THR Twitter Weekly Digest for 05-30-2010

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THR: India, U.S. seek to bridge prickly gaps in ties – NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and the United States this week … http://ht.ly/17yGns #
THR: Fed Chief Sees Delicate Dance Ahead – Fed Chief Sees Delicate Dance Ahead http://ht.ly/17yDS6 #
THR: Disaster in the Gulf: 41 Days and Counting … – The Obama administration claims it has been on top of the Gul… http://ht.ly/17ywtD #
THR: Government Scientists Are Consulting But Unable to Stop BP Oil Spill http://ht.ly/17yvig #
RT @Obamapocalypse: #FF @TheOilDrum @copperpenny222 @Wanpeirui @dmweatherington @opphoto @burntpowder @alaw168 @RightWingBUNNY #StandWithAZ #
RT @Curt8888: RT @Obamapocalypse: #FF @TheOilDrum @copperpenny222 @Wanpeirui @dmweatherington @opphoto @burntpowder @alaw168 #StandWithAZ #
RT @Hammax: FF# @ConservativeBro @bamaryder @heelgrabber @IMRDb @TMinistry @Reenit @ColorMeRed @PoliJAM @RightWingTalk @heatherwight #
RT @Obamapocalypse: #FF @praisingfreedom @disabledarmyvet @fleckman @Carmib09 @Trpster @gingerds9 @TexasDragonfly #teaparty #StandWithAZ #
RT @ME_Leclerc1776: KUDOS! @newsbusters @secularstupiddd @Hunter7Taylor @pathtotyranny @reimagin @melsite1 @cwpseattle @jslconsulting #
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THR: McCain, Hayworth Play Switcheroo on Memorial Day Weekend http://ht.ly/17ytPQ #
THR: Meg Whitman rebounds in California governor race: poll – LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former eBay chief executive M… http://ht.ly/17ystE #
THR: Senator wants disclosure on outsourced calls – NEW YORK (Reuters) – In a bid to reduce outsourcing of U.S. job… http://ht.ly/17ypyP #
THR: Issa: I’d Accept FBI Exoneration of White House in Sestak Affair http://ht.ly/17ynY8 #
THR: Mullen: Pakistan Cooperation in Afghanistan Bigger Concern Than Retaliation for U.S. Attack http://ht.ly/17ymGf #
THR: Review needed on U.S. military gay ban repeal: Mullen – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top military officer said o… http://ht.ly/17ymGg #
THR: Kirk Defends Military Record After Misrepresenting Navy Commendation http://ht.ly/17ylgs #
THR: Adm. Mullen: Congress Should Have Waited on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Vote http://ht.ly/17yk4F #
THR: Ideological Purity Tests Sure to Gridlock Washington – Voters in both parties are electing the most ideologica… http://ht.ly/17yj2e #
THR: Consumer Corner: Can sweets really be getting healthier? http://ht.ly/17yf2N #
LAPD to investigate officers/BP protestors http://ht.ly/1RHPh LA has no valid interest in BP/Gulf yet these idiots want attention. #
Oakland Pot Club Says Union, Yes! http://ht.ly/1RHK8 The problem with California. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
Pelosi blames Bush administration for BP oil spill. http://ht.ly/1RHJp Did I not call this? Okay. It was easy pickings. #
THR: Critics, backers of Arizona immigration law rally – PHOENIX (Reuters) – Critics and supporters of Arizona’s cr… http://ht.ly/17y7K0 #
THR: President ‘Enraged’ Over Latest Failure to Stop Oil Gusher http://ht.ly/17y5it #
Listening to U.S. Census workers talk about hatred they are receiving from public. Sign of the times. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
THR: Israel rejects call to join anti-nuclear treaty – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday rejected as “flawed… http://ht.ly/17xTLj #
THR: BA, Unite talks adjourned for now – LONDON, May 29 (UPI) — The conciliation service Acas said strike talks a… http://ht.ly/17xTLk #
THR: Factory suicides seen as warning sign – TUCHENG, Taiwan, May 29 (UPI) — A string of suicides at a Chinese pl… http://ht.ly/17xS2V #
THR: Protesters rally against Arizona immigration law – PHOENIX (Reuters) – Angered by Arizona’s crackdown on illeg… http://ht.ly/17xS2U #
THR: Pakistan, Iran in gas pipeline agreement – ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 29 (UPI) — Pakistan and Iran signed an a… http://ht.ly/17xQq4 #
THR: Motorola smartphones get big boost – SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 29 (UPI) — Motorola Inc. says its coming smartpho… http://ht.ly/17xP6w #
THR: Five banks closed in three states – WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) — Five banks in three states were shut down by … http://ht.ly/17xP6x #
THR: Bankruptcy judge gives Tribune more time – WILMINGTON, Del., May 29 (UPI) — A U.S. bankruptcy judge has give… http://ht.ly/17xNud #
THR: Insulin maker cuts off supply to Greece – BAGSVAERD, Denmark, May 29 (UPI) — Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk … http://ht.ly/17xNue #
THR: Economy, immigration drive California governor race – REDWOOD CITY, California (Reuters) – California’s dismal… http://ht.ly/17xKRF #
THR: Sestak Case Puts Rahm Emanuel’s Bare-Knuckled Politics Back in Spotlight http://ht.ly/17xGzt #
THR: Conference on Middle East WMD ban gets go-ahead – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Signatories of a global anti-nucl… http://ht.ly/17xyRR #
THR: Obama Task Force Releases Gitmo Detainee Report to Congress http://ht.ly/17xxuu #
THR: Obama gets OK on boosting Israel against rockets – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives approve… http://ht.ly/17xqVj #
THR: White House Report on Sestak Job Offer Raises More Legal Questions, Critics Say http://ht.ly/17xnH3 #
THR: Justice Officials Voice Concerns About Immigration Law to Arizona AG http://ht.ly/17xnH2 #
