Poll: Most Republicans Reject Evolution - 12 Jun 2007 at 9:05am - The three GOP presidential candidates who said they didn't believe in the theory of evolution are in touch with the party's rank-and-file, according to a poll. A Gallup survey found that 68 percent of Republicans reject evolution.

White House threatens spending bill veto - 12 Jun 2007 at 1:30pm - WASHINGTON -- A Democratic plan to sharply boost the Homeland Security Department budget ran into a stern White House veto promise Tuesday as House debate loomed on the first of a dozen annual spending bills.

Adviser worried about Iraqi oil deal - 12 Jun 2007 at 1:16pm - WASHINGTON -- A drafter of stalled Iraqi legislation to set ground rules for the country's oil policy said Tuesday "there is no sign of a compromise" that would lead to final approval by the parliament.

Thought for the day:
"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." -Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

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