Archive for February 6th, 2009

Deal announced on emergency stimulus plan (AP)

Written by on Friday, February 6th, 2009 in Latest News.

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, following a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. and Republicans on the economic stimulus legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP – With job losses soaring nationwide, Senate Democrats reached agreement with a small group of Republicans Friday night on an economic stimulus measure at the heart of President Barack Obama’s plot for combatting the worst recession in decades.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Attack leaves seven Pakistani police dead: officials (AFP)

Written by on Friday, February 6th, 2009 in Latest News.

Policeman on the Pakistan-Afghanistan. Unidentified assailants killed seven policemen in a pre-dawn attack Saturday on a checkpoint in central Pakistan, police and officials said(AFP/File/Asghar Achakzai)AFP – Unidentified assailants killed seven policemen in a pre-dawn attack Saturday on a checkpoint in central Pakistan, police and officials said.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Deal Announced On Stimulus; Weekend Vote Possible

Written by on Friday, February 6th, 2009 in Latest News.

After days of debate, the light at the end of the tunnel is bright in Washington. A deal was reached Friday night over the economic stimulus package to help ease the worst recession in decades. There are at least three Republican senators now siding with the Democrats to give the majority a filibuster-proof 60 senate votes on the new deal.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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