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    By: coral@rockthevote.com

    NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011

    Monday, December 5th, 2011

    In today’s news, USPS will not continue first class mail; highly radioactive water has been found at a Fukushima plant; and Herman Cain will most likely endorse GOP candidate Newt Gingrich. In entertainment news, Madonna will perform at the Superbowl halftime show, and Tiger Woods wins the Chevron World Challenge.

    Coral + Caitlin

    CRUCIAL

    Putin’s United Russia party suffers poll setback, http://bbc.in/uKto2j
    Vladimir Putin’s United Russia Party did not do well at the polls over the weekend, receiving just 50 percent of the vote.  That’s not enough to oust the party from power in Parliament, but it does eliminate the two-thirds majority that allows it to change the constitution unchallenged. Meanwhile, opposition parties and European observers are alleging widespread fraud, including ballot stuffing and bribing voters. The head of Russia’s Electoral Commission said United Russia should have a slim majority in Parliament, with 238 out of 450 seats.

    Cuts to first-class mail to slow delivery in 2012, http://yhoo.it/vpLEsG
    In a move to cut $3 billion dollars from its budget, the United States Postal Service will eliminate next-day delivery. It will also close nearly half of its 500 processing centers next year, which means that mail will have to travel further from post offices. As a result, first-class mail will no longer be delivered the next day, even within a community; instead, it will take two to three days. Delivery of periodicals will take longer, between two and nine days.

    More Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Plant, http://nyti.ms/uuLgz9
    At the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, a pool of water was found to be contaminated, containing 300 times the level of radioactive cesium permitted. Officials say the leak will not disturb the cooling process of the factory, but it increases concerns that radioactive contaminants are entering the Pacific Ocean. A local report estimates that 220 metric tons of water have leaked from the factory into the ocean.

    Critics: ‘Tough’ Sheriff Botched Sex-Crime Cases, http://abcn.ws/rLFt2U
    Maricopa County’s self-described “America’s Toughest Sheriff” Joe Arpaio failed to adequately investigate hundreds of child sexual molestation cases from 2004 to 2007. In the town of El Mirage, where Arpaio’s office provided contract police services, officials never followed up on 32 reported cases despite the suspects being known in 26 of them.

    (via Reuters) Italy PM Monti unveils sweeping austerity package: ‘Italy would have collapsed without the government’s tough new austerity package, Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Monday, saying his country ran the risk of a Greek-style emergency. Monti spoke to foreign journalists about the 30 billion euro package of tax rises, pension reforms and growth-boosting incentives before presenting it to parliament later on Monday.’ http://reut.rs/tEfNc7

    Supercars in ‘world’s most expensive crash’ were speeding, police say, http://tgr.ph/uB1OAY
    Nearly $4 million in cars piled up Sunday in Japan when eight Ferraris, three Mercedes, and a Lamborghini crashed on a wet highway. Police blame the crash on the lead speeding Ferrari hitting the median guardrail. The cars behind it were then unable to brake in time. Fourteen cars ended up crashing, including two Toyotas. Ten people sustained minor injuries.

    ’90s Red Sox sexual abuse case rekindled, http://bo.st/vZpoEe
    Two more men have came forward to accuse former Red Sox clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick of sexually abusing them in the Fenway Park clubhouse when they were teenagers in 1991. Because Fitzpatrick died in 2005, the statute of limitations is up for pressing criminal charges. As a result, the men are asking the Red Sox for a $5-million settlement each. Fitzpatrick was also accused of molestation beginning in the 1970s and settled with seven men in 2003.

    Merkel, Sarkozy want new treaty for European nations, http://usat.ly/tLNbuy
    Leaders in Germany and France are calling for the European Union to ensure the debt crisis never happens again. French President Nicolas Sarkozy met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday. The two leaders would prefer a treaty agreed upon by all 27 members of the European Union, but they would also accept a treaty for the 17 countries that use the euro. The treaty would include automatic sanctions for countries that fail to keep their deficits in check.

