News from The Smoking Gun

Dear Friends:


A rat terrier named Cheekies. A New York beach where
clothes are optional. And a guy who says he's suffering
from post-traumatic stress disorder and a debilitating
skin condition brought on by the World Trade Center
attack. Those are just a few elements from the lawsuit
of the week. Details here: 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0713061skin1.html


Now that he's been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing
in the CIA leak probe, Karl Rove will have to defend
himself against a lawsuit brought by former CIA agent
Valerie Plame, who alleges that the Bush adviser
conspired with Vice President Dick Cheney and other
White House officials to destroy her career. Story here: 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0713062plame1.html


Speaking of The Company, turns out it's not so
easy to combat the organizing and recruiting efforts
of al-Qaeda detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Or at
least that's what a secret CIA memo once concluded:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0712061terror1.html


The HR staff at the federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development might want to review their
employee background check procedures:  

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0710061hud1.html


New contest has started, so enter now for a shot at
some extra fine loot, including six--count 'em,
six--films from director Kevin Smith. Just tell us
how many drug balloons were passed by Mr. Tavarez.
Right this way:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/contest/contest.html


Finally, next Friday morning (7/21) the TSG staff
is guest hosting a three-hour show on Sirius satellite
radio. Since we, of course, are not nearly entertaining
enough, drop a line if you have any guest suggestions.
Better yet, if you happen to be famous (or know
someone who is), help a brother out. We're all ears: 

[email protected]


Regards,

Your pals at TSG



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