The New McCain: More Aggressive and Scripted on the Campaign Trail
Senator John McCain s once easygoing if irreverent campaign presence endearing to crowds, though often resulting in gaffes has been put out to pasture.
The Ad Campaign: Obama Attacks McCain in a Bid to Attract Hispanic Voters
A Spanish-language Obama ad misrepresents John McCain s record on the immigration issue and his relationship with Rush Limbaugh.
Action Is Sought to Ensure Timely Financing for V.A.
As the veterans health system strains to handle a growing caseload, a move is under way in Congress to avoid yearly delays in financing that can hamper the medical care of the nation s veterans.
Mexican Police Stop Miners Near Dissident Stronghold – Union (Nasdaq)
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexican police stopped 11 buses carrying union miners from reaching the stronghold of a dissident group in central Mexico early Wednesday, the union said.
Husband of Alaska Governor Refuses to Testify in Legislature s Trooper Inquiry
Todd Palin was one of 13 people subpoenaed in the inquiry into whether Gov. Sarah Palin or members of her administration abused their power in the dismissal of a top state administrator.
After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement
California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late.
PM confident about Indo-US ties; looks to strengthen momentum (New Kerala)
By Smita Prakash, Washington, Nov.25 : The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that he had completed a very productive visit to the United States, and based on his discussions with President Barack Obama and other American leaders, he was confident about the future of Indo-US ties and looked forward to strengthening the momentum of these ties.
National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Concession in House Race
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska conceded to Representative Don Young in the Republican primary for Alaska s only House seat.
Canadian, Australian journalists in Somalia freed (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Two freelance journalists, one from Canada and the other from Australia, were freed on Wednesday after 15 months in captivity in Somalia, with the Canadian alleging she was tortured.
California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains
After investigators said an engineer in last week s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train.
Boomers Made a Mess of the United States of America (The Daily Reckoning)
First, Americans made a colossal mistake in the ’90s and the ’00s. They partied…they spent…they borrowed…running up huge debts in the private sector.
Government of Canada and Canadian Football League Bring Grey Cup to Veterans’ Centre (Marketwire)
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Nov. 25, 2009) – Veterans Affairs Canada joined the Canadian Football League today, for the Grey Cup Community Veterans’ Visitation that brought the Grey Cup to Veterans at the Carewest Colonel Belcher Centre. CFL alumni Ezzrett “Sugarfoot” Anderson, John Helton and Leo Ezerins and players Ben Archibald and Joffrey Reynolds were also on hand to visit with Veterans …
