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Wednesday-- December 15, 2004

Panel Criticizes U.S. Over Iraq Spending

AP, 12-15-04

The international board monitoring Iraq's oil revenue criticized the former U.S. administrators of Iraq and the current government for mismanagement, citing smuggling, inadequate spending records and contracts worth at least $812 million where there was no competitive bidding.

Shining medals for tarnished war architects
The Age (subscription), Australia, 12-15-04
U.S. President George Bush has bestowed America's highest civilian award on three architects of the Iraq war, including two who triggered very public embarrassment for the Administration.

Bush honours controversial trio
BBC News, U.K., 12-15-04
U.S. President George W. Bush has given America's highest civilian award to three men closely involved in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

Payback is a bitch.

"Things are going very well for President Bush. He passed his physical. No word yet on his mental." -- David Letterman

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Saddam News

Marine Shot Dead West of Baghdad Reuters
Three Polish soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter accident Middle East Online
Poland to Cut Troops in Iraq by a Third Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Ind.
Iraq Asks Some of Saddam's Soldiers to Return to Work Reuters
Iraq's "Chemical Ali" will be first to face trial Reuters
Campaigning Kicks Off Amid Iraq Insurgency AP
Egypt Says Iraq Vote in Stages Would Be Divisive Reuters
Army Guard now says its Iraq troops figure was inaccurate USATODAY.com
Senator Seeks Clemency for Ohio Soldiers AP
Blast in Kandahar, Kidnap Victim Killed in Afghanistan Reuters

"President Bush has announced that our new Energy Secretary will be Sam Bodman. Boy I hope he can fill the charisma void left by Spencer Abraham." -- David Letterman

“Adam Sandler has a terrific movie out called ‘Spanglish,’ where he hires a housekeeper who can't speak English, and this causes a lot of problems. No, that's Bernard Kerik, the Homeland Security guy. I'm sorry.” -- Jay Leno

Disturbing News

N. Korea: Japan Sanctions Would Be War Declaration ABC News
U.S. Says Talks With N. Korea Not Imminent AP
Renewal of deal to help secure Russian arms in doubt USATODAY.com
U.S. Missile Defense Test Fails Reuters, NY
Police Believe Greek Bus Hijackers Are Albanian Reuters
BNP leader held by police over racist remarks Guardian

"In the history of Iraq, a dark and painful era is over. All Iraqis can now come together and build a new Iraq," declared President George W. Bush after Saddam Hussein was captured over a year ago.

Republican Shenanigans

Pacifist Islam scholar can't get visa, quits Notre Dame World Peace Herald, Washington D.C.
Sources: Lieberman rejects White House overtures CNN
Republicans seek complaint against minority leader The Hill, Washington D.C.
Conservatives Take on Christmas Cause AP
Ridge Agrees to Rethink Color-Coded Alerts AP

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Rock-The-Voter News

Vermonters urge Jeffords to challenge Electoral College results Vermont Guardian, Vt.
Wash. State Court Rejects Recount Lawsuit WJLA, Wasington D.C.
First review of ballots turns up 4,854 with Frye's name San Diego Union Tribune, Cal.
Voter Turnout in Colo. a Record 87 Percent AP

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Good News

Quiet Protest Planned for Inauguration AP
Parents sue schools over 'intelligent design' San Francisco Chronicle
Justice Urged to Open Satellite Leak Probe AP
Senate Democrats Plan Investigatory Hearings AP

Biz-Tech News

Fed boosts key rate for fifth time this year Sun-Sentinel.com, Fla.
Airlines may return to profit in '05 Detroit Free Press
Summary: FCC May Expand Web Access on Jets AP
FCC to Vote on Wireless Access on Planes AP
China's needs could rescue European industry International Herald Tribune
Are Newspaper Readers Going Republican, Too? Editor & Publisher, N.Y.
New Internet worm disguises itself as electronic Christmas card AFP -

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It's time to take religion back from the haters, killers and
temple money-changers

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"Oh, really? I think I did a helluva job.... I'll admit I misled people about my personal life. And I have even apologized for it, but I never misled the people about policy, and I certainly never misled the people about going to war." – Bill Clinton responding to a heckler

Bush-Prison-Torture News

Files show more U.S. abuse in Iraq BBC News
Detainee Abuse by Marines Is Detailed washingtonpost.com

Go-F***-Yourself News

Bush, Cheney to meet with economy experts Sacramento Bee, Cal.
Cheney: Economy Needs Permanent Tax Cuts AP
White House missed red flags on Kerik MSNBC
U.S. Mission Flouts Cuba Christmas Warning AP

Odd News

Reiner Will Skip 2006 [Daily Kos]
Sharon Stone sues doctor for slander USA Today
Note to Politicians: Singing Can Be Dangerous ABC News
Police car crashes into city hall Chicago Daily Southtown
Jenna Bush Plans to Teach in Washington AP
'Lap Pillow' Offers Solace to Lonely Men Reuters
Centenarian plus smoker puffs last Reuters
Milan Wants to 'Brand' Its Panettone Christmas Cake Reuters
Taxi Driver Shoots Man in Bin Laden Mask AP

Simone Clarke, who plays the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, adjusts her ballet shoe ribbons as she stands beside a guard at Buckingham Palace in London before a party held by Britain's Duke of York for the ballet's cast on Dec. 14, 2004. (Photo by Ben Gurr/The Times)

Peace.