Archive for December 12th, 2008
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Fundraiser emerges as key event in Illinois probe (AP)
AP – A fundraiser held by Indian-American businessmen three days before Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges emerged Friday as a potentially key event in the federal investigation into whether he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat. -
Ill. AG asks court to declare governor unfit
The Illinois attorney general filed a motion with the state’s highest court Friday asking justices to strip scandal-plagued Gov. Rod Blagojevich of his powers. -
Al Franken gets boosts in Minnesota Senate recount (AP)
AP – Democrat Al Franken won a pair of victories Friday before the state board overseeing the Senate recount, including a decision that as many as 1,500 incorrectly rejected absentee ballots should be included. -
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing.
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Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Massachusetts
The President today declared that an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing.
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President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, “This week, our country received good news in the fight against illegal drugs. New data show that illicit drug use amongst young people continues to decline — and that we are making good progress in our efforts to help thousands of Americans renew their health and hope.”
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Newsweek: NYC’s Donovan picked for HUD, source says
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Gov. Crist, you may now kiss the bride
Gov. Charlie Crist became the first sitting Florida governor to wed in nearly 42 years, exchanging vows Friday at a ceremony attended by some 200 relatives, friends and celebrities. -
White House may tap Wall Street fund for autos
With Congress gridlocked and the economy flailing, the Bush administration declared it would step in and prevent the “precipitous collapse” of the U.S. auto industry. -
Republicans: Don’t blame us, blame the UAW (Politico)
Politico – As General Motors announced the temporary closure of 20 plants Friday, Republicans who fought a White House-backed bailout plan want Americans to blame the United Auto Workers and think about Rod Blagojevich.
