Archive for the 'politics' Category

Spy Program Still Open to Future Challenges

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

Spy Program Still Open to Future Challenges Appeals Panel Dismissed Case but Didn’t Examine Case’s Merits By JAN CRAWFORD GREENBURG and THERESA COOK
July 6, 2007
A federal appeals court decision Friday dismissing a lawsuit that challenged the Bush administration’s warrantless wiretapping program is a significant victory for the White House, but it hasn’t […]

GOP Defections on Iraq: Who’s Next?

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

GOP Defections on Iraq: Who’s Next? Recent GOP Senators’ Breaks With Bush on Iraq Raise Question of Who’ll Be Next By ANNE FLAHERTY The Associated Press
WASHINGTON
After the recent defection of prominent Republicans on the Iraq war, the big question in Washington is who might be next.
More than a dozen Republican senators who […]

Reshuffle will strengthen Liberals, says Evans

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

The South Australian Liberal Party says a reshuffle of its parliamentary frontbenche will allow it to more effectively tackle the Government on key issues.
The resignation of Liz Penfold has allowed Michael Pengilly to take on the portfolios of tourism, consumer affairs and veterans’ affairs.
Aboriginal affairs goes from Mitch Williams to Duncan McFetridge, and Dr McFetridge […]

Union lobbies for abalone ship to employ Australians

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

A new push has begun to get Australian crews on board the aquaculture ship, the Destiny Queen, with unions looking to legal avenues to force the move.
The abalone production ship operates in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf and has been using Ukrainian and Chinese crews since replacing Australian workers in 2004.
Maritime Union of Australia state secretary […]

President Bush’s Weekend Getaway

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

President Bush’s Weekend Getaway Bush Spends 61st Birthday at Camp David, His 387th Day at his Presidential Retreat By JENNIFER PARKER
July 6, 2007
As the temperatures rise in Washington, D.C., many in the nation’s capital make haste to weekend cottages or nearby beaches.
President George W. Bush is no different.
He will be […]