Feb
27

North America – Huff Radio: Left, Right & Center: The Health Care Summit, Goldman and Greece, and Toyoda in D.C.

Huff Radio: Left, Right & Center: The Health Care Summit, Goldman and Greece, and Toyoda in D.C.
Goldman Sachs: Is it Wall St. gone wild? Or just the progress of capitalism? And is the US trouncing on Toyota because it owns GM? How did Mr. Toyoda do on Capitol Hill?

John Linder Retires: Republican Rep. Steps Down After 20 Years
LAWRENCEVILLE – U.S. Rep. John Linder, R-Ga., is retiring after nearly 20 years in Congress….

William E. Jackson Jr.: Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC): A Modern-Day McCarthyite on Islam and the Threat From Domestic Terrorism
Every once in a while, there comes along a Member of Congress who is not only eccentric but borderline wacky, not to mention a fear…

Sybil Adelman Sage: Why Can’t Congress Do its Personal Best?
Switching between events in Washington and Vancouver was confusing. There was more discord and hostility demonstrated by America’s elected officials than there was among the…

U.S.A. still dominating after two (Ottawa Citizen)
The U.S.A. men’s hockey team is currently winning 6-0 over Finland in the semi-final game of the Olympics.

A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall
A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations.

Power Still Not Restored to Many in the Midwest
Remnants of Hurricane Ike swept through the region on Sunday, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.

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.

Janet Kinosian: Ms. WellPoint CEO: How Much Is Enough?
California’s largest health insurer will hike premium rates up to 39% despite $2.7 billion fourth quarter profits.

National Briefing | Midwest: Minnesota: Rebuilt Bridge Opens
Flashing headlights and honking horns penetrated the early-morning sky as police officers and first responders led drivers in a slow procession across the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis.