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Inconvenient Question Ends Debate in Copenhagen

December 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments

During a press briefing in Copenhagen this week, Irish filmmaker Phelim McAleer asked Stanford University Professor Stephen Schneider an inconvenient question about the “ClimateGate” e-mails that have cast dark clouds of doubt over the work of scientists who claim man-made global warming endangers the plant. McAleer, the producer of the documentary “Not Evil, Just Wrong,” [...]

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Ten ‘Heistman Trophy’ Finalists Named

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Today, one year after sharing a similar report in 2008, I share a new oversight report issued this week on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.).  Inside, it contains candidates for what an annual award I’ve decided to call “The Heistman Trophy.” Among those, descriptions of [...]

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Lieutenant Michael Behenna Needs Your Help

December 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna is an American hero now serving 20 years at Fort Leavenworth after killing a known Al-Qaeda operative in self-defense.  The fact that his clemency hearing is set for Jan. 7 in Arlington, Va., makes it imperative that we raise awareness of his plight by sharing news of his situation [...]

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The Michael Behenna Story: Part Nine

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry Division was convicted [...]

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The Michael Behenna Story: Part Eight

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry Division was convicted [...]

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The Michael Behenna Story: Part Seven

December 11th, 2009 · 4 Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry Division was convicted [...]

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