Wikileaks docs expose security lapse and policy risk
An opinion piece argues Wikileaks reveals deep U S government data handling failures. It notes foreign trust erosion, possible criminal exposure for leakers, and that a single low rank Army private accessed vast secrets. It criticizes post 9 11 information sharing as endangering security and calls out federal laxity.
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Wikileaks
U.S Army
Iran
Afghanistan
U.S
Pentagon
State Department
Air security debate echoes Ben Franklin on liberty
The writer argues for robust air security measures while noting public discomfort with full body scans and enhanced pat downs. He cites Franklin on liberty and questions modern political fear mongering, comparing privacy concerns to broader health and safety tradeoffs post 9/11.
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Ben Franklin
Franklin
War policy critique from Howard News Service
The author argues that the Afghanistan and Iraq wars have lost direction and harmed U S standing. They condemn torture as a tool against terror and warn that Sept 11 fear fosters global suspicion. The piece urges restraint and humility in foreign policy and security measures.
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Howard News Service
PlanCon Reform Urged as Corbett Faces Billion-Dollar Gap
State effort to curb spending targets PlanCon school construction subsidies, arguing they inflate costs and promote demolition for lavish new facilities. In Carlynton and Morrisville districts, feasibility studies show cheaper options exist, including partial renovations and infrastructure upgrades rather than full gutting or new builds, to save money and avoid bused students.
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Tom Corbett
Pennsylvania
PlanCon
Con
Carlynton
Allegheny County
Bucks County
Morrisville
Certified Public Accountant
Propaganda claims target Fox News and Pelosi
A letter criticizes Fox News and Rupert Murdoch's empire for alleged partisan influence during the election, noting millions in Chamber of Commerce and Republican group donations, minority balance, and Rush Limbaugh rhetoric, while praising Nancy Pelosi and condemning corporate media power. It cites Limbaugh’s earnings and station reach, and asserts Pelosi advanced major health and economic legislation.
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CNN
MSNBC
Fox
Beon
Rupert Murdock
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber O Commerce
Murdock
Republican Governors Association
Fox New
GOC
Nancy Pelosi
Rush Limbaugh
House of Representatives
Limbaugh
Pelos
Pelosi
House
David Brenneman
Quail Lane
New Wilmington
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