US President Barack Obama led a memorial service Wednesday night for six people killed in the shooting of US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, calling for greater civility in public discourse to honour the victims of the attack. “If this tragedy prompts reflections and debate, as it should, let’s make sure it’s worthy of those we have [...]
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Obama at Arizona shooting memorial calls for civility
U.S. congresswoman seriously injured
A U.S. congresswoman was critically injured Saturday after a shooting in Arizona that killed several others, including a federal judge and a nine-year-old girl.
Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head, one of as many as 18 people hit outside a grocery store in the city of Tucson.
My Heart Goes Out to Congresswoman Giffords and the Families of Judge Roll and the Others Killed Today
My heart goes out to Congresswoman Giffords and the families of Judge John Roll and the others killed today.Judge Roll was Arizona’s chief federal judge.Sarah Palin had put Giffords on a “hit list” of sorts (and see this). And Giffords’ opponent in th…
Keith Olbermann Returns To MSNBC Tuesday
So much for a lengthy punishment! MSNBC Countdown host Keith Olbermann will be back in the anchor’s chair on Tuesday night just days after the politico was placed on indefinite suspension (without pay, so there) for making donations to Democratic political campaigns ahead of last week’s midterm elections. The outspoken liberal was benched Friday, shortly [...]
Keith Olbermann Suspended From MSNBC Over Political Donations
MSNBC anchor Keith Olbermann has been suspended indefinitely — without pay — after the network learned that the journalist made contributions the the political campaigns of three Democratic candidates, NBC President Phil Griffin announced on Friday. “I became aware of Keith’s political contributions late last night. Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have [...]
Rep. Giffords Bucks Fellow “Blue Dogs,” Supports Public Health Care Option
Gabrielle Giffords, a Blue Dog Democrat, wrote an editorial in the Arizona Daily Star, about the need for health care reform that includes a strong public option that lowers everybody’s costs and competes with private insurers.
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