16 February 2007: Morning By The Morning News — 16 Feb 2007 Politicians of the world, apparently including the U.S., want everyone to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Information lacking as to why China is spraypainting an entire mountain green. Non-Americans: Bush would like more of your troops in Afghanistan by spring to stabilize "remarkable progress" since 2001. Harry Reid forces Senators to work tomorrow, even ones running for President. Many presidential "firsts" possible in the 2008 race. Congress rakes JetBlue over coals for "holding passengers hostage" during weather delays. Murtha plans bill that may have teeth enough to stop Bush's new troop deployment. Sharia-friendly services now available at many Western banks. Op: The consequences of downplaying the number of deaths in Iraq are profound for both the U.K. and the U.S. Italian judge orders trial for 26 U.S. citizens--most of them spooks--suspected of kidnapping a cleric. Los Angeles Times continues its excellent detailed reporting of Iraq missions and troop movements. By historical standards, today's lapdogs in the White House press corps may actually be more like spike-collared pit bulls. Aching Prose Awards for dubious achievements in Valentine's Day reporting. Variety of barriers bar opposition parties from pursuing elections in Russia. New Orleans suffers professional "brain drain," just when the population is supposed to be rebounding. Why do Iranian bombs have English labels?
