Twitter Rundown for Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Abortion Bill Roils Virginia Politics
Virginia lawmakers are working behind the scenes today on a controversial bill that would require women to undergo an an invasive procedure called a “transvaginal ultra-sound” before having an abortion–even if their doctors protest.
Obama’s Weapon Of Choice In War: The Drone
For the Obama administration, the essential weapon of war has become the drone. More than 1,000 pilots control them with joysticks from offices here in this country, using them over Libya last year, as well as in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Republicans Prep For Debate In Arizona
Arizonans will head to the polls on Tuesday for their primary election. Mitt Romney is ahead in the polls, but it’s also fair to say the situation is fluid and Rick Santorum is campaigning hard in the state.
Tennessee Law Enforcer Wants Drug Companies To Do More To Fight Meth
Tommy Farmer, director of the Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force, tells us he wants to restrict cold medicines that contain an ingredient used to make meth- but drug companies have fought those efforts.
Barr Brothers Move Past ‘Guitar Hero’ To Indie Music
Brad and Andrew Barr played experimental rock and had a song featured on Guitar Hero. But now they’re focusing on the Montreal indie scene.
Prince is a brilliant musician, a mesmerizing performer and — according to cultural commentator Touré — a Generation X icon. Touré says Prince played a wise older brother to the latchkey kids of Gen X.
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In New Jersey, where Hurricane Sandy killed dozens of people and caused nearly $30 billion in damage, many people are asking: will the shore be open for business?
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