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  • The GOP’s Next ronald Reagan?

    The GOP’s Next ronald Reagan?

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    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. Republicans may have been outspent in the 2008 election, but there are some things money can’t buy. Energy, charisma, star power: the kinds of
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  • Africa’s Bloodiest War / Burundi War Toll 200,000 Since Oct. 21

    Africa’s Bloodiest War / Burundi War Toll 200,000 Since Oct. 21

    By tom On Tuesday, April 26 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    USA Today December 27, 1993 Monday Final Edition BYLINE:Tom Squitieri SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 1A LENGTH: 2294 words DATELINE: KIBUYE, Burundi At first glance, this land just south of the equator seems a paradise far from more frenetic parts of the world. It is here where Stanley succeeded in his search for Livingston, where Bogart piloted
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  • Guantanamo detainees to get hearings once a year

    Guantanamo detainees to get hearings once a year

    By tom On Wednesday, April 13 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    USA TODAY May 19, 2004, Wednesday, FIRST EDITION BYLINE: Tom Squitieri and Toni Locy SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 10A LENGTH: 527 words DATELINE: WASHINGTON WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is beginning annual reviews of foreign detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to determine whether they should be considered as potential terrorists or released, the Defense Department announced Tuesday.
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  • Documents give different explanation for inmate’s death

    Documents give different explanation for inmate’s death

    By tom On Wednesday, April 13 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    USA TODAY June 28, 2004, Monday, FINAL EDITION BYLINE: Tom Squitieri SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 2A LENGTH: 296 words Conflicting accounts of the death of one Iraqi prisoner illustrate what investigators are grappling with as they re-examine cases to see whether U.S. military or civilian personnel should be charged with crimes.
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  • Memo warned of prison tactics

    Memo warned of prison tactics

    By tom On Wednesday, April 13 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    USA TODAY May 21, 2004, Friday, FIRST EDITION BYLINE: Dave Moniz and Tom Squitieri SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 4A LENGTH: 419 words DATELINE: WASHINGTON WASHINGTON — A group of senior military attorneys sent a memo 15 months ago warning top Pentagon lawyers that prisoner interrogation policies at the U.S. detention center in Cuba could lead to
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  • Ron Paul Faces Hurdles Despite Cash Haul

    Ron Paul Faces Hurdles Despite Cash Haul

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newsmax 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. Congressman Paul shattered online fundraising records this
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  • Pence Wants Fed to Stop Abortion Funding

    Pence Wants Fed to Stop Abortion Funding

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newmax 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
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  • Hidden Cameras Reveal Huge Gaps in Border Security

    Hidden Cameras Reveal Huge Gaps in Border Security

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newmax 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. The stealth footage is featured in a new video, titled “Hidden Cameras on
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  • McCain Is Obama’s Key to Bipartisanship

    McCain Is Obama’s Key to Bipartisanship

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newmax 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
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  • Rep. Cao Only GOP Member to Vote for Obamacare

    Rep. Cao Only GOP Member to Vote for Obamacare

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newsmax 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. Cao and his staff had signaled in interviews
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  • Pat Robertson Endorsement Sparks Backlash

    Pat Robertson Endorsement Sparks Backlash

    By tom On Monday, March 07 th, 2011 · no Comments · In
    Newmax 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. Since Robertson, the founder of the influential 700 Club, stood
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