The Red Carpet Treatment
It's bad enough for passengers flying coach to be subjected to reduced flights with packed cabins, little leg room, and no food service to most domestic destinations (or food that can only be purchased), but must there be a special carpet at the gate that only business and first-class passengers are allowed to tread on?
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If President Obama can’t do the trick, invoke Dr. King
At the Boston Martin Luther King Day Breakfast this morning, Martha Coakley argued that voting for her will help carry on King’s legacy. “Chairman Martha” said:
I’m running for the United States Senate because Dr. King’s work is unfinished; his dream is unrealized. Tomorrow we act on the dream and we make sure [...]
The History and Significance of the Cabinet
The President has stated on many occasions that one of his proudest accomplishments has been assembling a Cabinet of such high caliber. As the Cabinet Secretary in the White House, I have the privilege of interacting with this amazing group every day, and can attest first-hand that his pride is more than merited. Every day, the [...]
More on the Federal Shield Law
On Thursday I wrote about the proposed federal shield law that has just passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill would protect journalists’ sources, but would also, I said, “create, in effect, a privilege to leak classified information.” Andy McCarthy writes, with further thoughts on Section 2(A)(2)(iii) of the act, which dictates when [...]
Prosperity, Peace and Opportunity: The Legacy of American Service in South Korea
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In a particularly moving address to troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, South Korea, the President thanked American troops for their continued sacrifice and service, and took the opportunity to a share a short anecdote with the crowd. The story reminded troops of America’s great responsibility [...]
Ben Rhodes on the Ride Home
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We sat Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes down on the front couch of Air Force One to get a wrap-up of the trip before landing in Washington, DC. He may seem a little sleepy and dehydrated, but I can personally attest that he got a decent [...]
