2011年5月14日星期六

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Obama Pushes for Increased Domestic Oil Drilling Amid Rising Gas Prices (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 02:11 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - According to the Washington Post, U.S. President Barack Obama announced in his Saturday Internet address to the nation that he is pushing for and supporting more oil and gas drilling in the country, including in petroleum-rich areas of Alaska and offshore locations.

Recent Newt Gingrich Quotes (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 01:16 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Newt Gingrich, newly minted Republican 2012 presidential candidate, has plenty to say on current issues.

With gas costs high, Obama to speed oil production (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 01:02 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 6, 2011, file photo President Barack Obama delivers speaks to workers and guests at a Allison Transmission plant in Indianapolis about his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports. Amid continuing and growing public unhappiness over gas prices, Obama said Saturday, May 13, 2011, that he's directing his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production by extending existing leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off Alaska's coast and holding more frequent lease sales in a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)AP - Amid growing public unhappiness over gas prices, President Barack Obama is directing his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production by extending existing leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off Alaska's coast and holding more frequent lease sales in a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska. But the moves won't calm spiraling prices at the pump any time soon.

Gingrich businesses owed unpaid state taxes (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 12:46 PM PDT

AP - Companies run by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich have faced overdue tax bills in four states worth more than $6,000, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.

The PR Firm Facebook Hired to Smear Google (The Daily Beast)

Posted: 14 May 2011 04:08 PM PDT

The Daily Beast - In a story broken by The Daily Beast, one of the world's most powerful global public relations and communications firms, Burson-Marsteller, came under fire recently after conducting a covert, anti-Google smear campaign on behalf of Facebook. But the company is no stranger to controversy. From Argentinian juntas to post-9/11 Saudis, Marlow Stern on Burson-Marsteller's less savory clients.

Azerbaijan wins 2011 Eurovision Song Contest (AFP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 03:47 PM PDT

Eldar Kasimov and Nigyar Djamal of Ell/Nikki representing Azerbaijan perform their song AFP - Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, the first time the country has won and in only its fourth appearance in Europe's annual pop extravaganza, watched by millions.

Huckabee to announce 2012 plans on show (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 03:28 PM PDT

FILE - This Feb. 24, 2011 file photo shows former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in Washington. Huckabee's decision on whether to move toward another run for president -- which he'll announce on his television show Saturday night, May 14, 2011 -- may come down to whether he's willing to cut back those revenue streams to put his political career first again. His top advisers say he hasn't told them what he'll do, which makes them think he's probably going to stick with the money, rather than go for the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)AP - Mike Huckabee took his presidential tease to a new level on Saturday, apparently leaving his closest advisers in the dark as the former Arkansas governor prepared to announce on his Fox News Channel show whether he would move toward another White House bid.

NY House race spotlights national spending issues (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Democratic candidate for the 26th District Congressional seat, Kathy Hochul speaks while holding a pair of boxing gloves during a news conference in Clarence, N.Y., Monday, May 9, 2011. (AP Photo/David Duprey)AP - The special election to fill a House seat in upstate New York was supposed to be an easy victory for Republicans.

Obama Concedes to GOP Demands for More Oil Drilling (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 02:11 PM PDT

A BP station in downtown Chicago - at the corner of Wabash and Randolf - charges $4.799 a gallon for regular gas on May 3, 2011. US President Barack Obama, under pressure over high gasoline prices, committed to annual oil and gas lease sales in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve and to speeding up production in other areas.(AFP/File/Mira Oberman)ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The Obama administration has finally conceded to compromise with congressional Republicans.

President Obama Announces Increased Domestic Oil Production Plans (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 02:11 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - Ever just agree with someone just to get them to shut up?

Libyan Rebel Recognition -- In Quotes (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 11:58 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - The National Transitional Council, a coalition of rebels opposing the regime of Moammar Gadhafi, went to Washington on Friday in hopes of recognition. Despite urging from Italy for other countries to recognize the NTC, the Obama administration opted to sidestep the issue for now. Instead, the administration will focus on trying to work with Congress to release a portion of the $30 billion in seized Libyan funds to aid the rebel movement.

Emanuel brings hip new vibe to Chicago City Hall (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 11:26 AM PDT

In this photo taken May 6, 2011, Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel, left, and actress Jennifer Beals walk out of a restaurant in Chicago on their way to a Neil Young concert at the nearby Chicago Theater.  When the former White House chief of staff takes over Monday, May 16, a new vibe will emanate from City Hall. Whereas Daley preferred a low-key social life and tended toward the trench coat look, Emanuel is frequently spotted in jeans in the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, presenting what promises to be a hipper image for the city. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - The mayor-elect strolled into the historic Chicago Theatre for a Neil Young concert wearing grayish-green sneakers, jeans and a soft sweater over a blue T-shirt. At his side was actress Jennifer Beals, the star of "Flashdance," and her husband.

Will Obama Adminstration Jump-Start Economy with Relief of Gas Tax? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 14 May 2011 11:26 AM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The Obama administration has the potential to jump-start the economy and in turn generate more revenue during the summer months by making one simple move.

Sen. Kohl's departure keeps spotlight on Wisconsin (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 11:05 AM PDT

U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) is photographed in Racine, Wis., on Oct. 14, 2005. Kohl said Friday, May 13, 2011, he's not running for a fifth term in 2012, a blow to Democrats who now will have to defend another open seat against Republicans in a swing state. Kohl is the fifth Democratic senator to announce his retirement ahead of the 2012 election. (AP Photo/Journal Times, Mark Hertzberg)AP - U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl's surprise decision to retire will keep the political spotlight shining brightly on Wisconsin as Republicans eye a golden opportunity to pick up a Senate seat that has been under Democratic control for more than two decades.

6 Dems, 8 Republicans in W.Va. special primary (AP)

Posted: 14 May 2011 10:53 AM PDT

AP - West Virginia voters are casting primary ballots to determine who will represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the race for governor.

Obama seeks more drilling in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico (Reuters)

Posted: 14 May 2011 10:29 AM PDT

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama, under pressure from Republicans and the public to bring down gasoline prices, announced new measures on Saturday to expand domestic oil production in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.

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