Recent publications of Collegiate Network interns and fellows. http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:26:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/images/M_images/cnlogo100x100.png http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org Recent publications of Collegiate Network interns and fellows. collegiatenetworkclipshttp://feedburner.google.com http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/163 Economy drives diners to their grocery stores by Catherine Mitros, San Diego Union-TribuneWith recession-squeezed consumers eating out less, grocery stores are seeing a sales boost from an expanding menu of prepared meals. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:36:13 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/162 'Jersey' boy comes home by Katherine Miller, Raleigh News & ObserverNathan Scherich plays many parts and goes to many places for the musical "Jersey Boys," but this month he's at home and on stage. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:31:14 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/161 Disabled kids find hope, home at new school by Jane Coaston, St. Louis Post-DispatchFormer students of a St. Louis County private school that closed midyear have found a new home. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:23:37 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/160 Political concerns, shortages cause spike in gun, ammo sales by Matthew Waller, Dallas News President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have been called many things since they took office in January. Now gun dealers and aficionados have given them another title. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:19:58 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/159 Computers may be able to ‘read’ thoughts by Liz Stoever, St. Louis Post-Dispatch It sounds like something from a science fiction movie: Sensors are surgically inserted in the brain to understand what you're thinking. Machines that can speak, move or process information — based on the fleeting thoughts in a... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/158 WWI veteran lobbies for memorial by Ray Martin, Raleigh News & ObserverAt 16, Frank Buckles was too young to fight in World War I, but he enlisted in the Ambulance Service of the U.S. Army and set sail for France anyway, where he drove toward the shell-shattered front-line trenches to... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:40:23 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/157 Antonin Scalia advises lawyers on effective legal writing in Dallas by Matthew Waller, Dallas NewsLawyers at the State Bar of Texas' annual meeting at the Hilton Anatole got tips Friday on how to persuade judges to their point of view from one of the highest authorities possible: Supreme Court Justice... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:37:19 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/156 Virginia Gentleman by Michael Warren, National ReviewSeveral prints of war paintings hang in the law offices of Virginia state senator Ken Cuccinelli, but the most prominent is titled Sons of Erin: It shows a brigade of Irish-born Union soldiers charging into the Battle of Antietam — or Sharpsburg, as it’s... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:47:37 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/155 Dallas ranks eighth as more owners are driven to dump cars, scam insurers by Matthew Waller, Dallas NewsThe economy is down. Gasoline prices are up. And car owners are just plain giving in. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:44:33 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/154 Cuts Worry State Health Chief by Ray Martin, Raleigh News & ObserverDeep state budget cuts could strip crucial resources from public health agencies and hospitals just in time for the expected arrival of a potentially nastier version of the H1N1 flu virus this fall, North Carolina's public health chief warned... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:40:20 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/152 Beverage Shop Goes Global by Catherine Mitros, San Diego Union-TribuneFor Jeffery Adler, half the globe is fly-over territory. That's because his company, Dlush Beverage Joint, operates out of only two markets: Southern California and the Middle East. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:03:36 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/153 Eden Theological Seminary graduates its first blind seminarian by Liz Stoever, St. Louis Post-DispatchWhen Harold “Russell” Ewell II, a blind student, began his classes at Eden Theological Seminary graduate school in 2004, he knew the odds were against him. Fri, 15 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/151 No One Vouching for Them by Joseph Lawler, The American Spectator Tears welled up in Zed Yim's eyes when she was asked where her son will go to school next year. "I have no idea," she confided, before her emotions prevented her from saying any more. Fri, 08 May 2009 16:06:26 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/150 When the Entire World Got Religion by Casey Hynes, Roll Call It’s a good thing John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge weren’t setting out to make friends when they wrote their new book, “God Is Back.” Fri, 08 May 2009 16:03:14 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/149 Supreme Court Justice Souter to retire by Michael O'Brien, The Hill Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire, media outlets reported Thursday night. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:59:50 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/148 Capitol Police Arrest 86 Protesters by Casey Hynes, Roll Call Capitol Police arrested 86 protesters this morning, herding a group of mostly wheelchair-users off the Hill. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:55:15 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/142 Russia Releases Ex-Yukos Lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina On Parole by Kristin Deasy, RFE/RL Jailed Russian lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina is set to return to her husband and three children after serving three years behind bars... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:18:32 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/141 Journalism organization opposes Fairness Doctrine by Michael O'Brien, The Hill The nation's largest organization of professional journalists announced Tuesday it will oppose the reintroduction of the Fairness Doctrine. