http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/dc/ en-us Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:43:56 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416079/posts CAIR: Don't racial profile after airline incidents December 27, 2009 23:04 EST SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Muslim advocacy group is urging passengers, crews and security personnel to avoid ethnic and religious "profiling" in the wake of the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight in Detroit on Christmas Day. In a statement, Ibrahim Hooper of the Washington, D.C.-based Council on American-Islamic Relations says, "While everyone supports robust airline security measures, racial and religious profiling are in fact counterproductive and can lead to a climate of insecurity and fear."" (AP) via KGAN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416079/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:43:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415382/posts US Approved Flight 253 Passenger List, Source Says Mark Hosenball American security agencies reviewed the passenger list for Northwest Airlines flight 253 before it left Amsterdam for Detroit on Christmas day and informed the airline that the flight was cleared to take off for the U.S., a Dutch government spokeswoman tells NEWSWEEK. Judith Sluyter, spokeswoman for the NCTB, the office of Holland's national counter-terrorism coordinator, said that before Flight 253 left Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, the passenger list was transmitted in full to U.S. authorities for review. Under procedures negotiated between the United States and various foreign countries, U.S. agencies --... Newsweek http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415382/posts#comment Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:14:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2413575/posts During Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's last radio show today on WTOP radio, he got a surprise call from a "Barry from DC." "Barry from DC is calling," Kaine said on live radio. "Go ahead Barry" "Well, uh, governor Kaine this is, uh, actually the president of the United States calling," Obama said joking that he had some, "questions about traffic in northern Virginia." Actually, the President was calling into Kaine's last radio show to wish him a congratulations for a job well done as Virginia's governor. Kaine is leaving his office as governor in January, but will remain chairman of... ABC Political Punch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2413575/posts#comment Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:39:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412115/posts The Washington Post reports that yesterday’s record snowfall resulted in an impromptu mass snowball fight in downtown Washington DC. While some may have been celebrating an upcoming white Christmas, it appears that the Metropolitan Police Department may have already received the best from Santa. A plainclothes detective was stopped at the intersection when his burgundy Hummer (a $40k+ vehicle) was hit with snowballs. Video shows him get out of his stylish ride and draw his service sidearm. He then drops his comm unit and bends to pick it up out of the snowy street, all while holding his handgun pointed... Austin Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412115/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:50:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411867/posts Federal agencies in the Washington, DC, area are CLOSED. OPM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411867/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:25:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411704/posts Well, as it turns out, Washington DC residents know exactly how much of a joke 911 is in their own town, after a cop. Pulled a gun. On kids. Throwing snowballs. Yeah, and they're reading this cop the riot act. Gawker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411704/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:27:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411145/posts Yesterday a friend and I were discussing the fact that President Obama allowed the public funding of abortions in Washington DC, and what our response should be. My friend suggested that instead of an all out refusal to pay taxes, and instead of individuals doing this on their own - which the IRS would salivate over - he suggested a massive tax protest held over a certain period of time. If the signers of the Manhattan Declaration are serious about refusing to pay taxes over the public funding of abortion via health care legislation, let me say there is no... PLB http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411145/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:33:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411094/posts D.C. mayor signs same-sex ‘marriage’ legislation Unitarian Universalist pastor Rob Hardies poses for a picture with Mayor Adrian Fenty. Credit: All Souls Church. Washington D.C., Dec 19, 2009 / 06:57 am (CNA).- Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington, D.C., has signed a measure recognizing same-sex “marriage” in the District. The law has been criticized for redefining marriage and also for its lack of strong religious freedom protections for those who do not approve of such unions.Fenty signed the measure at the Unitarian Universalist All Souls Church in the northwest part of the District.In his remarks at the signing, provided to CNA... CNA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411094/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:45:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410275/posts Mayor Adrian M. Fenty will sign legislation Friday to legalize same-sex marriage in the District at a bill-signing ceremony so historic that his staff scrambled to find the perfect location Thursday. Would it be All Souls Unitarian Church, a Northwest house of worship known for its diversity, liberalism and welcoming of same-sex couples? Would it be Covenant Baptist Church, a