http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/2006/ en-us Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:57:36 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284855/posts Job growth showed surprising strength in November, according to a government report that also showed the unemployment rate edging higher from a five-year low. Employers added 132,000 jobs to payrolls in November, according to the Labor Department, up from a revised gain of 79,000 in October. Economists surveyed by Briefing.com had forecast a gain of 105,000 jobs. CNNMoney http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284855/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:57:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1685417/posts BOSTON (AP) — A woman on a trans-Atlantic flight diverted to Boston for security concerns passed several notes to crew members, urinated on the cabin floor and made comments the crew believed were references to al-Qaida and the Sept. 11 attacks, according to an affidavit filed Thursday. Catherine C. Mayo, 59, of Braintree, Vt., was to appear in federal court later Thursday on a charge of interfering with a flight crew after disrupting United 923 as it flew from London to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The flight, with 182 passengers and 12 crew members, landed safely with the escort of... AP, via MLive.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1685417/posts#comment Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:36:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058391/posts Now that Congress has recessed, and since the conventions aren’t for a couple of weeks, Thursday’s The Situation Room turned back to the "hot" issue of what many liberals are calling on congressional Democrats to do: arrest and lock-up Karl Rove for his failure to testify on the issue of the firing of U.S. attorneys in late 2006. CNN correspondent Jim Acosta, as part of a report on this possible move by the Democrats, conducted a search for the supposed jail inside the U.S. Capitol. He also addressed the little-used power of the legislature to arrest and try government officials... NewsBusters.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058391/posts#comment Fri, 8 Aug 2008 02:50:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265074/posts ATLANTA, June 4 (UPI) -- The FBI said it was looking at whether a Muslim convert accused of killing a soldier outside an Arkansas recruiting center also targeted an Atlanta Jewish site. The Atlanta site was potentially one of several U.S. Jewish sites Abdulhakim Muhammad targeted, said an anti-terrorism group specializing in protecting against anti-Jewish attacks. Muhammad, 24 -- who pleaded not guilty to killing Pvt. William Long, 23, and wounding Pvt. Quinton Ezeagwula, 18, outside a Little Rock, Ark., recruiting office -- also had plans for an Atlanta "Jewish entity," an FBI spokesman told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Stephen Emmett... UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265074/posts#comment Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:53:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265067/posts Nuradin Abdi was convicted in 2007 of planning to blow up an Ohio shopping mall. Iyman Faris was convicted in 2003 of planning to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge. Christopher Paul was convicted in 2008 of conspiring to use explosives against targets in the U.S. and Europe. All three terrorists worshiped and socialized at a small mosque in Columbus, Ohio, and, according to David B. Smith, an attorney for Faris, were part of a larger group of jihadists and extremists who frequented the mosque. The FBI now is investigating reports of links to that same mosque by Muslim-convert Abdulhakim Muhammad... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265067/posts#comment Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:45:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856644/posts NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile , Research) on Tuesday named retired Marine Corps Gen. James Jones, the former head of U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, to its board. The appointment is the latest in a line of retired senior armed forces and Pentagon leaders joining defense contractors, underscoring the tight relationship between U.S. arms makers and buyers. Boeing, which is the No. 2 U.S. defense contractor behind Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT.N: Quote, Profile , Research), said Jones' appointment was effective immediately. Jones, 63, is a decorated Vietnam War veteran with a 40-year military... Reuters on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856644/posts#comment Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:14:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1692410/posts A California teenager suspected of attending a terrorist training camp and his father are being denied re-entry to the United States after spending four years in Pakistan unless they submit to interviews and lie-detector tests, their attorney says.     Julia Mass says the rights of her clients, Muhammad Ismail, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Pakistan, and his 18-year-old son, Jaber Ismail, to return to the United States are being violated because they are on the "no fly" list.     Miss Mass said an official at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad told Jaber Ismail that he and his father would be allowed... