Obama transition team on track to meet money goal
uk.reuters.com — By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donors have contributed at least $3.8 million to help pay for US President-elect Barack Obama's transition to power, according to figures released on Monday that show him on track to meet his fundraising goal ........More… (Politics)
Libraries count on loyal Friends
ajc.com — By Wally Eberhard All of Georgia’s publicly funded institutions are on a forced economic diet these days, and your public library isn’t exempt......More… (Politics)
All Congress Members to Receive $4700 Raise This Week
upi.com — Despite the lousy economy, high unemployment and plummeting housing prices, U.S. congressional members get a $4,700 pay raise this week. .....More… (Politics)
Ron Paul Supporters Stage Internet Coup Today
news.aol.com — Say what you want about Ron Paul and his legion of tech-savvy supporters, but they do make the Republican party a whole lot more interesting to watch. .....More… (Politics)
President-elect Obama to name Leon Panetta to head CIA
today.msnbc.msn.com — Leon Panetta to head CIA, NBC reports.....More… (Politics)
U.K. Economic Recovery May Be Fueled By Lower Oil Prices
consumerenergyreport.com — The United Kingdom, suffering from the global economic recession, may receive a boost of economic growth from falling oil prices......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)
Pelosi Reverses House Fairness Rules
humanevents.com — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to re-write House rules today to ensure that the Republican minority is unable to have any influence on legislation. Pelosi?s proposals are so draconian, and will so polarize the Capitol, that any thought Presi.....More… (Politics)