Salinger Dies at 91 Writer of Catcher in the Rye
J D Salinger legendary author and recluse known for The Catcher in the Rye died at his home in Cornish New Hampshire at age 91. His novel first published 1951 created Holden Caulfield the famous anti hero and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Figures including Matt Salinger and Harold Ober Associates praised his impact on American literature and culture.
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Obama outlines middle class assistance plan
President Obama presents a plan via the Middle Class Task Force chaired by Vice President Biden to expand tax credits for child care and college savings and to limit loan payments to 10 percent of discretionary income. The plan seeks loan forgiveness after 20 years for most borrowers and after 10 years for public service jobs, with modest overall cost but potential help for low income families.
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Lawyer says phone scheme aimed to embarrass senator
Four conservative activists including James O’Keefe were arrested in New Orleans for trying to film staff handling calls to Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. An attorney said the plan was not to disable phones but to capture embarrassing footage of staff for their constituents’ complaints over health care reform.
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Rights group balks at Hamas denial of civilian targets
Human Rights Watch, based in New York, rejected Hamas's claim that civilians were not targeted in last year’s Gaza war. The critique heightens pressure ahead of the February 5 U.N. deadline to address war crime allegations. Israel and Hamas face scrutiny over civilian harm and rocket fire.
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