We hope you’ve got your green on; we wouldn’t want you to get pinched! On this Saint Patrick’s Day, the GOP quietly begins rolling back financial reform, Twitter maniac and former CNN-er Rick Sanchez launches his comeback, Hillary Clinton is snubbed by young Egyptian leaders and also tells CNN that she will not seek a second term as Secretary of State (nor will she take another shot at POTUS), the Capitol’s great Styrofoam debate makes its way to the front page of the New York Times; Congress does have other things to do, though, including tackling discussions surrounding NPR’s funding fate and teaching the House to Skype. Meanwhile Michelle Obama is all set to ink a book on the White House garden and healthy eating, and somebody put a ring on it (!) Joe Jonas is single once again.
CRUCIAL:
GOP Begins Rollback of Wall St. Reforms, http://politi.co/dZ1nj9
Republicans are making a move to reform banking without heavily favoring Wall St. The bills that were introduced are intended to repeal parts of the Dodd-Frank Law.
House to Consider Bill to Defund National Public Radio, http://aol.it/fY2RTh
A House Rules Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to determine the fate of NPRs government funding. “Lamborn said his bill would cut all federal money to NPR, but NPR affiliate stations could still use federal dollars for administrative expenses associated with day-to-day operations.”
Hillary Clinton Snubbed by Young Leaders of Egypt Revolt, http://bit.ly/gKYaH8
The Revolution Youth Coalition refused to meet with Hillary Clinton during her trip to Egypt due to her outspoken alliance with Mubarak with positive statements about the former leader made as late as 2009.
Fight Waged With Forks is Rejoined in Congress, http://nyti.ms/ex24R0
Democrats and Republicans remain in a battle over compostable cups and forks in the capitol, with the New York times even running the great styrofoam debate on the front page. Dems continue to argue that the program started by Pelosi to green the capitol is forward moving and cuts down on waste, while Republicans find the program cost inefficient, and have plans to green the capitol in other ways.
Put to Rest, And Moving Forward: The Redemption of Rick Sanchez, http://bit.ly/dXYxGc
After controversial antisemitic comments Sanchez made on CNN his apology has been accepted by Abe Foxman, who said “in my view, this…should put the matter to rest…I hope that you will now be able to move on with your life.”
Clinton Say ‘No’ to Second Term, http://bit.ly/fYGIiy
Secretary of State Clinton won’t be serving a second term in her current job, and she has no current intention of running for president in 2012 or ever.
NBA star Grant Hill reacts to Jalen Rose and the Fab Five in biting NYT oped: http://nyti.ms/i3CNfX
Michelle Obama writing a book on healthy eating habits: http://aol.it/gxnQIl
CULTURAL:
St. Patrick’s Day fact vs. fiction: http://bit.ly/i7LnMy
Joe Jonas and Ashely Greene split: http://bit.ly/etgngO
Malaysia edits ‘Born this Way’ for LGBT content: http://huff.to/gFoECO
Luck of the Irish brings Rihanna together with Colin Farrell: http://bit.ly/i4teGI
New makeup brand launches first un-retouched ads: http://bit.ly/eAxKgT
Royal wedding souvenir makes a major gaffe: http://yhoo.it/ihNLSA
