Month February 2006

Abramoff-Rove

Three former associates of Jack Abramoff said Monday that the now-disgraced lobbyist frequently told them during his lobbying work he had strong ties to the White House through presidential confidant Karl Rove. Why did these anonymous “associates” leak this now?…

The struggle for Net Freedom

A new fight is brewing over the future of communications in the United States. It pits the nation’s largest cable and telephone companies against those who believe the Internet should support the free and independent flow of ideas. Broadband is…

What is Cheney hiding?

Texas Sheriff barred from interviewing Cheney about shooting incident. CBS News White House correspondent Peter Maer reports Texas authorities are complaining that the Secret Service barred them from speaking to Cheney after the incident. Kenedy County Texas Sheriffs Lt. Juan…

Attack on Iran

A major American attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would kill up to 10,000 people and lead to war in the Middle East, a report says today. The attack would result in “a protracted military confrontation” involving Israel, Lebanon and some…