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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (295508)	12/3/2010 6:17:46 PM
From: joseffy	Respond to of 306849

Charlie Rangel swears at Jason Mattera over scandal questions youtube.com

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (295508)	12/3/2010 6:20:24 PM
From: joseffy	Respond to of 306849

The Congressional Black Caucus released a statement yesterday defending Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) after his historic censure in the US House of Representatives. Via the CBC website: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement today on Congressman Charles B. Rangel: “Today’s vote by the House of Representatives to censure Congressman Rangel was an overly harsh sanction, especially considering that after a 2-year investigation the Committee found no evidence of corruption or personal financial gain. Under House precedents, a reprimand would have been a fairer sanction for the lapses that he has long since admitted and corrected. “The censure sanction is a departure from the customary sanctions in other cases that have been adjudicated over the years. According to the Committee’s counsel, Congressman Rangel’s misconduct resulted from overzealousness and sloppiness, not corruption. “Today’s action in no way diminishes Congressman Rangel’s distinguished 50-year history of service to his country and constituents who again overwhelmingly returned him to office in November. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are proud to call Congressman Rangel our colleague and friend.” ............................................................... farm2.static.flickr.com

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (295508)	12/3/2010 6:23:04 PM
From: Broken_Clock	Respond to of 306849

he blamed the Mexican drug problem on the United States. --- How was he wrong? The drug problem IS in the US. the Mexicans supply the product, the cartels are in league with the CIA. Money laundering is one of the banksters best gigs.

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (295508)	12/3/2010 6:39:21 PM
From: joseffy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Obama forgets the Coast Guard By MATT NEGRIN \| 12/03/10 politico.com President Obama needed a little help from the troops in Afghanistan on Friday as he thanked the military branches for their work but forgot to mention the Coast Guard. “I think we've got every service here tonight,” Obama said at Bagram Air Base. He then called on the branches as their members cheered: “We’ve got Army. We’ve got Navy. We’ve got Air Force. I think we may have a few Marines around, too.” Obama continued, “And a whole lot of folks from the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles.” Moving to his remarks, Obama said, “Now, here in Afghanistan ...” Then, someone in the crowd shouted out, “Coast Guard!” “Coast Guard?” Obama repeated. “Is that what I heard?” After several seconds of nervous laughter among Obama and the troops, he continued with his remarks. “Here in Afghanistan, all of you are part of one team,” he said. “Serving together, succeeding together.”

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (295508)	12/3/2010 6:54:51 PM
From: joseffy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Top generals buck White House on military gay ban .......................................................... … By ANNE GEARAN, AP National Security Writer Anne Gearan, Ap National Security Writer – 12/3/2010 WASHINGTON – Bucking the Pentagon's top leaders, the chiefs of the Army and Marines urged Congress on Friday not to allow openly gay people to serve in the military, at least not while troops are at war in Afghanistan. The generals publicly rebutted their own bosses and the White House, arguing that it is too risky to change the policy now. That gave political ammunition to congressional Republicans trying to retain the ban known as "don't ask, don't tell." "It's important that we're clear about the military risks," said Gen. George Casey, the Army's top officer. "Repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' would be a major cultural and policy change in the middle of a war." President Barack Obama has promised to jettison a policy he says is discriminatory, and asked Congress to repeal the 17-year-old law this year. Chances of that were slim to begin with, and they sank lower after Friday's blunt assessment that lifting the ban would tear the close bonds of the foxhole. Democrats have promised a vote this month. Both Casey and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos undercut Defense Secretary Robert Gates' clai that the change is not too dangerous. Their views are the most closely watched because the Army and Marines are doing most of the fighting in Afghanistan, and did the same in Iraq.