The U.S. political divide "permeates everywhere," writes PR Week, "even amicably at Edelman" PR firm, where Republican strategist Michael Deaver and Democratic adviser Leslie Dach are vice-chairs. Dach said the presidential campaign will impact "the day-to-day business of public relations. ...

Dan Froomkin asks, "What's the most important thing about White House counsel [and attorney general nominee] Alberto R. Gonzales? ... That he would be the first Hispanic attorney general? That he has been a longtime and deeply loyal friend to the president?

Women seeking abortions in Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana and Kansas are told that "abortion can increase their risk of breast cancer," and "legislation to require such notification has been introduced in 14 other states." But "a panel of scientists convened by the National Cancer Institute reviewed available data and concluded there is no link.