A CIA Cover Blown, a White House Exposed This article provides a good summary of the events leading up to what is now known as the Plame affair.

Powell told prosecutors that he circulated the memo among those traveling with him in the front section of Air Force One. It is believed that all officials in that part of the aircraft had high-level security clearance.

US general sees significant withdrawal in Iraq Will George and his Generals ever get on the same page.

Religion: good and bad (free registration required ) or use this link

Without religion there would still be art. Without religion there is still beauty and goodness. And without religion, mankind will find reasons to go to war. Yet it remains the case that the best societies in the world are secular societies. And given that some people's religious certainties are putting everyone in danger, governments have a responsibility to keep religion low-key. Our government should not be promoting and favouring religion in the way it does.