    Cain to endorse Newt Monday, http://politi.co/rAvjUt
    Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain will endorse current GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich on Monday. While he campaigned in New York this weekend, Gingrich was effusive in his praise of Cain. The endorsement will most likely give Gingrich a boost of a few more points in Iowa, where two polls over the weekend showed him as the clear frontrunner.

    Democrats Gleeful At Prospect Of Running Against Gingrich, http://bit.ly/rpFqIS
    Nancy Pelosi is ecstatic that Newt Gingrich is surging in the polls, promising to reveal some damaging information about him if he clinches the Republican presidential nomination. “I know a lot about him,” the House Minority Leader said. “I served on the investigative committee that investigated him, four of us locked in a room in an undisclosed location for a year. A thousand pages of his stuff.” Pelosi promised to leak the information “when the time’s right.”

    (via NY Times) WikiLeaks Founder Can Make Final Bid to Avoid Extradition: ‘The High Court gave permission on Monday for Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks antisecrecy organization, to begin a final appeal to Britain’s highest judicial authority against extradition to Sweden on allegations of sexual abuse, the latest step in a yearlong legal battle in which he has been under house arrest at a friend’s country mansion.’ http://nyti.ms/rJGVJh

    CULTURAL

    The NY Times discusses “Voting Rights and Texas,” http://nyti.ms/twtB6l

    Charles Krauthammer asks “Buckle down: Mitt vs. Newt?,” http://trib.in/rH8lb1

    Fred Hiatt discusses “Obama’s missed opportunity on the debt,” http://wapo.st/u1bGr1

    Dick Markuten thinks “Letters: Term limits would strike heart of problem,” http://usat.ly/t62uK2

    Madonna to perform at halftime of Super Bowl, http://apne.ws/sEsHCz

    Tiger Woods finally gets a win, http://huff.to/w13fU5

    Few teens sexting racy photos, new research says, http://yhoo.it/u9ev1f

    Lady Gaga ‘So Blessed’ By Grammy Nods, http://on.mtv.com/rRN6tA

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      By: Caitlin Maguire

      News Round-Up: December 2, 2011

      Friday, December 2nd, 2011

      The U.S. says Pakistan was consulted before the friendly-fire incident; unemployment slips to 8.6% in November; the Democrats launch a major effort to stop voter ID laws; and Herman Cain will decide the fate of his campaign by Monday. In entertainment news, conservative parents disapprove of the global warming messages in Happy Feet 2; Lady Gaga unveils her new video for ‘Marry the Night;’ and Kris Humphries seeks annulment.

      Coral + Caitlin

      CRUCIAL:

      Pakistan Was Consulted Before Fatal Hit, U.S. Say, http://goo.gl/7EHh6
      U.S. officials have revealed that Pakistani officials at the border-control center had given the U.S. permission to fire back at what they thought were Taliban militants, resulting in the inadvertent death of 24 Pakistani troops. The U.S. is now saying that it was actually Pakistani military personnel who fired at the American troops, causing them to return fire. Pakistan denies that any of its military forces were in the area when the U.S. decide to attack.

      Unemployment Slips to 8.6% as Private Sector Adds Jobs, http://goo.gl/ofm1u
      The unemployment rate has decreased from 9% to 8.6%, the lowest its been in two and a half years. In November, the U.S. economy added 120,000 jobs which was in line with what analysts expected. Payrolls for October and September were also revised upwards. The increase in jobs is due entirely to the private sector as the government lost 20,000 jobs this month.

      Democrats Planning Major Effort To Counter Voter ID Laws, http://goo.gl/BFv4S
      Democrats announced yesterday that they are planning major efforts to counter recently implemented voter ID laws. Their initiative includes educating voters about the documents they have to bring to the polls and overturning these laws. “We have a history of challenging these matters in court if need be. We’ll be more than prepared to continue that into the future,” said Will Crossley, the Democratic National Committee’s counsel and director of voter protection.

