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Friday, October 29, 2010
Barking Sands: Japanese Missile Intercept Sends Message to North Korea
By News Release @ 11:17 AM :: 15116 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

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Friday, October 29, 2010
Attack ads "coordinated' with alleged Pay-to-Play engineering firm
By AtomicMonkey @ 9:53 AM :: 19667 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Originally posted May 18, 2010.  Re-posted in honor of Dennis Mitsunaga's $25,000 contribution to pay for Hawaii Democratic Party "coordinated campaign" attack ads. 

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Friday, October 29, 2010
KoOlina and Hanabusa: Another land deal, another ex-cop, steroids, broken teeth, and Saigon Passion
By Selected News Articles @ 1:58 AM :: 16406 Views :: Ethics, Land Use, Law Enforcement, Politicians

Last year, Souza provided equipment used for a beach-cleaning contract at Ko Olina held by a company headed by Paul Hospodar, chief of security at the Ko Olina Resort, business records show….Hospodar was fired from the police force in 1995 for violent behavior and alleged drug abuse....

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Abercrombie Will Harm Hawaii’s Relationship with Foreign Countries
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 11356 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

Tourism is a cornerstone of Hawaii’s economy and culture and foreign relationships are essential for Hawaii leaders to foster if we are to continue promoting Hawaii as business and vacation destination.  Governor Linda Lingle utilized her executive office to promote tourism, travel and business in Hawaii and fostered strong relationships with countries like China and Japan for our state’s benefit.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Photos: Aiona-Finnegan bus tour hits Maui, Kauai
By News Release @ 6:58 PM :: 13835 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Hawaiian Telcom Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 9013 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

...effective today, the Company has successfully completed its reorganization and has emerged from its Chapter 11 proceedings, pursuant to the plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) approved by the bankruptcy court.  As expected, the new ownership and capital structure of the Company have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Can’t say no: Hanabusa’s Tax-raising record
By News Release @ 6:30 PM :: 11840 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

In the past four years (at least), she did not encounter a single tax increase, government regulation or pay raise that she thought fell short of getting "the biggest bang" for Hawaii taxpayers' bucks.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Djou leads fund race
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 10033 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Djou has now raised more than $362,000 in October alone and over the past two months has raised more than $752,000 - nearly $200,000 more than his opponent.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Lingle authorizes another $5.2M to make up for DoE failure
By News Release @ 5:27 PM :: 6161 Views :: Energy, Environment

The Department of Education will use $2,817,007 to provide Extended Learning Opportunities classes of up to two additional hours a day at high schools, intermediate/middle schools and elementary schools statewide that failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals during the 2009-2010 school year.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Rep. Djou pleased by Clinton support for free trade with South Korea
By Rep Charles Djou @ 2:34 PM :: 13545 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

Honolulu, HI — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) released the following statement after attending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech on America’s engagement in the Asia Pacific....

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Aiona: Abercrombie inconsistent, dishonest, and unwilling to make the tough decisions on Education Reform
By News Release @ 2:06 PM :: 6602 Views :: Energy, Environment

Abercrombie continues to oppose a comprehensive, independent audit of the Department of Education (DOE). Mr. Abercrombie has said the "last thing we need is an audit of the educational system," even after he was one of 19 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to co-sponsor a bill introduced last year in favor of an independent audit of the Federal Reserve (HR 1207). 

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Facing default, Hawaii windfarm operator cancels IPO
By Selected News Articles @ 1:50 PM :: 11662 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Given the financial tight rope First Wind is walking and its voracious need for financing to build its projects, we believe the risks outweigh the company’s upside,’’ Stephen Simko, Morningstar Inc. analyst, wrote in a report on the stock offering.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Abercrombie voted against tougher penalties for criminals who kill unborn baby
By News Release @ 9:25 PM :: 8879 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

While many know Neil Abercrombie supports abortion, the extreme stances he has taken on parental notification and prosecuting criminals who harm fetuses during violent crimes are counter to the values of many here in Hawaii.  While in Congress, he voted against...

