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March 27, 2008

News briefs – Obama joined by Anna Nicole in passport snoop, Hugo Chavez bros, RFK nuts

Passport snooping broader than politicians

Deceased former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith was among a number of non-political celebrities who join Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama in having had their passports snooped into by State Department contract employees.

Chavez bros not so socialistic?

Two of Hugo Chavez’ brothers allegedly acquired 17 ranches in Venezuela; the National Assembly is investigating.

RFK conspiracy theories ready to launch

So-called “experts” claim Sirhan Sirhan could not have killed Bobby Kennedy. Please.

Pharmacist fined for denying birth control

States allow pharmacists to not refill birth control prescriptions themselves, but they have to refer a client to another pharmacist when they refuse themselves. Wisconsin pharmacist Neil Noesen thought he was above the law, but an appeals court has agreed with the state pharmacy board that he isn’t.

Ottawa complicit in Gitmo?

Canadian “interviewers” of terrorism suspectOmar Khadr reportedly violated his civil/human rights. Ottawa refuses to give his attorney info it gave U.S. interrogators after the sessions.

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