Raytheon Mourns the Passing of Jon C. JonesPR Newswire (press release)An admired leader and colleague, Jon Jones joined the Raytheon family in 1977. He steadily progressed to senior management by overseeing the engineering and ...and more »
National PostIllinois Republicans see unique chance for victoryThe Associated PressCHICAGO — The last decade was lousy for Illinois Republicans. They lost a Senate seat, their party's last governor went to prison and they were shut out of every statewide office. But the recent surprise win by Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate ...Democrats can blame themselves for gridlockChicago Sun-Tim
The GuardianBayh exits Senate against backdrop of angry votersThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — Monday's stunning announcement by Sen. Evan Bayh that he's retiring from a Congress he says he no longer loves makes him the latest to flee Washington as many voters seem furious about the country's economic malaise and poised to take it ...Is it too tough to be a centrist Democrat?CNN2 cong
Times OnlineGOP senator: Democratic health care deals 'sleazy'The Associated PressWASHINGTON — A Republican senator who has opposed President Barack Obama's health overhaul effort says the deals Democratic leaders have cut to round up the votes they need to push the measure through the Senate have been "sleazy. ...No to health billBuffalo News3 Stocks Soaring on Health-Care BillS
Times OnlineMinisters meet for informal climate talksThe Associated PressCOPENHAGEN — Danish police on Sunday released hundreds of activists who were detained during a climate demonstration as environment ministers met for informal talks aimed at advancing negotiations on a new global warming pact. ...Nearly 1000 Detained at Copenhagen Climate RallyVoice of AmericaCopenhagen police release hundre
Globe and MailQuestions, answers on Wall Street regulation billThe Associated PressThe House passed legislation Friday governing Wall Street, the biggest overhaul of laws covering banks and other financial institutions since the New Deal. Senate action is expected early next year. Some questions and answers on the bill: Q. Who does ...House to vote on letting judges modify mortgagesMarketWatchHou
CBS NewsReid: Abortion should not scuttle health care billThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — Sen. Harry Reid's move to scuttle a fellow Democrat's effort to toughen abortion restrictions in the health care bill was the plain pragmatism of a majority leader who knows where the votes are — and faces a tough re-election next year. ...Senate rejects abortion amendment to healthcare billLos Ange
XYIENCE and HESS Convenience Stores Launch UFC Ticket GiveawayPR.com (press release)XYIENCE is also a sponsor of UFC Undisputed, the video game produced by THQ and released in May 2009 that to date has sold over three million copies. ...
ABC NewsBaucus: Girlfriend merited US attorney nominationThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's US attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually ...US Senator Baucus nominated girlfriend for post - aideBBC
Times OnlineWoods shouldn't stay quiet longThe Associated PressIt has always been easy for Tiger Woods on the golf course. Until now, it has been the same way in his personal life. No more. Not with 911 tapes still to be heard and accident reports still to be viewed. The early Friday morning accident in front of ...Recording of 911 call for Tiger Woods' accident coming out SundayLos Angel
CBS NewsWhite House: Obama eyeing host of Afghan choicesThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is considering four options for realigning US strategy in Afghanistan, his spokesman said Tuesday, while military officials said the choices involve several ways the president could employ additional US forces next ...White House insists no decision made on Afghanistan strategyCNNObama
ABC NewsLocal Arabs, Muslims condemn Ft. Hood rampageDetroit Free PressA number of Arab-American and Muslim groups based in metro Detroit and across the United States strongly condemned the shooting rampage at Ft. Hood, Texas, saying the actions are not rooted in Islam or Arab culture. ...Retracing steps of suspected Fort Hood shooter, Nidal Malik HasanLos Angeles TimesObama praises army base her