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New intel director vows to exert control

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:22:49 +0000

New intel director vows to exert control
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to oversee the nation’s intelligence community vowed Tuesday to “push the envelope” in broadening his authority and pledged that he would not be a “hood ornament” for a system marked by the recent massive expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.

Nominee to direct national intelligence likely to address expanding secret agencies

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:21:15 +0000

Nominee to direct national intelligence likely to address expanding secret agencies
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence is expected to face questions from Congress on Tuesday about the expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts, after reports in The Washington Post showing that these efforts have become “so unwieldy and so… United States – Intelligence – Washington Post – Government – Terrorism

Stage-San Francisco Through August 1

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:21:38 +0000

Stage-San Francisco Through August 1
“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” through Sept. 4, Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. A wealthy Southern family deals with a shocking revelation. $26-$38.

Intelligence nominee vows to take on CIA

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:21:14 +0000

Intelligence nominee vows to take on CIA
James Clapper tells Senate he won’t be a “hood ornament” and will overrule the CIA director when necessary. Read more…

Unemployment bill inches forward

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:22:28 +0000

Unemployment bill inches forward
The deadlock over extended unemployment benefits ended today when the U.S. Senate voted 60-40 to limit debate on the bill. A vote on the actual bill is expected later this week, possibly as early as today. It was a major breakthrough in moving the…

Nominee for intelligence office may face expansion questions from Congress

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:22:07 +0000

Nominee for intelligence office may face expansion questions from Congress
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence is likely to face questions from Congress today about the expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.

Fed nominee Yellen stresses job creation

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:26:22 +0000

Fed nominee Yellen stresses job creation
Janet Yellen, President Obama’s pick to be the Federal Reserve’s next vice chairman, told a Senate panel that the central bank must focus on creating jobs and reducing “painfully high” unemployment. She was joined by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a fellow nominee for… Federal Reserve System – Barack Obama – Janet Yellen – President of the United States – United States Senate

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Feinstein Cries Uncle, Schedules Spy-Czar Confirmation Hearing

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:22:09 +0000

Feinstein Cries Uncle, Schedules Spy-Czar Confirmation Hearing
Senate intelligence committee chair Dianne Feinstein has dropped her threat to delay confirmation hearings on James Clapper, the Obama administration’s pick for national intelligence director.

Fear of losing water rights prompts county to send letter to legislators

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:21:39 +0000

Fear of losing water rights prompts county to send letter to legislators
Mono County farmers and ranchers are still worried that their voices will not be heard when it comes time to try to save a lake that is not even in the state of California.

Email Newsletters

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:21:38 +0000

Email Newsletters
Food safety legislation that is currently stalled in the Senate after passing in the House of Representatives is getting renewed attention, at least from some advocacy groups.

Mr. Secretary, This Is Your Life (in Plenty of Detail)

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:21:48 +0000

Mr. Secretary, This Is Your Life (in Plenty of Detail)
It’s not a prank, and it’s not “Punk’d.” PBS really is presenting a three-hour documentary about George P. Shultz, the former secretary of state.

China confirms Google licence renewal

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:22:13 +0000

China confirms Google licence renewal
Google’s deal with Beijing to end a censorship dispute removes one irritant in US-China relations, but the two countries still face deep divisions.

Hoax e-mails said senators died

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:23:51 +0000

Hoax e-mails said senators died
WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police are investigating hoax e-mailssent to news outlets and blogs that said Sen. Frank Lautenberg ,D-N.J., and Sen. Patrick Leahy , D-Vt., had died.

Boxer Says Fiorina Too Extreme For California

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:24:19 +0000

Boxer Says Fiorina Too Extreme For California
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer characterized Republican challenger Carly Fiorina’s views on abortion, oil drilling and other issues as too extreme for Californians as she wrapped up the second day of a statewide campaign tour Wednesday.

Police Report: Fort Gay Man Shot at Huntington Convenience Store

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:22:28 +0000

Police Report: Fort Gay Man Shot at Huntington Convenience Store
The shooting happened at a convenience store on the corner of Hall Green Boulevard and Charleston Avenue about 2 a.m.

Requirement to buy American with taxpayer funds?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:22:17 +0000

Requirement to buy American with taxpayer funds?
Solargen Energy is proposing to build a solar farm in the Panoche Valley. Photo by: Special to the Free Lance Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend the deadline for companies such as Solargen Energy to meet requirements in obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars in capital start-up subsidies, while a separate bill would mandate that businesses buy equipment from domestic …

Healthy Monday: Staying Safe in the Heat

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:25:12 +0000

Healthy Monday: Staying Safe in the Heat
With the heat expected to continue the next few days, it’s important to take measures to keep yourself safe in the sun and your kids safe when you travel.

