Smart people are everywhere, and so are people who have common sense. That’s why we’re looking high and low to bring readers the highlights of the week just post. Got a suggestion? Send it to:[email protected] Osama bin gotten
1| Justice is served for terrorist
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The details: A team of U.S. special forces killed Osama bin Laden, the global terrorist leader of al Qaeda, who was responsible for the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings, the 2000 U.S.S. Cole bombing, the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and many others.
Ground Zero graciousness
2| Obama gets one right
The details: President Obama graciously invited former President George W. Bush to join his Thursday visit to Ground Zero. Bush diplomatically declined, saying he didn’t want to insert himself into the spotlight.
Cancer breakthrough
3| Good medical news from Britain
The details: A new gene discovery could lead to a new lifesaving breast cancer drug within five years. Researchers likened the discovery to “finding gold in Trafalgar Square,” the Daily Mail reported.
Better deal for taxpayers, babies
4| No federal abortion funding
The details: By a 251-175 vote, the House passed a bill that standardizes the current ban on federal funding of abortion across all agencies and puts it into statute. Importantly, the ban would apply to Obamacare funding for the first time.
Drill, baby, drill
5| Smarter energy policy
The details: President Obama’s de facto moratorium on offshore drilling would end under legislation passed by the House. The bill would force the Obama administration to expedite sales of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Virginia.
Thanks, SEALs
6| Navy commandos honored
The details: Va. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner’s website provides a way for a grateful nation to thank the anonymous Navy SEALs who took out al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden: warner.senate.gov/public
Share the pain
7| Council nixes Leggett’s plan
The details: Montgomery County Council’s fiscal policy committee unanimously rejected County Executive Ike Leggett’s union-friendly plan, which leaves employee benefit packages largely unscathed even though they’ve increased 120 percent over the past decade.
Wells to wheels
8| McDonnell pushes offshore drilling
The details: Gov. Bob McDonnell wants President Obama to lift his moratorium on drilling off the Virginia coast. The General Assembly passed legislation that directs 80 percent of the $250 million in projected annual offshore royalties to transportation.
Cheaper power
9| Pepco reduces rates
The details: Pepco announced a June electricity rate reduction for Maryland and D.C. customers. Under fire for mishandled power outages, Pepco claims $10 and $22 savings for customers on monthly bills.
Second generation
10| Slain sheriff’s son steps up
The details: Kevin Truesdale became an Alexandria sheriff’s deputy the same day the city’s jail was named after his father. William Truesdale, who was shot by an inmate,is the only Alexandria deputy ever killed in the line of duty.
