Saturday, April 15, 2006

Late News

Criticism is increasing over an e-mail sent by Republican Supervisor Fred Gold. Philly Burbs has the story. Here is an excerpt:
The leaders of the Republican and Democratic committees in Warminster are calling for the resignation of GOP Supervisor Fred Gold, who sent an e-mail with a photo of a topless woman promoting Jan. 15 as "Breast Appreciation Day."

The e-mail that accompanied the photo asked, "Beats ... Martin Luther King Day, doesn't it?"

Democratic chairman Joseph Bowes Jr. and Republican chairman Jim Messina described the e-mail as insulting to women and blacks...

Despite the calls for Rumsfeld's resignation, the president wants him to stay. Boston.com has the story.

Things are getting worse in Iraq. More deaths are being reported by the New York Times. Here is an excerpt: ...on Thursday, 2 American marines were killed and 22 wounded in an attack in Anbar Province, the American military said in a news release early Saturday that offered few details...