THR: U.S. says Iran sanctions drive must continue – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday brushed asid… http://ht.ly/17xnH4 #
THR: U.S. markets retreat after rally – NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) — U.S. markets fell Friday in New York after credi… http://ht.ly/17xnH5 #
THR: RAW DATA: Timeline of Obama Gulf Coast Visit – The following is a timeline of President Obama’s tour in the Gu… http://ht.ly/17xm1m #
THR: Obama says will veto any bill to fund 2nd F-35 engine – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on … http://ht.ly/17xm1p #
THR: RAW DATA: Presidential Visits to Disaster Sites – The following is a list of visits President Obama, and his p… http://ht.ly/17xm1n #
THR: Democrat keeps lead in Connecticut Senate race: poll – BOSTON (Reuters) – The Democratic nominee for a Senate … http://ht.ly/17xm1o #
THR: Grain futures plunge on CBOT – CHICAGO, May 28 (UPI) — Prices plunged Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade a… http://ht.ly/17xjTa #
THR: Land Management Chief Takes Over Agency Overseeing Offshore Drilling http://ht.ly/17xhQ5 #
THR: House Approves Scaled-Down Tax and Spending Bill – The House on Friday approved legislation extending unemploy… http://ht.ly/17xfJf #
THR: House Prepares for Final Vote on Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ http://ht.ly/17xfJg #
THR: RAW DATA: Sestak’s Statement on White House Report on Job Offer http://ht.ly/17xd09 #
THR: U.S., Arabs reach deal at nuclear treaty talks – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States accepted Arab de… http://ht.ly/17xd0a #
THR: S. Rothschild recalls girls’ coats – WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission … http://ht.ly/17xd0b #
THR: Lollytogs recalls jackets with drawstrings – WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com… http://ht.ly/17xd0c #
THR: White House admits pushing Sestak to drop Senate bid – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House tried to get Rep… http://ht.ly/17xapg #
THR: Wis. county in line for free Internet – MILWAUKEE, May 28 (UPI) — A Wisconsin county has been chosen as one … http://ht.ly/17xapi #
THR: Emirates seek F-35 as U.S. bolsters allies – ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 28 (UPI) — The United Arab… http://ht.ly/17xaph #
THR: NG delivers component for BioWatch Gen-3 – LINTHICUM, Md., May 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Departm… http://ht.ly/17x8gR #
THR: NG gets follow-on for LAIRCM services – ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 28 (UPI) — The British Defense Ministry h… http://ht.ly/17x63w #
THR: White House Asked Bill Clinton to Urge Sestak to Drop Out of Senate Race http://ht.ly/17x63s #
THR: Clinton: Rich ‘Not Paying Their Fair Share’ in Taxes – The rich are not being taxed enough and the economy is … http://ht.ly/17x63t #
THR: Senate approves funding for Afghan troop increase – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate approved funds Thursday … http://ht.ly/17x63u #
THR: iPad makes retail debut overseas – LONDON, May 28 (UPI) — Customers who waited overnight near an Apple store… http://ht.ly/17x63v #
THR: Iraq war badly planned, poorly resourced: Bremer – LONDON (Reuters) – Planning for the 2003 invasion of Iraq w… http://ht.ly/17x3TK #
THR: Crude oil prices stay under $75 – NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) — Crude oil prices held under $75 per barrel on the… http://ht.ly/17x3TL #
THR: Geithner seeking reform consensus – FRANKFURT, Germany, May 28 (UPI) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geith… http://ht.ly/17x3TM #
THR: Consumer Spending Stagnant in April, Incomes Climb Slightly http://ht.ly/17×228 #
THR: Palin Puts Up Fence at Wasilla Home After Writer Moves In Next Door http://ht.ly/17×229 #
THR: Japan’s April jobless rate increases – TOKYO, May 28 (UPI) — Japan’s April jobless rate rose to 5.1 percent … http://ht.ly/17wZxP #
THR: Economic Outlook: When China leans – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International Markets in Asia and Europe post… http://ht.ly/17wZxQ #
THR: Obama Returns to Gulf Amid Escalating Anger – A day after saying “I take responsibility” for the biggest oil s… http://ht.ly/17wVUQ #
THR: Aussie vehicle makers eye PMV contract – CANBERRA, Australia, May 28 (UPI) — The Australian government has a… http://ht.ly/17wVUR #
Dire Predictions http://ht.ly/17wNND #
THR: House defies veto threat, funds 2nd F-35 engine – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives, defying… http://ht.ly/17wMe4 #
THR: War Funding Bill Passes Senate – More than half of the funding would go to the Pentagon, mostly to support Oba… http://ht.ly/17wJ3N #
THR: Senate panel adds no funds for F-35 2nd engine – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Armed Services Committee ad… http://ht.ly/17wJ3Q #
THR: Conservative Dems Balk at Jobless Benefits Package – House leaders had scheduled a vote Thursday on a bill tha… http://ht.ly/17wJ3O #
THR: House OKs Boeing-backed bill in tanker contest – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives appr… http://ht.ly/17wJ3P #
THR: $23 Billion Education Bailout Falters in Congress – The developments jeopardized what progressives in Congress… http://ht.ly/17wHBr #
THR: Cost concerns threaten jobs bill in Congress – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats on Thursday floa… http://ht.ly/17wHBs #
THR: Repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” clears Senate panel – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A key Senate committee took a s… http://ht.ly/17wHBt #
