Fewer Gays Being Discharged Since 9/11; 'Don't Ask' Ousters At Lowest Level Yet

Funny how desperate need for soldiers leads to sudden tolerance. Look for Rove to spin this into demented proof that GW & Co. = "big tent"....

Bush Vows Veto of Any Cutback in Drug Benefit

His usual tantrum: "I'm right, I'm right, I'm right -- facts be damned!" Despite originally promising the program would cost no more than $400 bil. to get doubters to vote for it, the current estimate stands at $724 bil., or nearly twice that fudged amount. So GW, the man you can take at his word, is reneging on a promise -- won't be the first time, by any means.