Israeli Mobile Phones Confiscated Prior To Gaza Invasion
theaustralian.news.com.au — The Israeli army confiscated the mobile phones of thousands of its soldiers ahead of the launch of its massive ground offensive in Gaza, an official has said. Six hours before the start of the operation over the weekend, thousands of infantry and armoured forces were ordered to hand over their mobiles in order to keep the impending attack secret......More… (Politics)
Kennedy Was Spared Financial Disclosure as a Top Aide at City Schools
nytimes.com — By ALISON LEIGH COWAN Like it or not, roughly 7000 employees of New York City file 32-page disclosure forms each year divulging personal information about their family finances in an effort to bolster confidence in open government......More… (Politics)
Rain will end getting a bit warmer Times Herald
recordonline.com — Expect a mostly cloudy Monday with a slight chance of light rain this morning...then becoming partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s......More… (Politics)
Thruway toll hike takes effect
bizjournals.com — The toll increase took effect on Sunday. Officials with the New York State Thruway Authority say they need additional revenue for bridge and road repairs along the 641-mile expressway......More… (Politics)
Iowa sees fewest deaths of troops since 2003
desmoinesregister.com — By GUNNAR OLSON • golson@dmreg.com • January 5, 2009 The names of the five Iowans lost to war in 2008 would fit on a single sympathy card......More… (Politics)
Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza
news.yahoo.com — Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships surrounded Gaza's largest city and fought militants at close range Sunday, the first full day of an overwhelming ground offensive in the coastal territory. .....More… (Politics)
GOP Dem Strategists Eye Closest ‘08 House Races for 2010 Targets
cqpolitics.com — By Greg Giroux, CQ Staff Democratic and Republican House campaign strategists already are plotting for the 2010 midterm elections, as the necessities of early candidate recruitment and fundraising have essentially obliterated the old-fashioned concept ........More… (Politics)
Obama takeover augurs financial regulator shakeup
reuters.com — WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress will take over the government this month with big plans to overhaul U.S. financial regulation and a surge of momentum behind them. Some of the agencies under fire have familiar names -- the Fed, Treasury, SEC, FDIC; some less so -- CFTC, OCC, OTS. .....More… (Politics)