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Thursday, January 31, 2013

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"Washington Post" Civil War Breaks Into Public View

Conservative senator quotes conservative blogger. Old-school reporter fights back.

What Professor Hagel Taught

Cyberwar and Bjorn Lomborg at Georgetown. A former student is "disgusted" by the nomination process.

Only Three Senators Left Who Voted Against DOMA In Senate In 1996

"We've gone from a Senate that passed DOMA over my objections to one that just welcomed its first openly gay senator," Kerry said. Sens. Boxer, Feinstein & Wyden joined Kerry in voting against DOMA in 1996.

Video: When The NRA Testified In Support Of Gun-Free Zones

The NRA's top executive Wayne LaPierre thought it was "reasonable" in 1999. The NRA's now come out against gun-free zones.

An Off-Kilter Chuck Hagel Fumbles On Iran

The Secretary of Defense nominee struggles with explanations of his past and present stances on Iran.

Rachel Maddow Has Some Advice For Republicans On How To Talk About Rape

"This is actually pretty simple. If you're about to talk about rape as anything other than a brutal and horrible crime, stop."

NRA Reclaims Its Position As The Left's Bogeyman

Move over, Koch Brothers and the Tea Party: Liberals have a new villain-in-chief. Cornyn complains of "demonization."

Lee Mercer Jr. Is Already Running Television Ads For The Next Presidential Election

His most exciting platform point: "a new computerized government that will run the office of the President of the United States with a computer."

Obama On Immigration Reform: "I Will Put Everything I Have Behind It"

Obama wants bill passed by the end of June.

John Kerry Literally Thanks Everyone During His Senate Farewell Address

Even the reporters!

Ted Cruz Grills Chuck Hagel With Out-Of-Context Al-Jazeera Clip

But the clip didn't show exactly what Cruz said it did.

White House Won't Say If They Back Hagel On "Legitimate" Iranian Government Comment

Carney dodges the question three times.

Biden Presses Senate Democrats To Push Forward On Gun Control

"The visual image of those 20 innocent children being riddled with bullets has absolutely not only traumatized the nation but … it is the straw that has broke the camel’s back,” Biden tells lawmakers.

LGBT Groups Ask Unions, Civil Rights Groups For Marriage Campaign Help

Originally formed to repeal DOMA in Congress, LGBT rights organizations are building a coalition to fight for "securing the freedom to marry nationwide."

Chuck Hagel Supports Gay Couples' Weddings On Military Bases

Also says in Thursday's hearing that he supports chaplains' religious protections not to marry those couples.

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