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Bully Pulpit

The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Md. Senator Saves Political Opponent's Life

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- State Sen. John Giannetti was waiting for his take-out order of penne pasta and meatballs at an Italian restaurant when he saw a man choking.

Giannetti rushed over, performed the Heimlich maneuver and dislodged a chunk of seafood -- saving the life of his political rival.

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