Amanda Winkler

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  Sep 8, 2011

  Evangelicals Not Invited to 9/11 'Call to Compassion' Ceremony

  The Washington National Cathedral finds itself embroiled in controversy over a special service it is hosting this upcoming weekend to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

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  Sep 8, 2011

  Cheney Encourages Hillary Clinton to Challenge Obama

  Fresh from the debut of his new memoir, former Vice President Dick Cheney seems eager to give career advice to Hillary Clinton. Cheney has been making the media rounds in order to promote his new book In My Time. In an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Cheney was asked if Hillary Clinton would have made a better president than Obama. Cheney seems to think so.

• Sep 8, 2011

  Anne Coulter: Sarah Palin Is the Obama of the Tea Party

  Many political pundits have been wondering if Sarah Palin’s spotlight is fading due to her indecision on whether to enter the Republican primary. Anne Coulter is one of them. On Tuesday’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” fill-in host Laura Ingraham asked Coulter if Palin can maintain her status as a tea party favorite if she continues to delay her decision to run in 2012.

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  Sep 6, 2011

  Conservatives Condemn Hoffa's 'SOB' Remarks

  James Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, created quite a stir over the weekend with his combative Labor Day speech. Conservatives are crying foul, saying his remarks were too hostile. Hoffa, however, stands by his remarks.

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  Sep 6, 2011

  Young Guns: Falling from Favor?

  The self-proclaimed “Young Guns” of Capitol Hill are appearing a bit older these days.

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  Sep 3, 2011

  Lawmakers Detail Connection of Guns, Death of Border Patrol Agent

  Two Republican lawmakers claim there was an attempt by the US Attorney’s Office in Arizona to cover up a connection between the December 2010 death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and the government operation known as Fast and Furious, CBS is reporting.

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  Sep 3, 2011

  Abortion Lawsuit: Fetal Pain Law Contested

  A woman in Idaho, Jennie McCormack, has become the first person to file a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the “fetal pain” abortion ban.

• Sep 2, 2011

  Al-Qaida 'On the Ropes,' Says Counterterrorism Chief

  Al-Qaida is “on a steady slide,” according to John Brennan, White House counterterrorism chief. Brennan told The Associated Press Wednesday that the killing of al-Qaida’s latest second-in-command, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, in Pakistan last week was a “huge blow” to the organization.

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  Sep 1, 2011

  Gay Military Magazine to Debut on Same Day DADT Is Lifted

  The historic repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” (DADT) officially takes effect on Sept. 20. It is no coincidence that on the same day, a publication titled OutServe Magazine will look to make history as the first openly gay-themed magazine for military personnel by making its debut on military posts.

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  Sep 1, 2011

  Unions Bow to Pressure, GOP to Attend Wisconsin Labor Day Parade

  Republican elected officials and candidates will be allowed to march in the Wausau, Wis., Labor Day Parade after labor officials reserved an earlier decision to prohibit GOP lawmakers from participating in the event.