GOP Plans To Use Blagojevich Against Holder
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Daschle’s Confirmation Bogs Down In Committee
WASHINGTON — Former Sen. Tom Daschle’s confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services has slowed as the Republican staff on the Senate Finance Committee staff examines his tax records and his association with an education-loan provider that is separately under committee scrutiny.
You Can’t Fire Me, I’m Drunk!
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru’s top court has ruled that workers cannot be fired for being drunk on the job, a decision that was criticized by the government on Wednesday for setting a dangerous precedent. The Constitutional Tribunal ordered that Pablo Cayo be given his job back as a janitor for the municipality of Chorrillos, which fired him for being intoxicated at work
Obamas Move Into Blair House, One Step Closer To The White House
The Obamas are moving one step closer to the White House. On Thursday, President-elect Barack Obama and his family will move into Blair House, which traditionally serves as a temporary home for incoming presidents and their families, just five days before they move into their official residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Obama And Biden’s Fireside Chat With Supreme Court Justices; Alito Skips It
President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph Biden visited the Supreme Court late Wednesday afternoon for a highly private, hourlong courtesy call that included chatting around a Court fireplace with eight of the nine justices.
Howard Dean Says Goodbye In Letter
Howard Dean, outgoing chair of the Democratic National Committee, wrote a letter saying goodbye to supporters. The full text: Four years ago, I became chairman with a mandate for bottom-up reform — grow the Democratic Party in your neighborhood and every other community in America.
Osama Bin Laden Challenges Obama In Tape
Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden has issued a new audiotape urging Muslims to launch a jihad, or holy war, to stop the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Bin Laden also condemns Arab governments for preventing their people from acting to “liberate Palestine.” The tape was posted Wednesday on Islamic militant Web sites where al-Qaida usually issues its messages
Bloomberg Tries To Box In Governor Paterson On Kennedy
When I see Caroline Kennedy, I think Mike Bloomberg. In the contest for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat, Kennedy is to Bloomberg what the City Council was to the mayor in his term limits battle–a partner in the spoils, yes, but, ultimately, little more than a pawn in his power grab.
Obama And Conservatives Break Bread At George Will’s House
Barack Obama took the next big step in his Republican charm offensive on Tuesday night, when he dined with several of the nation’s most prominent conservative pundits. The president-elect arrived at the Chevy Chase, Md., home of syndicated columnist George Will shortly after 6:30 p.m., according to a press pool report
Neil Young: Fork In the Road
We wrote and recorded a new song called “Fork In The Road” the other day. You can watch the video and read the lyrics here…
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