Show Prep: Wed, June 24
Tim was out sick today, so no podcast unfortunately.
Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev: ‘Sorry for the lives I have taken’ – The Washington Post
“I’d like to now apologize to the victims and the survivors,” Dzhokhar Tsarnaev said, the first time he has expressed remorse for the bombings. He added: “I am sorry for the lives I have taken and suffering I have caused you and the damage I have done.”
Duncan Hunter criticizes Obama’s proposed change in hostage policy – Washington Times
President Obama will announce Wednesday that his administration will no longer threaten prosecution against families of hostages who want to pay ransom, after appearing helpless to stop grisly terrorist beheadings of American captives and facing criticism from their loved ones.
Freddie Gray’s Autopsy Has Been Released | The Daily Caller
Though that injury met the medical and legal definition of an accident, the 25-year-old’s death was ruled a homicide, The Baltimore Sun reports.
VA Abandons Thousands Of Vets Exposed To Mustard Gas | The Daily Caller
According to an investigation conducted by NPR, the VA only tried to contact 610 veterans over a 20-year period. The form of contact? One letter. The VA claimed missing records and personnel information made it impossible to track down those affected. But an NPR researcher found 1,200 veterans in just a short period of time, making VA senior advisor for benefits Brad Flohr’s claims to the contrary hollow.
Rubio, Soldiers Groups Slam VA over Rat, Roach Infested Tampa Veterans Hospital – The Gateway Pundit
Presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) wrote a letter to the interim director of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa on Monday about reports that the kitchen areas have a massive infestation of rats and roaches. Rubio’s letter is the lead item on his Senate Web site.
VA wait lists longer now than a year ago: ‘Something has to give’ – CSMonitor.com
The number of veterans seeking health care and ending up on waiting lists for a month or more is 50 percent higher now than it was a year ago, when a scandal over false records and long wait times wracked the Department of Veterans Affairs, The New York Times reported.
POLL | Should US military bases named after Confederates be renamed? – Military history – Stripes
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Beer and a movie in Niles – South Bend Tribune: Market Basket
But starting later today, moviegoers can grab a domestic or craft beer, or order a cocktail to drink during their film. The Niles theater is the first traditional cinema house in the region to obtain a liquor license and sell alcohol.
FIGURES. Barack Obama Had His Own 2012 Confederate Flag Pin – The Gateway Pundit
And Barack Obama had his own Confederate flag campaign pin… in 2012!
12 Things to Know About Bobby Jindal
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal became the latest Republican to enter the 2016 presidential race, announcing today that he will be making a run for the White House.
Reid calls on UNLV to look into changing ‘rebel’ mascot – Story | LASVEGASNOW
“UNLV‘s current mascot, Hey Reb!, was created in 1982 by late local artist Mike Miller and was inspired by western trailblazers of the 1800s. It was intended to be reflective of western independence and spirit and has become one of the most beloved mascots in college athletics.The university’s original mascot, Beauregard, was abolished in the 1970s when students approached the university administration and voted to remove the confederate-themed mascot but retain the Rebels name.”