Historian warns of sudden collapse of American ‘empire’

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:23:51 +0000

Historian warns of sudden collapse of American ‘empire’
Harvard professor and prolific author Niall Ferguson opened the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival Monday with a stark warning about the increasing prospect of the American “empire” suddenly collapsing due to the country’s rising debt level. read more

Fort Hill Bridge Entrance Ramps Close in Charleston, Traffic Delays Expected

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:21:39 +0000

Fort Hill Bridge Entrance Ramps Close in Charleston, Traffic Delays Expected
Drivers should expect to see some traffic delays near the Fort Hill Bridge in Charleston.

Sen. Feinstein Questions Kagan On Abortion Views In Second Day Of Judiciary Comm. Hearings

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:21:42 +0000

Sen. Feinstein Questions Kagan On Abortion Views In Second Day Of Judiciary Comm. Hearings
Legal precedents dictate that abortion regulations protect women’s health and lives, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said in her second day of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, PBS’ “Newshour” reports (Ifill, “Newshour,” PBS, 6/29). The bulk of Tuesday’s session featured “friendly questions” from committee Democrats and “sharper grilling” from Republican senators on issues such …

Court pick Kagan sails through Senate hearing

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:23:52 +0000

Court pick Kagan sails through Senate hearing
With a series of quips and nimble sidesteps, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan deflected tough Republican questions on her views and judgment on Wednesday and sailed toward likely Senate confirmation.

Kagan pledges judicial independence

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:25:45 +0000

Kagan pledges judicial independence
Elena Kagan testified Wednesday before the Senate. Washington (CNN) – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was hit with a blizzard of questions about politically thorny social and economic issues in her Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday. In keeping with the tradition of other recent high court nominees, however, the 50-year-old solicitor general repeatedly declined to indicate [...]

Fiorina says Boxer’s policies have hurt state

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:23:03 +0000

Fiorina says Boxer’s policies have hurt state
Republican Senate nominee Carly Fiorina, fundraising in Washington Tuesday, said the national GOP is taking an intense interest in her race to unseat incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer as a new Reuters poll showed Boxer with only a four-point edge. In a… Barbara Boxer – Carly Fiorina – Republican – United States – Incumbent

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Kagan Hearings: Supreme Court Nominee Calm Amid Politics

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:21:33 +0000

Kagan Hearings: Supreme Court Nominee Calm Amid Politics
The first day of Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearings was more about scoring political points with both parties’ respective bases than questioning her suitability for the court — that seemed a foregone conclusion from the get-go

On Day 2, Kagan deploys humor and the artful dodge

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:23:53 +0000

On Day 2, Kagan deploys humor and the artful dodge
She cracked wise. She waxed sentimental. And she employed the artful dodge liberally.

Day 2: Kagan Employs Humor and the Artful Dodge

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:26:39 +0000

Day 2: Kagan Employs Humor and the Artful Dodge
Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan Showed off Wit and Good Humor during Hearings, But Kept on Guard during Tough Questioning

News Round Up: UniCare Will Drop Health Coverage For Virginians; Hawaii Concerned About Lack Of Physicians

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:27:08 +0000

News Round Up: UniCare Will Drop Health Coverage For Virginians; Hawaii Concerned About Lack Of Physicians
The Washington Post: “About 3,000 Virginians who have health insurance through UniCare, a private insurer, will lose that coverage Jan. 1, a UniCare spokesman said Monday. Most live in Northern Virginia and get their coverage through the individual market, officials said. The termination will affect only health insurance. UniCare life, dental, vision, disability and Medicare coverage will not be …

Police Enter Cruisers in Competition

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:25:03 +0000

Police Enter Cruisers in Competition
Rolling out with sport and style, members of the South Charleston Police Department want to prove they have the best fleet around.

West Hamlin Teenager Faces Child Porn Charges

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:28:52 +0000

West Hamlin Teenager Faces Child Porn Charges
A teenager faces child pornography charges after police say many sexually explicit photos of young boys were found on his computer.

Calif. delegation defends drone deal

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:22:59 +0000

Calif. delegation defends drone deal
Members rush to defend Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk drone after turbulence at Pentagon.

Andrew Aylward: McCain to pressure Petraeus on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:21:22 +0000

Andrew Aylward: McCain to pressure Petraeus on Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
Hours after Gen. David Petraeus’ appointment as the top commander in Afghanistan, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is already declaring that he will pressure Petraeus to abandon President Obama’s “arbitrary” July 2011…

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Campaign bill may lose Republican sponsor

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:25:12 +0000

Campaign bill may lose Republican sponsor
Rep. Mike Castle (Del.) is so upset about late changes to the legislation he may vote against it. Read more…

Senator has concerns about intel post nominee – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:27:16 +0000

Senator has concerns about intel post nominee – Navy News, news from Iraq – Navy Times
WASHINGTON — The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday that she has concerns about someone from the military heading U.S. spy agencies.

