Quote of the Day on anonymous sources by Allen Neuharth
The Freedom Forum founder says news providers should treat anonymous sources as tipsters. Only hard digging that yields real verified facts justifies their use, otherwise the anonymous material should be flushed away.
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Reopened trial faulted: Franklin judge under fire
The state Supreme Court backs reopening the Hayden case after accusations of biased handling by Franklin County District Judge James J. Smith. Witnesses may relive the November 2000 Ottawa home invasion that left 85 year old Vivian Johnson dead and her husband Howard injured. The ruling highlights concerns over civility, temperament, and courtroom conduct. Several attorneys question Judge Smith's retention in 2008.
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Critics of Pentagon not farsighted on Iraq war strategy
Rich Lowry argues Democrats spread incoherence while elevating veteran critiques like John Murtha. He contends Murtha exaggerates flaws, notes Iraqi security forces expanded from 10,000 to 54,000, and lauds the Pentagon’s training program as a prudent path toward a national unity government and trained security forces.
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Port deal raises alarm over UAE port takeover lobbying
The Bush administration approved UAE control of port operations amid revelations of lobbying by Bob Dole and ties to the emirate ruling family. It notes that 80 percent of ports are now run by foreign entities and that senior officials including George W Bush and Secretary Michael Chertoff appeared unaware of the deal until publicized.
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