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Palin Says a New ‘Emerging Feminist Coalition’ Will Change Nation
Friday, 14 May 2010 12:52 PM By Tom Squitieri WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sarah Palin, making a rare public appearance in Washington, said Friday that an “emerging feminist coalition” will produce “a better America in this exceptional country” after the 2010 elections in what she said will become a remarkable tribute to the original feminism ofRead moreRon Paul Faces Hurdles Despite Cash Haul
Monday, 12 Nov 2007 03:05 PM By Tom Squitieri Supporters of GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul have mastered the art of gaining attention — and campaign dollars — on the Internet, but turning online successes into votes and victory could still prove challenging for the plucky candidate.Read moreHidden Cameras Reveal Huge Gaps in Border Security
Friday, 16 Jul 2010 04:33 PM By Tom Squitieri WASHINGTON — Hidden cameras have captured a startling stream of illegal immigrants and drug runners traveling freely from Mexico into the United States through federal forest and game preserves in southern Arizona.Read morePence Wants Fed to Stop Abortion Funding
Tuesday, 20 Nov 2007 10:44 AM By Tom Squitieri Indiana Rep. Mike Pence is gaining support for his plan to stem the annual flow of nearly $300 million in federal tax dollars given to groups that perform abortions. Pence tells Newsmax he has close to 200 members of Congress ready to support his Title XRead moreThe GOP’s Next Ronald Reagan?
She had neither the cash nor the political infrastructure of her opponents, yet Sarah Palin became an overnight sensation. Her star power assures she’s got a future in the national conversation.Read moreMcCain Is Obama’s Key to Bipartisanship
Monday, 17 Nov 2008 04:24 PM By Tom Squitieri The photos that flow Monday following the meeting of President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain will be uplifting, full of smiles, and good for the image of America as united democracy. But they will pale next to those from last January of the two men,Read moreRep. Cao Only GOP Member to Vote for Obamacare
Sunday, 08 Nov 2009 11:09 AM By Tom Squitieri Freshman Republican Rep. Ahn “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana was the only Republican member of the House to vote “yes” Saturday in the 220 to 215 approval of President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system.Read morePat Robertson Endorsement Sparks Backlash
Tuesday, 27 Nov 2007 07:57 PM By Tom Squitieri When the Rev. Pat Robertson endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for the presidency, he created a schism among evangelical Republicans – one that may cost the GOP the White House next year.Read moreHow I Got My Second Dog
By Gabriella Squitieri I have two dogs now but I used to only have one dog this is my story on how I got my second dog. It was an exciting night at the Italian Embassy. There were all these fancy people and me. I stood out, even from my family. My dad and brotherRead moreThe magical world in the valley of Pucketos Creek
After the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Washington Redskins last fall down in DC, the local fans and media moaned about the game and, particularly, the “behavior” of the Steeler fans on and on for four weeks or so. There were too many of them, they dominated the stadium, they were loud and noisy etc etc. I loved every wordRead moreImagining a Trump Presidency
Donald Trump says America is in trouble . . . and he’s just the guy to save it. FOR MONTHS NOW, FLAMBOY-ant real estate mogul and marketing master Donald Trump has been telling any-one who’ll listen that he’s really considering a 2012 run for president. Seriously. He’s not kidding. He means it this time.Read moreA Peaceful Brew
It is coffee. Coffee being brewed. Coffee beans being ground. Coffee set in small cups by the entrances to the Cotton Club or Caffe Ramona or Gallerija to tempt those passing by.Read more