THR: Obama’s Border Plan Has Some Seeing $$ – President Obama’s $500 million request for border protection and law … http://ht.ly/17wDIu #
THR: U.S. plans for Middle East missile shield take shape – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is work… http://ht.ly/17wDIw #
THR: Obama’s New National Security Strategy Abandons Bush’s Unilateralism http://ht.ly/17wAdN #
THR: Senate Panel Votes to Lift Military Gay Ban – The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Thursday to allow gays… http://ht.ly/17wAdM #
THR: GOP role unclear on Wall Street reform panel: Gregg – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers may not have… http://ht.ly/17wAdO #
Isn’t this the pot calling Obama black? Kathleen Blanco finds Gulf of Mexico oil spill response lacking http://ht.ly/1QUkP #
Clinton: ‘The rich are not paying their fair share’ http://ht.ly/1QUfU *She can pay all my taxes then. #
Obama promises to force court system to screw over British Petroleum because BP/Gulf was Bush43′s mistake. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
When will you wake up America to realize you’re being lied to? Obama blames his failures on everyone else. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
RT @the_912_project: Salazar Details Oil & Gas Drilling Kill http://ht.ly/17wxIu *Can you imagine Bush43 saying ‘boot on the neck’ line? #
THR: Crude oil climbs close to $75 – NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — Crude oil prices closed in on $75 per barrel on the… http://ht.ly/17wykP #
THR: Celebrity financial adviser arrested – NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — Ken Starr, a financial adviser to a slew of … http://ht.ly/17wykQ #
Not Too Slick, Mr. President http://ht.ly/1QTmW h/t @HeyTammyBruce WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
RT @Bret_Baier: Pres. Obama said today that it is his job to make sure the oil leak off the gulf coast is stopped– *While blaming Bush43. #
Who do YOU believe. James Carville or Barack Obama? http://ht.ly/1QTdb I can’t believe I’m actually answering “Carville.” #
Rove: Joe Sestak’s lying or he’s protecting a felon in Barack Obama’s White House http://ht.ly/1QT7s *I go with Answer C. All of the above. #
Prediction: Obama shuts down all exploratory oil ops in U.S. Fuel prices increase. Price index increases. AND he blames Bush43. #
RT @str8thinker: obama open to ideas as long as he gets the credit if it works and non of the blame if it doesnt #
RT @str8thinker: …Maybe they could tax unemployment benifits more *The gov’t already does. Believe it or not. 10% on backs of unemployed. #
Did I call it or what? Nancy “JokerFace” Pelosi says the reason BP/Gulf happened is because of Bush43. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
THR: DC Council Extends Tax to Sodas, Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks http://ht.ly/17ww1b #
THR: Grains futures rise Thursday in Chicago – CHICAGO, May 27 (UPI) — Grain futures closed higher on the Chicago… http://ht.ly/17ww1c #
THR: U.S. markets stage strong comeback – NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — U.S. markets surged Thursday in New York, foll… http://ht.ly/17ww1d #
THR: U.S. Congress hears benefits of synthetic biology – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Synthetic biology can be used to ma… http://ht.ly/17wtOL #
THR: Pelican International recalls sled hitches – WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com… http://ht.ly/17wtON #
THR: U.S. Has ‘Very Serious’ Disagreement With Brazil Over Iran, Clinton Says http://ht.ly/17wtOK #
THR: Study: CEO pay tends to ‘leapfrog’ – NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — Pay for chief executive officers has a tendenc… http://ht.ly/17wtOM #
THR: Obama: National Guard Won’t Be on Front Lines in Arizona http://ht.ly/17wrMt #
THR: Obama Security Strategy Backs Away From Pre-Emptive War, Stresses Diplomacy http://ht.ly/17wrMu #
THR: Clinton: deficit a threat to diplomatic strength – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton s… http://ht.ly/17wrMv #
THR: Cummins power generators recalled – WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission a… http://ht.ly/17wrMx #
THR: German military faces drastic budget cuts – HAMBURG, Germany, May 27 (UPI) — German Defense Minister Karl-Th… http://ht.ly/17wrMw #
THR: Obama Open to Ideas on How to Plug Oil Leak, Defends Administration Response http://ht.ly/17woTw #
THR: Cost concerns threaten jobs bill in Congress – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats on Thursday scra… http://ht.ly/17woTx #
THR: Senate rejects exit timetable for Afghanistan – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate rejected a proposal on Thurs… http://ht.ly/17woTy #
THR: U.S. markets stage comeback – NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) — U.S. markets surged Thursday in New York, following t… http://ht.ly/17woTz #
THR: Government sees “multiple means to isolate Iran, North Korea http://ht.ly/17wmfw #
THR: Realtor charged with running a Ponzi scam – DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 27 (UPI) — Authorities in Delray Beach, … http://ht.ly/17wmfx #
THR: Signs Point to Administration Plan to Lock Up 13M Acres of Federal Land http://ht.ly/17wmfv #
THR: Democrats Strike Down McCain Bid to Send 6,000 National Guard to Border http://ht.ly/17wk0X #
RT @bighollywood Today’s Roman Polanski Supporter: Whoopi ‘Rape-Rape’ Goldberg: —–
Since Whoopi Goldberg’s… http://bit.ly/c47F20 #