predominantly black church in Southwest where husband-and-wife team of Dennis and Christine Wiley serve as co-pastors and support gay marriage? Or would it be a secular site? Late in the day, Katie Loughary, executive director at All Souls, said it... Washington comPost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410275/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:34:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408870/posts With Congress phasing out the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, D.C. parents and students are looking to President Obama/administration to step in and save the federal initiative, which has given hope for a brighter future to thousands of families. However, Mr. Obama has been silent on the issue.... Asked ...why he didn't support the Opportunity Scholarship Program -- given that the Department of Education's own evaluation found it was benefiting participating students. Duncan explained that he was focusing on reforms to turn around the entire public school system, not just save a few children: "As a country, we like to save... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408870/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:13:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408458/posts Citizens rally against the Government takeover of healhcare. Bureaucrash is on the scene to document the event. Code Red Healthcare Rally (December 15, 2009) Laura Ingraham, Michelle Bachmann speak Dick Armey at Red Alert Healthcare Rally You Tube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408458/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:05:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408225/posts The D.C. Council on Tuesday passed a same-sex marriage bill on a final vote of 11-2, prompting public witnesses in the Council chambers to erupt into cheers and extended applause. D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray allowed the applause for several seconds, then banged his gavel as the noise subsided and reminded the crowd that demonstrations are not allowed in the chambers. He chuckled as the crowd laughed in response. The bill, which could be signed by the mayor as early as tonight, must go to Congress for a review period of 30 legislative days before it becomes law. "Today... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408225/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:54:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408171/posts The Washington City Council voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage in the nation's capital. The bill will be given to Mayor Adrian Fenty, who has expressed his support and vowed to sign the bill. If the mayor signs it, Congress will have 30 days to intervene before it would take effect. It is considered unlikely that the Democratic majority on Capitol Hill will block the bill Tuesday's second vote was needed to send the measure to Fenty. The council passed the bill in an 11-2 vote December 1. If the measure becomes law, Washington will join Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408171/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:38:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408157/posts WASHINGTON — Washington D.C.'s City Council has voted to legalize gay marriage in the nation's capital. Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign the bill, which was co-sponsored by 10 of the council's 13 members. The final vote Tuesday was 11-2. The bill now goes to Congress, which has final say over the district's laws. Opponents say they'll try to get Congress or voters to overturn it. Passage of the bill is a victory for gay marriage supporters, who have been dealt a recent string of defeats... Gay marriage is legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont. New Hampshire will... Google AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408157/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:18:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407938/posts In the predawn hours this morning, over 30 people loaded a chartered bus in a parking lot across from Ross Park Mall were seeing red and it had nothing to do with getting up before 3:00 a.m. "We want to let Washington know that we are not going to let them pass legislation without them knowing how we feel," said Pam Smith of Evans City. Smith was part of a group of grassroots activists and concerned citizens heading down to Washington, D.C., this morning to issue a "code red" alert to stop the health care overhaul legislation from advancing in... PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407938/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:27:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407765/posts Note: The following text is a quote: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2009/December/09-nsd-1338.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 14, 2009 Terrorism Defendants Sentenced in Atlanta Ehsanul Islam Sadequee Receives 17 Years in Prison; Co-defendant Syed Haris Ahmed Receives 13 Years Ehsanul Islam Sadequee, 23, of Roswell, Ga., and Syed Haris Ahmed, 25, of Atlanta, were sentenced today in federal court following their convictions earlier this year in separate but related criminal trials, the Justice Department announced. "With their words and their actions, these defendants supported the wrongheaded but very dangerous idea that armed violence aimed at American interests will force our Government and our people... US DOJ.gov - Justice.gov/opa - Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407765/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:14:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406808/posts Congress opens door to medical marijuana in D.C. By: Gabriel Beltrone December 13, 2009 05:36 PM EST The Senate passed legislation Sunday that opens the door to the District of Columbia legalizing medical marijuana after over a decade of Congress blocking the issue through budget restrictions. Nestled in the $447 billion omnibus spending bill approved Sunday by a vote of 57-35 is language that frees up Washington D.C. to use local money to implement a medical marijuana measure approved in a referendum by nearly 70 percent of voters in 1998, resurrecting an effort that has been stalled since Congress imposed... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406808/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:23:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406400/posts Hundreds of protesters have gathered near the White House to try and start a new anti-war movement. Saturday's demonstration closely follows President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize speech, in which he said war is sometimes needed to establish lasting peace. Demonstrators in Washington opposed this view, as well as the president's request for 30,000 more U.S. troops in Afghanistan. "Make it personal, make it personal, because killing is personal. It's immoral. It's personal," chanted protesters. Former Democratic Alaska Senator and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Gravel led protesters in anti-war chants, while calling for a mass movement to help end U.S. wars... Voice Of America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406400/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:28:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405475/posts Senate Vote This Weekend on Funding Abortions in District of Columbia Washington, DC -- The Senate is expected to vote this weekend on an omnibus spending bill that includes a provision overturning a ban on taxpayer funding of abortions in the District of Columbia. The House already voted for the bill, which could increase abortions in Washington by as much as 1,000 a year. Please read the below story and take action NOW! Contact your senators today and tell them no funding abortions in out nation's capital! http://www.lifenews.com/nat5764.html LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405475/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:52:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404146/posts <p>Laura Ingraham supports this Rally so hope that is good enough for everyone. The Tea Parties are also on board.</p> High Noon Health Care http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404146/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:04:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404827/posts House Approves Bill That Funds Abortions in Nation's Capital Washington, DC -- The House of Representatives on Thursday approved an omnibus spending bill that would overturn a decades-long policy preventing taxpayer funding of abortions in the nation's capital. One pro-life group suggests overturning the policy could increase abortions by as much as 1,000 a year. The Senate will vote on this bill as soon as this weekend! Full story and action alert at: http://www.lifenews.com/nat5762.html LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404827/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:22:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404051/posts Breaking News: Pakistan Reportedly Detains Five D.C.-Area Muslims on Suspicion of Terror IPT News December 8, 2009 **Updated December 9, 9:00 a.m. EST A Pakistani newspaper reports the arrest of five foreign nationals after a raid in a town called Sargodha. The raid took place at the home of a member of the Jaish-e-Muhammad, a Pakistani movement designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2001. According to the report, "The DPO told that these people had been living in Sargodha since Nov 30 and it was quite a possibility that they were engaged in acts of... INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org - IPT News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2404051/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 22:22:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403840/posts The Weekly Standard has an excellent new article in its latest issue that reports on the discouraging story of the Washington D.C. teachers union that is rushing headlong toward destroying the successful and popular federally-funded D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The program has helped many disadvantaged D.C. are kids get a better and safer education than they would have gotten in the violence plagued public schools system. But Democratic lawmakers in Congress have continually announced their lack of support for the voucher plan despite the inner city kids that have benefited from it all... Read the rest at Publiusforum.com... Publius Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403840/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:47:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402696/posts You can buy a car from an out-of-state dealer and pick it up there. You can buy a house in another part of the country, as speculators unwisely did during the real estate bubble, sight unseen. But even though the Second Amendment protects an individual right to own firearms -- and presumably to buy them -- you can't purchase a handgun while you're visiting another state. A gun rights group has sued the Justice Department to overturn this prohibition, which became law as part of the Gun Control Act of 1968, and the case is now in front of U.S.... cbsnews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402696/posts#comment Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:35:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400562/posts Senator Ralph K. Smith (R - Roanoke) Virginia State Senator Ralph K. Smith (R - Roanoke) has pre-filed Senate Bill 3 ahead of the 2010 Virginia General Assembly session. SB 3 would require Clerks of Virginia's Circuit Courts to accept renewal applications for concealed handgun permits by mail and to mail the permit to the applicant once it approved by the court. Senator Smith's mail order gun permit proposal is likely the first of an avalanche of mainly pro but also some anti-gun rights bills to be considered by the 2010 Virginia General Assembly. Virginia Citizens Defense League President Philip... DC Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400562/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:54:52 GMT