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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Sanders Weighs in on Budget Deal

RWW News: Venker & Malzberg: 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Symptom of Feminized Men

Right Wing Watch reports on the extreme rhetoric and activities of key right-wing figures and organizations by showing their views in their own words. In this video, Suzanne Venker and Steve Malzberg discuss the "War on Men."

How Much Did Fox News Pay an Exec to Not Talk?

"Roger Ailes' secrets command a heavy price. Last week, the New York Times reported that Fox News had reached an out-of-court settlement with Brian Lewis, the former Ailes aide who was abruptly fired in late July. A Fox News executive with knowledge of the negotiations told Gawker that Lewis was paid approximately $8 million in hush money...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.

Obama Is 'So Close To Death' He Needs Life Insurance, Says VA GOP Chair

"RPV Chairman Pat Mullins blamed the media for gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli's loss, saying that the so-called "war on women" was covered more than the president's health care reform law. "This year, our message couldn't break through and we paid a price," he lamented. "This is false narrative by false prophets... Republicans do not win when we are mini-Democrats or Democrat Lite. In fact, Mullins seemed more sure than ever that the health care law was going to give Republicans the upper hand in dealing with the state's new Democratic governor. "Obama's so close to death that Terry McAuliffe is about to buy a life insurance on him," Mullins joked...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.

Leaky government: Detroit's water supply wasted by ravaged pipes

DETROIT — Torrents of water spew from broken pipes in Detroit's Crosman School, cascading down stairs before pooling on the warped tile of what was on... Read more

GOP poised for overnight talkathon to protest filibuster rules change

The Senate is set to spend Wednesday night debating executive nominees as Republicans protest Democratic attempts to force Obama administration nomina... Read more

Obama Shakes Hand Of Raul Castro, Heads Explode

"With a quick handshake, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro whipped up a frenzy Tuesday that led many to wonder whether a shift is coming between the former Cold War nations. Others just thought it was a nice thing to do. Obama became the first U.S. president since 2000 to shake hands with a Cuban leader. The gesture came as the two took their seats at Nelson Mandela's memorial service just before each leader eulogized the fallen icon. The simple act generated a torrent of rage from some, including Cuban-American politicians who have fought to maintain the U.S. embargo against the island and remove the Castros from power...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.

FFRF, Gaylor, Barker overturn ‘parsonage exemption’ clergy privilege

The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its co-presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker have won a significant ruling with far-reaching ramifications declaring unconstitutional the 1954 “parish exemption” uniquely benefiting “ministers of the gospel.”

http://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/19361-ffrf-gaylor-barker-overturn-%E2%80%98parsonage-exemption%E2%80%99-clergy-privilege

Newtown anniversary: US schools keep trying wrong fixes to deter school shootings, experts say

> By Bill Dedman Investigative Reporter, NBC News It happened after Columbine, after Virginia Tech, and after Newtown, too. After every mas... Read more

Michigan Governor Condemns Anti-Gay Remarks By GOP Committeeman Dave Agema

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has condemned remarks by Republican National Committee member Dave Agema, even though Snyder has ... Read more

The Secular Policy Recommendations That Will Make the Religious Right Squirm

"The Secular Coalition for America is releasing its “Model Secular Policy Guide” for politicians with a briefing on Capitol Hill today...."

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/12/09/the-secular-policy-recommendations-that-will-make-the-religious-right-squirm/

Capitol Leaders Agree to a Deal on the Budget

"WASHINGTON — House and Senate budget negotiators reached agreement Tuesday on a budget deal that would raise military and domestic spending over the next two years, shifting the pain of across-the-board cuts to other programs over the coming decade and raising fees on airline tickets to pay for airport security...."