Berlusconi suffers 3rd gov't resignation in (AP)
AP – Italy’s economy undersecretary has quit after being implicated in an alleged influence-peddling investigation in the third such resignation to rock Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s government in as many months.
Politico – Softer recruits from the “millenial” generation require a drastically revamped routine.
AP – The White House asserted Wednesday that the $862 billion stimulus law has been even better for the economically-struggling country than previously advertised.
Source:New WH report claims more jobs from stimulus bill
(AP)
The White House says the $862 billion stimulus law has saved or created up to 3.6 million jobs. The Treasury Department says a jobs-promoting law offering tax breaks to qualifying employers has led to 4.5 million long-term unemployed people getting hired over three months.
Source:Jobs Data Stirs Debate on Obama Administration Reports
AP – A newspaper is reporting that the CIA paid an Iranian nuclear scientist $5 million to provide intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program.
CQPolitics.com – John Raese, a wealthy Republican businessman who has taken on, and been defeated by, two of West Virginia’s most powerful Democrats in the past quarter-century, believes the third time might be the charm.
Source:Businessman Not Afraid of Taking on Capito
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McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — Looking to boost his standing in a tough congressional election year, President Barack Obama heads to Michigan Thursday armed with a fresh report that he hopes will help convince people that his economic policies are making life better.
Source:White House says policies have helped economy
(McClatchy Newspapers)
More Plagiarism Charges in Colorado Govs Race
New Accusations Made Against Gubernatorial Candidate Scott McInnis, Who Has Already Apologized for Lifting Words
The four senators from New York and New Jersey called on BP to suspend its oil drilling plans in Libya until it can be determined whether the oil giant played any role in the Lockerbie bomber’s release in exchange for a contract
Source:Senators Call on BP to Suspend Drilling Plans in Libya
The NAACP adopted a resolution Tuesday condemning “racist elements” in the Tea Party movement and calling on the movement’s leaders to repudiate bigotry, despite claims from Tea Partiers that the measure is just a political ploy.
Source:NAACP Resolution Calls on Tea Party to Repudiate 'Racist Elements' in Movement
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