Lynch Confirmed as Attorney General on Thin Margin
Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as attorney general by 56 to 43 after a protracted delay amid partisan debate. The veteran prosecutor becomes the second woman in the post, replacing Eric Holder and taking office during heightened political fights over immigration policy and DOJ leadership.
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Murrow on computers widening old human communication problem
Edward R Murrow warns that advancing computer speed will not solve human relations issues. The core challenge remains what to say and how to say it, as new tech amplifies the old problem of effective communication.
EU eyes new plan to curb migrant sea crisis
European Union leaders outline a 10 point strategy to stop boats near Libya, disrupt smugglers, and speed refugee processing amid rising Mediterranean deaths. Critics warn it omits root causes like asylum gaps and regional instability, noting time and resources are scarce for desperate migrants.
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Strikes against morality by a Washington Post columnist
Eugene Robinson argues drone strikes blur moral lines and kill civilians, noting the January Pakistan raid that killed hostages Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto alongside other Americans. He questions legality, ethics, and the risk of collateral damage, urging restraint and accountability.
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Palmetto Pipeline Proposal Draws Public Hearing Interest
A letter to the editor raises concern over Kinder Morgan plans for a Louisiana to Florida fuel pipeline via the Southeast. It cites South Carolina senators Tom Young and Bill Hixon, questions eminent domain use, safeguards, and escrow for funds, and urges attendance at a May 21 meeting in North Augusta Community Center.
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