      For Afghan Woman, Justice Runs Into Unforgiving Wall of Custom, http://goo.gl/Ujdxt
      An Afghan woman named Gulnaz was imprisoned for adultery after being raped by a relative. She received a rare pardon from Afghan President Hamid Karzai after a controversial documentary commissioned by the EU depicted her circumstances. However, her pardon has come with the stipulation that she marry her attacker. Afghan officials deny this, saying that Gulnaz has chosen to marry her rapist.

      Herman Cain sets Monday decision deadline, http://goo.gl/LKjBN
      Herman Cain told Sean Hannity yesterday that he will make an official decision about the fate of his campaign by Monday. “The decision could be, we’re going to continue with this campaign full speed ahead. The decision could be that we’re going to suspend the campaign,” said Cain. Earlier, he had said it was up to his wife to decide. Cain has not seen his wife since Ginger White announced she had a 13-year affair with the candidate. Cain denied the allegations but admitted that he provided financial support to White.

      Senate rejects payroll tax cut extension for now, http://goo.gl/gUcO1
      Yesterday, the Senate voted against two tax plans, conveying a potential divide amongst Senate Republicans. The minority party killed President Obama’s plan for payroll tax cuts through the end of next year and also voted against GOP leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to renew a 2% payroll tax cut. The two defeats indicate that the Senate may be willing to compromise on the Social Security payroll tax cut found in the president’s jobs program. Also, the Senate approved a $662 billion defense spending bill that would require the military to hold suspected terrorists even if they are found in the United States. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, FBI Head Robert Mueller, and the White House all oppose the costly bill, and President Obama has even threatened to veto it.

      West Tightens Iran Sanctions After Embassy Attack, http://goo.gl/K07dd
      Despite the Obama administration’s objections, the Senate has passed economic sanctions against Iran. These sanctions would prevent organizations that do business with Iran’s central bank from having accounts in the United States. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and other officials have warned that such sanctions would raise the price of oil without doing enough to to discourage Iran’s nuclear program. The European Union has banned 180 additional individuals and organizations from traveling to the member states. Britain and France have also ordered an embargo on Iranian purchases. These restrictions are in response to the Iranian mob that invaded the British Embassy and is apparently aligned with a government-controlled militia.

      CULTURAL:

      Hollywood Studios Accused of Pushing Liberal Agenda Through Children’s Films, http://goo.gl/IpJgh

      Lady Gaga’s New Video for ‘Marry the Night’: An Enigma, http://goo.gl/xSJL2

      Mindy McCready’s Baby Daddy Speaks Out: “She’s Pushing Her Luck on This One,” http://goo.gl/5QIBj

      Kris Humphries: I can’t handle divorce, http://goo.gl/BefoP

       

        Caitlin Maguire
        Bio: Caitlin is the Marketing & Operations Manager for Rock the Vote
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        By: coral@rockthevote.com

        NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011

        Monday, November 14th, 2011

        In today’s news, the judge who set bail for Jerry Sandusky has been involved in his charity; Herman Cain’s wife sticks by him; and ‘Obamacare’ is going to the Supreme Court. In entertainment news, Lady Gaga splits with her long-time creative director, and Justin Timberlake attends the Marine Corps. ball.

        Coral + Caitlin

        CRUCIAL

        (via Associated Press) Obama calls waterboarding ‘torture’: ‘President Barack Obama says the interrogation technique known as waterboarding constitutes torturing, disputing Republican presidential candidates who say they would reinstate the practice. Obama called waterboarding “torture” and said it was “contrary to America’s traditions” during a news conference at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.’ http://bit.ly/tpLEs2

        Portland police arrest over 50 as protest camps cleared, http://reut.rs/ruc32s
        On Sunday, Portland police arrested more than 50 members of the Occupy movement as they cleared out and blocked off encampments after an eviction notice was issued. Portland’s mayor Sam Adams said that the encampments have been linked to increased crime and drug use, and while he supports the Occupy movements and what they stand for, they need to move beyond encampments to achieve their goals.

