Archive for October 17th, 2009

Protesters chide ‘mainstream media,’ Obama

Written by on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

Don Putnam said he gets frustrated when he speaks to his neighbors in South Austin and they have not heard about issues that he considers vital, those that he learned about through conservative media sources such as the Fox News Channel. An example, he said, is a tale accusing workers at ACORN, a national group dedicated to community organizing, of engaging in various forms of illegal activity. The tale broke last month on Fox News, which aired the work of filmmakers who went undercover at several offices of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Putnam said he was fr

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

House, Senate Dems at odds on health care overhaul (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – You may reckon Democrats and Republicans are at odds over health care. Well, they’ve got nothing on House and Senate Democrats going after each other.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Australian teen sailor starts round-the-world bid (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A 16-year-ancient Australian steered her bright pink yacht out of Sydney Harbor on Sunday to start her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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