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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Cheat Sheet - Edwards: I Didn't Hire Prostitutes!

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Today: Etch a Sketch Sales Boom After Romney Aide Gaffe , Edwards Denies Call-Girl Claim , Justice Dept. Meets Trayvon’s Family
The Daily Beast Cheat Sheet: Afternoon

March 22, 2012
SCANDAL

John Edwards on Thursday denied a report that he had used New Yorks so-called “Millionaire Madam." Edwards’ lawyer issued a strongly worded statement denying the allegation, and demanded a complete retraction" from New Yorks local news blog DNA Info, which broke the story. DNA Info reported Thursday that a call girl working for Anna Gristina told investigators that she was paid to have sex with Edwards while he was in New York in 2007, raising money for his failed presidential bid. Records show he stayed at the Loews Regency Hotel—which is also where he allegedly met Rielle Hunter.

FREE PRESS

After a Mitt Romney aide made an unfortunate comparison between the candidate and the classic toy, phones are off the hook at the small Ohio company that makes the Etch a Sketch. The Daily Beast’s Daniel Stone talks to staffers about the boost—and why they’re not taking sides.

SHOOTING

Mohamed Merah, the 24-year-old suspected in a series of shootings across southern France, was on the U.S. no-fly list after reportedly being held in Afghanistan and then sent back to France. But the circumstances of his detention are unclear; military officials say they don’t have any record of Merah being in American custody. Merah was killed Thursday after a two-day siege of his home in Toulouse when he jumped from a window while being shot. French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would crack down on visitors to terrorist websites, and he and socialist challenger François Hollande resumed their presidential campaigns.unter.

NO CONFIDENCE

U.S. Justice Department officials on Thursday met with the family of Trayvon Martin, the black teenager shot and killed by a neighborhood-watch captain. The meeting comes just hours before the Rev. Al Sharpton will lead a rally in Florida, which thousands are expected to attend. Martin’s family joined supporters and activists in New York for a “Million Hoodie March.” Meanwhile, Sanford, Fla., Police Chief Billy Lee, who is leading the investigation into Trayvon Martin’s death, is being asked to step down after a no-confidence vote from city commissioners.

FAST-TRACK

President Obama announced Thursday that he will expedite permits for the southern portion of the controversial Keystone pipeline—which had been a sticking point for Republicans during February’s payroll-tax argument. Speaking in Oklahoma, Obama said he will issue an executive order allowing the federal permitting of infrastructure projects. Calgary-based TransCanada has said it hopes to build the $2.3 billion Oklahoma-to-Texas portion of the pipeline next year. Republicans have hit Obama hard on his energy proposals—especially after solar-energy company Solyndra failed, despite receiving government money.


Double Digits
Santorum Leading in Louisiana
But most people think Romney will be nominee.
TRAGEDY
Death Toll Rises in Afghan Massacre
17 people dead, one more than earlier reports.
SEMPER FI?
Tea Party Marine Could Get Booted
For making comments against Obama.
ECONOMY
Jobless Claims at 4-Year Low
Signal strengthening economy.
MIDNIGHT SNACK?
Rihanna Spotted at Ashton’s House
Rep says theyre “friends.”
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