Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Black People Today and Politics

Black People Today and Politics

GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama’s health care summit (AP)

AP - Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama’s call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.

Senator to Allow Most Obama Appointees

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He Will Release Several “Holds” Used to Get Money for Home-State Projects

Senator to Allow Most Obama Appointees

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He Will Release Several “Holds” Used to Get Money for Home-State Projects

Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP’s new power (AP)

AP - The Republicans’ first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama’s choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.

On Health Bill, G.O.P.’s Road Is a New Map

Republicans this month will bring President Obama a set of ideas and a more modest health care plan.

News Analysis: For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways

The apparent win for Russia’s preferred candidate in a starkly contested presidential race contrasts sharply with Russia’s recent history.

McCain, Facing G.O.P. Foe in Primary, Tilts to the Right

Challenged by J.D. Hayworth from the airwaves, and soon in a primary, John McCain has moved starkly, and often awkwardly, to the right.

Spreading the GOP Wealth With an Eye on 2012 (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - It’s never too early to line up support for a presidential run, so it’s not surprising that several possible 2012 Republican contenders are using their political action committees to dole out large amounts of cash to an array of GOP members and candidates this cycle.

A Grass-Roots Parley in Kansas (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - With a bad fundraising quarter behind Rep. Todd Tiahrt, his home-state colleague Jerry Moran could officially be considered the front-runner in the GOP primary for Senate in Kansas.

Feds Wrongly Tracked Abortion Groups

Report: Homeland Security Assessed Wisconsin Pro- and Anti-Abortion Rights Activists Even Though No Threat

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