RT @RadioPatriot “Glenn Beck’s departure from Fox News”: http://wp.me/poc8b-1Ey #
Don’t you find it peculiar Obama claims BP/Gulf is worst in U.S. history … just before BP closes off well head? #tcot #
RT @Eric_Bartoszak RT @keder: You know what I hate? That every law or bill supported by conservatives is ‘controversial.’ #
If you don’t WRITE.VOTE.RECALL you lose your right to complain. Cc: @SarahPalinUSA & The Leftys, too. #
RT @RepMikeCoffman …We’re discussing OCS oil & gas strategy & implications of the #oilspill *Ask when they’re gonna start blaming Bush43. #
RT @mikepfs Feds Issue Terror Watch for the Texas/Mexico Border http://tinyurl.com/3234jl4 *Too late. They’re already here. Waiting. #
RT @edwrather The repeal of DADT will bring us another step closer to the judgment of God upon our country *Really? & U REALLY believe this? #
RT @cspan President Obama Press Conference on Gulf Oil Spill – 12:45 pm ET LIVE… *Listen closely for code words blaming Bush43. #
RT @cnnbrk The Gulf oil spill is worst in American history, gov’t est. show. http://on.cnn.com/a9XK7j *When is Obama going to blame Bush43? #
THR: U.S. GDP estimate revised lower – WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) — The Commerce Department said Thursday the U.S. … http://ht.ly/17whBo #
THR: Director of Agency Overseeing Offshore Drilling Is Fired, Sources Say http://ht.ly/17whBl #
THR: Counterterror Adviser Defends Jihad as ‘Legitimate Tenet of Islam’ http://ht.ly/17whBm #
THR: Jobless claims fall in week – WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) — First-time claims for U.S. unemployment insurance b… http://ht.ly/17whBn #
RT @I_Am_The_Mob Conservatives, please donate to support Scott Taylor (former Navy SEAL) to Congress! http://www.scotttaylorforcongress.com/ #
RT @Heritage A @WhiteHouse job offer for Sestak? The controversy is heating up. Here’s our take & a look at the law: http://herit.ag/gka #
THR DM: “Definitely not a spammer. Definitely a true blue American who’s fed up!!” #
@magicboop That’ll soon be clarified by SCOTUS. 14th Amendment was not passed for leaches & anchor babies. in reply to magicboop #
RT @HuffPostPol Scientists say Gulf spill now far larger than Exxon Valdez… *That’ll give Obama something to crow about. #
THR: Lumeta IPsonar undergoing FIPS review – SOMERSET, N.J., May 27 (UPI) — Lumeta says its mapping system is und… http://ht.ly/17wfqi #
THR: DARPA awards LM funds for DInGO – AKRON, Ohio, May 27 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin has been selected by the U.S. … http://ht.ly/17wfqh #
THR: Thales Australia wins ship SATCOM contract – CANBERRA, Australia, May 27 (UPI) — Australia has chosen Thales… http://ht.ly/17wdtc #
THR: U.S. Economic Rebound Slowed Last Quarter – The economic rebound last quarter turned out to be slower than fir… http://ht.ly/17wdt8 #
THR: Italy passes steep spending cuts – ROME, May 27 (UPI) — Italy has joined a growing list of European countrie… http://ht.ly/17wdtb #
THR: New Weekly Jobless Claims Drop 14,000 to 460,000 – Applications for unemployment befits fell by 14,000 to 460,… http://ht.ly/17wdt9 #
THR: Up from the deep sea: a nightmare for Obama – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Up from the briny deep of the Gulf of Mex… http://ht.ly/17wdta #
THR: Obama to Appear in Rare Press Conference – On Thursday, for the first time in 308 days, President Obama will c… http://ht.ly/17waSE #
THR: Obama to keep drilling moratorium for 6 months: aide – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will anno… http://ht.ly/17w8K9 #
THR: Romer: sudden budget cuts could hit recovery – PARIS (Reuters) – Immediate budget cuts in the United States co… http://ht.ly/17w79I #
THR: Congress Set for Landmark Vote on Lifting Military Gay Ban http://ht.ly/17w3Kw #
THR: Obama security doctrine poised for unveiling – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s new national se… http://ht.ly/17w0y8 #
THR: U.S. to suspend Arctic drilling: Alaska senator – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration plans to ann… http://ht.ly/17w0y7 #
THR: Obama to Extend Moratorium on Offshore Drilling – President Obama is rolling out tougher rules for oil rigs, a… http://ht.ly/17vYZQ #
THR: Apple bigger than Microsoft – SEATTLE, May 27 (UPI) — Apple became the 500-pound gorilla of the technology w… http://ht.ly/17vYZR #
O’Keefe remains defiant in failed Mary Landrieu office caper http://ht.ly/1QsTc Yet Landrieu’s La. Purchase vote was bought for ObamaCare? #
Two more Census workers blow the whistle http://ht.ly/1QsOX And WHO is running the Census again? Oh, that’s right. #
Hollywood Celebrities Sit Out Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Relief http://ht.ly/1QsKD Because paparazzi won’t follow them. #
THR: Democrats try scaled down tax bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats cut the cost of a package … http://ht.ly/17vW9t #
THR: Obama Set to Hold First Full-Blown News Conference in 10 Months, http://ht.ly/17vT9I #
THR: U.S. Official Says Pakistan Needs to Crack Down on Taliban http://ht.ly/17vPgq #
THR: House panel backs bill prompted by Toyota saga – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Legislation enhancing the power of reg… http://ht.ly/17vPgs #
Obama just can’t get enough of BP/Gulf. He jumped on that political stump faster than you could say, “Tax! Baby! Tax!” #
Did you know America is THE only country on earth which puts up with anchor babies? No wonder we’re drowning in debt. #
Arizona will propose and hopefully pass a state law which will rock the foundation of America, soon. And it’s not SB1070. #
