Kennedy to seek Senate appointment in Clinton vacancy
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, plans to seek appointment to the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton. A campaign spokesman said she is actively campaigning and has called influential Democrats in New York to gain support. Kennedy discussed the matter with Gov. David A. Paterson, who would fill the seat if Clinton becomes secretary of state.
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Endangered species rulings tainted by official pressure
Interior Inspector General Earl Devaney finds Julie MacDonald, former deputy assistant secretary, directly interfered in at least 13 endangered species decisions and indirectly affected two more over five years. The report cites political pressure altering seven protective rulings and notes broader impact on agency integrity. MacDonald resigned in May 2007.
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Today in History Highlights From December Milestones
December 16 marks the Boston Tea Party of 1773 when colonists dumped tea from a British ship to protest taxes. Other notable events include Beethoven's birth in 1770, the 1944 Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, Truman's 1950 emergency declaration, the 1991 UN vote on Zionism, and Powell's 2000 selection as first Black Secretary of State.
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It's official Obama elected the 44th president
Virginia records confirm Barack Obama won the 2008 election with 365 electoral votes to 173 for McCain. Electors in all states cast ballots, tallying 538 votes in the process, with Congress set to formalize the results on January 6.
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Illinois lawmakers move to impeach Blagojevich amid scandal
Illinois House forms a bipartisan committee to study impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his arrest on corruption charges. President-elect Obama says he had no direct contact with the governor about his Senate seat replacement. Democratic and Republican leaders clash over a special election versus appointment.
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Two Page Bailout Form Sparks Calls for Oversight
Washington AP notes the capital purchase program uses a two page request form for banks to seek federal billions under TARP. Critics like Rep Bachus urge stronger accountability as regulators collect data and may request further questions before Treasury approval.
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Laney JOURNAL-WorLD staff contact and delivery line
The Laney JOURNAL-WorLD lists editors and contact numbers including Dennis Anderson managing editor and Caroline Trowbridge assignment director. It notes circulation issues and a redelivery guarantee if the paper is not received, with in-town redelivery promised on the same day.
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