Tuesday, February 5, 2013

news from early feb2013


White House drops a memo on NBC that accepts executive judgement - claims it is 'legal, ethical and wise' - for drone killing without due process for 'known al-Qaeda leaders or affiliates', even if they are US citizens.
John Brennan who pretty much came up with this is due for Congressional hearings for his confirmation to head the CIA on Thursday.


Navy SEAL Chris 'the legend' Kyle with over 100 kills as a sniper, was shot to death at a TX firing range. An interview with him on the bbc was replayed this morning. Here he is on conan o'brian.


Federal Appeals Court ruling would nullify Obama's recess appointments and all of Bush, Clinton and Reagan's too. WH is already appealing.

PA Gov says no to Federal medicare expansion for ACA implementation, and OH Gov,Kasich becomes the fifth Republican Gov to say yes.

Yves Smith on whether we should take the DOJ seriously on its suing S&P over bad mortgage ratings


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