THR Twitter Weekly Digest for 03-15-2010

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THR: Reports: U.S. Pressing Israel to Scrap Building Plan – The controversial plan to build 1,600 apartments was ap… http://ow.ly/16NZ7n #
THR: Senate financial reform bill boosts Fed: sources – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve would gain new p… http://ow.ly/16NY9g #
THR: Dems Short on Health Votes in House, for Now – White House strategist David Axelrod said Democrats will persua… http://ow.ly/16NWZz #
THR: House Democrat says still short on health votes – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House officials on Sunday confi… http://ow.ly/16NUVE #
THR: Mexico gunmen kill American consulate staff – CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) – Gunmen in the drug war-plagued… http://ow.ly/16NUVF #
THR: Fed gets new oversight powers under Dodd bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve would win sweeping … http://ow.ly/16NRpz #
THR: Basic upends spectacular in housewares – By MARCELLA S. KREITERCHICAGO, March 14 (UPI) — With the economy st… http://ow.ly/16NRpA #
THR: Air and water: The cleaner the better – By MARCELLA S. KREITERCHICAGO, March 14 (UPI) — Health and wellness … http://ow.ly/16NRpB #
THR: Social Security to Start Cashing Uncle Sam’s IOUs – This year, for the first time since the 1980s, when Congre… http://ow.ly/16NO5r #
THR: Dodd Backs Away From Consumer Financial Protection Agency http://ow.ly/16NO5s #
THR: Promises, Promises: Health Care Bill is Biggest ‘Faith-Based’ Vote Ever in House http://ow.ly/16NLIG #
THR: White House Advisers Defend Obama Criticism of Supreme Court http://ow.ly/16NKyV #
THR: White House Challenges Republicans to Use Health Care for 2010 Election http://ow.ly/16NJzH #
THR: House Democrat says still short on health votes – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House officials on Sunday confi… http://ow.ly/16NJzI #
THR: Obama “outraged” by consulate murders in Mexico – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is “outraged” … http://ow.ly/16NJzJ #
THR: U.S. Condemns Mexico Drug Violence That Kills Three Tied to U.S. Consulate http://ow.ly/16NHbu #
THR: Pentagon Shooter’s Guns Were Once Tennessee Police Evidence http://ow.ly/16NHbv #
THR: Healthcare overhaul will pass: Axelrod – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior White House adviser said on Sunday th… http://ow.ly/16NGci #
THR: White House Ups Ante With New Criticism of Israel – The White House is raising the stakes in talks with Israel… http://ow.ly/16NGch #
THR: Pelosi Expresses Confidence Health Bill Will Pass – Pelosi declined to say when House members would vote on a … http://ow.ly/16NyKZ #
THR: China’s Wen says U.S. responsible for bad ties – BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is to blame for strains… http://ow.ly/16NxTO #
THR: Obama, Medvedev happy on arms pact, signing seen near – MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev a… http://ow.ly/16NvhJ #
THR: “Insulted” by Israel, U.S. scrambles to save talks – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s relationship with the Unit… http://ow.ly/16NvhK #
THR: Dems, GOP Pressure Fence-Sitters Over Health Care Reform Bill http://ow.ly/16Ns7F #
THR: Apple iPad enjoys strong early interest – CUPERTINO, Calif., March 13 (UPI) — Apple Inc. has tens of thousan… http://ow.ly/16Ns7H #
THR: MGM Mirage to sell casino stake – ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 13 (UPI) — MGM Mirage says it will put its 50 p… http://ow.ly/16Ns7I #
If you don’t WRITE.VOTE.RECALL you have lost your right to complain. http://ow.ly/1jAq6 #tcot #tlot #p2 #
THR: Democrats Dump Student Aid Overhaul Into Health Care Bill http://ow.ly/16Np6N #
THR: Catholic Hospitals Rally Behind Obama’s Health Care Bill http://ow.ly/16No1I #
THR: Obama, Medvedev happy on arms pact: Kremlin – MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Preside… http://ow.ly/16No1J #
THR: Utah GOP Leader Resigns After $150G Nude Hot-Tubbing Payoff http://ow.ly/16NmWa #
