June 2012
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The minimum wage would have to be $10 to give... →
think-progress:
Right now, it’s at $7.25, which a group of House Democrats are looking to change.
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Media Rumor Round Up
1. Jeff Zucker seems to be up for a lot of jobs these days (not to mention putting himself out in the media for interviews on Conan, etc). Source: Jeff Zucker? Is the Zuck not happy with Katie or ABC? (you know you’ve heard those rumors too!)
2. Ann Curry nowhere to be found in Today show Jubilee coverage - they bring back Meredith Viera to host - and rumors of Curry being...
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“I say to the women out there in America, let’s keep this fight going. Put on...”
– Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) took to the Senate floor for a passionate speech after Republicans blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act. (via think-progress)
IM IN
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Timbuktu in January - before the Islamists Came in
I spent the month of January in Mali - over a week of that in and around Timbuktu - which is now run over by Islamists. The New York Times is now reporting it is pegged to be the next Al Quaeda Haven. Saints tombs have been demolished, Men and women are forced to marry if caught together, people have been whipped for drinking beer and smoking, soccer is not allowed, nor is TV.
Here are some pics...
