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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Rights groups: reformists seized in Iran crackdown - Yahoo! News

Rights groups: reformists seized in Iran crackdown - Yahoo! News: "International human rights organizations said Wednesday that many prominent activists and politicians have been arrested in response to protests over Iran's disputed election."

Families, women in chadors join Iran's opposition - Yahoo! News

Families, women in chadors join Iran's opposition - Yahoo! News: "It's not just young, liberal rich kids anymore: Whole families, taxi drivers, even conservative women in black chadors are joining Iran's opposition street protests."

New financial rules: Major changes for big, small - Yahoo! News

New financial rules: Major changes for big, small - Yahoo! News: "From simple home loans to Wall Street's most exotic schemes, the government would impose and enforce sweeping new 'rules of the road' for the nation's battered financial system under an overhaul proposed Wednesday by President Barack Obama."

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TOP HEADLINES Wednesday, June 17, 2009

· Daley agrees to Olympics financial guarantee

· Feds issue arrest warrant for Webio's Hernandez

· Northern Trust repays TARP $1.58B

· Lawmakers at odds on tax increase

· United's alliance with Continental hits turbulence

· Exelon makes plea to NRG shareholders

· UAL sees available seat revenue down almost 20% in Q2

· Citadel to invest up to $100M more in E*Trade

· Waterview Hotel project on the market

· Glen Town Center faces 'imminent' loan default

· Foreclosure suit hits most expensive local home of '06

· Debt-challenged Hyde Park seminary puts building on the block 

· Daley must come clean on 2016 tab; Asian groups hit state Supreme Court appointment: Hinz blog

· Former WSCR host says he knew of Hernandez's past. The leak, the Hall and No. 21. Plus, what's next for Chet Coppock: Biz of Sports blog

· Chamber meeting full of drama — in seating plan: Taking Names blog

· Getting a handle on value of your biz, and who wants to work for a large company? Enterprise City 

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· Eddie Bauer files Chapter 11 Crain's New York Business

· Congress mulls scrapping tax break for pharma ads Advertising Age

· Slight rise in consumer prices in May New York Times

· Obama's proposal makes sweeping changes to Fed, others MarketWatch

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Ensign quits Senate GOP leadership post - Yahoo! News

Ensign quits Senate GOP leadership post - Yahoo! News: "Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada has stepped down from his leadership post one day after admitting he carried on a marital affair with a woman who was on his campaign staff."

Obama: Fired IG ‘Confused, Disoriented’ | Sweetness & Light

Obama: Fired IG ‘Confused, Disoriented’ Sweetness & Light: "Responding to criticism from a Senate Democratic ally, President Obama explained why he fired the Inspector General of the AmeriCorps without the 30-day notification required by law, calling Gerald Walpin so 'confused' and 'disoriented' that there was reason to question 'his capacity to serve.'"

Autopsies suggest Air France jet broke up in sky - Yahoo! News

Autopsies suggest Air France jet broke up in sky - Yahoo! News: "Autopsies revealed fractures in the legs, hips and arms of Air France disaster victims, a Brazilian official said Wednesday. Experts said those injuries — and the large pieces of wreckage pulled from the Atlantic — strongly suggest the plane broke up in the air."

Iran accuses US of meddling after disputed vote - Yahoo! News

Iran accuses US of meddling after disputed vote - Yahoo! News: "Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of 'intolerable' meddling in its internal affairs, alleging for the first time that Washington has fueled a bitter postelection dispute. Opposition supporters marched in huge numbers through Tehran's streets for a third straight day to protest the outcome of the balloting."

Obama spells out major financial rules overhaul - Yahoo! News

Obama spells out major financial rules overhaul - Yahoo! News: "President Barack Obama proposed sweeping new 'rules of the road' for the nation's financial system Wednesday, casting the changes as a critically important response to the economic crisis and the greatest regulatory transformation since the Great Depression."

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Same-sex partners to get fed benefits
President Barack Obama, whose homosexual supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, a White House official said. Related commentary: A matter of pride?"

Grassroots need to defuse 'hate crimes' ploy
A leading conservative lawmaker says the only way "hate crimes" legislation can be stopped in the U.S. Senate is if senators believe that when they return home there will be some "pain" associated with a vote in favor of the controversial measure. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL"

Netanyahu's ground rules reveal new tact
A best-selling author and former political consultant to Benjamin Netanyahu says the Israeli leader's recent foreign policy speech clearly illustrates that Netanyahu doesn't want to continue the same foreign policy mistakes of the past."

Perspective: Equality...or pay-back?
Sonia Sotomayor's abusive behavior in court is consistent with someone in pay-back mode -- not the kind of judge you want to give a lifetime appointment."

Parenting: Don't ever quit -- even if your teen hates you
Don't forsake your relationship with your teens or your love for them, no matter how they act. God's promises aren't empty."

White House wants more powerful Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON The Obama administration has unveiled a sweeping regulatory overhaul of the country's financial system. The plan would give new powers to the Federal Reserve to oversee

Hydrogen gas leak delays shuttle launch again
Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. For the second time in less than a week, a potentially dangerous hydrogen gas leak early Wednesday forced NASA to delay shuttle Endeavour's launch

NKorea warns US of 'thousand-fold' military action
SEOUL, South Korea North Korea warned Wednesday of a "thousand fold" military retaliation against the U.S. and its allies if provoked, the latest threat in

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Stallworth plea
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BLOG: Top 10 wasteful stimulus projects
Elijah Friedeman| Senator Tom Coburn has issued a report entitled 100 Stimulus Projects: A Second Opinion. The report highlights 100 of the most wasteful projects funded by the stimulus. Here are the top ten wasteful projects according to the report. "

BLOG: Obama's FCC nominee doesn't support the Fairness Doctrine
Elijah Friedeman| Julius Genachowski, Obama's pick to head the FCC, said today that he "does not support the reinstatement of the Fariness doctrine." With video goodness. "

BLOG: Obama to extend benefits to same-sex partners of fed employees
Elijah Friedeman| According to the AP Obama is preparing to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees."

The Contradictions of our President
While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president

Bible Busâ€"June Update
During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/

Jamie Mitchell̢۪s Prayer at the Pennsylvania House
Last Wednesday Jamie Mitchell, pastor of NewSong Fellowship Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-15-jamie-mitchells-prayer-at-the-pennsylvania-house/

Iowa Conference - NICHE Part 3
While at the NICHE conference in Iowa, Dr. Voddie Baucham delivered the keynote speech for the Friday night session. The title was Homeschooling How and Why. The goal of the message was to give information to parents and grandparents who

Enjoying the Teenage Years
  Until just a few months ago, we could say, â€Å“We have four teenagers †That line was always good for murmurs of sympathy or expressions of amazement. But the condolences were unnecessary. We are loving the teenage years As

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009


Quinn, legislative leaders meet | VIDEO
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn meets with legislative leaders Wednesday, hoping to resolve the state budget, which could feature major funding cuts and layoffs if more revenue is not found.

Police search for station clerk's killers | VIDEO
Police in Gary, Indiana, are searching for suspects who shot and killed a clerk at a gas station.

Chicago 2016 presents to IOC | VIDEO
Chicago's time in the spotlight in Switzerland spilled over by 15 minutes during the city's presentation on the bid for the 2016 Summer Games.

Taste vendors cutting back, raising prices
Taste of Chicago fans may find their favorite foods cost more this year -- or they may not find them at all.

Chicago restroom makes nation's top 10 | VIDEO
The Drake Hotel's Palm Court Ladies Room is among the top 10 in the country.

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