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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Cheat Sheet - Russell Simmons: Biden Was Right

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Today: Judge Upholds PA Voter ID Law , More Rich, High-Powered Women Are Turning to Matchmakers to Find Love , UN: War Crimes on Both Sides in Syria
Cheat Sheet: Afternoon

August 15, 2012
DEFENSE

The vice president made headlines Tuesday when he told a mostly black audience that Romney’s economic policies would “put y’all back in chains.” While some have called the comments offensive, for music mogul Russell Simmons, Biden was speaking the truth.

CAN I SEE SOME ID?

Amid a chorus of loud criticism, a tough, new voter-identification law will take effect in Pennsylvania before November’s presidential election, after a judge on Wednesday refused to grant an injunction that would halt it. The law, championed by Republicans, requires each voter in the state to show a valid photo ID—a mandate that opponents say will make it harder for the elderly, disabled, poor, and young to vote. Those critics are also quick to point out that those demographics happen to be likely supporters of President Obama. An appeal to the state Supreme Court is expected be filed in the coming days.

OUTSOURCING

Where can a powerful woman find a prospective mate? The office and the gym are often out—and, increasingly, top-tier matchmakers are in. Paula Froelich reports on the new breed of high-end love gurus and their wealthy clients.

ATROCITIES

U.N. human rights investigators have determined that Syrian government forces and the rebels have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity they said on Wednesday. But, investigators said, the Syrian rebels’ war crimes, “did not reach the gravity, frequency, and scale” of those being carried out by government forces. Meanwhile, Syrian government fighter jet struck the northern town of Azaz, killing seven Lebanese hostages and wounding four others, a rebel commander said. A local doctor said 80 people were killed and 150 others. In Damascus, the hotel where the United Nations monitors are staying was bombed on Wednesday.

ROYAL FAMILY

Prince Philip has been taken to the hospital, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, as a “precautionary measure” while he was vacationing at Balmoral Estate. Buckingham Palace said the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh is at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary due to a reoccurance of a bladder infection. Philip was admitted to the hospital twice in the past year, for heart disease in December and for a bladder infection in June.


MEDICARE
Romney: Ryan on ‘Same Page’
Vow to restore $716 billion to trust fund.
Surprise!
Hungarian Anti-Semite Leader Jewish
Party forced him to resign European Parliament seat.
HIATUS
Nadal Withdraws From U.S. Open
“Not ready” to compete due to knee injury.
DYNASTY
Chelsea Clinton Talks Political Run
Doesn’t rule out family business in Vogue interview.
HATERS GONNA HATE
Stewart Out of ‘Snow White’ Sequel
Dropped from follow-up after scandal.
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