Senate approves 1.1 trillion spending bill to Obama
The Senate passed a 1.1 trillion spending package covering health education law enforcement and veterans programs. It authorizes 447 billion for operating budgets 650 billion for mandatory programs and includes a 2 percent federal worker pay raise. The bill now heads to President Obama for signature amid debate over deficit concerns and local project funding.
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Accenture Cuts Tiger Woods Sponsorship After Scandal
Global consulting firm Accenture PLC ends its six year Tiger Woods advertising relationship after his alleged infidelities and indefinite leave. The company will shift to a new campaign with a major launch later in 2010 as Woods steps away from golf.
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Pinera leads Chile vote but fails to win outright runoff set
Right wing billionaire Sebastian Pinera captured 44 percent in Chile's presidential election, short of a majority, forcing a runoff with former president Eduardo Frei who trailed at 30 percent. Marco Enriquez-Ominami and Jorge Arrate trailed. runoff on Jan. 17 pits Pinera against Frei.
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