Monday, December 29, 2008

SPB News for Monday


'It's pretty clear that Calif. is going to have a lot of say in administrative policy.'

Lt. Gov: Blago out within two months

Six months of secret planning - then Israel moves against Hamas Even as Israel's F16s were aiming their first deadly salvoes at Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, questions were being asked at home and abroad, about what this "shock and awe" campaign was intended to achieve - and what Israel's exit strategy would be. Preparations Unlike the confused and improvised Israeli response as the war against Hizbullah in Lebanon unfolded in 2006, Operation Cast Lead appears to have been carefully prepared over a long period.

Pelosi: US must stand strongly with Israel Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi issued a statement concerning the Israeli operation in Gaza in which she wrote that "When Israel is attacked, the United States must continue to stand strongly with its friend and democratic ally."

Georgia, US to sign strategic accord Jan 4: Tbilisi Georgia and the United States will on January 4 sign a strategic partnership treaty, the Georgian foreign ministry said on Thursday, in a move that risks again provoking Russian wrath against Tbilisi.

Bring more ID when crossing the borders If you’re planning a driving trip to Canada or Mexico, you’ll need to pack more identification in the New Year, thanks to a new U.S. law. Starting Jan. 31, 2008, U.S. citizens -- both adults and children -- returning to the United States by land or sea from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean must carry a document that shows their citizenship. Those who don’t have a passport must carry a birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or school ID for young students, to show at border inspection stations.

CBS newsman's $70m lawsuit likely to deal Bush legacy a new blow As George W Bush prepares to leave the White House, at least one unpleasant episode from his unpopular presidency [sic] is threatening to follow him into retirement. A $70m lawsuit filed by Dan Rather, the veteran former newsreader for CBS Evening News, against his old network is reopening the debate over alleged favourable treatment that Bush received when he served in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war. Cash-strapped states weigh selling roads, parks Minnesota is deep in the hole financially, but the state still owns a premier golf resort, a sprawling amateur sports complex, a big airport, a major zoo and land holdings the size of the Central American country of Belize. Valuables like these are in for a closer look as 44 states cope with deficits. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has hinted that his January budget proposal will include proposals to privatize some of what the state owns or does.
Last week's poll had asked:
The head of the International Monetary Fund says 2009 will be a bad year for the global economy and that governments will have to stimulate growth. Can governments stimulate economic growth? There was a three way tie. Many readers answered yes, no, and I don't know. New poll is now up.
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