Out of Spotlight, Bush Overhauls U.S. Regulations. The Sept. 11 attacks, the war in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq have overshadowed an important element of the president's agenda: new regulatory initiatives. By JOEL BRINKLEY. [The New York Times > Home Page]
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While the Politicians Fiddle, America Goes Broke
While the Politicians Fiddle, America Goes Broke. Politicians in both parties are recklessly promising government benefits that they have no way to finance, says Peter G. Peterson, the former secretary of commerce. By CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL. [The New York Times > Books]
AL QAEDA'S STRUCTURE
AL QAEDA'S STRUCTURE. The recent arrests of al Qaeda operatives reveals more about their current organizational structure. What emerges is a highly redundant organization that reveals few weaknesses. It's important to note that this represents only bin Laden's portion of the growing number… [Global Guerrillas]
The power of web publishing
The power of web publishing. If anyone wants to see one place where web publishing has a huge, influential future, you can't go wrong by taking a look at Jim Gilliam's video analysis of the appearance of Bill O'Reilly and Paul Krugman on Tim Russert's CNBC show. Gilliam, the producer of Outfoxed, took CNBC's video… Continue reading The power of web publishing
Bush Aide Says Al Qaeda's Plans to Attack U.S. Were Disrupted
Bush Aide Says Al Qaeda's Plans to Attack U.S. Were Disrupted. The aide said that Al Qaeda's plans were at least partly disrupted with recent arrests and the seizure of data on financial buildings. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. [The New York Times > Home Page]
Fall in job growth clouds economy
Fall in job growth clouds economy. Job growth in the nation fell sharply for the second consecutive month in July, igniting fears that the economic recovery is stalling and creating worries for President Bush's reelection campaign. [Boston Globe — Front Page]
Economist
Economist. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, an investment bank, reckons that half a percentage point could be knocked off American growth in 2006, and 0.7 added to the inflation rate, if oil remains above $40 a barrel. (NOTE: this estimate indicates that the decline in growth will cost the US $50 billion. This is on top of… Continue reading Economist
Bush Tries to Reassure Jittery Ohio Voters on Jobs
Bush Tries to Reassure Jittery Ohio Voters on Jobs. No Republican has ever won the White House without taking Ohio, where the candidates are locked in a tight race that could turn on economic issues. By REUTERS. [The New York Times > Home Page]
F.C.C. Seeks Equal Wiretap Access to Phone Calls via Internet
F.C.C. Seeks Equal Wiretap Access to Phone Calls via Internet. Internet phone calls should be subject to the same type of law enforcement surveillance as cell and landline phones, federal regulators said today. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. [The New York Times > Technology]
Intelligence Chief Without Power? Support Leaves Questions
Intelligence Chief Without Power? Support Leaves Questions. White House officials were vague about the authority a new intelligence chief would wield, raising doubts among some experts about the power of the new position. By ELISABETH BUMILLER. [The New York Times > Home Page]