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Lingle: $35M spent on Robotics helped win $75M Race to the Top
By News Release @ 9:12 PM :: 6809 Views :: Energy, Environment

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today issued the following statement in response to comments made by an appointed member of a State legislative committee criticizing Hawai‘i’s use of federal stimulus funds. The committee meeting held yesterday was a clumsily disguised event to criticize the Administration a week before State elections.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hanabusa could have saved Superferry, did nothing
By Selected News Articles @ 8:59 PM :: 12717 Views :: Energy, Environment

Ariyoshi's Attorney General Michael Lilly and former State Senator Fred Rohlfing agree...

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
RCP: Hawaii Governor’s race a “toss up”
By News Release @ 5:29 PM :: 6792 Views :: Energy, Environment

According to Real Clear Politics, an independent political website that publishes daily election analysis and polling averages, the race for Governor is a “toss-up.”

This determination is supported by recent polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports, Aloha Vote and Public Policy Polling, all of which show the governor’s race to be a virtual dead heat with a mere 2 to 3 point spread.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Rep Roland Sagum (D-Kauai) endorses Duke Aiona for Governor
By News Release @ 5:22 PM :: 12913 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment

“Duke is the best person to serve as the next Governor of Hawai‘i,” said Rep. Sagum. “He is a true leader with integrity and good judgment who is not afraid to make tough decisions, and he has bold plans that will move Hawai‘i forward; that’s why I am willing to cross party lines to show my support and help elect Duke as our next Governor.”

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hawaii, DC Terror Arrests Seen as Part of a Wider Plot
By IPT News @ 3:42 PM :: 11560 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Filipino community leaders join Lynn Finnegan to cast early ballots
By News Release @ 3:29 PM :: 6787 Views :: Energy, Environment

HONOLULU - Lynn Finnegan today issued the following statement after casting her early ballot for the 2010 General Election. Lynn was joined by her husband, Peter Finnegan, Honolulu Fire Department Captain, their parents and an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, many of whom represent Hawai‘i's large Filipino community.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Aiona announces Hot Water, Cool Rates solar power incentives
By News Release @ 1:41 PM :: 10800 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

HONOLULU -- Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced four of Hawai`i’s top financial institutions will be providing a benefit of over $1.3 million dollars for Hot Water, Cool Rates, a new solar water-heater loan interest-buydown program.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Smart Business Hawaii “Yes on appointed BoE”– plus positions on City Charter Amendments
By News Release @ 12:57 PM :: 7481 Views :: Energy, Environment

Suggested Positions on State Constitutional Amendments and Honolulu County Charter Amendments....

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
ABC News: For Dems, 50th State Becomes Hawaii Uh-Oh
By Selected News Articles @ 12:38 PM :: 10795 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

But Djou also isn't shy about emphasizing his Republican views on the economy: he views the stimulus as a failure, wants Congress to spend a lot less, supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and supports the extension of all the Bush-era tax cuts.

Djou has "essentially been very candid and straightforward about his Republican principles. And, love 'em or hate 'em, they're out there pretty clear," said Neal Milner, a professor of political science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa....

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Red Tape Rising: $28 Billion added to EPA’s hidden $1.75 Trillion tax
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:25 PM :: 4819 Views :: National News, Ethics

According to a report released last month by the Small Business Administration, existing total regulatory costs already amount to about $1.75 trillion annually. This "hidden tax" on the economy is nearly twice as large as the sum of all individual income taxes collected last year.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Aiona campaign calls on supporters to vote “yes” for appointed BoE
By News Release @ 11:59 AM :: 7621 Views :: Education K-12, Republican Party

1. Shall the B.O.E. be changed to a board appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, as provided by law?

We recommend YES so that there will be accountability (resting on the governor's shoulders) within the B.O.E.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Christian leaders push back against smears from Abercrombie campaign
By Andrew Walden @ 9:18 PM :: 12155 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Politicians, Religion

The effort is very similar to the smear campaign run in 1998 and 2002 against then-candidate Linda Lingle.  Progressive activists then claimed that the Jewish Lingle would abolish the Christmas Holiday for government employees and insinuated she was a lesbian—a smear which can be heard to this day. 

Whether it is Judaism or Christianity, it seems that attacking the Religion of GOP gubernatorial candidates is stock-in-trade for Hawaii Democrats. 

