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We're very excited around the office this morning as it's Wednesday and that means
College Tour...Tonight we've got John McCain from Fordham University in the
Bronx...You think know McCain? Well, we're going to talk to the man behind the
Senator and the Senator behind the man....How's that for getting to know the guy?
According to Fordham though, the event in not open to the public so you'll just have
to enjoy it from the comfort of you own home...Nonetheless it will be a fun and
interactive experience for all those in attendance...We hope you'll catch some of the
fun from home...Hey don't sweat it, I won't be there either...
Fordham Release http://www.fordham.edu/general/whats_new/topstories246.html
Hardball Release http://www.msnbc.com/modules/tvnews/Hardball_CollegeTour/
And in case you haven't heard, Chris has a new book out, "American: Beyond our
Grandest Notions"...You'll notice on the cover they airbrushed out the cigar in Chris'
hand
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743240863/qid=1034790271/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/103-1015541-5562250
In other news, a bombshell is dropped on the front page of The Washington Post about
the managerial style of Rumsfeld and the unhappy brass under his control...Pretty
interesting stuff, I'm sure it has all the tongues wagging across the river in
Arlington...I'm putting it in the clip and save category...
Plus, Bush signs the war resolution and Sharon's in town to discuss the Middle East
and Iraq...And I got some fun stuff about a new "Baghdad Babs" ad running Long
Island...It appears also that Saddam's going to win a squeaker in that Iraqi
election...A true nailbiter..
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Briefing from Washington, DC
Rumsfeld Bombshell: Rumsfeld's Style, Goals Strain Ties In Pentagon...'Transformation'
Effort Spawns Issues of Control
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32170-2002Oct15.html?referer=email
Fun excerpt..."There is still a glass bowl in the secretary's office. Rumsfeld likes
to tell people that if he says anything nice about anyone, a coin is put in the bowl.
Rumsfeld likes to point out that the bowl is almost always empty. It puzzles some
generals that he would take pride in such a hard-line approach."
Bush signs resolution on Iraq...'We will defend our nation,' president says at
ceremony (MSNBC) http://msnbc.com/news/812825.asp
Sharon visit: Iraq, Mideast focus of Bush meeting...U.S. seeks ease-up on Palestinians
as Baghdad battle plans proceed (MSNBC) http://msnbc.com/news/801833.asp
More Fun News: A Republican candidate for Congress is bashing Barbra Streisand and a
Democratic incumbent on Long Island over remarks the Hollywood activist allegedly made
about President Bush and his stand against Saddam Hussein. (AP)
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ny--houserace-streisa1015oct15.story
A bejeweled "Baghdad Babs" stars in a new TV ad for a Long Island congressional
candidate - but not exactly willingly. (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/59832.htm
"Today like Christmas," Khalaf Obeidi, 18, said in broken English. "We love Saddam."
"No one says 'No' to Saddam," said retired teacher Mohammed Abdel Rahman, 62. "We love
Saddam." (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/epaper/editions/today/news_d3da9046e61802a20024.html
President Bush isn't getting much support for his Iraq policy these days from
Democrats who used to live in the White House (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=544&ncid=703&e=5&u=/ap/20021016/ap_on_go_pr_wh/iraq_democrats
U.S. aircraft joins sniper hunt...NBC News has learned that Defense Secretary Donald
Rumsfeld has approved deployment of an Army intelligence plane to help federal and
local law enforcement in the hunt for the Washington-area sniper.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/816566.asp
Witnesses Saw Sniper...An FBI analyst fatally shot Monday night was definitively
identified as the 11th victim of the roving sniper, who again slipped through a
massive dragnet - but this time was seen by witnesses. (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32116-2002Oct15.html
The latest sniper attack that killed an FBI analyst outside a home improvement store
in Falls Church yielded evidence that Fairfax County Police Chief Thomas Manger said
yesterday will lead to an arrest. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20021016-99885311.htm
Sniper Van Composites:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/daily/graphics/sniper/sniper_van_101602.html
The Bush administration yesterday said it is uncomfortable with the philosophy and
technology behind a ballistic fingerprinting system that some are calling to be used
in investigations into such crimes as the sniper attacks around Washington. (The
Washington Times) http://washingtontimes.com/national/20021016-82059330.htm
Iraq debate takes center stage at U.N....The Security Council kicks off a marathon
session on Wednesday in what diplomats say will be an intense debate over the Bush
administration's drive to back up a U.N. resolution on disarming Iraq with military
force. http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/821736.asp
Gertz: A Chinese state-run company is talking with Iraq about selling a chemical used
in making missile fuel, although no transfer has been spotted, according to U.S.
