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American Drug War Documentary
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: drugs, US government, corruption, genocide, drug war )

Ombretta
- 44 days ago - videosift.com
It's called American Drug War: The Last White Hope. Thanks to Nicky for alerting me to this horrifying expose.
Cheney Continues Attempt to Destroy the Environment, Give Business Free Rein
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: F. Chase Hutto, Cheney, environment, US government, Energy Department, free trade, development )

Ombretta
- 49 days ago - washingtonpost.com
A notably anti-environmental regulation & protection aide to Big Dick has been proposed for a top Energy Department slot. The disrespect & destruction for the well-being of the earth & its creatures, including us, continues. Get to know F. Chase Hutto III
What Is There to Say When Your Country's Justice Department Breaks the Law?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Judicial Department, US government, corruption, employment discrimination, Alberto Gonzalez, judicial appointments, judges )

Ombretta
- 71 days ago - washingtonpost.com
Appalling breaking news on the malfeasance of the US Department of Justice, who screened judicial candidates for the "right" political views.
FEMA: Don't Sue Us for Toxic Trailers!
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: FEMA, Katrina victims, trailers, toxic fumes, US government, US federal agency corruption, lawsuits, Gulf Stream Coach, formaldehyde )

Ombretta
- 75 days ago - abcnews.go.com
Yet another example of the lack legal - and moral - accountability that has been the hallmark of nearly all US federal agencies during the George & Dick show. Contemptible!
Killing Us Off: Trashing American Workplace Safety
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Department of Labor, toxins, unsafe workplaces, US government, workplace safety, government corruption, US workers )

Ombretta
- 76 days ago - washingtonpost.com
Why is the US Department of Labor, ruled by Elaine Chao, one of the most do-nothing, big-business-friendly agency heads, rushing to make it harder to regulate toxins in the American workplace? Why is this agency stepping on OSHA's toes?
Does George W. Bush Inhabit An Alternate Reality?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Bush, US government, economy, delusional )

Ombretta
- 83 days ago - boston.com
How many of you saw der Fuehrer pronounce, "The economy is growing. Productivity is high. Trade's up. People are working."? Is this man on the same planet as the rest of us?
The Mess at the FDA
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: food safety, salmonella, US government, Food & Drug Administration, tomatoes, jalapenos, corruption, incompetence, government funding )

Ombretta
- 89 days ago - nytimes.com
The US Food & Drug Administration: is it tomatoes, or jalapenos, or you say to-MAY-to and I say to-MAH-to? We may as well sing as we eat ourselves sick. Some food experts say the 2002 Bioterrorism Law has loopholes that hogtie the FDA,.I say HOGWASH!
The Supreme Irony: Tossed Out of the National Archives for Exercising Free Speech
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: impeachment, National Archives, US government, Washington_DC, free speech, protesters, civil liberties )

Ombretta
- 266 days ago - mass-impeach.org
Impeachment advocates, some wearing T-shirts calling for the impeachment of Bush & Cheney, were summrily either denied entrance to or escorted from the home of the Constitution of the United States - the National Archives. Read all about it and weep.
How Republicans Block Democratic Initiatives in the House: The Motion to Commit
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Motion to Commit, Congress, House of Representatives, Democrats, Republicans, Us government )

Ombretta
- 348 days ago - guardian.co.uk
UK Guardian reveals a move frequently used by House Republicans to shut down Democratic actions. I had never heard of this. It may be news to you too.
Those 5 Million Lost White House Emails: Ghost IT Contractor May Not Exist
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: lost email. White House, IT contractor, US government, Keith Roberts, Henry Waxman )

Ombretta
- 368 days ago - truthout.org
Well, this wouldn't surprise me! Can we believe ANYTHING the government tell us?
Ex-Iraq Commander:
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: US government, US leadership, Iraq, Islam, crisis, veterans, former Iraq commander )

Ombretta
- 378 days ago - chron.com
Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez says that political partisanship is preventing the US from moving forward with a cohesive strategical approach to Islamic extremism. The 200 veterans and their families in the audience gave him a standing ovation.
The NY Times: Blackwater's Back At It
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Blackwater, Iraq, thugs, Bushco, US government )

Ombretta
- 382 days ago - nytimes.com
Well, I guess BUSHCO feels we just can't keep our high mucky-mucks in Iraq safe without these thugs! I am disgusted and embarrassed!
National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell: Give Me More Power to Eavesdrop
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: FISA, electronic surveillance, Protect America Act, Mike McConnell, Nation Intelligence Director, US government, Congress )

Ombretta
- 384 days ago - truthout.org
Not satisfied with the hastily passed expansion of FISA, the Chief Spook is lobbying Congress not to sunset the bill - now repackaged as the "Protect America Act" - when it expires in January, but to expand its oversight permissions.
 

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