Trick Ass Bench, Mark Ass Buster

* Iraq funding bill timetables have died. All hail the new "benchmarks." [ WP , NYT ]

* Justice Department begins investigating its own White-Republican-Christian hiring practices and ridiculous intimidation techniques. Expect someone to have cement shoes by the end of this one. [ WP , NYT ]

*Gonzalesthough, will probably just be impeached. [ NYT ]

* Republican Presidential candidates will spend tonight's debate going down onRonald Reagan. If he's lucky,President Bushmight get some hand release. [ WP , NYT , NYT ]

* European governments set withdrawal timetables for their money ifPaul Wolfowitzkeeps his job. [ NYT ]

* House Armed Services Committee to ask, "Where the nukes at?" [ WP ]

* The Cosby Cabal has gotten toBarack Obama. [ WP ]