kennedy put it.
Discussion: The RBC and Althouse
Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
Immigration Deal Reached
Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Breaking: Bush, Senate leaders reach immigration agreement …
Discussion: QandO and National Review
Hindrocket / Power Line:
IMMIGRATION DEAL REACHED
Discussion: Associated Press and News Hounds
Donna Smith / Reuters:   US senators strike deal on immigration overhaul
Think Progress:
Bush Dodges Comey's Accusations That He Personally Arranged Ashcroft Hospital Visit  —  During a press conference today, President Bush was confronted about recent accusations made by former Deputy Attorney General James Comey regarding the White House's shocking efforts to seek legal sanction for its warrantless wiretapping program.
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New York Times:
Editorial: Mr. Gonzales's Incredible Adventure  —  There were many fascinating threads to the testimony on Tuesday by the former deputy attorney general, James Comey, who described the night in March 2004 when two top White House officials tried to pressure an ailing and hospitalized Attorney …
Rick Maze / Army Times:
White House: 3.5 percent pay hike unnecessary  —  Troops don't need bigger pay raises, White House budget officials said Wednesday in a statement of administration policy laying out objections to the House version of the 2008 defense authorization bill.  —  The Bush administration had asked …
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Jesse Lee / The Gavel:
White House States Opposition to Pay Raise for Troops,  —  Increase in Widows' Benefits  —  May 17th, 2007 by Jesse Lee  —  Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel: … White House: 3.5 percent pay hike unnecessary  —  Rick Maze, Army Times - May 16, 2007
Jon Soltz / The Huffington Post:
Bush Opposes More Money for Troops and Survivors - Explain That!
Discussion: Think Progress
CNN:
Source: Wolfowitz to quit 'soon' … WASHINGTON (CNN) — Senior World Bank officials have told CNN that they expect Paul Wolfowitz, the organization's president, to announce his resignation "soon."  —  "Deliberations" would continue Thursday morning, the bank's executive directors said in a statement.
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World Bank Chief Paul Wolfowitz Resigns  —  Iraq War 'Architect' Leaves Bank Amid Controversy Over Girlfriend's Raise  —  World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz has resigned his post, effective June 30.  —  An internal panel tasked with investigating the lucrative pay and promotion package Wolfowitz arranged …
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Attorneys Seek Immunity for Cheney, Top Officials  —  Judge Urged to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Former Ambassador Wilson  —  Attorneys for Vice President Cheney and top White House officials told a federal judge today they cannot be held liable for anything they disclosed to reporters …
Ryan Sager / Latest Politics:
Ron Paul's Race Problem  —  For all those getting really excited about anti-war, libertarian Republican Ron Paul, it's worth noting that he's pretty racist and also an anti-Semite.  —  The Houston Chronicle story linked above contains quotes from a newsletter Mr. Paul put out in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Atlantic Online:
Richardsonmania  —  I attended a big speech by Bill Richardson, the unknown candidate, this morning where he put forward an extremely ambitious energy and climate change agenda that, I believe, will also be released in greater detail on his website soon.  I also got a chance to talk to Richardson …
Discussion: Eschaton, Liberal Values and Ezra Klein
Rose Garden / White House:
President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with United Kingdom Prime Minister Blair  —  PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you.  I'm pleased to welcome Tony Blair back to the White House.  He is a good friend.  He has led the British people for a long time, since 1797.  (Laughter.)
Bill West / Counterterrorism Blog:
Immigration "Reform" Will Be National Security Disaster  —  Last year it appeared we dodged the bullet when proposed immigration reforms died on "The Hill."  Unfortunately, the mad rush to "do something" has taken over the common sense of too many of our political leaders and we may actually …
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Gun Ban Ruling Puts Fenty on the Spot  —  D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty must make a risky choice about the District's gun ban: defend it before the Supreme Court or write new, looser laws governing how city residents can keep guns in their homes.  —  As he wades into a high-stakes debate …
Dixie Chicks / Idolator:
Hillary Clinton Targeting Elusive Smash Mouth-Loving Demo  —  314 Views  —  We've been pretty upfront all along about who we're voting for in next year's presidential election: this guy.  But because of equal-time requirements, we're supposed to let you know that Hillary Clinton is asking America …
 
 
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