intelligence officials. http://www.washtimes.com/national/20021016-81068264.htm
Target Iraq: Should we attack Saddam?...A 'Nightly News' special report on the
challenges and possible consequences of a U.S. invasion.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/modules/tvnews/nn_Saddam/default.asp
Johnson: Sniper story hits home with D.C. journalists
http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20021016/4538211s.htm
Tim Russert hesitates before he opens his car door. Wolf Blitzer doesn't eat at
outdoor cafes anymore. George Stephanopoulos moves around as he pumps gas. (Shister)
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/magazine/daily/4293203.htm
Bush administration officials were outlining to visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ariel
Sharon U.S. plans to block any Iraqi missile attack on Israel in the event of a
U.S.-led military campaign against Saddam Hussein. (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=544&ncid=703&e=1&u=/ap/20021016/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_mideast
A looming U.S. war on Iraq and Washington's desire for Israel to stay out of it were
likely to be high on the agenda of talks on Wednesday between President Bush and
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. (Reuters)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A33856-2002Oct16.html
A top Bush aide yesterday said Iraq will need a kind of "de-Nazification" to get rid
of top officials as well as Saddam Hussein. (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/59835.htm
Removal of Saddam not end of trouble...The administration's top arms-control official
said yesterday that President Bush's goal of regime change in Iraq entails the
"de-Nazification" of the entire regime.
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20021016-42472280.htm
Indonesia holds bombing suspects...Indonesian police said Wednesday they have formally
detained two suspects in the weekend bombing of a Bali nightclub, which killed over
180.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/820505.asp
The two major candidates in South Dakota's Senate race are spending millions to win
over thousands of voters, mirroring the continued closeness of many key congressional
races after months of heavy spending. (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=548&ncid=703&e=4&u=/ap/20021016/ap_on_el_ge/last_minute_money
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said yesterday that his daughter's battle with drugs has
strained his whole family, but added that she must ultimately confront her addiction
personally. (NY Post) http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/59787.htm
Ads attack Alexander's business connections...With polls showing Republican Lamar
Alexander leading the race for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, his opponent has been
attacking Mr. Alexander's corporate connections. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20021016-7413798.htm
Poll: Dole still leads Bowles...Ads attacking Dole on Social Security, economy cut
margin (Winston Salem-Journal) http://www.journalnow.com/wsj/MGBOE2ROC7D.html
In Fla., McBride Is Down-Home, Up in the Polls..Democrat Closes on Bush In Battle for
Governorship (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32140-2002Oct15.html?referer=email
Kirk: Rolling Stone's attitude a miss at McDonald's
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/showcase/chi-0210160149oct16.column
Starr Report: Barbara Walters has snagged the first formal interview with Al Gore
since the 2000 election. http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/59741.htm
Page Six: Top editors at the New York Times are so miffed Gov. Pataki snubbed them by
declining to be interviewed, it's likely Carl McCall will now get the paper's
endorsement. http://pagesix.com/pagesix/23475.htm
Opinion/Editorial
DuPont: America Commits Itself...Iraq is only the first step in liberating the
Mideast. http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pdupont/?id=110002474
Oil slicks...BP's flashy new ad campaign depicting itself as an eco-friendly company
investing heavily in alternative energy sources is filled with dishonesty, writes
Daniel Gross.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/821612.asp
Fund' Diary: Dead Men Voting...In Daschle's home state, fraud wanders off the
reservation. http://www.opinionjournal.com/diary/?id=110002475
Mercer: Liberal illogic http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=29293
Parker: Rooney's gender comment sidelines no one I know
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/kathleen/parker.html
Kelly: A Nobel idea of peace
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/michael/kelly.html
The Wall Street Journal: Help Wanted...Immigration reform is good policy--and good
politics. http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110002476
Doonesbury
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32170-2002Oct15.html?referer=email
Mallard Fillmore http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/mallard.asp
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