Obama Morning News || May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

WH admits four Americans killed by drones . . . Fox News Obama to limit targets of drone strikes . . . New York Times Will restart effort to shut down Gitmo . . . Fox News On IRS, WH Counsel shielded Obama . . . Washington Post Insurers pressured by White House-linked group . [...]

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Lerner May Have Waived Right to Take the Fifth

May 22, 2013

Guess what? The lady may have protested too much! IRS official Lois Lerner may have waived her right to Fifth-Amendment sanctioned silence before the House Oversight Committee because she decided to issue an in-your-face statement during today’s hearing about how she never did anything wrong. Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) told Politico he plans to [...]

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Obama Schedule || Thursday, May 23, 2013

May 22, 2013

10:15 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:00 am || Meets with senior advisors 12:30 pm || Lunch with Biden 2:00 pm || Delivers speech on the Administration’s counterterrorism policy; National Defense University, Washington All times Eastern Live stream of Obama speech at 2:00 pm

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Rob Lowe Materializes in the White House Press Room

May 22, 2013

Actor Rob Lowe suddenly appeared in the White House press room today, escorted by White House Correspondents’ Association President Ed Henry of Fox News. I was very excited, of course, to meet Ed Henry. Yeah, that’s a joke. Though Ed is a good guy. But Lowe seemed one too, graciously shaking hands with all and [...]

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Reporting Puts the IRS Scandal Squarely in Washington

May 22, 2013

Yes, reporting. It happens. Two examples of actual reporting – one from the conservative media, one from NBC. Yes, you read that right. NBC’s Lisa Meyers is a good investigative reporter who seems to have forsaken NBC’s ideological bent in favor of traditional shoe leather – shoe heel? – reporting. Myers found a 38-year IRS [...]

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DOJ Denies it Hacked Attkisson’s Computer

May 22, 2013

The Justice Department denies that it broke into CBS investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson’s computer, according to Politico. Attkisson, who has been unusually agressive among MSM reporters in investigating the administration, said that her computers were hacked beginning in February 2011, when she was reporting on the Fast and Furious gun running scandal and green energy [...]

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Live Stream || Carney Briefing – May 23, 2013

May 22, 2013

The briefing has concluded.

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Lois Lerner of the IRS Takes the Fifth

May 22, 2013

Lois Lerner, the IRS official who was in charge of the division that targeted conservative groups, refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee today, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights. But Lerner asserted that she was guilty of no misconduct or crimes. “I have not done anything wrong,” Lerner said. “I have not broken any [...]

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Live Stream || IRS Official Takes the Fifth

May 22, 2013

UPDATE: Lerner has taken the fifth, and the IRS hearing by the House Oversight Committee is now focusing on the other witnesses – two senior Treasury officials and former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman. You can see video of Lerner’stestimony here.

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Michelle Said to be Considering an Extended Vacation

May 22, 2013

With scandal swirling about the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama may be considering an extended exit from Washington this summer, fleeing for weeks to the Obamas’ traditional summer haven, Martha’s Vineyard. According to the Boston Globe, “Michelle Obama and the children may be on the island for an extended period.” But the president would hardly be [...]

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The Obama Morning News || May 22, 2013

May 22, 2013

WH answers on IRS only raise questions . . . Washington Post Government not pursuing Benghazi attackers . . . Fox News Petraeus had key role in talking points . . . Washington Post Fox reporter’s parents targeted too . . . Daily Caller Jay Carney’s press briefing blues . . . Politico Ex-IRS chief: [...]

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Quote of the Day || May 22, 2013

May 21, 2013

“So she’s taking the Fifth. Well, me, I’m taking the First.” – Barack Obama A note from our attorneys: This is not a real quote H/T to one of our clever readers, Guillermo Grande

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Obama Schedule || Wednesday, May 22, 2013

May 21, 2013

9:45 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 4:15 pm || Meets with Treasury Secretary Lew 7:25 pm || Hosts a concert honoring Gershwin Prize winner Carole King; East Room All times Eastern Live stream of Carney briefing at 1:00 pm

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Lois Lerner of the IRS to take the Fifth

May 21, 2013

Now things are getting extra interesting. The IRS official in charge of the division that scrutinized tax exempt organizations when the agency targeted Republicans will invoke her Fifth amendment right not to incriminate herself if forced to appear as scheduled Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee. In a letter to the panel, her attorney asked [...]

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