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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:14 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:33:44 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:37:52 -0500

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500

Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:04:59 -0500

Madoff had $173 million in checks ready, U.S. says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Accused swindler Bernard Madoff had signed checks totaling more than $173 million in his office desk ready to be sent out before his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Though difficult, Otter says budget cuts needed - Idaho Statesman
BOISE, Idaho — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter was at a meeting last month when a woman confronted him over cutbacks in her autistic son's services through the Department of Health and Welfare, from 30 hours per week to just 22 hours. "She told me, 'I ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:39:00 GMT

Kashkari: US financial system 'more stable' - Boston Globe
WASHINGTON— The head of the government's $700 billion financial rescue program said Thursday that the effort has made the nation's financial system more stable. Neel Kashkari, the assistant treasury secretary in charge of the bailout program, said ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:37:00 GMT

Avalanches close Snoqualmie, Stevens, White passes - Bellingham Herald
The Washington Transportation Department says Snoqualmie Pass will remain closed through the day until conditions improve. Interstate 90 has been closed between North Bend and Ellensburg since Tuesday night because of unstable snow, washouts and ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Digital TV Transition Delay: Obama Asks Congress For More Time - Huffingtonpost.com
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans who rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels won't be ready ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Airgas cuts profit estimate for fiscal 3rd quarter - Forbes
Airgas Inc. , which sells gases for medical and industrial uses, cut its profit estimate Thursday for its fiscal third quarter, citing the slowing economy and shutdowns over the holiday season. The shares fell in extended trading. The company said it ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:12:55 GMT

Obama unveils economic stimulus plan
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday unveiled his economic stimulus plan, designed to help lift the economy out of a deepening recession, urging Congress to approve it as soon as possible.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:11:35 GMT

No FEMA buyout for Kendricktown
The people of a small Jasper County community with multiple flood hits in the past two years will not get bought out of the area.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:06:45 GMT

Millions to lose their jobs as world's largest waste importer shuts shop
Millions to lose their jobs as world's largest importer of waste hit by collapse in demand for packaging A worker sorts out plastic waste Photograph: Dapei Xin/EPA The scrap trader was immovable, despite Wu ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:02:41 GMT

Obama taps federal spending watchdog
Pointing with concern to "red ink as far as the eye can see," President-elect Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to tackle out-of-control Social Security and Medicare spending and named a special watchdog to clamp ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:00:30 GMT

State authorized to check TennCare recipients
A federal judge has authorized the state to check the eligibility of 150,000 TennCare recipients as a way to help state budget restraints.

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