Bush to consider auto bailout under TARP plan
Amid congressional gridlock and a fading rescue bill, the Bush administration floated stepping in to avert a collapse of GM Chrysler and the UAW. GM and Chrysler warned of bankruptcy without aid as talks with the White House and Fed continued. Obama pressed for relief while lawmakers debated concessions and the use of TARP funds to stabilize the auto industry.
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Angry auto union scorches Southern senators over bailout
UAW officials accuse Senate leaders from Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama of aiming to weaken the union to aid foreign automakers. The clash follows the House rejection of a 14 billion loan bill for GM and Chrysler and a Bush administration pledge to tap the 700 billion Wall Street rescue fund.
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Ice storm leaves 1.25M without power in New England NY PA NH
An historic ice storm spread from Maine to Pennsylvania, leaving 1.25 million homes and businesses without power across seven states. Most outages were in New Hampshire Massachusetts Maine and New York as schools closed and roads grew slick. A 49 year old Danville New Hampshire man died of carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator during outages. In Hampstead residents crowded gas stations as authorities warned of prolonged outages and dangerous conditions.
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Evidence in Caylee case traced to missing toddler
Florida authorities say a child's skull found near Caylee Anthony's home likely belongs to Caylee, though DNA results will take seven to fourteen days. Defense attorney claims matches in measurements and hair color. Sheriff notes links to the home and grandparents' property amid ongoing ID confirmation.
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Paterson faces Clinton seat amid Blagojevich scandal
New York Governor David Paterson will appoint a replacement for Hillary Rodham Clinton as U.S. senator, while the Illinois arrest of Rod Blagojevich raises scrutiny on the selection. Paterson stresses integrity and readiness to fundraise, noting politics will influence the decision in this two party era.
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Governors Targeted as Suspicious Powder Letters Grow
AP reports that more governors’ offices have received letters with suspicious powder, bringing the total to 36. All were postmarked in Texas and initial field tests show harmless powder, with FBI and Postal Inspection Service investigations continuing and potential prison terms for hoax letters.
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