Open government clash over detainee abuse photos
Barack Obama promised openness but overruled aides on releasing Pentagon detainee photos from Iraq and Afghanistan. A court fight followed. Defense Secretary Gates certified release would endanger personnel overseas, while the Supreme Court sent the case back for reconsideration. The debate pits transparency against safety concerns and international sentiment.
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Party crashers in Washington and the Salahis' rise
A memoir-style look at Capitol Hill social scenes where interns and aides seek free food and contacts. The piece contrasts Tatey and Michaele Salahi with genuine Washington interlopers, noting how moneyed events reward presence, not purpose, and how clothing and a calm front can propel access and future influence.
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Free Web News Faces Endangered Free Ride
The piece debates whether Internet news can remain free as outlets burn red ink from free content models. It notes staffing cuts, closures, and shifts toward paid access, with voices from Rupert Murdoch and Arianna Huffington arguing different revenue paths. The author predicts readers may ultimately pay for reliable web news.
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Frugal Lawrence County officials face criticism over pay cuts
A reader accuses Lawrence County commissioners of frugality at taxpayers' expense, citing pay scales and holiday decisions that allegedly burden low income workers and single mothers while public officials pursue raises and political advantage. The letter also mocks compensation practices and criticizes a local figure pushing gambling interests.
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