Archive for January 25th, 2009
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Bolivians approve sweeping constitutional reforms (AFP)
AFP – Bolivian President Evo Morales celebrated victory Monday after his compatriots approved sweeping constitutional changes that would empower the country’s indigenous majority and let the president run for re-election. -
NY Senate pick offers to find ‘common ground’ (AP)
AP – Senator-designate Kirsten Gillibrand pledged Sunday to combat gun violence while protecting hunters’ rights, saying “there’s enormous space for common ground” on issues that she differs from fellow New York Democrats. -
Obama to let states restrict emissions standards (AFP)
AFP – President Barack Obama is expected to issue new regulations Monday, allowing several US states to set tougher car emissions and fuel efficiency standards, US media and congressional officials said. -
Press Briefing 1/26/09
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California Request for Waiver Under the Clean Air Act
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
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Press Briefing 1/26/09
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Obama Woos Republicans on Stimulus, Seeking Longer-Term Support (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama proved he
could win over Republican voters. Now heâs trying to show he
can do the same with the partyâs lawmakers. -
Issue of terrorists’ rights to test Obama
President Barack Obama’s pledge of bipartisan cooperation with Congress will be tested as he tries to fulfill a campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay and establish a new system for prosecuting suspected terrorists. -
Rove’s prediction (Politico)
Politico – Speaking to students at Miami University, Karl Rove—who has thought a bit about the politics of national security —predicts:
