On This Date 152nd Day 2013 Highlights and Births
Today marks the 152nd day of 2013 and the 74th day of spring. notable birthdays include Brigham Young, Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Heidi Klum, Alanis Morissette, Notch, Justine Henin, among others. The Beatles won Album of the Year in 1967 for Sgt Pepper. In sports, Lou Gehrig began his 2130 game streak in 1925. A CNN reach of 100.1 million is noted. Moon phase between May 31 last quarter and June 8 new.
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Brigham Young
Andy Griffith
Marilyn Monroe
Pat Boone
Morgan Freeman
Brian Cox
Ron Wood
Heidi Klum
Alanis Morissette
Markus “Notch” Persson
Justine Henin
Sgt. Pepper
GOP too juvenile to govern says Washington columnist
Eugene Robinson argues Republicans impede governance with budget standoff and partisan investigations. He cites Senate delays on a budget, Tea Party brinkmanship, Benghazi, IRS scrutiny, and leaks cases as damaging to GOP credibility while urging both parties to focus on doing the people's business.
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Washington
Senate
House
Obama
Darrell Issa
California
Benghazi
Libya
IRS
Justice Department
Greg Sargent
Why Do We Need Men in Modern Families
Kathleen Parker argues that despite rising female breadwinners and single parent homes, children still need a father. She notes Pew findings on household dynamics, the value of fathers, and the social shift away from traditional family roles while defending the enduring importance of male presence for child well being.
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Washington — News
Maureen Dowd
Pew Research Center
New York Times
Helen Reddy
Hollywood
Murphy Brown
Pew
MSNBC
Joe Scarborough
Dole Calls for GOP Renewal and Accountability
Memorial Day remarks by Bob Dole criticize modern government as unreal. He urges Republicans to repair party discipline and focus on constructive agendas while noting past achievements and failures. The veteran cites debt and moral concerns amid intra party debate.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Carter
Ford
Nixon
Chris Wallace
Fox News
America
Republican Party
National Committee
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
House of Representatives
Cal Thomas: GOP ideas inspire, Democrats shape the debate
Cal Thomas argues Republicans must promote ideas that foster independence and self reliance rather than amounting to opposition to Democrat policies. He cites compassion as enabling personal responsibility and warns media will resist. Thomas urges GOP to showcase success stories and inspire a renewal of leadership.
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George W. Bush
Bob Dole
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Dole
Senate standoff tests rules reform and nuked filibuster
Jonathan Bernstein notes the Senate faces a clash over filibuster rules as Democrats threaten a nuclear option to advance executive and judicial nominees. He cites Republicans like Alexander Corker Collins Graham Chambliss Murkowski Kirk McCain who could break ranks to end or soften minority obstruction, shaping a changed chamber.
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Harry Reid
Executive Branch
Norm Ornstein
Nal
Lamar Alexander
Bob Corker
Susan Collins
Lindsey Graham
Saxby Chambliss
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Lou Gehrig
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Marco Rubio
Florida
Mike Lee
Utah
Rand Paul
Kentucky
Eugene Robinson
John McCain
Arizona
McCain
Cruz
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
Eugenerobinson
Washpost.com
Kathleen Parker
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Washpost
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
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Jonathan Bernstein
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