"We Don't Do Politics in the Department of Homeland Security." TIME Magazine looks into how the alerts took the winds from the sails of the Kerry Campaign. (TIME)
Still not Scared Enough About a Terrorist Attack? The Homeland Security Department will get to you through your kids and your boss. There won’t be anywhere you can go without hearing the importance of being prepared. (USA Today)
It Happened in Spain. Could it happen here? MSNBC looks at how an attack could shape up – along with an interactive map with state-by-state stats on potential targets. (MSNBC)
Terrorists as Tourists. The New York Times reports that terrorists have eyed tourist helicopters as potential weapons. Security for helicopter operators are being tightened in NYC. (NYT)
Got a Question for President Bush? Try out “Ask the White House.” It’s an online chat forum held about five times a week. You can ask questions as tough as you want or find out the truth behind such things as whether there’s really a red phone on the President’s desk.
Iraq’s oil exports are nearing full capacity. So why is the US still paying the way for the country with the world’s second largest oil reserves? (CNN)
The US elections will be monitored by international observers. Thirteen Democratic members of the House of Representatives asked for observers from the UN. The House voted to bar federal funds from paying for anything like that. Now the State Department has invited the group of observers. Hey, they could get to spend the winter in Florida – if there’s a repeat of 2000. (CNN)
If "Pro-" is the Opposite of "Con-," What's the Opposite of "Progress?" Election year politics is slowing down Congress’ work. That’s nothing new, but some politicians say this may be the worst year they can remember. (Omaha World-Herald)
Through Washington’s Revolving Door. Can’t get Washington interested in the idea of raising coal dust levels and increasing the risk of black lung disease? Then get a job in government and do it yourself. It’s got coal miners all choked up. (NYT)
Yeah, But It’s Coming from Lawyers. A poll for the American Bar Association says 60% of Americans look forward to jury duty and nearly three quarters say people should not shirk the duty. No word if respondents were under oath when answering pollsters’ questions. (ABC News)
