Archive for January 3rd, 2009
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Michelle Obama, daughters arrive in D.C.
Michelle Obama and her two daughters arrived Saturday in Washington, ahead of President-elect Barack Obama, who was expected to make the trip the next day. -
Obama considering expanding jobless benefits: report (Reuters)
Reuters – President-elect Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are considering a major expansion of government-assisted health care insurance and unemployment benefits as part of a two-year economic recovery program, The New York Times reported in its Sunday editions. -
Japan’s beleaguered PM says no plan for snap election (AFP)
AFP – Japan’s unpopular Prime Minister Taro Aso signalled Sunday he would not call elections at least for a few months, pledging instead to tackle the worsening economic crisis. -
Bon Jovi to sing at NYC Hillary Clinton fundraiser (AP)
AP – The final note of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign may very well be sung by Jon Bon Jovi. -
Navy to consider closing case of missing pilot (AP)
AP – The family of a Navy pilot missing since his plane was shot down during the first Gulf war isn’t ready to give up hope that he is alive and say they will oppose any decision to declare him killed in action. -
NYT: Donor’s gift followed Clinton’s help
NYT: A developer donated $100,000 to former President Bill Clinton’s foundation around the same time that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton helped secure millions of federal dollars for a mall project.
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Michelle Obama, daughters arrive in Washington (AP)
AP – Michelle Obama and her two daughters arrived Saturday in Washington, ahead of President-elect Barack Obama who was expected to make the trip the next day.
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Minn. Senate recount ends; next up, lawsuits
This coming week, Minnesota’s Canvassing Board will declare what everyone’s been waiting for in the state’s prolonged U.S. Senate race: A winner.
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Former DNC chief vies to be Va. governor
Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe said Saturday he intends to run for governor of Virginia. -
Senate leader called Blagojevich about seat
Illinois’ embattled governor complained through his spokesman Saturday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is guilty of a conflict of interest over Barack Obama’s vacated seat.