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Returning the People's House to the People
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:32 PM :: 4797 Views :: National News, Ethics
  1. Rank-and-file members, not party leaders, should be allowed equal opportunity to nominate and vote for each party's steering committee members;
  2. Term limits should apply to all House party leadership positions, including the Speaker; and
  3. A cap should be placed on the overall size of each committee so no one committee dominates the House.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
VIDEO: Cam Cavasso advert “Mountains of Debt”
By Video @ 7:25 PM :: 8597 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Starting this week, we are going back on television with our "Mountains of Debt" commercial--making a promise to future generations. We are starting a telephone outreach program to conservative and independent voters.  And we are reaching the people of Hawaii about Daniel Inouye's record with our online ad campaign.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Hawaii Right to Life releases candidate endorsements
By News Release @ 7:15 PM :: 10433 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Honolulu, HI -- Hawaii Right to Life PAC has announced its candidate endorsements and recommendations for dozens of races statewide. Its selections are based on a comprehensive vetting of those running for office and in-depth personal interviews affirming each endorsed candidate’s commitment to pro-life values.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lingle releases $1.5M for Windward Boys and Girls Club
By News Release @ 6:51 PM :: 6531 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released a $1,500,000 capital improvement project grant that will go toward the building of a permanent Windward Clubhouse for the Boys and Girls Club of Hawai‘i.  Under a partnership between the Boys and Girls Club of Hawai‘i and the Department of Education, the facility will be located on the grounds of Kailua Intermediate School. 

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Harris Poll: Obama approval rating drops to 37%
By News Release @ 6:03 PM :: 7248 Views :: National News, Ethics

NEW YORK , NY - President Obama is spending the next week crisscrossing the country in support of Democratic candidates before this year's midterm elections. While the president may do a great job of energizing the base, he may not be able to convert any Independents who have yet to decide for whom they will vote. Currently, two-thirds of Americans (67%) have a negative opinion of the job President Obama is doing while just over one-third (37%) have a positive opinion. This continues the president's downward trend and he is now at the lowest job approval rating of his presidency.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Aiona-Finnegan launch Statewide bus tour
By News Release @ 3:09 PM :: 7147 Views :: Energy, Environment

The Duke and Lynn Express kicks off today on Kaua`i, where the candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor will meet and talk story with supporters and undecided voters across the island, and will continue this week with stops on Maui, Hawai`i Island and O`ahu. The Duke and Lynn Express will feature sign waving, rallies, talk stories and special guest appearances.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
VIDEO: Stacey Djou defends against Hanabusa’s attack ads
By Video @ 2:46 PM :: 8054 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

He’s caring and courageous, taking on the political establishment to put working families first, fighting irresponsible spending that threatens our keiki’s future, creating new local jobs by opening overseas markets so Hawaii families can stay here together.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
FULL TEXT FBI Warrant: Honolulu Muslim busted allegedly trying to join Taliban
By Selected News Articles @ 2:25 PM :: 14282 Views :: Military, Religion

The FBI said its agents arrested Abdel Hameed Shehadeh on Friday at his residence in Honolulu. Shehadeh is a U.S. citizen who was born and raised in New York.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Fund Race: Aiona-Finnegan pull in $484,158 in 30 days
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 6248 Views :: Energy, Environment

Approximately 89 percent of Duke Aiona's total contributions were from Hawai‘i residents. Nearly 70 percent of his total donations were $100 or less, reflecting his true grassroots campaign.

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Closing Argument: Djou vs Hanabusa (video)
By Video @ 7:59 PM :: 9839 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Aiona unveils College Tuition Assurance Program
By News Release @ 7:07 PM :: 6586 Views :: Energy, Environment

Duke and Lynn's proposal of a College Tuition Assurance Program would guarantee a four-year fixed tuition rate for students entering the University of Hawai‘i and a 2-year fixed tuition rate would be guaranteed for those entering one of the University of Hawai‘i community colleges.

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Future of Hawaii: Djou winning 2/3 of independents, young voters
By News Release @ 6:38 PM :: 10006 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

A poll released by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now shows Colleen Hanabusa in trouble. Across the board, she is struggling not only to make inroads with independent voters and younger voters but also struggling to seal the deal with her own party and union members.