THR: Senate Republicans Stall Obama ‘s Ambassador Pick Over Cuba Concerns http://ow.ly/16NmWb #
THR: Ex-US Secretary of State Kissinger Hospitalized in S. Korea http://ow.ly/16NjpK #
THR: GOP Lawmaker: White House Job Offer to Sestak Would Have Been a ‘Crime’ http://ow.ly/16NjpL #
THR: Georgia Considers Outlawing Abortions Based on Race, Gender http://ow.ly/16Nhzx #
THR: GOP Accuses Dems of ‘Bitter’ Drive to Pass Health Bill – Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts says in the we… http://ow.ly/16NeLX #
THR: Obama Prepares Overhaul of No Child Left Behind – The president said in his weekly radio and Internet address … http://ow.ly/16NeLW #
THR: Obama says he will push for education overhaul – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, already battli… http://ow.ly/16NeLY #
THR: Senators Resist Obama Over Projects in Health Bill – Obama’s proposal to eliminate state-specific items in the… http://ow.ly/16NdEV #
THR: Former Maryland Gov. Ehrlich Plans Rematch Against O’Malley http://ow.ly/16N8wC #
THR: Health Care Bill ‘Still a Jump Ball,’ White House Official Says http://ow.ly/16N7Ht #
THR: Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Isr… http://ow.ly/16N6Fc #
THR: Obama delays trip for final healthcare push – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday delayed … http://ow.ly/16N6Fd #
THR: Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Isr… http://ow.ly/16N1US #
THR: Clinton Moscow talks to cover START, Iran, Mideast – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton… http://ow.ly/16N1UT #
THR: Crude oil prices settle under $82 – NEW YORK, March 12 (UPI) — Crude oil prices settled at less than $82 per… http://ow.ly/16N1UU #
THR: Grain futures in Chicago mixed Friday – CHICAGO, March 12 (UPI) — Grain prices closed mixed Friday on the Ch… http://ow.ly/16N1UV #
THR: Obama’s Job Approval Rating Sinks to All-Time Low – President Obama’s job approval rating has fallen to an all… http://ow.ly/16MYDb #
THR: Democrats Question Obama’s First-Year Travel Record – With the fate of President Obama’s top legislative prior… http://ow.ly/16MYDa #
THR: Clinton warns Netanyahu on U.S. ties – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Israel… http://ow.ly/16MVOs #
THR: Stupak Claims Committee Chairman Wants Government to Fund Abortions http://ow.ly/16MUf5 #
THR: Aide to Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Arrested for Writing Bad Checks http://ow.ly/16MSE1 #
THR: Student loans to be in healthcare package: Pelosi – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Speaker Na… http://ow.ly/16MQUu #
THR: Specter Accuses Sestak of Lying About White House Offer for Job http://ow.ly/16MQUt #
THR: Reid’s Wife Remains Hospitalized After Traffic Accident http://ow.ly/16MN4U #
THR: Obama Delays Trip to Indonesia to Work on Health Care – President Obama has pushed back his trip to Indonesia … http://ow.ly/16MLeG #
THR: Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair: source – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama plans to nomina… http://ow.ly/16MLeH #
THR: Retail Sales Rise .3 Percent in Surprising Increase – The Commerce Department said retail sales rose 0.3 perce… http://ow.ly/16MJG1 #
THR: GOP Senators Question $1M Salary for Boys and Girls Club CEO http://ow.ly/16MIsH #
THR: Palin to Testify Against Alleged E-Mail Hacker – Sarah Palin is expected to head to Knoxville, Tenn., next mon… http://ow.ly/16MIsI #
THR: Report: Lehman used misleading’gimmicks – NEW YORK, March 12 (UPI) — Lehman Brothers resorted to misleading … http://ow.ly/16MGY4 #
Has Anything Changed on Wall Street? http://ow.ly/16MHwC #
THR: Republican Paid $150G After Nude ‘Hot-Tubbing’ – In a shocking statement on the Utah House floor, Kevin Garn, … http://ow.ly/16MEdS #
THR: Leave yuan to us, China tells Obama – BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States should not make a political issue … http://ow.ly/16MD2q #
THR: Obama to Tap Yellen as Fed Vice Chair – President Obama is planning to nominate Janet Yellen, president of the… http://ow.ly/16MzlW #
THR: Gov’t May Seek More Authority on Vehicle Safety – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration head says the… http://ow.ly/16MzlX #