        Judge Who Freed Sandusky on Bail Reportedly Volunteered at His Charity, http://fxn.ws/vhrOoe
        Judge Leslie Dutchcot, who ordered former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky to be freed on $100,000 unsecured bail, is said to have volunteered for Sandusky’s charity, the Second Mile. Dutchcot gave the Second Mile between $500 and $1,000 and lists volunteering for the organization as one of her career achievements. Prosecutors originally asked that Sandusky’s bail to be set at $500,000 and that he be required to wear an ankle monitor. Dutchcot set the bail for $100,000.

        A Disturbing New Dimension of Far-Right Terror, http://bit.ly/u29JgE
        Police in Germany have busted a neo-Nazi ring that may have carried out at least 10 murders over the past 10 years. Police hunted down two members of the ring, Uwe Mundlos and Uwe Böhnhardt, who had recently robbed a bank. The two men took their own lives, but police found the weapons of two officers that were murdered in 2007. When police went to search the apartment where the men had been living, another member of their group blew up the residence before they arrived. Still, police recovered a murder weapon, propaganda videos, and other evidence and have made two arrests.

        Chelsea Clinton to Report for NBC, http://nyti.ms/rKbCz9
        On Monday morning, NBC is announcing that they have hired Chelsea Clinton as a full-time special correspondent. Clinton is supposed to start work promptly on Monday and will report within the “Making a Difference” series, which runs on “NBC Nightly News.” The segment highlights people who make a difference in their communities.

        What Would Gabby Do? http://bit.ly/vTjSbI
        Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returns to the public eye this week, as she and her husband sit down for an interview with ABC News and publish a memoir. She may be doing better than people would have expected, but she is not as well as the media has led people to believe. Apparently, Giffords does not speak as much in the ABC interview as ads suggest. Instead she says just a few words, and the feature is more based on managing Gifford’s image.

        Jordan’s king urges Syria’s Assad to step down, http://apne.ws/evjTAr
        Jordan’s King Abdullah has publicly urged President Bashar al-Assad to step down, making him the first Arab-ruler to issue a statement over the violent handling of the 8-month uprising. Syrian regime supporters reacted to the ouster with violence, storming regional embassies. Meanwhile, the U.N. estimates that 3,500 civilians have died since the beginning of the crackdown. Over the weekend, one activist was shot down in front of his 9-year old son.

        Judge: Norway terror suspect is not insane, http://bit.ly/vJE5tx
        On Monday, District Court Judge Torkjel Nesheim said Norway mass murderer, Anders Behring Breivik is not insane. Breivik confessed to a bombing and a shooting that killed 77 people in Norway this summer. Nesheim said there was no evidence Breivik had any accomplices and ordered his custody be extended for another 12 weeks. The courtroom was packed with over 500 people including survivors of the shootings and family of the victims.

        Court sets 5 1/2-hour hearing on health care, http://bit.ly/vTRfwd
        The Supreme Court is set to review ‘Obamacare.’ On Monday, the justices announced that they will see three cases arguing how constitutionally sound the health care reform is. The court will hold oral arguments sometime in the spring, most likely in March. It is expected to issue a decision by the end of its current term, which is normally in late June.

        College students will be allowed to use stickers on IDs to vote,         http://bit.ly/vsBMZI
        A Wisconsin law passed in the spring said that students may use college IDs at the polls, but they must expire in two years; however, most IDs issued by Wisconsin schools expire in 4 to 5 years. In response, a law has been passed allowing colleges to issue stickers to validate IDs. The IDs will be required for the February 2012 primary.

