Almanac Snapshot November 13 2010 Historical Notes
This almanac entry lists key facts for November 13 2010 including historical milestones such as the 1942 lowering of draft age to 18, the 1970 Bangladesh cyclone death toll, and the 1982 dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It notes birthdays of notable figures like Stevenson Brandeis Mantegna Goldberg Kimmel and the 1985 Harlem Globetrotters debut by Lynette Woodard. It also mentions The Lion King Broadway run and a first quarter moon.
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United States Armed Service
Bangladesh
Washington, D.C
Broadway
Olbermann suspension highlights media bias and disclosure
Cal Thomas critiques MSNBC policy and broader journalism ethics after Keith Olbermann's indefinite suspension for contributing to Democratic candidates. He argues for transparent disclosures from all media figures and recalls era reporters who kept politics out of reporting. He urges equal standards for all networks and public accountability.
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MSNBC
Keith Olbermann
Olbermann
Joan Williams
National Public Radio
Fox News Channel
Yes
Fox
Glenn Beck
Vietnam
Palin’s hold on GOP tested by Palin power and backlash
Kathleen Parker analyzes Sarah Palin’s leverage within the Republican base and the party establishment. She notes Palin’s tea party appeal, mixed Senate outcomes, and critics like Spencer Bachus and Karl Rove. The piece questions how the party can manage a figure seen as both indispensable and dangerous as she pursues national ambitions.
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New York
GOP
Sarah Palin
Palin
U.S. House
South Carolina
Nikki Haley
Senate
Spencer Bachus
Alabama
Bachus
Barney Frank
House Financial Services Committee
Christine O’donnell
Delaware
O’donnell
Haiti
U.S
Mike Castle
Karl Rove
Bacchus
Congress
Glenn Beck
National Mall
Dick Armey
Frustration Over Democrats’ Inaction Amid Tax Debate
Washington observers describe a dispirited Democratic base pressing for a tougher stance. The piece cites Axelrod’s hints on extending Bush era tax cuts for the wealthy, notes the deficit impact, and contrasts party positions with public opinion while urging stronger pushback from the Obama administration. Eugene Robinson signs off.
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Washington
Asheville
N.C
Terre Haute
Ind
Austin
Texas
Obama
White House
Congress
Beltway
Indiana State
Huffington Post
David Axelrod
George W. Bush
Axelrod
Republicans
GOP
Nancy Pelosi
Obama faces Boehner era test after 1994 lessons
Doyle McManus analyzes how the 1994 House Republican victory resembles today’s path for John Boehner and Obama. The piece contrasts Clinton’s centrist deals with Obama's base focus, noting potential clashes over health care repeal and fiscal policy as both sides test resolve and strategy.
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House of Representatives
Bill Clinton
Clinton
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
John A. Boehner
Obama
Barack Obama
Congress
White House
Arkansas
Chicago
Ronald Reagan
Boehner
Chamber of Commerce
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Louis Brandeis
Jack Elam
Joe Mantegna
Whoopi
Louis D. Brandeis
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Keith Olbermann Factor
Cal Thomas
NBC News
Martin Agronsky
Ray Scherer
Bryson Rash
Frank McGee
Elie Abel
David Brinkley
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
Tribune.com
Kathleen Parker
Nevada
Harry Reid
Sharron Angle
Angle
Sue Lowden
Reid
Alaska
Lisa Murkowski
Joe Miller
Kathleenparker
Washpost
Chronicle-Telegram
Eugene Robinson
Eugenerobin
Doyle McManus
The
Los Angeles Times
Hovie
McManus
Latimes.com
Doyyle McManus
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