Archive for September 10th, 2009
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Obama honors 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pens
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the hockey team for its performance on and off the ice.
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Obama picks GOP Senate aide for CFTC commission (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama has chosen a Republican Senate aide for a seat on the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.
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Sex scandal further damages lawmakers’ reputation (AP)
AP – A scandal involving a family-values legislator caught boasting about his sexual escapades with his lobbyist mistresses created an embarrassing distraction for lawmakers Thursday, further diverting attention from California’s major policy issues in the crucial final days of their session.
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Dem lawmakers predict health overhaul
Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health care legislation within a few months despite undimmed Republican opposition, claiming momentum Thursday from President Barack Obama’s speech. -
Car dealers appeal ruling on California emissions (AP)
AP – Auto dealers and business leaders on Thursday appealed a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed California to establish the nation’s first greenhouse gas standards for cars and trucks, setting the stage for a potential attempt to block the global warming rules.
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Studies: 1 dose of swine flu vaccine works (AP)
AP – Good news in the world’s flu fight: One dose of the new swine flu vaccine looks strong enough to protect adults and can spark protection within 10 days of the shot, Australian and U.S. researchers said Thursday. -
Dems support for Afghan war waning (AP)
AP – Democratic leaders in Congress urged the Obama administration Thursday to quickly produce a plan for winning the war in Afghanistan or risk widespread opposition within the president’s own party to a new troop buildup. -
Obama accepts lawmaker’s apology for ‘lie’ remark (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama accepted a South Carolina Republican’s apology for shouting, “You lie!” during his speech to Congress, and House Democratic leaders showed no interest in sanctions against Rep. Joe Wilson. -
Pelosi: Upping troops to Afghanistan unpopular (AP)
AP – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there’s little support in the country or the Congress for sending more troops to Afghanistan.
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Obama hopes his pitch will sway health care debate (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama’s leadership in the days ahead will determine whether his forceful health care address to Congress heralds the kind of sweeping change he promised while campaigning for the White House.
