Thurmond filibuster and Katrina noted in today history
On this date in history, Strom Thurmond’s 24 hour Civil Rights Act filibuster is cited as the longest in history, Katrina made landfall near New Orleans in 2005, and Soviet Communist Party activities were suspended in 1991. Birthdays include Locke Bergman Parker Attenborough McCain Gould Jackson Oswalt and others. The moon phase runs between the Aug 24 first quarter and Aug 31 full moon.
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Soviet Union
New Orleans
John Locke
Ingrid Bergman
Charlie Parker
Richard
Attenborough
William Friedkin
John McCain
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Elliott Gould
GG Allin
Michael Jackson
Roy Oswalt
Lea Michelle
Thurmond
Republicans unconvincing with Medicare argument
In a Bloomberg briefing and at Newt University during the RNC, critics push ObamaCare cost shifts as endangering Medicare while Romney Ryan supporters defend vouchers. The piece contrasts GOP rhetoric with Democratic roots and warns seniors may disbelieve Republican claims.
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Romney
Newt University
Newt Gingrich
Newt U
Barack Obama
Gingrich
Betsy McCaughey
New York
McCaughey
Grandma
Granny
Romney faces big opportunity at Republican convention
Cal Thomas argues Mitt Romney should present a genuine, substance focused candidacy at the Republican National Convention in Tampa Florida. He contrasts Romney with Barack Obama and endorses Ryan and Rubio while urging Medicare reform and reduced government spending to win voter trust.
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Mitt Romney
Obama
United States of America
Soviet America
Washington
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The
Wall Street Journal
Florida
Marco Rubio
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Lyndon Johnson
Romney-Ryan
Ryan
Iran's Leaders Speak On Israel and the West
Frida Ghitis argues global action should heed Iran's rhetoric as Ahmadinejad and Khamenei threaten Israel and outline anti Zionist conspiracy claims. The piece warns of dangerous implications if Western powers misread Tehran while pursuing nonproliferation and regional stability.
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Iran
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Ahmadinejad
Ali Khamenei
Khamenei
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Ayatollah
Hezbollah
Hamas
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U.S
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Romney Ryan
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Tribune Media Services
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Miami Herald
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