Nov
27
2012
President Barack Obama signed new whistleblower protections into law, the White House said Tuesday.
The law, known as the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (pdf), expands protections for federal workers who blow the whistle on misconduct, fraud and illegality.
It clarifies the scope of protected disclosures, tightens requirements for non-disclosure agreements, expands penalties for violating protections and adds to the staff of some federal agencies an ombudsman whose job will be to educate agency employees of their rights, …
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Nov
27
2012
We’ll go live to Egypt where mass protests against President Mohammad Morsi are taking place. And, a report on the latest round of UN sponsored climate talks in Doha, Qatar. Plus, an update on Gaza after the ceasefire.
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Nov
27
2012
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the Gods.” — Albert Einstein …
Nov
27
2012
When it comes to the repression of women, you’d be hard pressed to find a more misogynistic place than Saudi Arabia. Women there are, among other things, prohibited from voting (until 2015), driving a car and working in most places.
To leave the country, Saudi women must present written permission from their male guardians, even if they’re traveling together. Now, to add insult to injury, male guardians will also receive a text message whenever “their” women …
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Nov
27
2012
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are renouncing pledges they have made to the anti-tax political activist Grover Norquist in a move that may be indicative of a party potentially ready for compromise. Senators Lindsey Graham, Saxby Chambliss and Bob Corker, and Representatives Peter King, Steve LaTourette and Scott Rigell have all said in recent days that they do not …
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Nov
27
2012
After having suffered from the ravages of war for two decades, the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC are now facing yet another brutal battle. The rebel group M23, made up of deserters from the Congolese Army have taken over the city of Goma and are refusing to leave until the democratically elected government of President Joseph …
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Nov
27
2012
Syrian rebels captured a hydroelectric dam yesterday near the town of Manbij. The Tishrin Dam supplies power to many parts of Syria and is considered a strategic victory for the rebels. Other recent successes also include a rebel takeover of a military airbase in Marj al-Sultan after clashes on Saturday. Two helicopters were destroyed along with several other government vehicles. …
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Nov
27
2012
Check out Nate Mott, from Los Angeles, California!
We played his song “Hung Jury” on today’s show.
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Nov
27
2012
PARIS (AP) — France announced Tuesday that it plans to vote in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly this week.
With the announcement, France becomes the first major European country to come out in favor, dealing a setback to Israel. The timing of the announcement appears aimed at swaying other European nations.
Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told parliament that France has long supported Palestinian ambitions for statehood and ‘‘will respond ‘Yes’’’ when …
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Nov
27
2012
Thousands of people are gathering in the Egyptian capital for a protest against President Mohamed Morsi, who last week granted himself sweeping new powers.
Protesters and riot police clashed in Cairo on Tuesday near Tahrir Square, the birthplace of the uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago.
Lawyers left their syndicate chanting, “The people want the downfall of the regime,” – the signature chant of the protests that toppled Mubarak in February, 2011.
Several …
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