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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 16:36:27 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that 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 18:32:08 -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 18:09:57 -0500

Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Non-partisan group asks for higher beer, wine tax - Idaho Statesman
BOISE, Idaho — The nonpartisan group The Common Interest is pushing Idaho lawmakers to raise the tax on beer and wine, saying the money should be put toward substance abuse treatment programs. Executive Director Keith Allred discussed the proposal ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Michelle Malkin and Newsmax's Ponte claim partisan bent to MN ... - Media Matters
Summary: On Fox & Friends , Michelle Malkin falsely suggested that Minnesota's State Canvassing Board is comprised of no Republicans, while, in a column, Newsmax's Lowell Ponte claimed that the "selection of the Canvassing Board and the recount were ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Obama lends his voice to Senate runoff - The Washington Times
ATLANTA | President-elect Barack Obama 's promise of post-partisan politics got put on hold as he lent his voice to the roaring battle over Georgia 's runoff election for the U.S. Senate, trying to help Democrats win a supermajority that would let ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:29:00 GMT

Obama Formally Announces Tim Kaine As DNC Chairman - ABC News Blogs
President-elect Barack Obama made a quick appearance at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., this afternoon to announce Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as the next chairman of the DNC. At Obama's first partisan political event ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:42:00 GMT

POLL: Consumer Confidence Reaches a Record Low - ABC News
Only 19 percent rate the buying climate positively, matching the record low set last week. This measure is down 12 points this year and 19 points off its long-term average. As usual, more, 45 percent, rate their personal finances positively, but that ...

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Obama urges spending jolt to avert recession
US president-elect Barack Obama warned that only immediate and massive spending to jolt the world's largest economy could avert a deep recession and double-digit unemployment.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:13:00 GMT

Obama names Virginia Gov. Kaine new DNC chief
By LIZ SIDOTI President-elect Barack Obama named Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine the next Democratic National Committee chairman on Thursday, pledging that the party would reflect their shared 'pragmatic, progressive ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:53:10 GMT

GOP criticizes Shuler on ethics vote
RE: Link Another example of a person going into public life with the best of intentions yet votes against term limits and to make raising taxes easier.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:48:31 GMT

Va. Gov. Tim Kaine named DNC leader
President-elect Barack Obama formally announced he has chosen Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to lead the Democratic National Committee, with both men talking about the need to move pass ideology to solve the nation's ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:33:31 GMT

No Honeymoon for You, Mr. President
It's a time-honored tradition in American politics for a new president to have a "honeymoon" before he experiences the rough and tumble of partisan combat that occurs during every administration.

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