Millions of American kids are facing big trouble. That’s the subject of this evening’sTalking Points memo. As you may know, I used to teach high school in Dade County, Florida–the Miami area. I’ve kept in touch with some of the teachers I worked with down there and have an interesting …
Read More »Mano a Mano: Bill vs. George Clooney
Well, more wild reaction to ourongoing investigation into the charities set up to help the grieving families of the terror attacks. George Clooney has the lead role in this evening’s Talking Points memo. Mr. Clooney sent me a letter today about my criticism of celebrities that refuse to issue a …
Read More »Cagey FEMA Blows Off Building Move
WASHINGTON – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials say they cannot move the agency into its new multi-million dollar digs on the Potomac River because the location does not stand up to post-Sept. 11 security standards. Expansion of the Washington D.C. office complex for FEMA, the agency responsible for coordinating …
Read More »Fox 411: Denise Rich Partied on Night of the Pardons
Denise Rich Partied on Night of the Pardons | Oscar Nominee Turns Down Spielberg | New Warners Head Is a Double Dipper Denise Rich Partied on Night of the Pardons The talk is that Denise Richwas at the White House on January 19th around 5:30 p.m. with Beth Dozoretz — …
Read More »McCain Haters Say the Senator Hasn't Been Faithful to His Party
LOS ANGELES – At a Memorial Day ceremony in Mesa, Ariz., the crowd cheered for President George W. Bush. But their own U.S. Sen. John McCain? He was absent. “John McCain was mentioned as not being in attendance, and the crowd booed,” said state Sen. Scott Bundgard, R-Ariz. Boos for …
Read More »Talking Points: Are the Feds Asleep at the Switch?
Our pals, Hannity and Colmes, landed a nifty exclusive with Janet Reno. Sean and Alan tried to pin her down, but it was hard. Like many public servants these days, Janet Reno does not feel she owes the American people much explanation about her behavior. Her favorite words are “no …
Read More »GRRR! Free Paris Hilton From Her Parents
As Paris Hilton contemplates what she will do with her newfound freedom after spending just over three weeks in the pokey, her parents are out negotiating interviews and planning parties for their privileged little darling. And therein lies what is wrong with Ms. Hilton. • Video: The Grrr! Block on …
Read More »A Noted Leftist Criticizes Some Liberal Bloggers
Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Power and Influence The power and influence of the left-wing blogosphere is alarming even liberal journalists. TIME Magazine columnist Joe Klein says bloggers are bullying liberal politicians to more extreme positions because of their power to set the debate and raise money. …
Read More »Far-Out Ideas Could Provide Solutions to World's Energy Crisis
SEATTLE – Getting out from under the thumb of foreign oil producers and saying goodbye to polluting power plants could be just a couple of scientific breakthroughs away. Some of the brightest minds on the planet are working on solutions to the energy crisis, ranging from harnessing the power of …
Read More »Ladies Night in Space
For the first time in 50 years, two women will be in charge of space: Pamela Melroy will be operating the Discovery and Peggy Whitson will run the space station. I’m sure some men are laughing, but not me. I think all astronauts should be women. For one, it’s a …
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