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1692410/posts#comment Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:16:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2194579/posts August 27, 2006 Ever since the BUSH White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued its Mid-Session Review last month, the administration has been doing cartwheels celebrating the fact that the budget deficit for fiscal 2006, which ends on Sept. 30, 2006, will be less than $300 billion. After the administration projected a 2006 deficit of $296 billion last month, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently estimated that the 2006 deficit would be $260 billion. Compared to recent deficits of $377 billion (2003), $413 billion (2004) and $318 billion (2005), a deficit of $260 billion does represent some... The Washington times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2194579/posts#comment Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:16:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2175949/posts Adult Stem Cell Success Stories - 2006 The political battles raging in Congress and in state legislatures over whether to destroy human embryos in order to get embryonic stem cells have obscured an important fact. There is one kind of human stem cell research that everyone can and should support--that involving adult stem cells. Many scientists feel that adult stem cells, which can be found throughout the human body, even in infants, are the real hope for the future. James Sherley, associate professor of biological engineering at MIT, notes: "Adult stem cell research is predicted to beat the pants... FRC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2175949/posts#comment Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:56:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2110262/posts CAMDEN, N.J. – Five men who planned an attack on a New Jersey military base were inspired by al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden, a prosecutor said Monday during opening statements in their terrorism trial. The government has presented the case as one of the most frightening examples of homegrown terrorism since the Sept. 11 attacks. Authorities said that in 2006 and 2007, the men turned paintball games into terrorist training sessions and met to discuss a plot to sneak onto the Army's Fort Dix base and kill soldiers. No attack was carried out. "Their motive was to defend Islam. Their... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2110262/posts#comment Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:01:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137804/posts The US government eavesdropped on Tony Blair while he was British prime minister, according to claims made by a former employee of the National Security Agency. ABC News on Monday reported that the NSA had eavesdropped on Mr Blair and Ghazi al-Yawer, the first Iraqi president following the 2003 invasion. The White House did not respond to inquiries. Making the allegations to ABC, David Faulk, a former NSA Arabic linguist who worked for the spy agency at Fort Gordon, Georgia, claimed to have had access to a top secret database called “Anchory” in 2006 that included personal details about Mr... Financial Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137804/posts#comment Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:50:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2134806/posts Texas politicians who support toll roads won't have Sal Costello to kick them around anymore. Costello and his family moved to a small town in Southern Illinois this summer. He announced it on his blog Sunday, quietly, an adverb seldom associated with Costello in the past. Costello, if you're new around here or have forgotten, was a Southwest Austin graphics designer who in 2004 made a warp-speed trip from obscurity to notoriety after politicians pushed through a plan to build seven more toll roads. The plan included putting tolls on three roads that were already under construction using nothing but... The Austin American-Statesman http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2134806/posts#comment Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:54:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2111780/posts WASHINGTON — A Capitol Hill sex scandal has reinforced public doubts about Republican leadership and pushed Democrats to a huge lead in the race for control of Congress four weeks before Election Day, the latest USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows. Democrats had a 23-point lead over Republicans in every group of people questioned — likely voters, registered voters and adults — on which party's House candidate would get their vote. That's double the lead Republicans had a month before they seized control of Congress in 1994 and the Democrats' largest advantage among registered voters since 1978. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-10-09-poll_x.htm [poll suggests 59 to... vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2111780/posts#comment Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:14:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2110614/posts TO ALL MY FRIENDS....LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE...FYI only. George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. During the first six, the economy was fine. A little over two years ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; 3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%. 4) The DOW JONES hit a record high--14,000+ 5) American's were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacationing overseas, living large!... But American's wanted 'CHANGE'! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress and yes--we got 'CHANGE' all right. In the PAST 2 YEARS: 1)... Email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2110614/posts#comment Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:49:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2103246/posts Sen. John McCain's 2006 demand for regulatory action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could have prevented current financial crisis, as HUMAN EVENTS learned from the letter shown in full text below. McCain's letter -- signed by nineteen other senators -- said that it was "...vitally important that Congress take the necessary steps to ensure that [Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac]...operate in a safe and sound manner.[and]..More importantly, Congress must ensure that the American taxpayer is protected in the event that either...should fail." Sen. Obama did not sign the letter, nor did any other Democrat. Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2103246/posts#comment Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:54:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2097773/posts President Hugo Chavez, Vice-President Vicente Rangel, Ministers Moncada and Isturiz, invited guests, comrades. I’m honored and humbled to be here with you this morning. I bring greetings and support from your brothers and sisters throughout Northamerica. Welcome to the World Education Forum! Amamos la revolucion Bolivariana! This is my fourth visit to Venezuela, each time at the invitation of my comrade and friend Luis Bonilla, a brilliant educator and inspiring fighter for justice. Luis has taught me a great deal about the Bolivarian Revolution and about the profound educational reforms underway here in Venezuela under the leadership of President Chavez.... Website of William Ayers http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2097773/posts#comment Sun, 5 Oct 2008 03:24:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2086562/posts Nearly two years after a Florida congressman abruptly resigned over sexually explicit messages he sent to a teenage House page, law enforcement authorities here have concluded there is “insufficient evidence” to charge him with breaking Florida laws. Commissioner Gerald Bailey of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who was asked in September 2006 to look into the conduct of the congressman, Representative Mark Foley, Republican of West Palm Beach, said Friday that investigators were hampered by Mr. Foley’s refusal and that of Congress to grant them access to Congressional computer files. The department was investigating whether Mr. Foley violated Florida’s... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2086562/posts#comment Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:37:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085634/posts WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) ― Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley isn't expected to face charges after a lengthy investigation into his lurid messages to underage congressional pages, two federal law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, said the results of a state investigation would be announced Friday. They said neither state nor federal charges were expected, although an FBI investigation has not been closed yet. Foley resigned in 2006 after being confronted with the e-mails and instant messages he sent... WCBSTV.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085634/posts#comment Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:20:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2084634/posts Talk about a crystal ball. The beauty of this is that in the ensuing two years, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, during their predicted death spirals, gave more money to Barack Obama than any other politician save Chris Dodd. Maybe if they had given fewer donations to politicians and focused more on running their business, we wouldn’t have to spend as many taxpayer dollars to bail them out. Maybe Obama can give back some of that cash in the form of rebates to the little guys he is always talking about. McCain’s statement from the Congressional Record. The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2084634/posts#comment Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:23:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084035/posts McCain was pushing for Fannie/Freddie regulation back in 2006, while the O was out giving campaign speeches. This strikes me as a pretty big deal. Obama is ridiculing the idea of Mc regulating this mess, and in fact Mc saw the problem in 2006 (maybe earlier). Meanwhile, O has 2 former CEO of Fannie/Freddie as economic advisors, and is a major recipient of campaign contributions www.govtrack.us http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084035/posts#comment Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:42:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1920679/posts For a decade, Tom DeLay ruthlessly enforced Republican rule in Washington with such vigour that he was nicknamed "The Hammer". But the party's former leader in the House of Representatives will this month launch a national grassroots movement to combat the liberal activists who he believes outfoxed and outmanoeuvred Republicans to win the 2006 mid-term elections. Mr DeLay, who revelled in his reputation as a no-holds-barred Washington operator as the party's chief whip and then majority leader from 1995 to 2005, aims to instil an army of conservatives across the country with his political street-fighting skills. Tom DeLay: 'I have... The Telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1920679/posts#comment Sun, 4 Nov 2007 03:15:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2076923/posts Airing now... 6:30PM Eastern Her debate with Gov & third candidate CSPAN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2076923/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 22:42:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076494/posts Watch video here. Presto Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076494/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 04:14:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072827/posts Tony Knowles was a popular former two term governor of the state of Alaska when this debate took place during the 2006 campaign for Governor of Alaska. Prestropundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072827/posts#comment Tue, 2 Sep 2008 07:42:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072172/posts With another hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast, the so-called “bridge to nowhere,” championed by Alaska’s Congressional delegation on behalf of the people of Ketchikan, just won’t go away. Three years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the plan to spend hundreds of millions to connect Ketchikan with its airport on Gravina Island became a national symbol of Congressional excess, much to the dismay of Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young. Sen. John McCain has made it a habit to ridicule the bridge project during his presidential campaign. McCain has promised to veto any bill sent to... The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072172/posts#comment Mon, 1 Sep 2008 03:30:47 GMT