THR: Sen. Reid’s family injured in car accident – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The wife and daughter of Senate Majority L… http://ow.ly/16MzlY #
THR: House Dems Giving Up on Abortion Compromise in Health Care Talks http://ow.ly/16MvCx #
THR: Democrats move closer to healthcare deal – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats drew closer on Thurs… http://ow.ly/16MvCy #
THR: SEC head prods Congress on derivatives rules – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. securities regulator said m… http://ow.ly/16MqI9 #
THR: Hedge-fund rules spark U.S., EU friction – BRUSSELS, March 11 (UPI) — The European Union reacted defensively… http://ow.ly/16MqIa #
THR: Grain futures close lower – CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) — Corn prices closed lower Thursday on the Chicago Board… http://ow.ly/16MqIb #
THR: Gates sees Gulf support for Iran sanctions push – ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Th… http://ow.ly/16Mkpm #
THR: Lockheed cost overruns to spark review: Pentagon – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 program,… http://ow.ly/16Mfzi #
THR: Gates in Abu Dhabi to discuss pressure on Iran – ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived … http://ow.ly/16M9Xy #
THR: Facing Tough Re-Election, Sen. Lincoln Seeks to Clarify Position on Health Care http://ow.ly/16M8nx #
THR: Ensign Tried to Find Work for Ex-Lover’s Husband, Report Claims http://ow.ly/16M8ny #
THR: Biden: U.S. Has ‘No Better Friend’ Than Israel – Vice president appears to be trying to calm a diplomatic row … http://ow.ly/16M5n2 #
THR: Obama taps Boeing, Xerox chiefs to lead export body – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, anxious t… http://ow.ly/16M5n3 #
THR: U.S. will negotiate hard with Boeing: Gates – (Reuters) – The United States will negotiate carefully with Boei… http://ow.ly/16M5n4 #
THR: Gates: Iran Support for Taliban ‘Pretty Limited’ – The Pentagon chief had accused Tehran of “playing a double … http://ow.ly/16M3EX #
THR: Democrats, White House Close In on Health Bill – A closed-door meeting in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office … http://ow.ly/16M3EY #
THR: Damage From Massa, Rangel Add to Dems’ Woes – Former Reps. Eric Massa and veteran Charles Rangel represent pot… http://ow.ly/16M2Fr #
THR: Toyota hands over 2006 dissident memo to U.S. panel – TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said on Thursday it has h… http://ow.ly/16M1Aj #
THR: Volcker rule gets lift in Senate amid reform talks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The controversial “Volcker rule” t… http://ow.ly/16M1Ak #
THR: Pelosi’s Office Knew of Massa Concerns – New details about the involvement of the House speaker’s office will … http://ow.ly/16LZkN #
THR: GMAC Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $6.3B – New watchdog report says the Treasury Department sank billions into … http://ow.ly/16LYaU #
THR: Democratic Leaders Claim Momentum in Health Care Reform Talks http://ow.ly/16LVQD #
Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban ‘Absurd’ http://ow.ly/1gSLC The problem with NY. Economy going to hell & salt is the enemy. #tcot #
THR: Obama: Time for talk is over on healthcare bill – ST. CHARLES, Missouri (Reuters) – President Barack Obama dec… http://ow.ly/16LUDg #
THR: Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate on Wednesday passed a $… http://ow.ly/16LUDh #
THR: Immigration Reform Effort Re-Emerges With New Senate Bill http://ow.ly/16LTjy #
THR: Ethics Panel Ends Massa Probe, House Leader Says – Speaking on an ABC News Web cast, Rep. Chris Van Hollen sai… http://ow.ly/16LRUl #
THR: Senate Democrats Seek to Abolish Filibusters – Looking to challenge a time-honored privilege widely used by bo… http://ow.ly/16LPEg #
THR: Republican Bunning stirs anger with WTO block – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican senator who held up action… http://ow.ly/16LPEi #
