NY Gov targets clean energy and health despite deficit
Published Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
New York state should fight obesity, help more residents get health insurance and revive the upstate economy with a research consortium for hybrid car batteries and energy storage, Governor David Paterson proposed on Wednesday.
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Obama, Bush dine with ex-presidents at White House
Published Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
President George W. Bush and his successor, Barack Obama, joined all the living U.S. presidents on Wednesday for a historic meeting at the White House two weeks before the country's next transfer of power.
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Senate Democrats move to seat Burris
Published Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
In an abrupt switch, Democratic leaders began talks on Wednesday to swear in Roland Burris, appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate.
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Court orders Enron's Skilling resentenced
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
A U.S. court upheld the 19 felony convictions of former Enron Corp President and Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling stemming from his role in the collapse of the energy trading company, but said he must be resentenced.
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Judge sets trial in 2010 for Blackwater guards
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
A federal judge on Tuesday set a trial for early next year for five Blackwater security guards accused of killing 14 unarmed civilians in a 2007 shooting in Baghdad that strained U.S.-Iraqi relations. Read More |
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Democrat Roland Burris blocked from Senate
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Roland Burris proclaimed himself the new junior senator from Illinois -- but it appeared only one fellow Democrat in the U.S. Senate chamber publicly agreed with him. Read More |
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Econ slump hitting older Americans hard, AARP says
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The recession is hitting older Americans hard, forcing many to cut back on contributions to retirement accounts and extras like entertainment and restaurant meals, AARP officials said on Tuesday. Read More |
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Obama defends choice of Panetta to head CIA
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama gave a strong defense on Tuesday of his choice to lead the CIA, Leon Panetta, in the face of criticism that Panetta lacks experience on intelligence matters. Read More |
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This year the tax man cometh -- to help
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Throwing off its bully image for the 2009 U.S. tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is vowing to be sensitive and do what it can to help financially strapped Americans. Read More |
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New Congress convenes, focused on recession
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Democrats celebrated their increased clout in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, swearing in new members who are expected to help President-elect Barack Obama enact a massive economic stimulus package. Read More |
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Wealth of U.S. millionaires down 30 percent: survey
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
American millionaires have seen their assets shrink by 30 percent during the economic crisis, a report said on Tuesday, with only 36 percent of them pleased with the performance of their financial advisers. Read More |
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December retail sales to spur profit warnings
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Deep discounts that failed to coax consumers to shop in December are likely to lead to a number of profit warnings this week, when retailers report sales for the all-important holiday month. Read More |
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Jeb Bush says won't run for Senate
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, brother of U.S. President George W. Bush, on Tuesday ruled out running for a Senate seat he had been considering contesting. Read More |
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