Newsom’s Primary Victory Opens Up an Early Race for Mayor

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:21:39 +0000

Newsom’s Primary Victory Opens Up an Early Race for Mayor
An early race for mayor is shaping up as a result of Gavin Newsom’s primary victory in the lieutenant governor’s race.

China again urges U.S. to end arms sales to Taiwan

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:25:36 +0000

China again urges U.S. to end arms sales to Taiwan
China on Thursday urged the United States to honor its commitments and stop selling arms to Taiwan. “China has maintained a clear and persistent stance on opposing U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. stance undermines China’s core interests,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a regular news briefing on Thursday. Qin’s comments came after U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne …

China urges US to end arms sales to Taiwan

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:22:29 +0000

China urges US to end arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing, June 18 : China has urged the United States to honor its commitments and stop selling arms to Taiwan.

EU 2013 Carbon Trades at Smallest Premium Over 2012 in 5 Months

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:21:57 +0000

EU 2013 Carbon Trades at Smallest Premium Over 2012 in 5 Months
June 17 (Bloomberg) — The premium of European Union carbon dioxide permits for December 2013 delivery compared with 2012 declined to its narrowest in five months as lawmakers from around the world fail to set greenhouse gas limits.

Democrats Say Climate Bill Lacks Momentum After Spill (Update2)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:21:40 +0000

Democrats Say Climate Bill Lacks Momentum After Spill (Update2)
June 16 (Bloomberg) — The BP Plc oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is unlikely to create enough momentum to pass a comprehensive climate bill sought by President Barack Obama , say leading Senate Democrats.

Examining today’s rare spike in call activity on the solar concerns

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:25:03 +0000

Examining today’s rare spike in call activity on the solar concerns
Six U.S. senators yesterday proposed extending the Treasury’s grant program for renewable energy developers through 2012 – a two-year expansion…( Read More )

Birther Orly Taitz Weighs Political Options After Loss [Birthers]

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:21:17 +0000

Birther Orly Taitz Weighs Political Options After Loss [Birthers]
# birthers Defeated birther Orly Taitz now wants to challenge Sen. Dianne Feinstein , saying, “[Feinstein] used to be an attorney, married to a surgeon. I am an attorney and I am also a dental surgeon.” How could she not run, knowing this? More »

California Republicans tap women to lead ticket

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:21:49 +0000

California Republicans tap women to lead ticket
Once, California Democrats led the way to a year of the women. Now, nearly two decades later, Republicans hope it’s their turn.

Senate vote on intelligence chief could be delayed

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:21:16 +0000

Senate vote on intelligence chief could be delayed
A Senate vote on President Barack Obama’s choice for national intelligence director could be delayed into the fall because of questions about whether the nominee, a retired Air Force general, would be too close to the Pentagon. Barack Obama – President of the United States – President – Director of National Intelligence – United States Senate

Lincoln Survives; GOP Chooses Whitman, Fiorina

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:21:51 +0000

Lincoln Survives; GOP Chooses Whitman, Fiorina
Embattled Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas won nomination to a third term Tuesday night

Obama Gives States $250 Million to Review Premiums (Correct)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:24:01 +0000

Obama Gives States $250 Million to Review Premiums (Correct)
Insurers led by UnitedHealth Group Inc. and WellPoint Inc. risk losing access to as many as 24 million customers a year under a plan announced by the White House today that expands funding for states to scrutinize “unreasonable” rate increases.

Fiorina on verge of making GOP history in state

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:28:38 +0000

Fiorina on verge of making GOP history in state
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina became the first Republican woman in California to win her party’s nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a November showdown against Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer that promises…

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World › Republicans tap women to lead ticket

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:36:30 +0000

World › Republicans tap women to lead ticket
Once, California Democrats led the way to a year of the women. Now, nearly two decades later, Republicans hope it’s their turn. Meg Whitman won…

Gates offers strong support to Clapper

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:27:37 +0000

Gates offers strong support to Clapper
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Sunday backed the nomination of James Clapper as the new national intelligence director. Read more…

Senators question Obama’s choice of Clapper as national intelligence director

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:29:12 +0000

Senators question Obama’s choice of Clapper as national intelligence director
President Obama plans to nominate retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper Jr. as his next director of national intelligence, officials said Friday. The announcement is expected to come during a Rose Garden event on Saturday. National Intelligence Director – Barack Obama – President – United States – Government

Obama picks Gates aide as new intelligence chief

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:01:59 +0000

Obama picks Gates aide as new intelligence chief
President Barack Obama shrugged off warnings of a fight with Congress and chose a crusty, retired Air Force lieutenant general as his new intelligence chief.

Pentagon official tapped as intel chief

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:22:45 +0000

Pentagon official tapped as intel chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama intends to nominate the Pentagon’s top intelligence official, James Clapper, as the next national intelligence director, a senior administration official said Friday, despite some objections from Capitol Hill.