Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking settlement - Yahoo! News

Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking settlement - Yahoo! News: "Some Democrats have called for Rangel to resign. Others have returned money he raised for them. Many Democrats are worried that they'll be responding to negative campaign ads about Rangel if a trial gets under way in September."

Nothing short of his resignation should be accepted. But I would love to see him on trial. They should let him be tried and that can be their built-in excuse for losing in November.

France declares war against al-Qaida - Yahoo! News

France declares war against al-Qaida - Yahoo! News: "The declaration and attack marked a shift in strategy for France, usually discrete about its behind-the-scenes battle against terrorism."

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids - Yahoo! Finance

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids - Yahoo! Finance: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some major health insurance companies will no longer issue certain types of policies for children, an unintended consequence of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, state officials said Friday."

Jobless Claims Increase - WSJ.com

Jobless Claims Increase - WSJ.com: "Sales of existing homes slid in June for a second consecutive month as the effects of a government tax credit program continued to wane."

File this under: What Recovery?

More Democrats Call for Keeping Tax Cuts - WSJ.com

More Democrats Call for Keeping Tax Cuts - WSJ.com: "Two more Senate Democrats called for extending tax cuts for all earners—including those with the highest incomes—in what appears to be a breakdown of the party's consensus on the how to handle the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts."

It's all part of Bush's master plan. Isn't it fun to watch?