Friday, January 08, 2010

SPB News for Friday


GOPer Apologizes For Racist Obama Tweet
Mike Parry, the Republican candidate in a January 26 special election for a GOP-held state Senate seat in Minnesota, has apologized for comments he made on his Twitter account last year -- including when he referred to President Obama as a "Power Hungry Arrogant Black Man."

Geithner's New York Fed Told AIG to Limit Swaps Disclosure

Joe Arpaio investigated by grand jury Two high-ranking Maricopa County officials confirmed late Thursday that they will testify next week before a federal grand jury exploring allegations that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has abused power. County Manager David Smith and Assistant County Manager Sandi Wilson said they were preparing to testify before the grand jury on Wednesday.

Obama to Renominate Six, Including DOJ Picks - President Barack Obama plans to renominate six people whose names the Senate returned to the White House last month, a White House official said today. The s...





New Jersey Senate Defeats Gay Marriage Bill
After an emotional debate, the New Jersey state senate has defeated a bill legalizing gay marriage, 20 to 14.

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