Friday’s headlines…Iranian leader bans further protest, Sen. Burris dodges perjury charge, stocks mixed.
The News
Jimmy Carter Embraces Hamas
Ex-prez wants Hamas removed from terrorist list. James Robbins of The Washington Times responds.
Capitol Steps Parody!
The Capitol Steps, Washington’s best political parody troupe, dispenses advice to our recent graduates.
Change or Bloodshed in Iran?
Iran’s top cleric says further election protests will meet with a violent end. The demonstrators say they will not stop. So how frightened is the ruling regime about the extent of its grip on power? Will it lash out right away? Are the demonstrators ready for the crackdown that is coming? We ask Dr. Walid Phares of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
Obama Wants Too Much Power
California Rep. John Campbell explains why new financial regulations proposed by the Obama administration are the wrong response to a very real concern. Why could these new rules mean tighter access to credit and much more government intrusion into the private sector? We’ll also get the congressman’s thoughts on the Federal Reserve auctioning off a record $104 billion in debt.
The News
Thursday’s headlines…More financial regulations, war funding passes, Dems push health care and more.
Sotomayor’s Real Abortion Record
Dan McConchie of Americans United for Life says Sotomayor’s record shows her to be ardently pro-choice.
More Regulation for Wall Street
Forbes magazine executive editor Neil Weinberg discusses Obama’s regulatory reforms and Wall Street reaction.
Gizzi on Politics
John Gizzi of Human Events assesses the unrest in Iran, the health care debate and the John Ensign sex scandal.
Pilot Dies, Plane Landed Safely
Airline expert David Field discusses the death of a pilot on a transatlantic flight and how well it was handled.