        Gloria Cain speaks out about sexual harassment allegations,         http://wapo.st/vHnqqO
        In her first ever television interview, Gloria Cain disputes the sexual harassment claims made against her husband. She said that Cain would have to posses a split personality to be capable of the acts the five women are accusing him of committing. “To hear such graphic allegations and know that that would have been something that was totally disrespectful of her as a woman and I know that’s not the person he is,” she said. Herman Cain had previously said that his wife supported him during the allegations, and that she knew he would not do anything as silly as what the women claim.

        (via Politico) Herman Cain’s poll numbers slide in POLITICO poll: ‘Among likely Republican voters surveyed Sunday, Nov. 6, Cain led the field with 40 percent. On Monday, he was third with 22 percent. By Wednesday, just 19 percent of those surveyed said they supported Cain for the nomination.’ http://politi.co/t8MAsb

        (via NY Times) Google’s Lab of Wildest Dreams: ‘It’s a place where your refrigerator could be connected to the Internet, so it could order groceries when they ran low. Your dinner plate could post to a social network what you’re eating. Your robot could go to the office while you stay home in your pajamas. And you could, perhaps, take an elevator to outer space.’ http://nyti.ms/sXPpD5

        CULTURAL

        Peter J. Boyer describes “The Wonk Who Slays Washington” http://bit.ly/sn00e5

        Ben Keller on “How Romney Could Win” http://nyti.ms/uOnqDa

        Lady Gaga Splits From Longtime Creative Director Laurieann Gibson, Rep Confirms, http://bit.ly/uEHjNK

        Reality TV’s Instant Stars Populate a Magazine, http://nyti.ms/sYi7Vt

        ‘Hunger Games’ Full Trailer Debuts, http://on.mtv.com/swUMiL

        Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball, http://on.mtv.com/sJQ2rb

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          By: coral@rockthevote.com

          NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011

          Monday, October 17th, 2011

          In today’s news, Occupy Wall Street protesters have raised $300K; Iran will investigate the plot to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US; President Obama will engage in a three-day bus tour this week; and Michelle Bachmann and Donald Trump will host a “tele-town hall” tonight. In other news, the St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Texas Rangers in the World Series, and Giuliana Rancic has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

          Coral + Caitlin

          CRUCIAL

          Occupy Wall Street Shows Muscle, Raises $300K, http://n.pr/p1OuU9
          As of today, the Occupy Wall Street protests have been going on for one month. And for a month’s work, it has raised close to $300,000 and has also gained storage space filled with donated supplies. The money has been raised through the demonstration’s website and from donations taken in Zucotti Park. The group has also organized a demands committee to determine whether or not they will place concrete demands. So far the group is split; some believe set demands are the ultimate goal while others think they would be futile.

          Kenya sends troops into Somalia to hit al-Shabab, http://bbc.in/o59SSH
          Kenya’s foreign minister has sent troops into neighboring Somalia to target the Islamic insurgent group al-Shabab. Moses Masika Wetangula said Kenya was “defending itself,” after a spate of suspected al-Shabab kidnappings. Eyewitnesses say at least 25 armored Kenyan vehicles were seen in the Somali town of Dhobley, while unidentifiable warplanes struck two al Shabab bases in southern Somalia. Al Shabab has vowed to fight off the Kenyan attackers, while Somalia’s diplomat at the United Nations called the move “a very serious territorial intrusion by a foreign country.”

          Iran says happy to examine US plot allegations, http://reut.rs/pgFXx2
          The US has foiled an alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US last week in DC. Iran has since asked Washington to send over the evidence of the Iranian plot so officials can investigate it and prove that it is “baseless propaganda.” “We are prepared to examine any issue, even if fabricated, seriously and patiently, and we have called on America to submit to us any information in regard to this scenario,” said Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.

