Governor touted as economic diplomat
democrat-gazette press services
(Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008)
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic to his new Cabinet and calling him a leading “economic diplomat for America” in troubled times. » Read story.
the associated press
(Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008)
The family of a worker trampled to death in a “Black Friday” crush of bargain hunters at a Long Island Wal-Mart store filed a wrongful-death lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming store ads offering deep discounts “created an atmosphere of competition and anxiety” that led to “crowd craze.” » Read story.
the associated press
(Monday, Dec. 1, 2008)
Police arrested the estranged brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson on Monday in the deaths of the entertainer’s mother, brother and young nephew, taking him from a prison where he had been held on a suspected parole violation. » Read story.
(Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008)
Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts are safely back on Earth. » Read story.
by jim rutenberg the new york times
(Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008)
For Leslie Collier, the operator of a 600-acre grain farm, it was not so much the felony conviction for killing two bald eagles that stung the most, and that stung plenty. It was the loss of his hunting rifles that went with it. » Read story.
by adam goldman the associated press
(Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008)
NEW YORK — A New York couple who recognized the threat of terrorism in India but believed that their mission of spreading Jewish pride was greater than the potential danger were slain in a series of attacks across Bombay that have killed at least five Americans. » Read story.
the associated press
(Friday, Nov. 28, 2008)
Police say a Wal-Mart worker has died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers shortly after the Long Island store opened Friday. » Read story.
Pal:‘Madame secretary’ has a nice ring
By Jane Fullerton
(Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008)
If U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes secretary of state, she would be the latest Arkansas political luminary to ascend onto the stage of foreign affairs — a role that those who know Clinton say she is well-suited to fill. » Read story.
the associated press
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
Former first lady Barbara Bush was in a Houston hospital Wednesday after complaining of a “little bit of pain.” » Read story.
He pledges line-by-line budget review; Gates called a keeper
democrat-gazette press services
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama said Tuesday that economic recovery efforts will trump deficit concerns when he takes office in January, yet he pledged a “page-by-page, lineby-line” budget review to root out unneeded spending. » Read story.
the associated press
(Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008)
Florida’s law banning adoption of children by gay people was found unconstitutional Tuesday by a state judge who declared there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting. » Read story.
the associated press
(Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008)
The government introduced a pair of new programs Tuesday that will provide $800 billion to help unfreeze the market for consumer debt and to make mortgage loans cheaper and more available. » Read story.
For now, lawmakers balk at backing another bailout
democrat-gazette press services
(Friday, Nov. 21, 2008)
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers failed to reach agreement Thursday on a proposal to provide $25 billion in emergency aid to the ailing auto industry, but they left open the possibility that they would return after Thanksgiving and try again. » Read story.
Arizona’s Napolitano is likely Homeland Security pick, sources say
by liz sidoti the associated press
(Friday, Nov. 21, 2008)
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama’s Cabinet begins to emerge. » Read story.
Senators seek industry-rescue deal before vacation
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports
(Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008)
WASHINGTON — Congressional allies of the auto industry were rushing late Wednesday to put together a bipartisan aid package for faltering Detroit car companies, but lawmakers said they may leave town today without taking action. » Read story.
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