Archive for February 2nd, 2010
Toni Preckwinkle ousts Stroger for Cook County Board president – Chicago Tribune
 Chicago Tribune | Toni Preckwinkle ousts Stroger for Cook County Board president Chicago Tribune A South Side political empire that produced the first two African-American presidents of the Cook County Board was toppled Tuesday by a no-nonsense, history teacher-turned-alderman, whose promise to reform county government captured an electorate tired ... Installed by party bosses, un-installed by fed-up voters Alderwoman ends Stroger era for Cook County Board Todd Stroger Talks Race Relations in Concession Speech |
China ‘resolutely opposes’ Obama-Dalai Lama meeting (AFP)
AFP - China said Wednesday it "resolutely opposes" any meeting between US President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama, after a defiant White House said the talks would go ahead.
Mass vaccination planned in Haiti, death toll continues way up – Xinhua
 Reuters | Mass vaccination planned in Haiti, death toll continues way up Xinhua PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- As fear for post-disaster epidemics haunts, doctors from some countries and international organizations are orchestrating vaccination efforts against diseases that may spread in the tent cities of quake-hit Haiti. ... Some having doubts about Haiti aid plans Chaos Eases in Effort to Help Feed the Hungry in Haiti US missionaries see judge in Haiti child case |
Saints’ Gregg Williams won’t back down from Manning remarks – USA Today
 Washington Post | Saints' Gregg Williams won't back down from Manning remarks USA Today By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams channeled his inner Buddy Ryan on a Nashville radio station when he enlivened the Super Bowl dead week saying his ... Focus is on Freeney Super Bowl buzz: Colts and Saints meet the press Colts DE Dwight Freeney: 'We definitely have some recovery to go' |
States struggling with EPA rules – USA Today
 The Money Times | States struggling with EPA rules USA Today States are slashing funds for environmental programs, threatening their ability to meet federal standards for clean air and water. All but two states, Montana and North Dakota, have made significant cuts to initiatives ... Industry, Enviro Groups Try to Sway EPA on Smog Standard Fight over Houston's air hovers over new smog limit EPA, OPM Complain About Their Budgets |
Intel chief: Al-Qaida likely to attempt attack (AP)
AP - Al-Qaida can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months, senior U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday.
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