The feathers are sure flying this week folks.

NSW defends changing gun rules for Cheney's guards .....

The New South Wales Police Minister, John Watkins, has defended a decision to allow the US Vice President's security guards to carry guns while in Sydney.

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UK troop reduction a positive sign: US

The United States says Britain's decision to trim its forces in southern Iraq does not mean American troops will have be redeployed to fill the gap.

from the SMH …..

howard, rudd trade insults

Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd traded insults today as the gloves came off in their phoney election campaign.

from our ABC …..

PM promises hard yakka after poll result

Private Members’ Business - Mr David Hicks

Ms VAMVAKINOU (Calwell) (4.23 pm)—I move: That the House:

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Turnbull blasts 'irresponsible' whaling protesters

from the new York Times …..

Novak Says Libby Didn't Leak Agent's Name to Him

By David Stout

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Downer defends Howard's Obama attack

Downer raises Hicks case with US

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Howard, Rudd attack Greens' coal policy

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No anti-siphoning breach in AFL deal, says Howard