Wanted- 850 new FBI agents
cnn.com — By Terry Frieden WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Despite a bleak economic environment featuring wide-ranging layoffs and rising unemployment, the nation's premier law enforcement agency is touting "one of the largest hiring blitzes in our 100-year history......More… (Politics)
Why Obama has stayed silent over the Gaza crisis
democrats.sc — Obama's transition team is operating in strategic silence on the Gaza topic right now. The reason for this? Obama is not the one in charge until January 20th......More… (Politics)
Minnesota Canvassing Board Certifies Franken Win
cnn.com — The Minnesota State Canvassing Board on Monday certified the results of the recount of Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's fight to retain his seat against Democrat Al Franken. The results showed Franken with a 225-vote lead. Coleman's attorney, Tony Trimble, said shortly after the ruling that the campaign will officially file a lawsuit. .....More… (Politics)
Third Bush For President. WTF!
watoday.com.au — Former president George HW Bush, father of the outgoing US commander-in-chief, has touted another son, Jeb, for a future presidential bid. "I'd like to see him run. I'd like to see him be president some day," the elder Bush, 84 told Fox News yesterday. "I think he's as qualified and able as anyone I know," he said in an interview......More… (Politics)
Foreign Journalists Are Still Not Allowed into Gaza.
haaretz.com — Earlier this week, the Israeli army agreed to allow 8 international journalists into Gaza proper, but the army is still not coming through on its promises despite mounting pressure.A reporter from CNN even protested while on the air.If the state of Israel doesn't have anything to hide they should let journalists do their jobs in Gaza......More… (Politics)
NC Gov.elect vows to grab federal stimulus bucks
forbes.com — By EMERY P. DALESIO , 01.05.09, 06:09 PM EST The recession tightening on North Carolina and the country offers opportunities for shaking up state institutions, Gov......More… (Politics)
More White House staffers tapped
boston.com — A Massachusetts native will be the official White House photographer for President-elect Barack Obama. Pete Souza is now a photojournalism professor at Ohio University after working at the Chicago Tribune......More… (Politics)
Madoff sightings cause heads to turn in New York
reuters.com — By Martha Graybow NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Even in a city accustomed to notorious figures in its midst, the latest sighting of Bernard Madoff caused heads to turn......More… (Politics)