          BP reaches $4bn settlement over Deepwater Horizon disaster, http://bit.ly/pf182W
          BP has reached a $4 billion dollar settlement with a former partner over claims related to last year’s deadly explosion and oil spill at the offshore drilling platform. The partner, Anadarko, had held a 25-percent stake in the Macondo well when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. Andarko filed gross negligence claims against BP after the disaster. However, BP claims it is not solely responsible for the disaster and that this settlement proves it. Anadarko has dropped the negligence suit.

          American “elated” in NZ after South Pole rescue, http://bit.ly/rgFSPp
          On Monday, an American who was working in the South Pole was rescued and taken to New Zealand before falling ill. Renee-Nicole Douceur, 58, of Seabrook., N.H., landed in Christchurch, which was the closest location with a treatment center. Doucer asked her employer, Raytheon Polar Services, to airlift her out in August after having what doctors think was a stroke. However, her request was denied due to weather conditions. Speaking by phone, Douceur said on “The Early Show” she’s “elated” to be in New Zealand and is feeling great, but is still experiencing visual impairment and difficulty speaking.

          Voters may have to wait at least a minute per person in line, http://bit.ly/nGLm6Q
          Following the mock election last Tuesday, the Madison, WI city clerk’s office put together statistics that show voters will have to wait at least one minute per person in line. The mock election was held to give voters and poll workers an idea of how the 2012 presidential election will run with Wisconsin’s new voting laws. Traditionally, Madison has two election officials stationed at each polling booth. In the mock election, there were more poll workers stationed. If Madison continues to use two election officials, voters could wait up to four minutes times the number of people in line.

          In swing state tour, Obama to urge Congress to get to work this week on pieces of jobs bill, http://wapo.st/qb7jA7
          President Barack Obama is combining campaigning for his jobs bill with campaigning for his re-election. This week, the President will urge Congress to get to work on his jobs bill with a three-day bus tour through North-Carolina and Virginia, two states that will be critical in his re-election. Later, he will travel west to Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Campaigning in these regions is meant to reduce Obama’s need to win Ohio and Florida, two states his team fears they cannot pull this election.

          (via TPM) Bachmann And Trump Now Taking Your Phone Calls, http://bit.ly/nfVLcT: Donald Trump is scheduled to join Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) on Monday night for a “tele-town hall” meeting to talk about economic issues. Voters can call in from anywhere in the nation to ask the pair questions. Even though Trump hasn’t officially endorsed a candidate, this is the first time that he is participating in an event with any candidate. You may visit the link to find out where to go to sign up to call in to the pair tonight.

          Amazon Signs Up Authors, Writing Publishers Out of Deal, http://nyti.ms/nxkCYu
          Amazon is beginning to make publishing companies obsolete. The company is set to publish 122 books this fall in both physical and e-book form. Publishing veteran Laurence Kirshbaum was hired to help pull in big names in fiction and non-fiction. “Publishers are terrified and don’t know what to do,” said Dennis Loy Johnson of Melville House. Amazon signed its first deal with the self-help author Tim Ferriss, and last week it announced a memoir by the actress and director Penny Marshall.

          Wireless Users Will Get Alerts on Excess Use, http://nyti.ms/rjpYKw
          Under an agreement reached by carriers and the Federal Communications Commission, cell phone users who are nearing their usage limits will now be alerted so they do not rack up overage charges. The agreement is meant to help customers save money since companies usually charge high fees for going over minutes and data usage. Within 12 months, the companies will begin delivering alerts for free either by text or voice.

          CULTURAL

          Michael Tomasky brings up “Romney’s Worst Nightmare,” http://bit.ly/nUW96k

          Charles Krauthammer discusses “Dibs on the Rich,” http://trib.in/pu0Oo8

          Pujols, Cardinals take wild ride to World Series, http://bit.ly/omuudF

          Dan Wheldon was an engaging young champion, http://lat.ms/q0Mop0

          Giuliana Rancic reveals she has breast cancer, http://bit.ly/raWuRo

          Lady Gaga Does Marilyn Monroe At President Clinton B’Day, http://on.mtv.com/pwJ6Qp

          Jay-Z and Kanye Expand Tour Again, http://p4k.in/o6dQxX

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            By: coral@rockthevote.com

            NEWS ROUND-UP: WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2011

            Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

            In today’s news, Republicans warn Bernanke against further stimulus action; the US is building counterterrorism drones in Africa; the iPhone 5 will be revealed Oct. 4th; and Twitter will launch political ads. In other news, what’s up with the new Facebook?, Lady Gaga celebrates the repeal of DADT, and Metta World Peace is voted off of “Dancing With the Stars.”

