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Harman, others in Congress got richer in '09
The Daily Breeze - Torrance CA, 18 hours 57 minutes ago / South Bay. The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C., reports this week that despite the down economy, the richest members of Congress got even richer.
Harman lauds federal transportation grant for Crenshaw/LAX line
The Argonaut - Marina del Rey CA, Sep 02, 2010 / The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has secured a $1.45 million grant from the U.S. Transportation Department that will be used to design an Intermodal Transit Center at Aviation and Century boulevards for the future Crenshaw/LAX line.
Money--But Not Harman's Own--Still Talks in California
Media Monitors Network (MMN), Sep 01, 2010 / Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA), the wealthiest woman in Congress, beat back a primary challenge from Marcy Winograd (see May/June 2010 Washington Report , p. 24) without spending a dime of her own money.
Why Republicans are winning the ad war
Salon.com, Aug 27, 2010 / [In] perhaps the most unusual ad so far...
Bloggers speculate on Harman's role in Newsweek
South Bay Pipeline - Torrance CA, Aug 26, 2010 / U.S. Rep. Jane Harman, D-El Segundo - may play in running the financially-strapped mag. Newsweek staffers told the Huffington Post this week that despite promising a "hands-off" approach to the magazine's management, Jane Harman spent a portion of her summer legislative break decorating her husband's new office.
Republican Launches Silly Ad in Bid Against Jane Harman
LAist, Aug 24, 2010 / A silly ad is how you get attention, right?
Newsweek’s 92-Year-Old Buyer on Succession Plans
Speakeasy - The Wall Street Journal, Aug 24, 2010 / "No. There's been much speculation about that, and especially about how I'm doing it for my wife [Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman]. Her level of interest is not very high. She's interested in the content. She's not interested in creating it or running it. My youngest son, who's 28, is a creature of the digital age. Because he's a wonderful kid, I'd be happy for him to take a job [at Newsweek]. But I have no instinct at all for dynasty. None. But I'm an old coot. It'd be silly for me not to realize if I get hit by a bus tomorrow or by a jealous husband, I better have a mechanism in place that continues this."
Video: Midterm campaign ads somehow getting even freakier
Hot Air, Aug 23, 2010 / If we're already rolling out "Young Frankenstein" parodies in August, I can't wait to see what's in the chute for October.
Harman attack: 'Ahmadinejad was my boyfriend'
Politico, Aug 22, 2010 / From Ladd Ehlinger Jr., the guy who brought you Dale Peterson's now-famous campaign for obscure Alabama office, a video on behalf of Jane Harman's longshot challenger.
The Harmans & Newsweek
The Art of Eating, Aug 22, 2010 / Sidney Harman might have paid only $1 to buy Newsweek magazine as his 92nd birthday gift to himself but estimates show that with ownership comes the pleasure of assuming some portion of a multimillion-dollar debt.
Stolen Valor Act Court Decision Tarnishes Bravery and Service of Veterans: Mattie Fein Says Jane Harman was AWOL on Pelosi's Removal of Posters Honoring Fallen Soldiers
PR Newswire, Aug 20, 2010 / TORRANCE, Calif. , Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a disgraceful display of judicial and patriotic ignorance, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the 2-1 panel majority authenticated intentional lying under the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 as constitutional.
Harman amendment in Wall Street financial reform bill provides restitution for ex-IndyMac depositors
The Argonaut - Marina del Rey CA, Aug 19, 2010 / The financial regulation bill that passed the United States Senate July 15 will drastically change the regulatory framework for the nation's largest banks, provide increased oversight of financial transactions and expand consumer protections from the previous policies that led in large part to the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Newsweek’s Working on a New Slogan; Does Anyone Care?
Washington City Paper - Washington DC, Aug 18, 2010 / Sidney Harman isn't just the namesake of the home of the Shakespeare Theatre Company .
Reporter: 'We're Not Interested' in Jane Harman's GOP Challenger
AmSpec Blog, Aug 13, 2010 / When a Republican consultant tried to interest a reporter for the Torrance (Calif.)
Federal aid package expected to save 2,500 teaching jobs in L.A.
People's Daily, Aug 12, 2010 / A federal aid package signed into law by U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to save 2,500 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) teachers' jobs, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said on Wednesday.
Mattie Fein Receives Key Endorsements in Race Against Jane Harman: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee and California Small Business Association Pick Fein While Harman Hides from Campaign Debate Request
PR Newswire, Aug 10, 2010 / TORRANCE, Calif. , Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mattie Fein , congressional candidate for the 36th District in California , opposing Jane Harman , has earned the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee endorsement. Howard Jarvis' group enthusiastically elaborated: " Mattie Fein will be an excellent representative for taxpayers and look forward to working with her in the years ahead."
Mr. “Newsweek” Jane Harman’s Role in the Intelligence Industrial Complex
Emptywheel, Aug 09, 2010 / Shorrock goes on to describe how BENS has been pushing privatization since the Clinton Administration, and just last month recommended further opportunities for profiteering to the Obama Administration.
Try Assange Under the Espionage Act
Antiwar.com, Aug 09, 2010 / While Kaplan's reference to the AIPAC espionage case is highly useful, his analysis is deeply flawed.
Jack Shafer Tells Sidney Harman How to Run Newsweek
Fishbowl NY - Mediabistro.com, Aug 06, 2010 / Harman is a vanity mogul and as such may be doomed to a vicious process in which Newsweek continues to flounder, Harman loses tons of money and the magazine's staffers suffer brutal layoffs and management changes. •
Harman's "wife problem"
Politico, Aug 06, 2010 / Your beloved, Jane Harman, a Democrat, is a permanent member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
Telegraph - London - UK
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ The attack comes amid two days of fighting that have killed at least 40 civilians and wounded more than 130 in the capital according to Ali Muse, the head of Mogadishu's ambulance service.
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Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, Aug 24, 2010/ A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
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Cairn Energy narrows loss, sees Greenland promise
MarketWatch
MarketWatch, Aug 24, 2010/ Scottish-headquartered oil exploration group Cairn Energy reported Tuesday that it sharply reduced net losses for the first half of the year, saying its first well in Greenland is showing signs of promise.
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World stock markets fall as economy worries linger
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL, Aug 24, 2010/ World stock markets retreated Tuesday as the strong yen knocked Japanese shares and investors anticipated more bad news from U.S. economic reports this week.
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Two British hostages survive bus siege carnage as eight are shot dead by rogue cop
The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ Two Britons were rescued from a horrifying bus siege in which eight hostages died yesterday after a sacked policeman made a crazed attempt to get his job back.
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Jane Margaret Lakes Harman (born June 28, 1945), is an eight-term Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 36th congressional district.
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