If life is so horrible for illegal aliens in America, I will personally pay for 1,000 of them to go back to their wonderful country. #
You come to my country, feed off my tax dollars, put nothing back into America and call me a rascist? #tcot #
RT @SPAMMER @HWDRepublican Lose weight now and start living a longer happier life! *Are you saying my butt looks big in these jeans? #
THR: Female Airman Says She Was Sexually Harassed by Superior http://ht.ly/17vM3a #
THR: U.S. Navy eyes Caribbean marine security with new exercises http://ht.ly/17vM3b #
THR: U.S. Spending on Food Stamps at All-Time High, Sparking Debate Over Welfare http://ht.ly/17vM39 #
THR: Author Writing About Palin Moves Next Door to Her – Author Joe McGinniss has taken up residence in a house nex… http://ht.ly/17vKfz #
THR: U.S., Dutch Teams at Greatest Risk of Attack During World Cup, House Caucus Learns http://ht.ly/17vHPE #
THR: Obama doctrine to make clear no war on Islam: aide – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s new natio… http://ht.ly/17vHPF #
THR: Grain futures higher Wednesday – CHICAGO, May 26 (UPI) — Grain futures closed higher on the Chicago Board of… http://ht.ly/17vHPH #
THR: Crude oil holds above $70 – NEW YORK, May 26 (UPI) — June delivery crude oil prices edged above $70 per barr… http://ht.ly/17vHPG #
THR: Two arrested on Disney insider scheme – BURBANK, Calif., May 26 (UPI) — The FBI arrested a Walt Disney Co. s… http://ht.ly/17vFyc #
THR: Biden Jokes About Avoiding ‘Blumenthal Mistake’ on Vietnam http://ht.ly/17vFyb #
THR: Libertarians May Run Senate Candidate in Kentucky – The Libertarian Party is considering running a candidate i… http://ht.ly/17vDkq #
THR: Police Chiefs Slam Arizona Immigration Law After Meeting With Holder http://ht.ly/17vDkr #
THR: Crude oil supplies climb in week – WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 2.4 million… http://ht.ly/17vDks #
THR: USDA reports on slaughter facilities – WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it… http://ht.ly/17vDkt #
THR: Republicans Press Obama to Strengthen Border Security Plan http://ht.ly/17vAAO #
THR: Fighter engine war heats up – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon’s top arms buyer on Wednesday urged Congress… http://ht.ly/17vAAP #
THR: U.S. markets follow Asia and Europe higher – NEW YORK, May 26 (UPI) — U.S. markets followed stocks in Asia a… http://ht.ly/17vAAQ #
THR: EU commissioner proposes a bank tax – BRUSSELS, May 26 (UPI) — The European Union commissioner for internal … http://ht.ly/17vAAR #
THR: Government Could Reportedly Fine BP $4,300 Per Oil Barrel Spilled Into Gulf http://ht.ly/17vxSX #
THR: Democrats eye Medicare cuts in tax, jobs bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats on Wednesday co… http://ht.ly/17vxSY #
THR: UAE picks rifles from South Korea – ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 26 (UPI) — The United Arab Emirates… http://ht.ly/17vxT0 #
THR: German mercenaries to Somalia? – BERLIN, May 26 (UPI) — German lawmakers have blasted a German security firm… http://ht.ly/17vxSZ #
THR: Obama Addresses Critics of Gulf Oil Response While Fundraising for Boxer http://ht.ly/17vvFk #
THR: Obama invites Netanyahu to White House meeting – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has invited Isra… http://ht.ly/17vvFm #
THR: Despite Soaring National Debt, Congress Goes on Spending Spree http://ht.ly/17vvFl #
THR: Durable goods orders rose in April – WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Commerce Department said new orders… http://ht.ly/17vvFn #
THR: Mortgage activity climbs with rates low – WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — The volume of applications for U.S. mor… http://ht.ly/17vvFo #
THR: A left-handed invitation from Russia – MOSCOW, May 26 (UPI) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is courting … http://ht.ly/17vt0Y #
THR: U.S. Census Finds Sharp Jump in Population of Gulf Coast States http://ht.ly/17vt0V #
THR: New Home Sales Jump 14.8 Percent in April – The Commerce Department says sales of new single-family homes jump… http://ht.ly/17vt0W #
THR: Retail sales dip slightly in week – WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) — U.S. retail sales dropped 0.8 percent in the … http://ht.ly/17vt0X #
THR: Lawmakers Question Move to Accelerate Vote on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ http://ht.ly/17vqEu #
THR: Obama Administration Sides With Vatican in Sex Abuse Case http://ht.ly/17vqEv #
THR: Crude oil climbs above $70 – NEW YORK, May 26 (UPI) — June delivery crude oil prices edged above $70 per bar… http://ht.ly/17vqEw #
THR: GOP Depicts N.C. Tea Party Candidate as Pot-Smoker Who Claimed to Be Messiah http://ht.ly/17voKZ #
THR: Economic Outlook: Hedging confidence – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International The Organization for Economic… http://ht.ly/17voL0 #
THR: Administration’s New Security Strategy Stresses Non-Military Tools http://ht.ly/17vmbF #
THR: AP: Obama’s Border Plan Looks Similar to Bush’s – Some law enforcement officials along the border believe the … http://ht.ly/17visH #
THR: Campaigning on Arizona law may help Republicans: study – PHOENIX (Reuters) – Republican candidates who make Ar… http://ht.ly/17visI #
THR: Idaho Lawmaker Wins GOP Nod in U.S. House Race – Idaho state Rep. Raul Labrador won the Republican nomination … http://ht.ly/17veVU #
THR: Obama Chides Republicans, Raises Cash for Boxer – Speaking at a series of fundraisers for Democratic Sen. Barb… http://ht.ly/17vdwn #
