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Publisher: The Washington Post Company White House Briefing 
 Updated each weekday morning, this site provides a "quick look at the most interesting items about the president and his staff from major newspaper, magazine and broadcast Web sites and weblogs." Also includes an archive of columns written for the site, background information about White House staff and correspondents, and links to related sites. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. Registration (free) required. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/politics/administration/whbriefing/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, The United States Presidency Last updated Apr 11, 2004 Chapter One
Provides the "first chapters of selected new books." Includes reviews. From The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/books/chapterone.htm Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Feb 21, 2005 40 Years On, Murder Charges Filed
January 2005 news article about the indictment of Edgar Ray Killen for the killing of three civil rights workers Mississippi in the summer of 1964. The murdered men had been working on a project to register blacks to vote and help run educational programs in the South. Includes a link to the indictment. Note: Video clip is not available. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56513-2005Jan7.html Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime, Social Issues Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Deep Throat Revealed
A compilation of articles from the Washington Post about the May 2005 disclosure that "Deep Throat, the secret source whose insider guidance was vital to The Washington Post's groundbreaking coverage of the Watergate scandal, was a pillar of the FBI named W. Mark Felt." Includes information about reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's interactions with Felt, editorials, photos, and related material. Requires free registration to view articles. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/05/31/LI2005053100696.html Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, United States History Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Fog of War
Information and images (including videos) relating to the 1991 U.S. war against Iraq in response to the invasion of Kuwait. Included are an analysis, listing of specific air strikes, goals of the war, and a general introduction to the conflict. Check the Resources section for a table of contents of the site. Created by the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/fogofwar/fogofwar.htm Topics: History, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 11, 2006 Supreme Court
Contains current news and features about the Supreme Court. Includes biographies of the Supreme Court justices, and an analysis of the voting history of the justices during the past decade. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/supcourt/supcourt.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Background on the Plame Investigation
Collection of news stories and background on the grand jury investigation of the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the press, which in October 2005 resulted in the indictment of vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Highlights include "Key Players in the CIA Leak Investigation" and a slide show of Libby's career. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. Registration (free) required. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/09/29/LI2005092901976.html Topics: Government, Media Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Alito, In and Out of the Mainstream
This January 1, 2006, article provides an evaluation of the judicial record of Samuel A. Alito Jr. as it relates to his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The analysis is "based on a database developed through a review of more than 200 cases Alito helped to decide." Includes a link to the database, with cases listed by issue (such as church-state and discrimination issues), and to additional information. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/31/AR2005123100328.html?sub=AR Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Special Report: The Jack Abramoff Story
Collection of articles about Jack Abramoff, "the once-powerful lobbyist at the center of a wide-ranging public corruption investigation, [who] pleaded guilty Jan. 3 [2006] to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that requires him to provide evidence about members of Congress." Includes articles on topics such as the legality of lobbying, the relationship between Abramoff and Tom DeLay, and Abramoff's wardrobe. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/06/22/LI2005062200936.html Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Politics Last updated Jan 10, 2006 The U.S. Congress Votes Database
This database features "every vote in the United States Congress since the 102nd Congress (1991)." Browse votes by member, or by topics such as party, state, region, "boomer status," gender, missed votes, and astrological sign; and for specific types of votes, such as impeachments, nominations, and treaties. Offers an RSS feed of recent Congressional votes. From washingtonpost.com. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Jan 18, 2006 e-Qaeda: A Special Report on How Jihadists Use the Internet and Technology to Spread Their Message
A report detailing how al Qaeda became "the first guerrilla movement in history to migrate from physical space to cyberspace" with its use of the Web as a weapon, the creation of Islamic extremist websites by a Briton, and the use of the Internet and computers by Abu Musab Zarqawi. Also includes video clips and related documents. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/custom/2005/08/05/CU2005080501141.html?whichDay=1 Topics: Terrorism Last updated Jun 15, 2006 Business A to Z: A Glossary of Business Terms
This dictionary "contains more than 1,250 business terms, organized and cross-referenced." Includes terms related to finance, investment, business law, real estate, taxes, and other business topics. Searchable and browsable. From the website for the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/business/specials/glossary/ Topics: Business, Dictionaries Last updated Jun 27, 2006 The Presidential Field: Full Coverage of the 2008 Candidates
Profiles of candidates for the 2008 presidential elections, "expected to be the first [election] in decades that won't include a sitting president or vice president in the field of candidates vying for the White House." Includes personal data, education, experience, books, and links to websites and news articles about the candidates. From the Washington Post. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election Last updated Jan 23, 2007 Way to Go Guide
This collection of travel articles and tools contains tips for finding discounted hotel rooms and for other bargain hunting, suggestions for booking a flight and applying for or renewing a passport, and making phone choices while traveling overseas. The "Best of the Web" section contains websites for travel booking, cruises, frequent-flier miles, tourism, and more. From The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2007/02/01/LI2007020101155.html Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 19, 2007 Special Reports: D.C. Handgun Ban
Series of stories concerning the District of Columbia's ban on handguns, challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court in 2008. Provides news, a history of gun control timeline, and a graphic showing homicide rates in the District of Columbia and other major cities. Login (free) required for multiple viewings. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2008/01/31/LI2008013101977.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Fast Forward: Help File [Cell Phone Prompts]
This brief column from June 2008 "describe[s] how to skip both a voice-mail greeting and the prompts after it by pressing the right key on your phone." Includes instructions for major U.S. cell phone providers. From the Help File column of the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/14/AR2008061400050.html Topics: Technology Last updated Jul 8, 2008 44: The Obama Presidency: A Transition to Power
This blog presents news and analysis about President-elect Barack Obama during the transition period. Includes updates about Cabinet and other high-level appointments, planned actions when he becomes president, and related matters. From the Washington Post. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/ Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 24, 2008 Economy Watch: Washington Post Coverage of the Financial Crisis
News and analysis about the 2008/09 financial crisis. Includes a "Crisis 101" section covering the origins of the crisis (with a narrated slideshow), the October 2008 bailout bill, effects of the meltdown of the credit market, a timeline covering September through December 2008, and glossary of key financial terms. Also includes audio excerpts of Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio addresses during the Great Depression. From the Washington Post. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/economy-watch/ Topics: Finance Last updated Jan 13, 2009 |
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