The high today is supposed to be 12 degrees. Warm up with some hot links. Science:
For Many Species, No Escape as Temperature Rises
Explain yourself: Master Science Blogger Bora Zivkovic
Ayaan Hirsi Ali should not testify before Rep. Peter King
Misunderstandings Regarding State Debt, Pensions, and Retiree Health Costs Create Unnecessary Alarm
One in Three College Students Is Coasting. This Is News?
Homicide Rates Linked to Trust in Government, Sense of Belonging, Study Suggests
Memo to Scott McClellan: Here's what happened
Hensarling: Keep your government paws off of my mother's Medicare
Community gun ownership and Tulsa
What's PIMCO's Real Angle?
They Get Death Threats
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Undoubtedly this rent in the GOP's former unity will get as much airtime as squabbles over Democratic leadership positions.
As I mentioned previously, the Senate passed the Specter-Harkin Amendment. The House of Representatives is our next target to ensure the Bush's anti-science budget is improved upon.
In these times of economic crisis, war, and uncertainty, it is reassurring to know that our diligent representatives are hard at work in congress to make the country a better place.