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Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Morning Scoop - The Frosty Ethics Panel Weiner Could Face
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If Rep. Anthony Weiner is hoping a get sympathetic hearing from his peers by "welcoming" a House Ethics Committee investigation into his bizarre email escapades with women, he will probably be sorely disappointed with the results—if he hangs on that long. Rapidly running out of goodwill among his fellow Democrats as more X-rated details emerge, Weiner could face an ethics investigation led by a committee stacked with Southern, swift-justice Christian conservatives unlikely to relate to a sexting, swearing New Yorker, and liberal Democrats who have dedicated their careers to protecting the rights of women, both in the workplace and online. The Daily Beast's Patricia Murphy reports.
The U.S. has been intensifying airstrikes in a covert war in Yemen, U.S. officials say, in order to root out al Qaeda militants amid an expanding power vacuum. Officials said the Pentagon's Joint Special Operations Command—in close connection with the CIA—has been carrying out drone strikes since the Yemeni army was forced to pull back in its fight against al Qaeda militants and devote resources to dealing with protesters in the capital. The White House is reportedly worried that the mingling of al Qaeda militants with other anti-government rebels could sweep al Qaeda into power.
Citigroup is the latest big company to fall victim to hackers: The bank says information from 200,000 cardholders, including account numbers, contact info, and email addresses, was exposed in a cyberattack. The bank said it did not know how the attack occurred and is contacting people whose accounts were compromised; the breach affects about 1 percent of the bank's North American customers.
The House Democratic leadership has launched an "orchestrated effort" to force Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign, according to The New York Times. Nancy Pelosi, says the Times, is "especially furious" and has concluded that Weiner is "too much of a problem" as she sets her sights on retaking the House in 2012. Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz of Pennsylvania, who is leading the Democrats' 2012 recruitment efforts, called on Weiner to resign Wednesday. New York Democrats could also attempt to eliminate Weiner's congressional district.
The ICC plans to add rape to the list of war-crime charges against Muammar Gaddafi, according to chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo. He said there's evidence that hundreds of women have been raped and that the government even handed out Viagra to soldiers to encourage the attacks. "Apparently, [Gaddafi] decided to punish, using rape," Moreno-Ocampo said.
Those saying that we should leave Afghanistan are basically advocating losing the war, writes Danielle Pletka. But how well do their arguments hold up?
The Lies and Lunacy in Tim Pawlenty's Economic Plan by Michael Tomasky A candidate's economic plan usually inspires discussion and selective disagreement. But as Michael Tomasky argues, Tim Pawlenty's plan is pure nonsense.
My Favorite Mistake by Ann Curry The Today anchor, who is replacing Meredith Vieira, explains how she botched a commencement address and embarrassed herself in front of hundreds of college graduates. But she learned a valuable lesson: Don't research while under the influence.
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