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Sen. C. Johnson waxes upbeat on committee post
Spin CycleDespite earlier expectations that in the transition from a GOP to a Democratic majority he might get the Health Committee (that went to Tom Duane of Manhattan), Sen. Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington) just expressed enthusiasm for his new role......Tags: Craig Johnson, Manhattan (New York City), Long Island, David Paterson
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Tuesday Morning Ten: Selling the stimulus
Spin CycleObama floats Leon Panetta, former Clinton WH chief of staff, to head the CIA, and the pick immediately ignites controversy because of his lack of intelligence experience, but seems to mark a clean break with Bush era interrogation practices.......Tags: National Government, Juan Gonzalez, Manhattan (New York City), Caroline Kennedy, Steve Israel
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Senate: Johnson gets Govt Ops, Foley gets Ethics
Spin CycleApparently, a deal is done with the Gang of Three, and Malcolm Smith issues a press release declaring himself Senate Majority Leader and Dems as the majority party for the first time in 43 years. The deal lets Carl Kruger......Tags: Carl Kruger, Jeff Klein, National Government, Craig Johnson, Velmanette Montgomery
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U.S. deficit projected to hit $1.2T for 2009
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe federal budget deficit will hit an unparalleled $1.2 trillion for the 2009 budget year, according to grim new Congressional Budget Office figures. The CBO estimate released Wednesday also sees the economy shrinking by 2.2 percent this year and...Tags: National Government, Financial and Business Services, Government Debt, George Bush, Kentucky
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With no serious objections expected, Clinton on way to becoming nation's top diplomat
Associated Press WritersWASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is on her way to becoming the nation's top diplomat, with Democrats expecting a favorable Senate committee vote on her nomination next week and even Republicans singing her praises. "I think she's a known...Tags: Bill Clinton, Richard Lugar, National Government, Hillary Clinton, Charity
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Iowa lawmakers reconcile health care goals, budget
Associated Press WriterWhen it comes to health care and the state's budget crunch, Gov. Chet Culver and his legislative allies say they are out to keep their promises. Even if those promises might seem contradictory. The state is facing a shortfall in the next budget year...Tags: Pat Murphy, Health Insurance, National Government, Iowa, Executive Branch
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Illinois GOP says Burris seating questionable
Illinois Republicans are renewing calls for a special election in response to Democrats moving closer to seating Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate. Illinois GOP Chairman Andy McKenna says Democratic...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, National Government, Government, Parliament, Barack Obama
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Congressional Budget Office projects $1.2 trillion deficit for 2009
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit will nearly triple to an unprecedented $1.2 trillion for the 2009 budget year, according to grim new Congressional Budget Office figures. The eye-popping estimates reflect plummeting tax revenues because...Tags: Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, National Government, George Bush, Financial Markets
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Democrats seek their own gains in Nassau Leg.
Spin CycleNassau Republicans are discussing how they could make key inroads next November against the Legislature???s Democrats, who hold a 10-9 edge. But Democrats are also talking up where they think enrollment trends and strong candidacies could help them pick.....Tags: National Government, Auto Trends, Government
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Stimulus: Too many tax cuts?
Spin CycleAs Obama visits Capitol Hill today to begin selling his stimulus plan, strategic leaks indicate a total package of around $700 to $750 billion, with about 40 percent devoted to tax cuts -- a $500 credit for working families,......Tags: National Government, Government, Local Authority, Public Finance, State Budgets
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Nassau GOP'er calls for probe of police transfer
Spin CycleThe firings of U.S. attorneys in the Bush administration and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin???s actions regarding the state police stirred controversy over political involvement in law enforcement last year. Against that backdrop, Christian Browne of Rockville...Tags: Law Enforcement, Alaska, Sarah Palin, Police Investigations, Police
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Exclusive: Setting father-son criminal precedents
Spin CyclePresident George W. Bush's first-ever retraction of a pardon - for convicted real-estate scammer Isaac Toussie - has the potential to become a defining legal precedent. If so, Toussie, 37, will have found the weirdest way yet to follow......Tags: John McCain, National Government, George Bush, Fraud, Jimmy Carter
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