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Unions Angered as Bush Further Limits Eligibility
Dec 3, 2008 — Washington Post
Workers at other offices typically have not sought or were previously prohibited from collective bargaining. Colleen M. Kelley, president of the NTEU, said ATF workers were stripped of labor rights for no justifiable reason, including bargaining agreements reached in April. These workers' rights are not trivial," Winch said.
'Cyber Monday' sees online deals
Dec 2, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The site was offering a 20 percent off deal for Cyber Monday. Retailers are hoping the traffic has migrated online. Nielsen Online reported that online traffic grew 10 percent year-overyear on Black Friday to 31.7 million unique visitors across 120 online retailers.
3 a.m. Seems So Long Ago
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
Baker's "fun" was actually a serious, even startling, development: Obama, who campaigned against the Clinton way of doing things, is now engaged in a veritable restoration of the Clinton administration. Of the seven Cabinet-level nominees Obama has officially announced, four served in the Clinton administration. Clinton dismissed Obama as a "talker," not a doer.
A Conservative Reappraisal
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
Now maybe the conservative columnists simply misjudged Barack Obama. He is a pragmatic, sane, reasoned centrist liberal. Maybe liberals believed Obama when he campaigned as a pragmatist.
A National Security Team That Looks Like the Nation
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
Bill Clinton named two women to his first national security team: Janet Reno as attorney general and Madeleine K. Albright as ambassador to the United Nations. James L. Jones, who will be Obama's national security adviser, will be the eldest members of the new national security team. Hillary Rodham Clinton's nomination to serve as secretary of state creates a unique dilemma regarding her security.
A Pragmatic Pair Chosen to Confront Terrorism Threat
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
Janet Napolitano, who will run the sprawling Homeland Security bureaucracy, has served since 2003 as governor of Arizona, a border state at the forefront of the nation's immigration debate. Lamar Smith (Tex.), the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.), chairman of the Senate homeland security committee, called Napolitano "a strong nominee" and skilled manager and leader of a border state.
A Team in Need of a Plan
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
The Bush administration correctly takes the position that all terrorism is evil. At yesterday's news conference, Obama introduced his proposed national security team: Hillary Clinton as the new secretary of state, Robert Gates as the continuing secretary of defense, retired Gen. But as the carnage in Mumbai reminds us, terrorists don't wait their turn.
Afghan Strategy Poses Stiff Challenge for Obama
Dec 2, 2008 — New York Times, A1
Pentagon officials say that force would include four combat brigades, an aviation brigade equipped with attack and troop-carrying helicopters, reconnaissance units, support troops and trainers for the Afghan Army and the police. To improve the Afghan forces, American brigades are expected to partner with them and conduct joint operations. John Agoglia of the United States Army and Lt.
Airlines might shrink again next year
Dec 2, 2008 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
...said airline analyst Michael Derchin of FTN Midwest Securities in a report to investors. Revenues on domestic flights were up 9 percent across the industry in October compared to the previous year, he noted, calling it "a strong performance in a recession month." AMR shares (ticker: AMR) rose 42 cents in trading Monday to $8.45 per share. Southwest shares (ticker: LUV) rose 40 cents to $8.33, while Delta stock (ticker: DAL) rose 51 cents to $8.47. TREBOR BANSTETTER,...
Arrest of Parliament Member Brews British Tempest
Dec 2, 2008 — New York Times
Nobody at Scotland Yard has suggested that Mr. Galley’s whistle-blowing dealt with political issues, not matters of national security. Green’s arrest has prompted Conservatives to recall Mr.
Art Basel satellite shows likely to struggle this year Satellite exhibits outside the official Art Basel show may have trouble surviving in the current economy.
Dec 2, 2008 — The Miami Herald
It's amazing." This year brought signs of a shrinking art economy, as satellites saw turnout drop. Art Miami hoped to have 115 galleries but ended up with 96. That's not going to happen," Tang said. "A lot of them want to take the doors down.
As expected, tire maker cuts 147 jobs at local plant
Dec 2, 2008 — The Buffalo News
Goodyear Dunlop Tires (NYSE:GT) North America has cut 147 hourly jobs at its Town of Tonawanda tire plant, following through on a plan disclosed in October to reduce its work force. Of the 147 cuts, 52 were employee buyouts and 95 were layoffs, said Kathy Kluczynski, vice president of United Steelworkers of America Local 135, which represents hourly workers at the Sheridan Drive plant. Goodyear Dunlop revealed in October it would reduce its 1,100-member hourly work force by up...
As Gas Prices Fall, Transit Still Popular
Dec 2, 2008 — Washington Post
Preliminary data indicate that November rail ridership is up about 3 percent. Metrobus ridership was also up 5 percent for the period. But Virginia and Maryland commuter rail services say ridership is strong.