THR: Clinton urges China to pressure North Korea – SEOUL (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wed… http://ht.ly/17vdwo #
THR: Obama chides Republicans while backing California senator http://ht.ly/17vbvW #
THR: Geithner upbeat on recovery – BEIJING, May 26 (UPI) — The current world economic recovery is in much stronge… http://ht.ly/17vbvX #
THR: New Afghan prison marks change in Obama strategy – BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Reuters) – With his wrists and ankles … http://ht.ly/17v9Nf #
Freeze BP’s Assets Now! http://ht.ly/17v9U2 #
THR: U.S., Japan defense chiefs discuss N. Korea concerns – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Japanese defense chiefs… http://ht.ly/17v6I5 #
THR: Government: 89 Deaths Tied to Toyota Acceleration – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said th… http://ht.ly/17v6I4 #
THR: Obama, Senate Republicans discuss priorities – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Senate Republ… http://ht.ly/17v3Ew #
THR: Obama wants to “plug the damn hole” – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has privately expressed hi… http://ht.ly/17v3Ex #
THR: Texas Gov. Perry Blasts Federal Government in Upcoming Book http://ht.ly/17uZJ2 #
THR: Possible pick for intelligence czar faces pushback – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top-ranking Democrats and Republic… http://ht.ly/17uZJ4 #
THR: Obama and Senate Republicans discuss priorities – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Senate Rep… http://ht.ly/17uZJ5 #
THR: Bush: Book Begins with Decision to Quit Drinking – George W. Bush said Tuesday that his upcoming book begins w… http://ht.ly/17uWgY #
THR: Obama’s Patience Wears Thin as BP Struggles to Contain Oil Spill http://ht.ly/17uWgZ #
THR: U.S. Military Reconsiders Army’s Use of M4 Rifles in Afghanistan http://ht.ly/17uUrX #
THR: Oil prices climb above $69 – NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) — June delivery crude oil prices regained some traction … http://ht.ly/17uUrZ #
THR: New Jersey court hears arguments to recall senator – TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) – New Jersey voters should … http://ht.ly/17uUrY #
THR: Grain futures lose ground Tuesday – CHICAGO, May 25 (UPI) — A stronger dollar, lower oil prices and favorabl… http://ht.ly/17uUs0 #
THR: Congressman: White House Job Offer to Sestak May Be an ‘Impeachable’ Offense http://ht.ly/17uS3k #
THR: Brazil poised to gain autonomy in uranium processing – RIO DE JANEIRO, May 25 (UPI) — Brazil, the oldest nuc… http://ht.ly/17uS3m #
THR: U.S. markets stage a late rally – NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) — The Dow Jones industrial average avoided a close … http://ht.ly/17uS3n #
THR: Obama Tells GOP Senators He Has Read Arizona Immigration Law http://ht.ly/17uS3l #
THR: Activity index shows above average growth – CHICAGO, May 25 (UPI) — U.S. economic growth in April reached th… http://ht.ly/17uPRE #
THR: Hatoyama, Obama to talk on Futenma Air Base: report – (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will … http://ht.ly/17uPRD #
THR: Piper Jaffray to pay fine on lost e-mails – MINNEAPOLIS, May 25 (UPI) — A Minnesota bank has agreed to pay a… http://ht.ly/17uPRF #
THR: Indian official warns of U.S. defense plan – NEW DELHI, May 25 (UPI) — For a nation that is increasingly out… http://ht.ly/17uNGF #
THR: Ford to move some work to Michigan – DEARBORN, Mich., May 25 (UPI) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would br… http://ht.ly/17uNGG #
THR: Obama to Deploy Up to 1,200 National Guard Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border http://ht.ly/17uNGD #
THR: Obama urges Republican backing on energy bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama urged Senate Rep… http://ht.ly/17uNGE #
THR: Consumer confidence rose in May – NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) — U.S. consumer confidence rose in May for the thir… http://ht.ly/17uKYL #
THR: Central Atlantic manufacturing grows – RICHMOND, Va., May 25 (UPI) — The Richmond, Va., Federal Reserve Bank… http://ht.ly/17uKYK #
THR: Democrats’ jobs, fund tax bill delayed – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress are racing against the c… http://ht.ly/17uKYI #
THR: Congressman Boycotts House Resolutions Saluting Sports Champions http://ht.ly/17uKYH #
THR: Interior secretary requests offshore agency ethics probe http://ht.ly/17uKYJ #
THR: IG Report: Drilling Agency Staff Viewing Porn at Work, Using Meth http://ht.ly/17uI8G #
THR: Twelve senators named to Wall St reform panel – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate named 12 senators, including… http://ht.ly/17uI8I #
THR: Microfluidic Systems gets new patents – FREMONT, Calif., May 25 (UPI) — Microfluidic Systems says the U.S. P… http://ht.ly/17uI8K #
THR: Obama Urges Congress to Pass Aid Package to Small Businesses http://ht.ly/17uI8H #
THR: Army selects WTLN for research – GERMANTOWN, Md., May 25 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted AWS Convergenc… http://ht.ly/17uI8J #
THR: LM marks AEHF satellite delivery milestone – SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 25 (UPI) — Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air … http://ht.ly/17uFY4 #
THR: Pratt & Whitney to develop propulsion tech – CANOGA PARK, Calif., May 25 (UPI) — Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne … http://ht.ly/17uFY3 #
THR: Obama urges bipartisan support for $30 billion job aid – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, seekin… http://ht.ly/17uFY2 #
