The Cost of Symbolism in Syria
If Assad does not respond as hoped, Obama will face unhappy choices about his credibility and much more.
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US Intelligence Officials: Intel Linking Assad to Recent Suspected Chemical Attack No "Slam Dunk"
Obama seems to think otherwise
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Legalization More of the Same: Cash Cows and Cronyism
181 applicants for 35 dispensary licenses
Arkansas Race Seen as Test of Democratic Party's Future in the South
Big changes in just a few years
The Clueless Crusade to Ban E-Cigarettes
Prohibitionists target a safe alternative because...it looks like smoking?
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to Host Fundraiser for Cory Booker
The second Hollywood-focused event for the Senate candidate from New Jersey
Ousted Ill. GOP Leader Hired to Help Lobby for Gay Marriage Recognition
Retained by the ACLU
Bipartisan Coalition Urging Obama to Seek Congressional Approval for Syrian Action
81 members of Congress have signed
Trains to Nowhere: A Government Spending Problem
From New York to California, the government manages to mess up transportation.
McCain Complains About Leaks over Possible Syrian Strikes
Like the war-torn country has some sort of secret defenses they could put up
Third South Florida Mayor Arrested
Was making money on the side consulting for a health company that had business with the city
Joe Biden: "No Doubt" Syrian Regime Used Chemical Weapons, "Must Be Held Accountable"
Moving forward toward war
Feds Spend $20 Million Just to Plan on Inspecting Catfish
Big Cat pushing government to inspect imported catfish especially
5 Deceptions From Obama About NSA Surveillance
President Obama's statements don't plant him in the reality-based community
Newt Gingrich Opposes Syria Intervention, Asks What Would Come After Bombing
Former speaker of the house, GOP presidential candidate now a CNN contributor
White House National Economic Council Director May Be Resigning
Significant shake up of the economic team could be planned
Cory Booker Doesn't Want People Voting For Him Just Because They Think He's Straight
Turning rumors about his sexuality into a political opportunity
The Government's Latest Attack on Civil Liberties
As if "VIPR" squads and "BOSS" surveillance weren't worrisome enough.
Iran's Parliament To Debate Suing US Over 1953 Coup
Recently declassified documents offer more details on the CIA's role in the overthrow of Mohammed Mossadegh
