Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Hollywood Studios Say No to D.C. Dramas

Policy wonks likely won't get another The West Wing. more >>

Washington Post Editor: No Government Bailout of Newspapers

Marcus Brauchli disagrees with his predecessor that the government should bail out newspapers. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Supreme Court

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latino justice. more >>

Obama Bans Federal Employees From Texting While Driving

The prohibition applies to employees and contractors who are driving on official business. more >>

Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters

A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters. more >>

<i>Mad Men's</i> January Jones Visits Congress to Enlist Help in Stopping Shark Finning

Unlike her TV character, Jones is politically active. more >>

Michael Moore Responds to Critics of His Filmmaking Style

Moore's new film, Capitalism: A Love Story, Debuts Friday. more >>

Lincoln Was 'The Man' First

An artifact that could be displayed at Ford's Theatre Museum says "Thou Art The Man." more >>

Steven Chu Works to Save Energy

The Energy Secretary has saved roughly $100 a month on his personal energy bill. more >>

It's Free-Range Turkey for First Lady Michelle Obama

A Capitol Hill burger joint pays homage to the first lady with a meaty tribute. more >>

Bob Schieffer Votes Ann Curry for NBC Anchor

If Brian Williams vacates the seat, CBS newsman Bob Schieffer says Curry should be the replacement. more >>

Antonin Scalia: Supreme Court Class Clown

The justice's favorite legal movie is My Cousin Vinny. more >>

Cory Booker Documentary Shows the Toughness of Governing

The Newark mayor says Brick Citymay make viewers more sympathetic to public servants—including Obama. more >>

Barack and Michelle Obama Cheer Olympic Athletes at the White House

The first lady is headed to Copenhagen next month to lobby for Chicago as 2016 Olympic Games host. more >>

Howard Dean Blasts Baucus Healthcare Bill

Democrats, he predicts, will end up using reconciliation to pass a bill with the public option. more >>

New E-mail System Helps Congress Sort Messages

The system will help determine if messages are part of a grass-roots campaign. more >>

Len Downie Urges Bailout for News Media

The former Washington Post editor says there is potential in National Public Radio's methods. more >>

Public Can View Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden in October

White House visitors can tour the Rose Garden and the South Lawn on October 17 and 18. more >>

Media Coverage of Obama Grows More Negative

Obama's positive press coverage has slipped from 59 percent to 43 percent. more >>

Susan Rice Defends Obama's Afghanistan Troop Increase

On 9/11, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice reminds Obama critics why Afghanistan is crucial. more >>

Michelle Malkin Won't Forget Her Appearance on <i>The View</i>

On bestselling author Michelle Malkin's book tour, her tiff with Whoopi Goldberg stands out. more >>

Fran Drescher in Talks With Fox, MSNBC

The Nanny is negotiating with the stations for a possible talk show. more >>

DHS Finally Breaks Ground for Its Headquarters at St. Elizabeths

The Department of Homeland Security will be moving to the site of the government's first psychiatric hospital. more >>

Colombia Wants Love From Washington

PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country. more >>

Poll: Tom Selleck Should Run for Congress

Voters picked Selleck as their top choice for a celebrity candidate. more >>

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