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Holder Lied: DOJ News Release Shows Obama Admin Approved ATF Mexico Weapons Smuggling

Eric Holder gave false info. to a Congressional Committee about ATF operations tied to the deaths of two U.S. Agents: we have the proof.

(SALEM, Ore.) - New information indicates that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's actions are squarely behind the ATF operation known as "Fast and Furious", which orchestrated the delivery of almost 2,000 weapons to Mexican drug cartels.

Holder told a Congressional Committee last May that he had only known about the operation for a few weeks. Now we know he openly proclaimed his connection to the operation in April 2009 in a recorded speech in Mexico.

Marine Helicopter Crash Kills One at Camp Pendleton

The Marines injured in the crash were transported to Scripps La Jolla Medical Center and Mission Hospital.

(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) - One Marine is apparently dead and several others were injured around noon today in a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton.

The training flight originated from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The aircraft is reported to be a modern version of the Vietnam era UH-1 'Huey'. This version, the UH-1Y, is referred to as a 'Yankee Huey'.

Surfrider Images Benefit
`Intriguing, fun, relevant, thoughtful and beautiful`

CEO Jim Moriarty to show 125 iPhone prints at San Pedro, CA gallery as benefit for Surfrider.

(SAN PEDRO) - Surfrider Foundation CEO Jim Moriarty is showing 125 8x8 Giclee prints at Gallery Neuartig at 366 W. 7th St. in San Pedro, CA on Saturday, 9 July 2011, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

This very unique show benefits the Surfrider Foundation. Each of the 125 prints will be sold through a silent auction format starting $100. The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves, and beaches.

Hoopa Valley Tribal Council shuts down newspaper

The people of the Hoopa Valley Tribe adopted a constitutional provision to protect freedoms of speech and press, and the wishes of the people need to be respected.

(TUCSON, Ariz.) - This morning, I received a call from Kaci Poor of The Eureka (Calif.) Times-Standard for an interview.

Apparently, the leaders on the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council has shut down the tribal newspaper over budget and editorial issues.

In the Rockets Red Glare - An Independent American

I have carried no hatred, bitterness or negative energy into this battle. I do not believe it would have changed the outcome. It would only have changed the outcome of “me.”

(LOS ANGELES) - This July, Americans celebrate Independence Day. It is the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

It's a day of picnics, patriotic parades, ball games, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to proudly fly the American flag. A day we celebrate the rights of all Americans, and the protection we share under our constitution.

KGO Tells Honest Story About Gaza Freedom Flotilla`s Plight in Greece

Truth from mainstream media is a welcome and refreshing thing to see.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Leave it to KGO to be one of the only mainstream U.S. media groups to tell what appears to be, a fair story about the Greek authorities blocking of the Gaza blockade breaker: Freedom Flotilla II.

KGO has always been a hallmark of media freedom. Today it is clear that a spirit of greatness still resides in this in their newsroom and studio.

Feds Call Meeting with Journalist Who Reported Human Remains and Cartel Weapon Build up with U.S. Ties

Salem-News.com's Tosh Plumlee, a former CIA contract pilot, believes he may have opened a door to an international weapons smuggling operation.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - Earlier this week we told you about serious developments in the cartel border wars that involve American forces operating in Mexico.

Michelle Teheux: Proposed circumcision ban brings discussion

We don’t let parents decide to give their infants tattoos or similar body modifications. We quite rightly say these sorts of decisions should only be made by the individual upon adulthood...

(HAWLEY, Pa.) - The proposed circumcision ban in San Francisco has at least accomplished one thing: It has brought attention to an issue that is seldom talked about outside childbirth and parenting circles.

We got a letter to the editor from a reader upset about the proposed ban. People are talking about it, and that’s a good thing.

California`s Law Enforcement Capability has been Compromised; Precursor to big Change in Mexico

State budget cuts will likely eliminate 55 state-led task forces that coordinate the response to California's growing gang problem.

(SACRAMENTO) - I congratulate Governor Jerry Brown and the Legislature for their success in passing California's budget bill.

However, I join California law enforcement leaders in expressing serious concerns over the passage yesterday of $71 million in cuts to the Division of Law Enforcement budget.

In defense of foreskins

Cord Contributor Amelia Calbry-Muzyka argues that circumcision is simply mutilation and should be banned

(SAN FRANCISCO Cord) - San Francisco will vote on an issue that has raised a number of strong voices and opinions.

The circumcision ban would make it “unlawful to circumcise, excise, cut or mutilate the whole or any part of the foreskin, testicles, or penis of another person who has not attained the age of 18 years.”