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:09:27 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/140 Theater Recalls a Vivid Past by Casey Hynes, Roll Call A few years ago, the marquee of the Atlas Theater was just about the only remnant of its glamorous past. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:06:48 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/139 Gingrich snubs Palin by Michael O'Brien, The Hill It will take a "significant amount of work" for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to become a leading voice for women in the Republican Party, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said in an interview. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:04:12 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/138 We're All Keynesians Again by Joseph Lawler, The American SpectatorJohn Maynard Keynes is fashionable again, thanks at least in part to President Barack Obama. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:51:29 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/134 Obama phones winning UNC basketball coach by Michael O'Brien, The Hill President Obama rewarded the North Carolina Tar Heels, who he picked to win the NCAA basketball tournament, with a phone call to the team's coach Tuesday night. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:00:56 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/133 Netanyahu Prepared To Go It Alone On Iran by Kristin Deasy, RFE/RL In an exclusive interview on March 31 with "The Atlantic," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel could go it alone and attack Iran if the country went nuclear. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:59:14 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/130 The Bigger Dig by Joseph Lawler, The American Spectator According to the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) estimates, the "multiplier" for federal transfers to state governments for infrastructure spending is 2.5. The multiplier is the dollar increase in output (GDP) for a dollar increase in public spending -- the "bang for... Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:36:54 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/129 In Grandpa’s Shadow by Casey Hynes, Roll Call When one of your earliest memories is campaigning in front of a local fire station for your grandfather’s city council race, it’s not too far-fetched to imagine that someday you’ll end up in politics, too. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:32:47 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/128 Campbell sticks by prediction: 'Going Galt' still a ways off by Michael O'Brien, The Hill Don't worry, America: a mass revolt by world economic leaders is still "a ways off," Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) explained Monday after remarking last week that the U.S., under President Obama, is starting to resemble... Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:25:57 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/124 McCaskill Called Out Colleague Seeking Stimulus Pork by Michael O'Brien, The HillSen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said that she had to call out another unnamed Democratic colleague who approached her about carving out $1 billion in pork-barrell projects for each lawmaker involved in negotiating the stimulus package. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:59:29 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/123 'Kwame a River' by James Dickson, Detroit News Detroit gets last laugh on ex-mayor Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:56:24 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/122 Collateral Health Care Damage by Joseph Lawler, The American Spectator Perhaps no group is happier to see Obama's health care reform stumble and face delay than health care sharing ministries (HCSMs), whose health care system faced ruin under reform. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:49:36 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/121 Seeking a Better World by Casey Hynes, Roll Call After 24 years of working on the Hill, Peter Yeo is moving on. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:36:33 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/119 Pelosi’s cats co-star with Rick Astley by Michael O’Brien, The Hill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) “Rickrolled” YouTube viewers Tuesday in a video designed to present her as Web-savvy while drawing attention to the new channel for the House of Representatives on the widely watched website. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:12:44 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/118 Is mass transit in Metro Detroit for real this time?by James Dickson, Detroit NewsDetroit holds the dubious distinction of being the only major city in America without a reliable and coordinated mass transit system. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:49:14 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/117 Lance Armstrong Hints at Run for Political Officeby Michael O'Brien, The HillCyclist Lance Armstrong said he may have a future in politics, coyly hinting that a desire to serve may lead him to seek public office after the conclusion of his athletic career. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:56:21 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/116 Franken sues to have more votes counted by Michael O'Brien, The Hill Democrat Al Franken has asked a state court to order 27 wrongly rejected absentee ballots it says were mistakenly included among those disqualified in his race to unseat Sen. Norm Coleman (R) in Minnesota. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:30:20 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/115 The Unlikeliest Congressman by Kevin Vance, The Weekly Standard After devastating losses on November 4, Republicans finished the 2008 election cycle on a high note. Immigration lawyer and community leader Anh "Joseph" Cao (pronounced "gow") last Saturday narrowly defeated indicted Democratic congressman William "Dollar Bill" Jefferson in Louisiana's Second District,... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:22:55 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/114 Making It Even Verse by Casey Hynes, Roll Call Writer Looks at Race in Rhyme. By the time the nation chose Barack Obama as the 44th president on Nov. 4, even the most ardent political observer had reason to be burnt out on election news. The relentless coverage of campaign... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:04:36 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/112 Franken claims he is in the lead contrib. Michael O'Brien, The Hill Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken’s campaign said Wednesday that the comedian has taken the lead in his race against Sen. Norm Coleman (R). Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:29:34 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/111 Civically Illiterateby Joseph Lawler, The American SpectatorHow can you vote responsibly if you don't know the meaning of "free enterprise"? That is the question posed in "Our Fading Heritage," the survey on civic literacy released by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute Thursday at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:49:11 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/110 Fighting for a Colorblind Countryby Kevin Vance, The Weekly StandardWard Connerly is founder and president of the American Civil Rights Institute. This year, he led efforts to approve ballot propositions banning affirmative action in Colorado and Nebraska. Amendment 46 in Colorado failed with 49 percent of the vote, while Initiative... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:05 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/106 Election Watchdogs Gird for Problems by Casey Hynes, Roll Call Although state election officials say they’ve got it covered, election watchdogs are warning that a potentially volatile concoction of new voters, wayward poll workers, fickle voting equipment and Mother Nature could boil over Tuesday and threaten the integrity of the... Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:40:58 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/105 The Drawings He Drewby Casey Hynes, Roll CallWhile the presidential candidates battle each other over character issues and economic policies during the final weeks before the election, a new exhibit at the P&C Art Gallery in Old Town Alexandria makes the case for an alternative, nonpartisan candidate: Theodor Seuss Geisel,... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:22:22 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/104 Coleman Sues Frankenby Michael O'Brien, The HillSen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) has sued Democratic opponent Al Franken for defamation, claiming that Franken's television ads make false accusations about Coleman being the fourth most corrupt senator in Washington. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:30:03 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/101 Nazarbaev A No-Show At Book-Launch Eventby Kristin Deasy, Radio Free EuropeReports that Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev was in Washington promoting his new book, "The Kazakhstan Way," were not in fact true, the Asia Society announced at their Kazakh event on October 1. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:47:08 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/99 Dems Gain On Generic Ballotby Michael O'Brien, The HillDemocrats hold a lead in generic match-ups versus Republicans in this fall’s congressional races, according to a new CNN/Opinion Research poll. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:07:49 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/96 Mueller Tackles Anthrax Before House Judiciaryby Casey Hynes, Roll CallFBI Director Robert Mueller appeared Tuesday at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:29:14 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/95 In Alaska, Palin overshadows Democratic effortsby Michael O'Brien, The HillAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s addition to the GOP presidential ticket has turned all eyes to her state, but being overshadowed are Democratic attempts to retire two veteran Republican lawmakers... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:26:28 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/89 Tuesday’s primary resultsBy Michael O’Brien, The HillKryzan stunned Powers and 2006 nominee Jack Davis in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, winning with 42 percent of the vote... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:45:12 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/84 Rhee Reformby Elise Viebeck, National ReviewReforming D.C. schools, whatever the political consequences... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:54:56 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/81 Musical Venturesby Casey Hynes, Roll CallIf the newly hired or recently promoted staffers of the House Rules Committee ever decide to pursue careers off the Hill, at least they can count on each other’s support... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:59:47 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/82 Dems get in New York state of mindby Michael O'Brien, The HillA litany of late primaries in New York will cement some of November’s most challenging races for both Democrats and Republicans... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/71 When To Choose: VPby Casey Hynes, Roll CallGone are the days when Democrats and Republicans announced their running mates on the last day of their conventions... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:53:06 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/56 Cheerleaders Collect Honorsby Lisa East, Detroit NewsLocal cheerleading squads brought home awards in last month's Young Champions of America national cheerleading competition held in St. Louis, Mo... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:15 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/70 More Governments Barring Plastic Bagsby W.J. Hennigan, The Washington TimesIn an effort to rid its streets of "urban tumbleweed," governments around the globe are taking steps to tie up the plastic bag business for good... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:15 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/55 Eyes of Texas on Senate Seatby Michael O'Brien, The HillA coterie of Texas Republicans have quietly lined up to succeed Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R), who has said she will leave office when her term ends in 2012, if not earlier... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:11:54 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/53 Prague's Republican Publicanby Jordan Fabian, National ReviewLast week, the Czech Republic and the United States signed an agreement to build a radar station on Czech soil as part of the new U.S. missile defense program... Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:11:16 +0100 http://joom.collegiatenetwork.org/news/52 New Press Men in the Houseby Casey Hynes, Roll CallIt was June 7, 2006, and Kurt Bardella was still riding the high of having been part of Rep. Brian Bilbray’s (R-Calif.) successful special election campaign... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:06:04 +0100