Atheists sue to take God out of Kentucky terrorism law
Dec 2, 2008 — Lexington Herald-Leader
It's breathtakingly unconstitutional," Kagin said.Gov.
Atheists sue to take God out of state's terrorism law
Dec 2, 2008 — Lexington Herald-Leader
It's breathtakingly unconstitutional," Kagin said. Gov.
Atheists want God out of Ky. homeland security
Dec 2, 2008 — Associated Press Online
The group claims the law violates both the state and U.S. constitutions. But Democratic state Rep.
Baker: It's time for health reform
Dec 2, 2008 — Tennessean
Howard Baker says health-care reform is on the horizon. Baker spoke Monday at a Nashville forum designed to find solutions to health-care reform and present them to the White House and Congress early next year. They are sponsored by the Washington-based Bipartisan Policy Center and aim to find ways to break political gridlock in Washington on health- care reform.
Baptist Health reports $17 million loss
Dec 2, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
To Manthey LITTLE ROCK — Baptist Health in 2007 sustained a loss of $17 million, largely due to an increase of nearly 10 percent in expenses over the previous year. Baptist draws fromthe fund in times when it incurs a deficit, such as last year, Roberts said. Baptist’s board sets Harrington’s salary based on American Hospital Association surveys of the median compensation at comparable facilities.
Bargain hunting
Dec 2, 2008 — Las Vegas Review-Journal
...money better. Wendy Cudaback of Las Vegas was among shoppers who made it to Meadows mall hours before sunrise. When asked where she typically does her holiday shopping Cudaback, who works in a race and sports book on the Strip, said, "Dillard's." Then she finished her cigarette before rushing back into the scrum at J.C. Penney, "But that is out of the question this year; my tips are gone." The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Behavioral screening -- the future of airport security?
Dec 2, 2008 — CNN
Ehud Givon, CEO of WeCU, envisions a day when a passenger can breeze through a security checkpoint in 20 to 30 seconds. If a passenger is wearing heavy hiking boots, for example, WeCU will rely on biometric sensors combined with video and thermal biometric imaging to detect malicious intent. Unlike a polygraph test, which checks for lies, Nemesysco's systems work as an "emotion detector," says Nemesysco CEO Amir Liberman.
Biden's presence speaks volumes
Dec 2, 2008 — News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware
Janet Napolitano as Homeland Security secretary; his campaign's senior foreign-policy adviser Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations; and retired Marine Corps. Biden's ideas on foreign policy have tended to complement those of Clinton, he said. Hillary Rodham Clinton, will shape the administration's foreign policy.
Book review: 'Remix' calls for a truce in the copyright wars
Dec 2, 2008 — San Jose Mercury News
The Founding fathers wrote that authors and inventors should have exclusive rights to their respective writings and discoveries for a limited time to promote science and useful arts.
BRIEF Authorities find explosives, semi-automatic weapon during Fort Worth raid
Dec 2, 2008 — The Dallas Morning News
Both are being held in the Fort Worth jail on forgery charges. No homes were evacuated and authorities said there was no danger to residents. The Taylors will likely also face federal charges, Lt.
Capital growth plan: Focus on existing neighborhoods
Dec 2, 2008 — The Sacramento Bee
Their objections could kill projects. The city hasn't completely closed the door on traditional suburban growth.
Carbon Detectives Are Tracking Gases in Colorado
Dec 2, 2008 — New York Times
Similarly, atmospheric scientists need to develop a “budget” for greenhouse gases. Globally, carbon sinks are being outpaced by rising emissions. Atmospheric instruments like the NOAA-financed network of eight tall towers offer climate scientists a window into processes that control greenhouse gas emissions and sinks.
Carpet cleaning taps into green movement
Dec 2, 2008 — Detroit News
Local spotlight Carpet cleaning taps into green movement Company cleanses furniture, upholstery and floor coverings without water or harsh chemicals. Barrett Zeff is the owner of Novi-based Clean Green Carpet Cleaning, which uses a dry extraction method to cleanse furniture, upholstery and floor coverings. In fact, that is how Zeff discovered the dry-extraction method.
China greatly concerned about safety of hostages taken by Somali pirates
Dec 2, 2008 — English News Service
The Chinese government is greatly concerned about the safety of Chinese hostages still taken by Somali pirates, China's UN Ambassador Zhang Yesui said Tuesday.In remarks to the media after the Security Council adopted resolution 1846 urging intensified efforts to fight Somali piracy, Zhang said that sixteen Chinese crew members and their boat are still being taken by Somali pirates.He said that Chinese leaders and the Chinese government are greatly concerned about their safety and...

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