            Coral + Caitlin

            CRUCIAL

            No more stimulus, Republican leaders say, http://politi.co/rjbDWO
            “Resist further extraordinary intervention in the U.S. economy,” Republican leaders warned Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke in a letter sent Monday. House Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl all object to a recent Fed policy that flushed $600 billion into the economy. Republicans say they do not believe that pumping more money into the economy is the way to create jobs or fix our broken economy.

            35 bodies dumped on street in Mexico, http://lat.ms/oFDpSx
            On Tuesday, gunmen dumped 35 bodies under an overpass near a tourist shopping center in Mexico. The dead bore signs of torture according to the prosecutor for the state of Veracruz. Officials say the victims had criminal records for involvement in organized-crime activities, including kidnappings, extortion, drug sales and murder.

            Obama Building Secret Drone Bases in Africa, http://wapo.st/qE9d1P
            The Obama administration is building new drone bases near Africa to have a better counter-terrorism program against groups in Yemen and Somalia. The CIA is also building a secret airstrip in the Arabian peninsula. One site is in Ethiopia where the U.S. can better fight al-Shabab and in Seychelles, where unmanned “hunter-killer” drones can patrol Somalia.

            (via Daily Beast) Last Day of Life for Troy Davis, http://bit.ly/oxkeV3: Today is the day of Troy Davis’ execution at 7pm. The 42 year old man has had the date pushed back three different times and is now out of appeals. Davis made a last attempt by asking for a polygraph to prove his innocence, but his request was denied.

            (via Spin) Big Boi Rallying for Death Row Inmate Troy Davis, http://bit.ly/reuT2N: OutKast rapper, Big Boi, called for a rally at the prison in Jackson, GA at 4pm to support Troy Davis. The rapper has been tweeting up a storm about Davis’ execution saying things like “Time to be seen!!!!!” and “We don’t need a trending topic, we need boots on the ground.” Also, Diddy asked his Twitter followers to call U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

            To the Barricades: Google Rivals Line Up, http://on.wsj.com/n5xYrD
            Nextag, Yelp, and Expedia are accusing Google of hiding search results for them. The companies claim they are targets because they have non-Google affiliated search engines on their sites. At today’s Senate antitrust hearing, the companies will begin their testimony. Google has denied the claims.

            If iPhone 5 is unveiled Oct. 4, when will it go on sale?, http://bit.ly/njMuwK
            The new CEO of Apple is unveiling the iPhone 5 on October 4th. This will be Tim Cook’s first unveiling since Steve Jobs left the CEO post. It is unclear when the phone will be available for purchase after the unveiling.

            Twitter to launch political advertising, http://bit.ly/okEp1C
            Twitter will launch political advertising this week. The political ads are going to launch with 5 presidential campaigns. Twitter’s President of Global Revenue, Alex Bain, will not reveal which candidates will be using the new feature.

            CULTURAL

            Dr. Oz explains, “Why we raised an alarm on apple juice,” http://trib.in/qDgxbT

            ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ end celebrated by Lady Gaga, Jane Lynch, http://wapo.st/o1pWjO

            Facebook changes News Feed; music up next, http://bit.ly/oPwhiH

            Coldplay Teams With Hype Williams For ‘Paradise’ Video, http://on.mtv.com/r494VU

            Fashion News: Costumes Don’t Save Metta World Peace on ‘DWTS,’ http://lat.ms/qE0net

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