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May 02, 2007 at 09:25 AM |
In a surprising move the New York Times has confirmed that it will no longer attend the annual White House Correspondents Association dinners in Washington. The decision by the NYT was revealed in a column by Frank Rich, writing that the dinner "illustrates how easily a propaganda-driven White House can enlist the Washington news media in its shows."
It also comes days after a Congressional hearing looked into charges that the Pentagon had, for propaganda purposes, fabricated an elaborate account about the death of former NFL star Pat Tillman in Afghanistan, who was eulogized by President Bush at the 2004 WHCA dinner.
The new WCHA president, Ann Compton of ABC news, says claims the dinner is unethical and unproffessional are "way overdone"- however concern is growing as the sector becomes more aware of recent failings in reporting the White Houses woes.
A particularly interesting story is that highlighted by Greg Palast, an investigative journalist.
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May 01, 2007 at 01:26 PM |
Tony Blair marked his tenth anniversary as Prime Minister today by confirming that he is within days of setting a timetable for his departure.
The Labour leader told GMTV that he would make a definitive statement on his position next week, after the elections to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and English councils.
"I will make my position clear next week. I will say something definitive then," said Mr Blair.
Political analysts have highlighted June 30 as the most likely day for the transfer of power to his successor - almost certainly Gordon Brown, the Chancellor.
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Mar 22, 2007 at 03:22 PM |
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of presidential candidate John Edwards, has had a recurrence of cancer and it has spread from her breast to a rib bone, her husband announced Thursday.
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Mar 20, 2007 at 09:56 PM |
Gordon Brown is preparing to deliver his 11th Budget, which is expected to be his last as chancellor.
Mr Brown, the favourite to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister this year, is expected to focus on
environmental measures and education.
Alongside the Budget, he will release the final Lyons report into local government funding in England.
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Mar 14, 2007 at 12:03 PM |
Tony Blair says it is "essential" the UK begins renewing its nuclear weapons system as soon as possible. The prime minister may face his biggest Commons rebellion since the start of the Iraq war when MPs vote on a £20bn plan to replace the Trident system.
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