20070517 CNSNews.com E-Brief The Right News, Right Now

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

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COMMENTARY

Rove and the Grand Inquisitor By Robert D. Novak

On the day presidential adviser Karl Rove administered a tongue-lashing to a Republican congressman, disturbing news about his former executive assistant was spreading on Capitol Hill. GOP House members learned that Susan Ralston is requesting immunity to testify before Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman’s investigating committee. She was an assistant to Jack Abramoff, Washington super-lobbyist and Republican fund-raiser, in 2001 when he recommended her for the top job with Rove. For Waxman, she is a link between the disgraced, imprisoned Abramoff and Rove, a principal political target of the Democratic-controlled Congress…

Liberal Bloggers Rip Into Falwell After Death
(CNSNews.com) – “The gates of hell swing open and Satan welcomes his beloved son,” a prominent left-wing blogger opined on her website at the news of the death Tuesday of the Rev. Jerry Falwell. “Guess god [sic] liked the ACLU better after all,” wrote another...

Israel’s Response to Rocket Fire Seen As Declaration of War by Hamas
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) – Hamas threatened to resume its suicide bomb attacks on Israel Thursday after the Israeli Air Force struck a Hamas terrorist headquarters in the Gaza Strip. In response, Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida was quoted as saying that "the Zionist enemy has declared war."

Man-to-Monkey Billboards Used to Challenge Evolution
(CNSNews.com) - Billboards that show a man turning into a monkey and an online game entitled “Let’s See How Evolution Works” are two elements of a new national campaign launched by a Christian group to call attention to the “lack of proof” for the theory of evolution...

Save the Planet: Stop Having Babies
London (CNSNews.com) – Using fewer resources and “greener” technologies helps combat climate change, says a British environmental group, but the most effective strategy would be to limit the number of humans on the planet. The group said during an 80-year lifespan, a Briton born today will produce 744 tons of carbon dioxide...

Lawmaker Expresses Dismay Over Planned Parenthood Conduct
(CNSNews.com) – Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) said Wednesday she was “heartbroken” over recent controversies involving Planned Parenthood clinics in Ohio and California in which employees of the abortion provider are accused of ignoring or avoiding laws requiring that they report cases of ...

Republicans Claim Victory in Rules Fight
(CNSNews.com) – Republicans claimed victory Wednesday in a fight with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) over 185-year-old House rules that allow the minority party to block legislation...

Raid on Congressman’s Office Stirs Debate Over Balance of Powers
(CNSNews.com) - A federal appeals court in Washington has heard oral arguments in a case examining whether the Justice Department acted lawfully in raiding the congressional office of a lawmaker under investigation for alleged bribery and fraud...

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OTHER CNSNEWS.COM HEADLINES:

Christians, Jews Upset Over Int’l Slight of Jerusalem Event

Likely New French Foreign Minister Backed Removal of Saddam

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NEWS FROM THE WEB:

Former Clinton Aide Sandy Berger Forfeiting Law License

Suspension Recommended for Controversial Colorado Professor

Civil Rights Lawyers Sue Over Terror Watch List

Fate of Same-Sex Marriage Ban Uncertain in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Poised to Expand Buffer Zones Around Abortion Clinics

Convert to Islam or Die, Pakistani Christians Told

Brazen Raid in Mexico Seen As Change for Worse

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