Boehner Could Get the Boot, Senate Fast-Tracks Planned Parenthood Vote, Taliban Leader May Be Dead: A.M. Links
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Republican Rep. Mark Meadowns (R-N.C.) filed a "motion to vacate the chair" which could ultimately oust House Speaker John Bohener (R-Ohio) from his position. The chances of this happening are low, but Meadows said he wants to force a "family conversation."- Afghan officials said they are looking into reports that Mullah Mohammed Omar, "the mysterious one-eyed leader of the Taliban who has had a $10 million price on his head since 9/11," is dead.
- John Kasich wants us to leave Donald Trump alone about marital rape. (P.S. Trump/Palin '16?)
- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Tuesday fast-tracked a Planned-Parenthood defunding measure; the Senate could vote on it as soon as next week.
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- Border patrol agents are stopping about 3,100 people every week.
- The New York Times has offered an official "Rebuttal to The NYRB's Article on NYT Nail Salon Series."
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