THR: U.S. calls Myanmar election laws “a mockery” – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New laws enacted by Myanmar’s military g… http://ow.ly/16LPEj #
THR: Regaliti hooded jackets recalled – WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission … http://ow.ly/16LPEl #
THR: Brand Evolution sweatshirts recalled – WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commiss… http://ow.ly/16LPEk #
THR: Gates to discuss Iran pressure during Saudi visit – RIYADH (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived … http://ow.ly/16LynQ #
THR: Hoffman to Run Again for Upstate New York Congressional Seat http://ow.ly/16LwJv #
What Is the True Cost Of Health Care Reform? http://ow.ly/16LuqX #
THR: Obama to Make Closing Argument on Health Care – The president’s speech comes as congressional Democrats stand … http://ow.ly/16LpM1 #
THR: No-Fly List Nearly Doubles Since Detroit Plot – An intelligence official says that in the two months since a N… http://ow.ly/16LpM2 #
THR: Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leader of the House of Representativ… http://ow.ly/16LpM3 #
Karl Rove book is off the mark, Blanco & Landrieu say http://ow.ly/1gqb7 The real failures behind Katrina debacle. #tcot #
Memo puts WGN news staffers at a loss for words http://ow.ly/1gpAV Proof positive mainstream media CEOs are psychotic. #tcot #
THR: Visiting Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tu… http://ow.ly/16Lmnz #
THR: President to Bring in High-Tech Bounty Hunters to Root Out Health Fraud http://ow.ly/16LjWa #
THR: Obama Pledges to Greek Leader U.S. Will Help – President Barack Obama stood with Greek Prime Minister George P… http://ow.ly/16LiyS #
THR: Sen. Scott Brown to Release Memoirs Next Year – HarperCollins announced Tuesday that it will publish Brown’s m… http://ow.ly/16LiyT #
THR: Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt … http://ow.ly/16LiyU #
THR: Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheats – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, making … http://ow.ly/16LiyV #
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) & Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky) are out of touch with America. http://ow.ly/1gmFT They must go. #tcot #
California watchdog sees climate policy job losses http://ow.ly/1gmzS Ca. will soon be bankrupt because of Schwarzenegger’s lunacy. #tcot #
THR: Chief Justice Roberts Says Scene at State of the Union Address ‘Troubling’ http://ow.ly/16Lhfg #
THR: Obama’s New Mission for NASA Sets Off Intense Criticism http://ow.ly/16Lhfh #
THR: Hearing Delayed for Obama Judicial Nominee Who Supported Serial Killer http://ow.ly/16LfWe #
THR: New Falklands conflct seen as unlikely – BUENOS AIRES, March 9 (UPI) — Despite Argentine moves toward milita… http://ow.ly/16LdSF #
THR: India wary of U.S. arms supply to Pakistan – NEW DELHI, March 9 (UPI) — India has raised grave concerns over… http://ow.ly/16LdSG #
THR: Massa: I Never Groped Anyone Sexually – Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned Monday in the wake of a House eth… http://ow.ly/16LaCW #
Senate Staffers Warned to Stay Clear of Drudge Report http://ow.ly/1giJE What if the U.S. Gov’t restricted your visits to any website? #tcot #
THR: NY voters dislike governor, want to keep him – NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York voters think scandal-tarred Gover… http://ow.ly/16L7FG #
THR: Legislation to Extend Jobless Benefits Clears Senate Hurdle http://ow.ly/16L7FE #
THR: White House Blasts Building of New East Jerusalem Settlements http://ow.ly/16L7FF #
THR: Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic efforts to spur job creation a… http://ow.ly/16L7FH #
THR: Senate Staffers Warned to Stay Clear of Drudge Report – The Senate’s official gatekeeper, said the Drudge Repo… http://ow.ly/16L5Yk #
THR: High Schoolers Look to Reagan for Cues at Upcoming Conservative Conference http://ow.ly/16L2vc #
THR: Hoyer Denies Massa Was Pushed Out Over Health Care Vote http://ow.ly/16L2vb #
THR: Senator urges Haiti trade bill, benefit reform – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max … http://ow.ly/16L2ve #
