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9:50 AM ET, August 12, 2010

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Paul Krugman:
In The Matter Of Robert L. Gibbs  —  There he goes again.  What gets me is how unprofessional the whole thing is.  —  Look, if you're a public figure of any kind, you're going to face a lot of criticism.  Much of it will seem unfair to you; some of the unfair criticism will come from people …
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The Huffington Post:
Gibbs Stands By His ‘Professional Left’ Critique, Expects Liberals To Vote In 2010
Michael Barbaro / New York Times:
Congressman Rangel's Party a Display of Defiance  —  It was a dramatic but fitting start to an evening that brimmed with political defiance.  About 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, as guests began strolling into the Plaza Hotel to celebrate Representative Charles B. Rangel's 80th birthday …
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Raelyn Johnson / CNN:
Despite scandal, Rangel rings in 80th birthday with lavish gala  —  New York(CNN) — Embattled lawmaker Charlie Rangel, who is embroiled in an ethics investigation, celebrated his 80th birthday Wednesday with a lavish party at New York's Plaza Hotel.  —  “This sure ain't no funeral, is it?”
Discussion: Townhall.com
NY Daily News:
Daly: Rangel's big bash more fund-raiser than party
Discussion: Ballot Box and JammieWearingFool
Wall Street Journal:
Grim Voter Mood Turns Grimmer  —  Pessimism Rises on Economy and War; Bad Reviews for Both Democrats and GOP  —  Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy and the war in Afghanistan, and are losing faith that Democrats have better solutions than Republicans, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.
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Mark Murray / msnbc.com:
Poll: Public frustrated at Congress, political parties
The White House:
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan  —  On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world.  Ramadan Kareem.  —  Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance …
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Bryan Fischer / action.afa.net:
No more mosques, period
David Gibson / Politics Daily:
At Ramadan, Obama Hails Islam As ‘Part Of America’
Discussion: Weasel Zippers, Swampland, The Hill and CNN
David Streitfeld / New York Times:
Borrowers Refuse to Pay Billions in Home Equity Loans  —  PHOENIX — During the great housing boom, homeowners nationwide borrowed a trillion dollars from banks, using the soaring value of their houses as security.  Now the money has been spent and struggling borrowers are unable or unwilling to pay it back.
Discussion: Clusterstock and naked capitalism
Shawn Millerick / Now! Hampshire:
Local Democrats wish death upon Sarah Palin  —  There's only one way the tragic airplane crash in Alaska that ended the life of former-U.S. Senator Ted Stevens could have been better, according to New Hampshire Democratic activist and State Rep. candidate Keith Halloran: If Sarah Palin had been on it.
Lori Montgomery / Washington Post:
GOP plan to extend tax cuts for rich adds $36 billion to deficit, panel finds  —  A Republican plan to extend tax cuts for the rich would add more than $36 billion to the federal deficit next year — and transfer the bulk of that cash into the pockets of the nation's millionaires …
Brett Michael Dykes / Yahoo! News:
Cringe-inducing typo outside N.C. school  —  Well, here's something to make your old English teacher gasp in horror: A road contractor hired to paint the word “school” on a freshly paved stretch of road near Southern Guilford High School in North Carolina rendered the traffic area in question a “shcool” zone.
Discussion: The TrogloPundit and Pajamas Media
CNN:
Decision on stay expected in California same-sex marriages case  —  Los Angeles, California (CNN) — A federal court in California will rule Thursday on whether to keep a temporary stay in place in the case that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Discussion: The Page
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Magnumdr / Associated Press:   Ruling in Same-Sex Marriage Stay Expected
Andrew Malcolm / Top of the Ticket:
George W. Bush makes surprise visit to U.S. troops  —  Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, made a surprise visit to U.S. troops this afternoon.  —  They showed up at the USO in the Dallas-Fort Worth airport.  There they mingled with the returning soldiers, thanked them …
ABCNEWS:
