Archive for January 28th, 2009
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Struggling Republicans to pick new party chief (Reuters)
Reuters – When Republican Party insiders pick a new leader on Friday, he will have to be more than just a nuts-and-bolts manager by rallying the faithful after two disastrous elections that transformed U.S. politics. -
House approves Obama stimulus bill
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package, sending the $819 billion bill to the Senate, where it will face more opposition from Republicans.
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Senate approves Blair for intelligence director (AP)
AP – The Senate on Wednesday confirmed retired Adm. Dennis Blair as the new national intelligence director. -
Panel spells out financial sector regulatory needs (AP)
AP – The financial sector from banks to private equity funds needs tough new regulations that reduce dangerous risk taking, give consumers greater protections and limit threats to the overall economy, a congressional watchdog panel says. -
House passes $819 billion stimulus bill
The House on Wednesday evening passed an $819 billion economic stimulus package Wednesday on a party-line vote, despite President Obama’s efforts to achieve bipartisan support for the bill.
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Obama invites lawmakers for cocktail party (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama was welcoming House and Senate leaders from both parties to the White House for drinks Wednesday night as he continues to lobby lawmakers to pass his economic recovery bill despite stiff GOP opposition. -
Army orders recall of body armor (AP)
AP – Army Secretary Pete Geren has ordered the recall of more than 16,000 sets of body armor following an audit that concluded the bullet-blocking plates in the vests failed testing and may not provide soldiers with adequate protection. -
Statement from President Obama on Rod Blagojevich
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Press Briefing 1/29/09
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Remarks by the First Lady and Mrs. Lilly Ledbetter at Reception After Bill Signing
