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10:05 AM ET, May 18, 2007

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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.
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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
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 …
Karen DeYoung / Washington Post:
For Washington Insider, Job Was an Uneasy Fit  —  As he prepared to assume the World Bank presidency in the spring of 2005, Paul D. Wolfowitz reached out to the bank's skeptical senior managers.  In informal meetings, he took copious notes and asked respectful questions.
Discussion: Slate
Steven R. Weisman / New York Times:
How Battles at Bank Ended 'Second Chance' at a Career
Discussion: Prairie Weather
Peter S. Goodman / Washington Post:
Wolfowitz Resigns From World Bank
Douglas W. Kmiec / Washington Post:
Testimony in a Teacup  —  What's Overlooked in Comey's Histrionics  —  James Comey's Senate testimony on Tuesday was staggeringly histrionic.  It has, as Sen. Arlen Specter suggested, the dramatic flair of the Saturday Night Massacre.  Presidential emissaries seeking the signature …
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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 …
Massimo Calabresi / Time:
Was Gonzales' Emergency Visit Illegal?
Discussion: MaxSpeak and Riehl World View
Los Angeles Times:
Pressure on Gonzales gathers anew
Discussion: Washington Post
Marty Lederman / Balkinization:   Is This the Best the Administration's Surrogates Can Do? …
David Saltonstall / NY Daily News:
In Rudy's heart & on payroll  —  Judith Giuliani got $125G to craft speeches  —  Being Mrs. Rudy Giuliani can't be easy, but at least it pays well - about $10,000 a month.  —  A day after the former mayor disclosed in federal filings that he considers his third wife, Judith, a salaried employee …
Discussion: WorldNetDaily
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CNN:
Christian right leader writes off Giuliani
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
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
Sam Youngman / The Hill:
McCain's missed votes on Iraq trigger Reid rebuke  —  Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is the only presidential candidate in Congress to have missed a major vote on the Iraq war this year, and his absences are not sitting well with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).
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 …
Tony / Rootless Cosmopolitan:
Getting Sarkozy - and France - Wrong  —  Bonhomie does not a policy make:  —  Sarkozy's agenda is "to the left of Kucinich"  —  One of the reasons I know I'm doing something right on this web site is the fact that I'm lucky enough to have Bernard Chazelle as a frequent reader of and commentator …
John Ward Anderson / Washington Post:
60 Die in Iraq; Study Warns Of Collapse  —  British Center Finds Country Close to Being a 'Failed State'  —  More than 60 people were killed and dozens wounded in mortar strikes, drive-by shootings, roadside explosions, suicide bombings and other violent attacks in Iraq on Thursday …
Discussion: Atlantic Free Press and Daily Kos
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 …
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 …
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.
 
 
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Ken Dilanian / USA Today:
Campaign funds going to legal fees
Peggy Noonan / Opinion Journal:
The Man Who Wasn't There  —  Fred Thompson isn't yet running …
Discussion: Instapundit.com
Laith Hammoudi / Real Cities:
Roundup of violence in Iraq - 17 May 2007
Frank Newport / Gallup Poll:
Majorities of Republicans, conservatives, and frequent church attenders in favor
Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
8 Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least 7
RushLimbaugh.com Home:
Rush Meets Former President Bill Clinton
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Michael A. Fletcher / Washington Post:
Can Old Loyalties Trump Racial Solidarity?
Discussion: The Caucus, TIME and New York Times
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The Big Trunk / Power Line:
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George J. Borjas / National Review Online:
Borjas: A Lemon in the Senate
Katherine Shrader / Associated Press:
Senators want CIA to release 9/11 report
Discussion: Prairie Weather
Patrick O'Connor / The Politico:
Murtha accused of rules violation
Discussion: Iowa Voice and Sister Toldjah
Michael Getler / PBS Ombudsman:
Ombudsman's Mailbag  —  Welcome to another Ombudsman's Mailbag.
Media Matters for America:
Broder falsely suggested that Clinton was given "free hand" …
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Attorneys Seek Immunity for Cheney, Top Officials
 

 
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