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In the world of Middle East oil production, multinational petrochemical mergers, and global Wahhabist terrorism, everything is connected. MORE »

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• Reliable Source: Advisors to Kathleen Babineaux Blanco had their own concerns about the Louisiana governor’s wardrobe during the Katrina aftermath. . . Bush twins spotted “in fancy tops and jeans, dining on sushi, scallops and sea bass at Oya with eight other gals” on Friday night. . . Clay Aiken checked into the Madison Hotel under the name Jimmy Carter. . . Dr. Phil seen at Georgetown Haagen-Dazs. [WP]
• Under the Dome: House debate turns disorderly. . . Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) celebrates 50 years in Congress today. . . Michael Chertoff sees “Syriana” in Georgetown. [The Hill]
• Lloyd Grove’s Lowdown: John Kerry wines and dines about three dozen former campaign staffers. Chris Heinz, meanwhile, may run for Congress. [NYDN]
• Fox 411: Al Gore hosts screening of Tommy Lee Jones‘ new film, recalls reading the Bible with former college roommate. [Fox News]

• Reliable Source: Subject matter of “Syriana” was toned-down for the heartland. [WP]
• Under the Dome: Bill Clinton will be in town tomorrow to receive award from National Education Association. . . George Clooney hired outside communications firm to “manage the political fallout” for “Syriana”. . . National Republican Congressional Committee misspells site of fundraiser: it’s at a spelling bee, not a “spelling bell.” [The Hill]
• Rush & Molloy: Nobel laureate for literature Harold Pinter: “The invasion of Iraq was a bandit act, an act of blatant state terrorism, demonstrating absolute contempt for the concept of international law.” [NYDN]