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We're kicking off "tough guys" week tonight live from the Stanford University
campus with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger...We spend this full hour kickin' it
free style...We'll talk to him about his agenda in Sacramento, his battles with
the legislature, the breaking news on gay marriage (a judge in California ruled
today that it's cool to get married if you're gay), a possible run for The
White House and maybe a fun question or two on Hollywood...Speaking of which,
liberal actor Warren Beatty is urging Gov. Schwarznegger to raise taxes on rich
people like Beatty...I say to Mr. Beatty: Anytime you feel like writing a
personal check to the California treasury be my guest, just leave the rest of
us out of it...We'll get reax from Arnold...
And tomorrow, we'll have dirty Harry star (another great movie shot in San
Francisco) Clint Eastwood talking about politics and his latest movie "Million
Dollar Baby" which cleaned up at the Oscars this year...
So break out the popcorn tonight and join us!
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from
Washington, DC
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in the hot seat...Hardball College Tour, Monday,
March 14 at Stanford University http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7153305/
Calif. judge strikes down gay marriage ban...Ruling says there is 'no rational
purpose' for limiting unions (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7182628/
Mock news reports anger Democrats...Saturated as he is in the ways of
Hollywood, it's no surprise that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger knows
better than most politicians how to fashion an image for television cameras.
(AP) http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050313-112028-2936r.htm
Actor Warren Beatty to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Raise taxes (AP)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/03/12/state/n165423S60.DTL
2 U.S. contractors, 1 GI killed in Iraq attacks...Ukraine begins gradual
withdrawal of its 150 forces (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7043921/
Karen Hughes named for State Dept. spot...Bush confidante tasked with bettering
U.S. image in Muslim world (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7182208/
Ex-NAACP president to run for Senate...Mfume to go after Maryland seat of
retiring Sarbanes (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7180918/
Dean fights to keep records under seal...More than two years after he left the
governor's office to make his unsuccessful run for the presidency, the fight
over public access to Howard Dean's gubernatorial records is coming before the
Vermont Supreme Court. (AP)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20050313-112027-4106r.htm
Clinton strolls halls after surgery...Also watches basketball games as he
recovers (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7181240/
Pentagon building has bio-chem alert...Mailroom closed, evacuated while hazmat
team investigates (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7181560/
Concern in GOP over DeLay's woes...House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has
dismissed questions about his ethics as partisan attacks, but revelations last
week about his overseas travel and ties to lobbyists under investigation have
some Republicans wondering if the powerful Texas senator can survive. (The
Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7176277/
The Democratic National Committee will step up its advertising campaign against
President Bush's Social Security reform plan this week during his 60-city tour
to promote personal retirement accounts for younger workers, according to a
senior DNC official. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050313-112031-9234r.htm
U.S. media coverage of last year's election was three times more likely to be
negative toward President Bush than Democratic challenger John Kerry, according
to a study released Monday. (Reuters)
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=615&u=/nm/20050314/pl_nm/media_report_dc&printer=1
Propelled by a polished strategy crafted by activists on America's political
right, a battle is intensifying across the nation over how students are taught
about the origins of life. Policymakers in 19 states are weighing proposals
that question the science of evolution. (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32444-2005Mar13.html
Europeans probe CIA role in abductions...Terror suspects possibly taken to
nations that torture (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7164399/
U.S. labels China law on Taiwan as 'unfortunate'...White House fears
anti-secession law will increase tensions (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7166181/
Alleged al-Qaida recruit denies Bush plot...West Va. native faces
assassination, terror charges (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7180800/
Iran: U.S. 'hallucinating' over nuclear talks...U.S. and EU have warned Tehran
of possible U.N. sanctions (Reuters) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7119928/
Zarqawi Planning U.S. Hit?...Intelligence officials say operatives may
infiltrate via Central America to strike at soft targets on American soil (Time
Mag) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1037626,00.html
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams said Monday he was disappointed President Bush did
not invite him to the White House for St. Patrick's Day, but he acknowledged
his IRA-linked party has lost the initiative in pushing toward peace in
Northern Ireland. (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=544&ncid=703&e=6&u=/ap/20050314/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_sinn_fein
Beauty Queen Says She Didn't Want to Kill (AP)
http://ap.washingtontimes.com/dynamic/stories/B/BEAUTY_QUEEN_TRIAL?SITE=DCTMS&SECTION=HOME
Bush turning into a stand-up guy...President offers some goofball digressions
these days (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7174349/
Opinion/Editorial
Pat: Freedom and democracy are on the march. So, says President Bush. And,
surely, something is on the march.
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43288
Corn: Karen Hughes: Bush's Spinner to the World...W. appoints a political
hack-loyalist to sell the US abroad. Do you feel safer?
http://www.thenation.com/capitalgames/index.mhtml?bid=3&pid=2258
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