No He Didn’t! Gov. Christie Uses His Veto Power
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would allow same-sex couples to wed.
The General Assembly passed the measure Thursday, and the state Senate approved it Monday. Lawmakers have until the legislative session ends in January 2014 to attempt to override Christie’s veto. [CNN]
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Whitney Houston’s Homegoing SATURDAY ON CNN AT 11am
CORRECTION
Whitney Houston
1963-2012
R.I.P.
Whitney Houston’s funeral Saturday will be broadcast
updated 1:12 PM EST, Thu February 16, 2012
“For complete coverage of Whitney Houston‘s death, tune in to CNN and HLN. On Saturday, CNN’s Piers Morgan, Soledad O’Brien and Don Lemon remember the music legend at 11 a.m. ET, and a special CNN Presents at 8 p.m. ET takes a look at her life and death.
(CNN) — Saturday’s funeral for legendary pop singer Whitney Houston is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the New Jersey church where she grew up, Houston’s publicist said Wednesday.
The services, to be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, will be in a much smaller, more intimate setting than the concert halls and arenas Houston packed during her heyday.
In every sense, she will be going home.” [CNN]
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“GOD DON’T LIKE UGLY,” PAT!
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NJ Legislature Passes Same-Sex Marriage….Gov. Christie Plans a Veto! :(
Showing that it is a part of the evolving mainstream of America, the New Jersey Legislature passed a same-sex marriage law yesterday. Catholic Governor Chris Christie went on TV to say that as he promised, he will veto the bill. Governor, you are letting your personal beliefs and those of your church when you deny this civil right that more and more states are passing to stop discriminating against a part of the population based upon what the Pope in Rome teaches and your personal feelings. It is your choice to veto, just like it is your choice to not take 1 or 2 doughnuts BUT abscond with the whole platter before your staff arrives for the meeting. 🙂
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, The Garden State
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THIS WEEK IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
Who Benefits From Federal Benefits?
Republican candidates have lately been parroting Charles Murray‘s argument that our “entitlement society” has created a nation of deadbeats who would rather live off government benefits than find a job. In response, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a study earlier this week showing the fraction of government benefits that go to able-bodied workers…
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WILL ROMNEY LOSE HIS “HOME” STATE?
Daily Show – Indecision 2012 – Mitt Romney
I believe Mitt Romney has 5 homes. For the purpose of the Michigan Primary… He is from Michigan.
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GoodOleWoody’s Morning News
IT’S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
DAILY BEAST
U.N. to Hold Symbolic Syria Vote
It looks like Jay Carney was right to call Bashar al-Assad‘s promised referendum “laughable.” A day after the Syrian president promised reform, his troops launched an attack on the cities of Deraa, Hama, injuring an estimated 50 people. Also on Thursday, Syrian forces reportedly arrested blogger Razan Ghazzawi, who is considered one of the icons of the uprising. Meanwhile, France says it is negotiating a new U.N. resolution with Russia that would create humanitarian corridors to bring aid to civilians. The U.N. General Assembly will vote Thursday on the symbolic resolution condeming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s brutal crackdown.
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UN condemns crackdown in Syria
General Assembly passes non-binding resolution calling for halt to violence, as military forces pound protest hubs.
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As talks between the US, Pakistan and the Taliban get under way we ask if they will result in real peace in Afghanistan.
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THE GUARDIAN
Santorum strikes a populist tone
Santorum has a working-class appeal to go with his faith – and that has made him the favourite in Michigan, reports Paul Harris
THE PRESIDENT OF SYRIA: CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY?
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