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Democrats muscle huge stimulus through Congress (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 10:36 PM CST AP - In a major victory for President Barack Obama, Democrats muscled a huge, $787 billion stimulus bill through Congress late Friday night in hopes of combating the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 08:19 PM CST AP - "Chemistry look what you've done to me," Donna Summer crooned in Science of Love, and so, it seems, she was right. Just in time for Valentine's Day, a panel of scientists examined the mystery of what happens when hearts throb and lips lock. Kissing, it turns out, unleashes chemicals that ease stress hormones in both sexes and encourage bonding in men, though not so much in women.

The recovery plan: shock & awe for a shaken nation (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 09:28 PM CST AP - America is bringing shock and awe to the home front, using dollars instead of bombs.

Judge holds Stevens prosecutors in contempt (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 05:23 PM CST AP - An angry federal judge held Justice Department attorneys in contempt Friday for failing to deliver documents to former Sen. Ted Stevens' legal team, a rare punishment for prosecutors in a case where corruption allegations have spread to the authorities who investigated him.

Senate GOP-ers criticize outreach efforts (Politico) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 08:42 PM CST Politico - Senate Republicans were impressed with President Obama's early efforts to court them: the visits to the Hill, the invitations to the White House, the cocktail parties and lunches.

Ginsburg's cancer has not spread, court says (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 03:45 PM CST AP - Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's cancer was found at the earliest stage and has not spread beyond her pancreas, the court said Friday.

Cut executive pay? It'll cost you plenty (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 05:25 PM CST AP - Turns out there is a problem with limiting the pay of highly compensated bankers: the Wall Street high flyers pay taxes, too.

INSIDE WASHINGTON: All about trust — or lack of it (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 06:31 PM CST AP - It's not bipartisanship that's on life support in Washington. It's basic trust and confidence.

Obama returns home for first time as president (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 06:16 PM CST AP - Love and hoops topped the agenda for President Barack Obama this weekend.

Auto suppliers seeking federal aid (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 04:13 PM CST AP - Auto suppliers asked the Obama administration Friday for up to $25.5 billion in loans and government guarantees to stabilize the battered U.S. auto industry.

Obama plans concert for Stevie Wonder (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 10:52 PM CST AP - The White House is planning a concert this month to honor Stevie Wonder, whose music provided part of President Barack Obama's campaign soundtrack.

Obama proposals mostly intact in bill (Politico) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 10:35 PM CST Politico - Most of President Obama’s signature initiatives won major funding in the compromise stimulus package Congress passed Friday, further tying the legislation to the president in a way that could benefit him if the economy recovers—and hurt him if it doesn’t.

US Congress approves economic boost (AFP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 10:30 PM CST AFP - The US Congress has approved a 787-billion-dollar package of tax cuts and fresh spending to salvage the broken US economy, handing President Barack Obama a major political victory.

Congress sends $787 billion stimulus to Obama (Reuters) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 10:04 PM CST Reuters - The U.S. Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major legislative victory, approved on Friday a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to rush emergency government spending and tax cuts to a nation in the grip of a severe recession.

Senate Clears Stimulus Package Without a Vote to Spare (CQPolitics.com) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 09:48 PM CST CQPolitics.com - The Senate cleared a $787.2 billion economic stimulus measure Friday night, sending the massive tax cut and spending package to President Obama for his signature.

Obama regrets missing Spanish king's trip to US (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 07:06 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama told Spain's King Juan Carlos on Friday he's sorry he will miss the king's upcoming visit to Florida, the White House said.

Unanimous 'no' from House GOP (Politico) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 06:41 PM CST Politico - Rep. Joseph Cao (R.-La.), defied convention once again on Friday by casting another vote against the Democrats’ economic stimulus package—hours after telling a crowd of reporters in the Capitol that he’d likely support it.

Obama to outline housing plan (Politico) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 05:59 PM CST Politico - President Barack Obama will outline his plan to combat foreclosures in a speech Wednesday – eight days after taking heat for not detailing the plan as part of his new financial stability effort.

Bailout bad for tourism industry? (Politico) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 05:44 PM CST Politico - Here's a footnote from the law of unintended consequences:

Icing, longtime problem, is NY air crash suspect (AP) Posted: 13 Feb 2009 05:38 PM CST AP - Deadly ice that forms suddenly on commuter planes like the one that crashed in New York is a recognized threat to air passengers, but the Federal Aviation Administration has not adopted recommendations made more than a decade ago intended to prevent such ice-related disasters.

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