-By Warner Todd Huston Since he ascended from nothing to the office of President of the United States, Obama has shown a disdain for most of our western allies that borders on hatred. But he’s reserved his most backhanded treatment to Israel. It isn’t just what he’s done to show Israel that he has no use
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Obama Appointed Ambassador Says Israel At Fault for Muslim Anti-Semitism
The Daily Beast – Obama’s new press secretary doesn’t report directly to the president. Lloyd Grove talks to alumni of the office and longtime White House reporters about the limits on Jay Carney’s clout.
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Will Carney’s Voice Carry?
(The Daily Beast)
After reading Meredith’s article on the Republican Reps. that missed their own swearing-in ceremony, I have to say I’m simply disgusted. While Reps. Pete Sessions (TX) and Mike Fitzpatrick (PA) both claim that “technically” they were sworn in, albeit remotely, that’s not the point. The point is this: we shouldn’t be having this conversation. There should never even be a hint of a question regarding why two Reps., who are part of a new House majority claiming it will do things different, skipped their swearing-in ceremony. I’m willing to concede that that the event wasn’t a fundraiser. But again, that’s beside the point. Why is a “public” event more important than honoring the spirit of the office you have been elected to hold? Here’s the gist: A swearing-in ceremony should not be fulfilled via technicality. And if that’s how you have to defend it after the fact, an apology is in order. Respect the office and the people and they will respect you. Disgrace it, and all you get is disgust. Let’s make these next two years memorable, not miserable.
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Thirteen minutes ago, the office of newly-sworn-in Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., sent out this photo, in an e-mail labeled “We did it!” Come on, Congressman. It's your day to be sworn in to an office you campaigned and worked hard to achieve. Sure, you've got a lot of work ahead of you, but you're allowed to smile. Three minutes ago, his office sent out the same message with this photo: Now that's more like it! Jim Geraghty
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Smile, Congressman West!
Democrat Jerry Brown was sworn in Monday as California’s 39th governor, returning to the office he left 28 years ago.
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Brown Takes On a Different California
Reuters – The House of Representatives on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on a spending bill that would fund financial-industry oversight and other Obama administration priorities, according to the office of House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer.
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Spending bill due for Wednesday vote in U.S. House
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The Christian Science Monitor – Imagine: You’re ready for a well-earned end-of-summer break, some golf, a dip in the ocean, ice cream with the kids. And oh by the way, you’ll be taking a bunch of people from the office with you.
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On Obama vacation, the job tags along
(The Christian Science Monitor)