Civil Unrest: The Death of Decorum in Washington?  —  Has Civility Reached an Historic Low in Congress?  —  There was an extraordinary moment during the final senate debate on Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation.  While Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) delivered remarks, Senator Al Franken …
Discussion: Stop The ACLU
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Tom Coyne / Associated Press:
Lugar likely to seek re-election  —  If re-elected, he'd be longest-serving Hoosier senator.  —  SOUTH BEND — Republican Sen. Richard Lugar said Wednesday that he plans on seeking a seventh term in 2012 in a bid that would extend his run as the longest-serving U.S. senator in Indiana history.
Discussion: The Hill
Washington Post:
Stocks plunge as U.S. trade deficit is wider than expected  —  A wide-ranging sell-off on Wall Street sent stocks into the red for the year Wednesday after unexpectedly bad economic news from three continents reinforced fears that the global recovery is faltering.
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Sewell Chan / New York Times:
For Fed, the Choices Get Harder
Discussion: Beat the Press
Matt Bai / New York Times:
Waiting in the Wings to Be Chief G.O.P. Dealmaker  —  WASHINGTON — As lawmakers head home this week for what remains of summer, one question transfixes Washington: Will Democrats lose control of the House and possibly even the Senate in November, or will they hang on to fragile majorities?
Wall Street Journal:
Deficit in July Totals $165.04 Billion  —  The U.S. government spent itself deeper into the red last month, paying nearly $20 billion in interest on debt and an additional $9.8 billion to help unemployed Americans.  —  Federal spending eclipsed revenue for the 22nd straight time, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
Carolyn Kellogg / Jacket Copy:
For the person who has everything: artisanal pencil sharpening  —  David Rees, the man behind the popular political comic Get Your War On, wants to sharpen you a pencil.  Slowly.  Attentively.  And with a carefully selected sharpener or blade that suits the pencil best.
Bill Vlasic / New York Times:
G.M. Continues to Rebuild, Earns $1.3 Billion in Quarter  —  DETROIT — General Motors said Thursday that it earned $1.3 billion in the second quarter, citing sustained progress in rebuilding operations after emerging from its government-sponsored bankruptcy last year.
Discussion: The Page
Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Primary elections saw big wins for anti-establishment candidates and incumbents  —  Tuesday's primary elections produced a series of seemingly contradictory claims and interpretations: a good night for outsiders and the “tea party” movement, an equally good night for incumbents and President Obama.
Discussion: The Page
Robert Bluey / Big Journalism:
Thoughtcrime: D.C. Reporter Suspended for Accurate Report on BP's Donations to Obama  —  WJLA-TV, a Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate, suspended reporter Doug McKelway following his alleged “partisan” comments at a liberal rally on Capitol Hill marking the three-month anniversary of the Gulf oil spill.
R. Jeffrey Smith / Washington Post:
Cohee at OneUnited, bank in Maxine Waters case, has checkered record  —  As chairman and chief executive of OneUnited Bank, Kevin L. Cohee has sought to build a company that is about more than just money.  He promoted the bank, now at the center of a House ethics case against Rep. Maxine Waters …
Discussion: The BLT and The Page
 
 
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David Streitfeld / New York Times:
U.S. Plans More Aid for Jobless Homeowners
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Gotta Water The Green Shoots
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Michael Barone / Associated Press:
Obama's state capitalism: A failure of modesty
FT Alphaville:
Guest post: El-Erian on violent market moves
Discussion: Felix Salmon and Clusterstock
Kevin Drum / Mother Jones:
Yes, Google Is a Little Bit Evil
Robert Winnett / Telegraph:
Barack Obama ‘may be prepared to meet Iranian president’
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Bloomberg:
Al-Qaeda Seeks Overthrow of Saudi Arabia Monarchy, Killing of Christians
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Paul Krugman:
The Meaning Of 2.71  —  As of right now, the 10-year bond rate is 2.71 percent.
Greg Sargent / The Plum Line:
Exclusive: Rand Paul's accuser clarifies “kidnapping”
 

 
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