CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ETHICS BILL Ethics, lobbying and campaign finance reform bills (H 3856 / S 2052) are just heading into a conference committee. A brief analysis of the affect of the Senate's changes can be found on the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 26, 2009
Did anyone notice the North Koreans detonated at least one nuclear bomb?
I assume may hear were as busy as I was over the long weekend but is this event something we should spend a little time on? I know we have the Sonia "legislate from the bench" Sotomayer nomination and the 2nd defeat of Gay marriage (vote … [Read more...]
Dick Cheney: Flawed Messenger on National Security
As I sit here on May 25, 2009 and reflect on the meaning of this day, just as I do quietly and privately on every Memorial Day, I remember the service and sacrifice of those who went before me, including my own family's not insignificant … [Read more...]
David and Bob chat with Boston Mayoral Candidate Sam Yoon
David and I chatted with candidate for Mayor of Boston Sam Yoon this morning for about half an hour on BlogTalkRadio. The conversation touched on the race, civic engagement, campaign finance reform, Yoon's background and record, the history … [Read more...]
CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 8, but does not dissolve existing marriages
Just in. No time to read or comment further -- I'm literally running out the door. More later. UPDATE (by Bob). This just seems so wrong to me. Society should encourage people to get married: it's an excellent institution and … [Read more...]
Obama to nominate Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court
This just in. An utterly unsurprising pick, and I think a good one. More later.... By the way, if you want to learn more about Judge Sotomayor, your first stop should be the outstanding SCOTUSblog, which consistently offers … [Read more...]
A Victory At Harvard: Drew Faust’s DREAM Act Endorsement – Part I
Coverage for Drew Faust's endorsement of the DREAM Act has taken off. Here's a selection: Newspapers:Boston GlobeDallas Morning NewsThe DartmouthHarvard CrimsonTelevision:Fox 25Univision Nueva InglaterraWebsites/Blogs:CAUSA … [Read more...]