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Blagojevich: I'm the victim of plot to raise taxes (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 12:14 AM CST AP - Launching an all-out media blitz as his impeachment trial draws near, Gov. Rod Blagojevich compared himself Friday to an honest, hardworking cowboy and said he was about to be lynched by a band of black-hatted political insiders eager to raise taxes.

Obama reverses Bush abortion-funds policy (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 12:19 AM CST AP - President Barack Obama on Friday struck down the Bush administration's ban on giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information — an inflammatory policy that has bounced in and out of law for the past quarter-century.

Pentagon nominee agrees to sell Raytheon stock (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 10:06 PM CST AP - A former Raytheon lobbyist nominated to be deputy defense secretary despite President Barack Obama's ban on hiring lobbyists will sell his stock in the military contracting firm.

VIDEO: Matthews: Can Palin read? (Politico) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 04:49 PM CST Politico - MSNBC host Chris Matthews suggested Friday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) may not have the reading or writing ability needed to complete the book she is reportedly shopping.

Clinton pledges to boost foreign aid (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 03:11 PM CST AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged Friday to overhaul U.S. foreign aid programs to increase assistance and give civilians a greater role in its delivery. But she warned that selling the public on the idea would be hard in troubled economic times.

Little-known congresswoman picked for Clinton seat (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 12:48 AM CST AP - Instantly opening a rift among New York Democrats, Rep.

Obama asks lawmakers to back stimulus bill (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 07:20 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats sought to ease Republican complaints about a massive economic stimulus plan Friday, meeting with GOP leaders in the White House and promising to consider some of their recommendations.

Senate panel proposes $300 bonus for seniors (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 05:08 PM CST AP - Senior citizens receiving Social Security would get a bonus payment of $300 under the Senate version of President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan.

Obama tackles Afghanistan and Mideast conflict (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 06:22 AM CST AP - Taking on two of his toughest foreign policy challenges, President Barack Obama pledged to find a new course in Afghanistan and to help Israel achieve a broad peace with the Arab world.

Former NY Senate leader Joseph Bruno indicted (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 09:08 PM CST AP - Joseph Bruno, the former majority leader of the New York Senate and for a time the most powerful Republican in state politics, was indicted Friday on federal corruption charges.

Highlights of Senate economic stimulus plan (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 08:00 PM CST AP - Highlights of the economic recovery plan drafted by Senate Democrats and President-elect Barack Obama's economic team. Most provisions expire in two years.

Obama to meet with economic team as he works on stimulus, budget (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 12:21 AM CST AFP - President Barack Obama will meet Saturday with his economic team to discuss the government's budgetary priorities as he makes a concerted effort to bolster the flagging US economy.

Obama lifts restrictions on abortion funding (Reuters) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 07:12 PM CST Reuters - President Barack Obama on Friday lifted restrictions on U.S. government funding for groups that provide abortion services or counseling abroad, reversing a policy of his Republican predecessor George W. Bush.

Obama discusses Gaza with Saudi ruler (Reuters) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 06:29 PM CST Reuters - President Barack Obama on Friday asked Saudi King Abdullah for support in halting weapons smuggling into Gaza and underscored the importance of U.S.-Saudi ties in his first talks with the Arab ruler since becoming president, the White House said.

Obama pushes recovery plan (Reuters) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 06:06 PM CST Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama launched a drive on Friday to get his $825 billion economic recovery plan through Congress, predicting lawmakers would resolve differences before a mid-February deadline.

White House clears way for Pentagon deputy: senator (Reuters) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 05:41 PM CST Reuters - The White House has removed an obstacle that was holding up the confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominee to be deputy Pentagon chief, the head of the Senate Armed Services Committee said on Friday.

Hayes to be No. 2 at Interior (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 05:20 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama plans to name environmental lawyer David Hayes as deputy interior secretary, a position Hayes also held during the last three years of the Clinton administration.

Obama phones British, Canadian and Saudi leaders (AP) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 05:09 PM CST AP - President Barack Obama phoned the leaders of Britain, Canada and Saudi Arabia on Friday, reaching out to key U.S. allies during his first days in office.

Gillibrand unpopular among peers (Politico) Posted: 23 Jan 2009 05:08 PM CST Politico - Within the high school gossip circle that is New York’s congressional delegation, Kirsten Gillibrand’s nickname is “Tracy Flick” — a not-so-flattering reference to the over-eager, blonde, bubbly and viciously competitive Reese Witherspoon character from “Election.”

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