THR: Obama to push climate change in White House meeting – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will corra… http://ow.ly/16L2vd #
THR: Same-Sex Couples Begin Saying ‘I Do’ in Washington – Dozens of same-sex couples made a historic walk down the … http://ow.ly/16L05O #
THR: Facing Dismal Poll Numbers, Reid Welcomes Third-Party Candidates in Senate Race http://ow.ly/16KYAe #
THR: Lawyers Return to N.C. Court in Dispute Over John Edwards Sex Tape http://ow.ly/16KVgi #
THR: Unemployment Insurance Extension Faces Key Vote – The bill, and the test vote Tuesday, demonstrate the difficu… http://ow.ly/16KSsa #
THR: Biden assures Israel of U.S. security commitment – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden assured Isra… http://ow.ly/16KSsb #
THR: Biden Sees ‘Moment of Opportunity’ in Mideast – The new peace push is sure to face enormous challenges, includ… http://ow.ly/16KQEg #
THR: A Policy Change on Abortion, but How Radical? – A bitter dispute among abortion opponents over House and Senat… http://ow.ly/16KOgF #
THR: Stupak ‘More Optimistic’ Abortion Fight Can End – Rep. Bart Stupak said he expects to resume talks with House … http://ow.ly/16KOgE #
THR: ID Card for Workers at Center of Immigration Plan – Under a potentially controversial plan still taking shape … http://ow.ly/16KJh7 #
THR: Obama targets insurers, sells reform plan – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama launched a sharp att… http://ow.ly/16KHbL #
THR: Dan Rather Makes ‘Watermelon’ Quip in Depicting GOP Attacks on Obama http://ow.ly/16KG0H #
THR: Crude oil prices head toward $82 – NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) — Crude oil prices headed closer to $82 per barre… http://ow.ly/16KCFo #
THR: Obama Confuses Decades, Inflates Estimated Health Care Savings by $868B http://ow.ly/16KCFk #
THR: Obama Still Wants U.S. Trial for Some Guantanamo Bay Detainees http://ow.ly/16KCFl #
THR: Women hit by climate change head to Capitol Hill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Women hit hard by the effects of cli… http://ow.ly/16KCFn #
THR: Northrop Grumman bows out of tanker bid – WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman said it would not see… http://ow.ly/16KCFp #
THR: Northrop Drops Out of Competition for Pentagon Tanker Contract http://ow.ly/16Ky2g #
THR: ACORN Registration Workers Charged With Felony Voter Fraud http://ow.ly/16Ky2h #
THR: California State Senator Announces He’s Gay After DUI Arrest http://ow.ly/16Kwle #
THR: Obama Honors Alabama Football Team – President Obama honored the national championship Alabama football team a… http://ow.ly/16KuEz #
THR: Greek Prime Minister Seeks U.S., European Help in Tackling Financial Crisis http://ow.ly/16KuEA #
THR: Obama takes aim at health insurers – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday criticized U.S. h… http://ow.ly/16KrmM #
THR: NY governor rejects reimposing stock transfer tax – NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state should not reimpose a … http://ow.ly/16KrmN #
THR: Lawmaker Pushes Congress to Take 5 Percent Pay Cut – With approval ratings south of 20 percent, Congress isn’t… http://ow.ly/16KpaD #
THR: Massa Details ‘Salty’ Comment That Led to Resignation, Slams Dem Leaders http://ow.ly/16KnHd #
THR: Senators wrestle with Fed bank oversight issues – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve could retain over… http://ow.ly/16KhVl #
The Taxpayer Club http://ow.ly/16Kita #
THR: Gates in Afghanistan Sees ‘Some Very Hard Days Ahead’ – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the offensive that… http://ow.ly/16Kfk1 #
THR: Volcker: higher inflation target idea “nonsense” – BERLIN (Reuters) – An idea floated by the International Mon… http://ow.ly/16KebP #
THR: Coming to Israel, Biden flags U.S. support vs Iran – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Obama administration has booste… http://ow.ly/16KebQ #
THR: White House Using Twitter to Spread Message – Forget press releases. White House press secretary Gibbs and his… http://ow.ly/16Kd4T #
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