Tuesday, December 21, 2004

The Briefing - 12.21.04

Just one more day without the report from the investigation into Rathergate. Will it ever see the light of day?

Reports show that the US National Guard is having difficulty meeting recruitment goals. In order to attract new recruits and keep experience troops the National Guard has announced an increase in recruitment bonuses. Current troops that re-enlist for an additional six year tour can receive up to $15,000 in bonuses. New recruits who sign up for a six year tour can receive up to $10,000.
MSNBC - Guard to triplere-enlistment bonuses

The murder trial of Robert Blake started yesterday. If the opening statement of the prosecutor is any indication of the quality of their case, Blake will be acquitted. I watched portions of the opening statement. The prosecutor was unorganized, a poor public speaker, unable to follow the PowerPoint presentation, and just unprepared. If she were a student in one of my speech classes (many years ago), she would receive a D. And that D would be awarded because she showed up.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) has announced committee assignments for the 109th Congress. No big surprises and the usual suspects on each committee.
Republican Senate Committee Assignments Announced -- 12/21/2004

The Associated Press has announced its story of the year . . The Election. Well, DUH!!!
My Way News

More later.

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