THR: List of Biden’s Political Blunders – The following is a list of Vice President Biden’s notable gaffes and mome… http://ht.ly/17uDel #
THR: Pocklington agreement sidesteps jail – RIIVERSIDE, Calif., May 25 (UPI) — Former Edmonton Oilers hockey team… http://ht.ly/17uDeo #
THR: Judge Sentences Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to 5 Years in Prison http://ht.ly/17uDem #
THR: U.S. markets join global swoon – NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) — U.S. markets joined in a global retreat Tuesday mo… http://ht.ly/17uDen #
THR: Former Rep. Simmons Suspends Campaign for Senate in Connecticut http://ht.ly/17uAOI #
THR: Congress Presses Ahead With Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ http://ht.ly/17uAOJ #
THR: Oil prices tumble on weak euro – NEW YORK, May 25 (UPI) — June delivery crude oil prices tumbled overnight, … http://ht.ly/17uAOK #
THR: Canada to increase air cargo security – TORONTO, May 25 (UPI) — Canada’s transport minister says his country… http://ht.ly/17uyTF #
THR: Economic Outlook: Correction unchecked – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International Stocks slid sharply across … http://ht.ly/17uyTG #
THR: Delegation of Mexican Senators to Visit Arizona for Meetings on Immigration Law http://ht.ly/17uwfD #
THR: Geithner praises China commitment on currency reform – BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Gei… http://ht.ly/17usxf #
THR: Heat on White House to Do More About Gulf Spill – The White House is facing increasing questions about why the… http://ht.ly/17upf6 #
THR: Geithner offers China vow of greater fiscal discipline – BEIJING (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithn… http://ht.ly/17upf8 #
THR: Congress Gets Ready to Quadruple Tax on Oil – The tax increase is part of a larger bill that has grown into a … http://ht.ly/17upf7 #
THR: Feds Ask Va. Health Reform Lawsuit Be Dismissed – Obama administration asks a federal judge in Virginia to dis… http://ht.ly/17unQG #
THR: Clinton says China wise to buy U.S. debt instruments – BEIJING (Reuters) – China has made a “wise” choice by b… http://ht.ly/17um0I #
High Noon Showdown Between LA Press and LA City Council http://ht.ly/1PpZk The problem with gov’t. today. #
THR: Report: U.S. Orders Covert Military Ops in Mideast – The Pentagon has approved a broader range of secret milit… http://ht.ly/17ukiH #
THR: U.S. trade chief urges China to lower trade barriers – BEIJING (Reuters) – Potential Chinese moves to lower tr… http://ht.ly/17ukiI #
THR: Covert U.S. operations authorized in secret order – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. military commander is… http://ht.ly/17ukiJ #
THR: Obama backs proposal to lift ban on gays in military – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday backed… http://ht.ly/17ufYt #
THR: Talking Heads’ Byrne sues Florida Gov Crist for song – SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – If a three-way race for the S… http://ht.ly/17ufYu #
THR: Rocker David Byrne sues Florida governor over ad – DETROIT (Billboard) – David Byrne is suing the governor of … http://ht.ly/17uew2 #
Big Sis’s little boy assistant http://ht.ly/1Pmq3 Contact this moron & tell him to do his job. (202) 732-3000 John.Morton@dhs.gov #
Karen Bass, David Cogdill, Darrell Steinberg & Michael Villines http://ht.ly/1Pmn7 These 4 criminals cost Calif. billions. #
Facebook founder Zuckerberg out to fix “a bunch of mistakes” http://ht.ly/1PlVz Does not reveal he uses FB as his political platform. #
Facebook or Fascistbook? FB being hammered for privacy issues AND now deleting Conservative accounts in favor of The Leftys. #
THR: Car Crash Involving Mass. Lawmaker, Suspected Illegal Immigrant Heats Up Debate http://ht.ly/17uay2 #
THR: Obama urged to reassess intelligence czar’s powers – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama needs to re… http://ht.ly/17uay4 #
RT @BowlMeOverVa: Pennsylvania #TeaParty movement finding its way – http://bit.ly/dBKBFh #tcot #sgp #tlot #tpp #912 #Pennsylvania #
RT @MajoratWH: Today’s WH Briefing on Gulf Oil Spill. Most Qs on that topic. U may find many answers here. http://bit.ly/dBqXYW #
Kalamazoo Central elders are livid over ‘Citizen status’ question regarding Obama’s visit http://ht.ly/1Pleg Where’s his birth certificate? #
Why isn’t Obama called a racist, Nazi bigot? Oh, that’s right. Do as I say, not as I do. http://ht.ly/1Plc1 WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
RT @MajoratWH: Sen. Landrieu: La. “If u made $50K last year & can’t work this year because of the oil, BP will write u a check for $50K.” #
Oil tax increase REID IS LYING TO YOU http://ht.ly/1PkTX Are you kidding me?! Obama is going to kill Americans with gas tax. #
THR: U.S. pushes to lift oil spill liability cap – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The government’s push to make BP Plc pay … http://ht.ly/17u7rM #
THR: Cost guided Toyota response to ES lurching – TOYOTA CITY, Japan, May 24 (UPI) — Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp. f… http://ht.ly/17u7rN #
THR: Sen. Shelby Slams Census Bureau for Allowing Sex Offenders to Go Door-to-Door http://ht.ly/17u7rL #
THR: Oil prices fall under $70 – NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) — June delivery crude oil prices held close to $70 per ba… http://ht.ly/17u7rO #
This site is fighting against those who believe their ideas are more important than the livelihoods of the people of AZ. http://ht.ly/1PkGc #
