The Christian Science Monitor – Never in the history of the republic has Washington looked so foolish. OK, maybe that’s a bit over the top, but certainly, the kerfuffle over the timing of President Obama’s big speech on jobs to a joint session of Congress has twisted the capital in knots in a way that is downright baffling.
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Obama speech: Why was the timing so complicated?
(The Christian Science Monitor)
AP – Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman calls the fuss over the timing of President Barack Obama’s job speech “nonsense,” saying it is “what people hate about politics.”
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Huntsman: Controversy over Obama speech ‘nonsense’
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A dispute over the timing of a presidential speech showed the depth of rancor between Obama and Republicans.
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Obama Moves His Speech Amid Dispute
Heartache for Sgt. Ray Lewis , a Marine recruiter currently stationed in Texas who requested the honor of escorting actress Betty White to this fall’s Marine Corps Ball. Unfortunately, Ms. White’s filming schedule conflicts with the timing of the event: “I am deeply flattered and truly appreciate the invitation,” White said in a statement released by her publicist. “As everyone knows, I love a man in uniform … but unfortunately I cannot accept, as I will be taping an episode of ‘Hot in Cleveland.’” The statement ended: “Love, Betty White.” It’s ok; we still love you, Betty!
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Awww: Betty White declines Marine’s YouTube invite
If the economy tanks in the last four quarters before the ’12 election, the President may lack the timing that enabled Roosevelt to ride out his New Deal recession.
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Is Obama’s Destiny FDR in Reverse?
AP – The Obama administration has told whistleblower WikiLeaks that its expected imminent release of classified State Department cables will put “countless” lives at risk, threaten global counterterrorism operations and jeopardize U.S. relations with its allies.
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US asks WikiLeaks to halt document release
(AP)
Ben Smith of Politico notices , “Ohio [Democrat] Senate candidate Lee Fisher is crossing that line as well, with a campaign fundraiser [the evening of September 11] at the home of a Mansfield City councilwoman, Ellen Hairing.
AFP – US troop numbers in Iraq fell below 50,000 on Tuesday, a week ahead of an official end to America’s combat mission, as a poll cast doubt on the timing of the pullout and warned of negative consequences.
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US troops in Iraq fall below Obama’s 50,000 mark
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