US News

Federal leaders square off face-to-face in French debate

MyTELUS - Wed Oct 01

Prime Minister Stephen Harper came under immediate attack on economic issues as the televised French-language election debate got underway.

Senate adds sweeteners to bitter bailout pill

Clover Herald - Wed Oct 01

Key provisions of the $700 billion financial industry bailout and sweeteners added by the Senate to attract votes from constituencies.

Afghan war could get worse

St. Augustine Record - Wed Oct 01

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warned Wednesday that the situation there could worsen there before it improves and urgently called for more troops, civilian advisers and equipment.

Bush Approves $25 Bln Loan Package for Auto Makers

WLIT-FM Chicago - Wed Oct 01

President George W. Bush on Tuesday signed into law a mammoth spending bill to keep the government running until early March 2009 that includes a $25 billion loan package for troubled automakers.

Lobbyists Regroup After Public Beats Bailout Bill

The Daily News - Wed Oct 01

" Lobbyists regrouped Tuesday after the House defeated the $700 billion bailout, a loss that had the business sector trying to recast the terms of the debate.

Friend testifies against Sen. Stevens at trial

Tuscola County Advertiser - Wed Oct 01

A former oil services company executive said on Tuesday at the corruption trial of U.S. Republican Senator Ted Stevens that he gave his longtime friend a good deal in a car swap and bought a generator for the ...

Bush to address defeat of bailout legislation

KAPP - Tue Sep 30

President Bush goes public Tuesday about the financial crisis and the House vote to reject a 770-billion dollar bailout plan.

Court rules California paper can cover own trial

Sioux City Journal - Tue Sep 30

A California appeals court on Monday overturned a lower court's order that barred The Orange County Register from reporting on trial testimony in a $100 million lawsuit in which the newspaper is a defendant.

Attorneys believe Rezko is talking to prosecutors

Lompoc Record - Tue Sep 30

Convicted political fixer Antoin "Tony" Rezko has been quietly visiting Chicago's federal courthouse, setting off speculation that he may be spilling secrets to prosecutors in return for a lenient sentence.

Minnesota Candidates Plan Debate

KIMT - Mon Sep 29

Rochester, MN - Senator Norm Coleman, DFL challenger Al Franken and Independence Party challenger Dean Barkley will participate in a debate next Sunday in Rochester.