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8:50 AM ET, May 18, 2007

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ABCNEWS:
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 …
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Opinion Journal:
World Bank Justice  —  Wolfowitz's resignation offers a window into a corrupt institution.  —  So after weeks of nasty leaks and media smears, the World Bank's board of executive directors yesterday cleared President Paul Wolfowitz of ethical misconduct for following the board's own advice …
Discussion: Power Line and Betsy's Page
Steven R. Weisman / New York Times:
Wolfowitz Resigns From World Bank  —  Paul D. Wolfowitz, ending a furor over favoritism that blew up into a global fight over American leadership, announced his resignation as president of the World Bank Thursday evening after the bank's board accepted his claim that his mistakes at the bank were made in good faith.
Discussion: Washington Post and Slate
Jeannine Aversa / Associated Press:
Bush expresses regret over Wolfowitz
Discussion: CorrenteWire and Mercury Rising
George J. Borjas / National Review Online:
Borjas: A Lemon in the Senate  —  Although the details of the immigration deal are sketchy, it seems to contain a number of key provisions:  — Amnesty for 12 million illegal immigrants.  — A guest-worker program that will admit 400,000 workers each year.
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Michelle Malkin:
It's here: The Bush-Kennedy amnesty Report: Potential cost = $2 …
Michael Cutler / Counterterrorism Blog:
Immigration Bill: How Will We Prove the Identity of New "Legal" Aliens?
Discussion: The Belmont Club
Julie Hirschfeld Davis / Associated Press:
Deal may legalize millions of immigrants
Discussion: CorrenteWire
Massimo Calabresi / Time:
Was Gonzales' Emergency Visit Illegal?  —  When then-White House counsel Alberto Gonzales went to John Ashcroft's hospital room on the evening of March 10, 2004 to ask the ailing Attorney General to override Justice Department officials and reauthorize a secret domestic wiretapping program …
Discussion: MaxSpeak and Riehl World View
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New York Times:
Senate Democrats Plan a Resolution on Gonzales  —  Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales's standing in Congress weakened further on Thursday as Senate Democrats arranged to hold a no-confidence vote and the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee predicted that the furor …
Discussion: Washington Monthly and TalkLeft
James C. Dobson, Ph.D. / WorldNetDaily:
Rudy's not the one  —  The jig is up.  Rudy Giuliani finally admitted in a speech at Houston Baptist University last week that he is an unapologetic supporter of abortion on demand.  That revelation came as no great shock to those of us in the pro-life movement.
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CNN:
Christian right leader writes off Giuliani
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Politics / Washington Post:   Dobson Won't Back Giuliani
Agence France Presse:
Former US ambassador in on-air spat with 'superior' BBC man  —  LONDON (AFP) - Straight-talking former US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton accused a top BBC presenter of being leftwing and "a superior Brit" in a colourful on-air spat Thursday.  —  The controversial ex-diplomat …
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Richard / EU Referendum:   Bolton rampant  —  It is not often one whoops with joy listening …
Private Pigg / Iowa Voice:
Giuliani, Edwards Have Holdings in Sudan  —  Via the AP: … This is what I hate about politics.  What average man just "isn't aware" he happens to have some "holdings" in Sudan?  Oh, really, I do?  I had no idea!  Where else do I have "holdings"?  —  Then, of course, we see that they …
Discussion: Riehl World View
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Jim Kuhnhenn / Associated Press:   Giuliani, Edwards have Sudan holdings
Mitt Romney For President News:
Governor Mitt Romney On The Senate Immigration Agreement  —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  —  Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on today's U.S. Senate agreement on immigration reform:  —  "I strongly oppose today's bill going through the Senate.  It is the wrong approach.
defendamerica.mil:
Tribal Leaders Across Diyala Reaffirm Commitment to Unity  —  Local Iraq officials focus on recruiting police, creating peace. … As coalition and Iraqi security forces continue to provide security and stability throughout Diyala Province, Iraq, many tribal leaders are also united …
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 …
Fred Thompson / Pajamas Media:
First Blogger?  —  Since the '04 Howard Dean campaign, the Internet has been seen as fertile ground for presidential candidates.  But the advent of a possible candidacy by former Senator Fred Thompson could take online politics to a new level.  In this exclusive article for Pajamas Media …
Media Matters for America:
Broder falsely suggested that Clinton was given "free hand" trade authority that Bush wants Congress to renew  —  In his May 17 column titled "Can Democrats Take Yes for an Answer?"  The Washington Post's David Broder asked whether congressional Democrats will renew President Bush's trade promotion authority …
The Big Trunk / Power Line:
PROFESSOR SMITH GOES TO HANOVER  —  University of Virginia Law Professor Stephen Smith has been elected by alumni to the Dartmouth board of trustees.  Professor Smith is the fourth petition candidate in a row to be elected to the board.  The great Bill Buckley took note of Professor Smith's candidacy …
 
 
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Michael A. Fletcher / Washington Post:
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Patrick O'Connor / The Politico:
Murtha accused of rules violation
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Coloradoan Online:
Musgrave gives tepid reception to immigration compromise
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