RT @HeyTammyBruce: Just posted 3rd hour podcast of Tammy Radio, w special gst @johnnydontlike from KABC Radio on all sorts of politics. #
THR: Crop futures mixed Monday – CHICAGO, May 24 (UPI) — Prices closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday… http://ht.ly/17u5C2 #
THR: Wall Street critic Frank to shepherd final reform bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representative Barney Frank, a… http://ht.ly/17u5C1 #
THR: States face hurdles in cutting worker benefits – NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – State governors working to… http://ht.ly/17u5C0 #
RT @DanielnTexas: I feel what we need to do is find a way to remove the current admin in DC now not in 2012 or even Sept this year. #
WARNING: You WILL become ANGRY after reading this story. Gov’t employees splurge on credit cards http://ht.ly/1PjAh #
A sincere thanks to all THR followers. We get spammed a lot here and if I miss your DM, just resend it. I won’t mind. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
THR: Lawmakers eye communications law revamp – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top Democratic lawmakers said on Monday they … http://ht.ly/17u3hi #
THR: California lawmakers lauded for attempted fiscal rescue http://ht.ly/17u3hj #
THR: Questions cloud Navy veterans group – RICHMOND, Va., May 24 (UPI) — Three states have begun investigations i… http://ht.ly/17u3hk #
THR: U.S. crops in line or better than averages – WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) — A fast 2010 start to U.S. crop produ… http://ht.ly/17u3hl #
THR: BAE buys U.S. shipyards – LONDON, May 24 (UPI) — Britain’s BAE systems has acquired the U.S.-based Atlantic … http://ht.ly/17u17t #
THR: Obama to raise Syria concerns with Lebanese PM – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama hosted Lebanese… http://ht.ly/17u17s #
THR: IBM to buy Sterling Commerce for $1.4B – ARMONK, N.Y., May 24 (UPI) — International Business Machines said M… http://ht.ly/17u17u #
THR: No Consequences for Government Employees Who Charged Massive Shopping Spree to Taxpayers http://ht.ly/17tYWy #
THR: Obama Call for ‘International Order’ Raises Questions About U.S. Sovereignty http://ht.ly/17tYWx #
THR: GM’s Docherty to switch jobs – DETROIT, May 24 (UPI) — Susan Docherty, vice president of North American sale… http://ht.ly/17tYWz #
THR: Markets mixed Monday – NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) — U.S. markets mirrored the mixed global landscape Monday with… http://ht.ly/17tWiF #
THR: Jobless face child-care dilemma – WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) — Out-of-work parents face the option of going on… http://ht.ly/17tWiG #
THR: South Carolina Blogger Who Worked for Sanford Claims Affair With Gubernatorial Candidate http://ht.ly/17tWiE #
THR: Senate Takes Up ‘Emergency’ War Bill Despite Obama Pledge to End Practice http://ht.ly/17tTDQ #
THR: Obama seeks way to cut costs from spending bills – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is sending a … http://ht.ly/17tTDR #
THR: Peak day surcharges become airline norm – NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) — Major U.S. airlines are slapping surcharg… http://ht.ly/17tTDS #
THR: Obama urged to fast-track cybersecurity policy – WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) — The Obama administration is comi… http://ht.ly/17tTDT #
THR: Shelby, Chambliss to serve on Wall Street panel: aide – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican senators Richard She… http://ht.ly/17tRyX #
THR: Oshkosh gets M-ATV armor kit orders – OSHKOSH, Wis., May 24 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has contracted Oshkosh Cor… http://ht.ly/17tRyY #
THR: Army receives BAE, NG combat vehicle bid – ARLINGTON, Va., May 24 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has received a new v… http://ht.ly/17tRyZ #
THR: AOL at 25, contemplates the future – SAN FRANCISCO, May 24 (UPI) — The 25th anniversary of America Online fi… http://ht.ly/17tOUK #
THR: Frank to chair financial reform committee – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic lawmaker Barney Frank will get t… http://ht.ly/17tOUJ #
THR: Markets mixed Monday morning – NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) — U.S. markets mirrored the mixed global landscape Mon… http://ht.ly/17tOUL #
THR: Clinton: ‘Highly Precarious’ Situation in Koreas Must Not Escalate http://ht.ly/17tMID #
THR: Blumenthal Apologizes for Inaccurate Claims About Vietnam Service http://ht.ly/17tMIE #
THR: Economic Outlook: Debt and irony – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International Winding down a prolonged debate o… http://ht.ly/17tMIF #
THR: Obama Seeks Power to Force Votes on Spending Cuts – President Obama on Monday is sending legislation to Congre… http://ht.ly/17tIbH #
THR: Iran hands IAEA letter on nuclear deal: TV – TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran has handed a letter to the International … http://ht.ly/17tEG1 #
THR: Senate committee to examine United/Continental merger – (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate subcommittee is set to exami… http://ht.ly/17tBwO #
THR: Obama Tells Military: Prepare for N. Korea ‘Aggression’ http://ht.ly/17tA9b #
THR: Japan PM points to North Korea to explain U.S. base plan http://ht.ly/17tA9c #
THR: White House backs South Korea move to punish North – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday gave str… http://ht.ly/17tyoN #
Too Big to Fail Means Too Big to Exist http://ht.ly/17tyFY #