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Hawaii Family Forum: iVote to improve the future of Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 6:28 PM :: 5786 Views :: Energy, Environment

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Gov. Lingle releases $140M to build UH Cancer Center
By News Release @ 6:14 PM :: 8271 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released $140 million to the University of Hawai‘i for the construction of the new University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center. The funds were released as preparations get underway for breaking ground on the new state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, Oct. 28. 

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Monday, October 25, 2010
Japanese Chamber of Commerce endorses Aiona-Finnegan
By News Release @ 4:20 PM :: 11713 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, based in Hilo, have endorsed Republicans James “Duke” Aiona and Lynn Finnegan for governor/lieutenant governor.

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Sunday, October 24, 2010
The Segregated Sisterhood of Neil Abercrombie and Nancie Caraway
By Andrew Walden @ 11:47 PM :: 20849 Views :: Democratic Party, Higher Education, Politicians

"Well, yes, there are crucial times when loquacious white mouths need to stay shut...."  -- Segregated Sisterhood P197

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Sunday, October 24, 2010
VIDEO Hanabusa & Jeff Stone: Coincidence or Corruption? You decide.
By Video @ 4:00 PM :: 12364 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Aiona: Campaigns are won by those who work hardest over the last seven days
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 3:25 PM :: 7292 Views :: Energy, Environment

"Campaigns in Hawai‘i are won by those who work hardest over the last seven days, and our grassroots supporters are reaching out to every voter in the state who believes Hawai‘i's best days are still ahead.

"If this survey were taken after the debate Friday night, respondents would have seen that my opponent is not being honest with the people of Hawai‘i. He will either cut programs or raise taxes to pay for his promises to grow government at the expense of small businesses."

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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Hawaii Island Contractors' Association Endorses Aiona-Finnegan
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 10334 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment

As Governor, Duke Aiona will expedite contracts for approximately $946 million in approved state capital works projects over the next 18 months. He will also continue to modernize state airports, contracting approximately $2.3 billion over 15 years, and upgrade and expand our state harbors, contracting approximately $618 million over eight years.

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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Aiona: "My opponent will cut programs or raise taxes”
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 4:51 PM :: 6830 Views :: Energy, Environment

"Nothing in his plan would immediately create private sector jobs. Government doesn't create the types of jobs that fuel our economy over the long term, but as Governor, I'll make it easier for our small businesses that do create jobs."

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Saturday, October 23, 2010
KITV Debate: Abercrombie can't name a single issue on which he differs with HSTA
By News Release @ 12:31 AM :: 7317 Views :: Energy, Environment

"There's a difference between campaigning and governing, but our opponent is clearly more interested in the former than the latter.

"Our opponent has made promises to create new government bureaucracies and restore all public employee furloughs. Behind our opponents' plan is the fact that he would either cut more programs, raise taxes or fail to deliver on his promises."

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Friday, October 22, 2010
REUTERS: Hawaii wind farm operator faces default risk
By Selected News Articles @ 7:14 PM :: 10809 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

  • Loss-making First Wind had $582 mln of debt on Sept 30
  • Says may default on outstanding debt, sell collateral
  • Some U.S. government subsidies may end at year-end
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    Friday, October 22, 2010
    Coordinated campaign: Aiona campaign calls Democrats on “distraction”
    By News Release @ 7:07 PM :: 6207 Views :: Energy, Environment

    "Now that the momentum of this campaign has shifted, our opponent is playing Washington politics in a desperate attempt to divert attention away from his inability to explain whether he will cut programs, raise taxes or fail to deliver on his promises to grow government at the expense of small businesses and working families. The Aiona-Finnegan Campaign and the RGA have fully complied with all applicable laws."

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    Friday, October 22, 2010
    New Poll: Djou winning 44%-35%
    By News Release @ 5:40 PM :: 9692 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

    The telephone survey, conducted by ccAdvertising, showed Charles leading Hanabusa 44% to 35%, with a margin of error of +/-3%. The survey had 2,747 participants.

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    Friday, October 22, 2010
    NPR’s blacklist: More than Juan Williams
    By IPT News @ 5:12 PM :: 5716 Views :: National News, Ethics

    Emerson is now routinely described as the nation's foremost expert on Islamist terrorism, and no serious news organization would think of ignoring his views. Except National Public Radio.  NPR blacklisted Emerson in 1998....

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