THR Twitter Weekly Digest for 04-25-2010

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Housing Sales and Inflation Surge http://ow.ly/17aSPN #
THR: Senators postpone climate bill unveiling – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of President Barack Obama’s top prioriti… http://ow.ly/17aRxr #
THR: Armed Man Arrested at Airport as Obama Departs – An Ohio man has been charged after authorities spotted him wi… http://ow.ly/17aQhD #
THR: SEC’s Inspector General to Investigate Timing of Suit Against Goldman Sachs http://ow.ly/17aP41 #
THR: Top Senate Democrats near derivatives deal: sources – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The two Democratic Senators charg… http://ow.ly/17aNWc #
THR: Top Senate Democrats near derivatives deal: sources – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The two Democratic Senators charg… http://ow.ly/17aLw9 #
THR: Spitzer film recalls glory days, bares enemies – NEW YORK (Reuters) – Eliot Spitzer left a lot of enemies in h… http://ow.ly/17aIVQ #
THR: Treasury’s Geithner resents “Wall Streeter” tag – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner d… http://ow.ly/17aGlu #
THR: Phoenix Mayor: Arizona Immigration Law Puts Seniors, Kids at Risk of Being Arrested http://ow.ly/17aF5l #
THR: Lieberman ‘Encouraged’ Climate Bill Could Advance Despite Immigration Dispute http://ow.ly/17aF5k #
THR: Deficit panel chiefs say everything on table – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States cannot grow its way ou… http://ow.ly/17aF5m #
THR: Japan PM rules out 2006 plan to solve U.S. base row – TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s prime minister on Saturday rep… http://ow.ly/17aDUp #
THR: Goldman Sachs: Senate ‘Cherry-Picked’ E-Mails to Make Us Look Bad http://ow.ly/17aDUn #
THR: U.S., Russia say need spirit of WW2 trust to build ties http://ow.ly/17aDUo #
THR: Democrats Use Arizona Immigration Law as Rallying Cry for Federal Action http://ow.ly/17aCvX #
THR: Senators close to deal on financial regulation – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senators negotiating financial regulat… http://ow.ly/17aB3u #
THR: Former Labor Secretary Wirtz Dies at 98 – W. Willard Wirtz, a lawyer and labor arbitrator who was labor secret… http://ow.ly/17azZ0 #
THR: Debt Commission Job a ‘Suicide Mission,’ Co-Chairman Says http://ow.ly/17azZ1 #
THR: Goldman emails show need for transparency: Summers – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Emails sent by Goldman Sachs Group… http://ow.ly/17azZ2 #
THR: Democrats move to stem corporate political cash – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress plan to unveil … http://ow.ly/17axDA #
THR: Obama to Visit Billy Graham at North Carolina Home – President Obama is taking time during his North Carolina … http://ow.ly/17axDy #
THR: Geithner: ‘Compelling Case’ for Massive World Bank Funding Boost http://ow.ly/17axDz #
THR: Abbas Accepts Invitation to Meet With Obama in Washington http://ow.ly/17awEC #
THR: Obama: Miners Died in Pursuit of American Dream – In West Virginia, the president will deliver a eulogy S… http://ow.ly/17auaL #
THR: Consumer Corner: Home remodeling picking up as the economy improves http://ow.ly/17auaM #
THR: U.S. senators postpone climate bill unveiling – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of President Barack Obama’s top pri… http://ow.ly/17amAM #
THR: Climate Bill Placed on Hold Over Senate Dispute – Voicing regrets, Sen. John Kerry said Saturday he is postpon… http://ow.ly/17akO9 #
THR: Senate Republican calls for strict swaps rules – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate Republican has called for the… http://ow.ly/17aiJX #
THR: Senators postpone climate bill unveiling – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Monday’s unveiling of a compromise Senate cl… http://ow.ly/17agFj #
THR: Graham threatens to dump climate bill – WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Satur… http://ow.ly/17afIc #
THR: Key Senator on Climate Change Rips Reid for Shifting Focus to Immigration http://ow.ly/17aeB4 #
THR: Taxes May Be Down Now, But Increases Loom, Analysts Say http://ow.ly/17adrv #
THR: Candidate for Obama’s Old Senate Seat Undeterred By Family’s Bank Failure http://ow.ly/17acni #
THR: Climate bill gives polluter and nuclear breaks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. climate change bill expected … http://ow.ly/17acnj #
THR: Obama Declines to Call Armenian Mass Killings a Genocide http://ow.ly/17a9v7 #
THR: Obama says auto bailouts have paid off – ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on … http://ow.ly/17a8pT #
THR: Probe: Goldman noted gains during downturn – WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) — Goldman Sachs executives exchanged… http://ow.ly/17a8pU #
THR: E-mails Show Goldman Execs Boasting as Housing Meltdown Unfolds http://ow.ly/17a8pS #
THR: Developers vie for stake in skyscraper – NEW YORK, April 24 (UPI) — Several major developers say they are co… http://ow.ly/17a8pV #
THR: Despite Death Threats, Congressman Keeps Fighting Arizona Immigration Law http://ow.ly/17a78Y #
THR: Senators to introduce climate bill – WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) — Environmentalists say a cap-and-trade clim… http://ow.ly/17a65r #
THR: Government Crackdown on Wall Street Not Big Win for Main Street, Critics Say http://ow.ly/17a65p #
THR: Companies cutting ties with Iran – WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) — A growing number of companies worldwide say … http://ow.ly/17a65q #
THR: Abbas asks Obama to “impose” Mideast peace solution – RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian President Ma… http://ow.ly/17a55M #
THR: Obama Says Financial Overhaul Will End Bailouts – Regulatory overhaul legislation working its way through Cong… http://ow.ly/17a2D0 #
THR: Immigration Advocates to Challenge Arizona Law – At least two advocacy groups were preparing legal challenges … http://ow.ly/17a2D1 #
THR: Japan eyes Okinawa plan to settle U.S. base row – TOKYO (Reuters) – Some in the Japanese government are consid… http://ow.ly/17a0Rn #
THR: White House Demands Iran Release Detained Hikers – “We are disturbed by the families’ reports of their childre… http://ow.ly/179ZRK #
THR: Obama Assails Arizona Immigration Law – In an unusual White House attack on state legislation, President Barac… http://ow.ly/179WJL #
THR: Lincoln, Halter Spar in Televised Debate – One-hour showdown at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock saw … http://ow.ly/179VOv #
THR: Supreme Court Rejects ACORN’s Request to Block Lower Court Freeze on Funding http://ow.ly/179ULf #
THR: Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law Spurs Obama Criticism http://ow.ly/179Sl6 #
THR: Regulators seize bank linked to Senate candidate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Regulators on Friday seized a Chicag… http://ow.ly/179Sl7 #
THR: Climate bill gives polluter and nuclear breaks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. climate change bill expected … http://ow.ly/179M6l #
THR: Birther Army Doctor Court Martial May Yield No New Document http://ow.ly/179Kum #
THR: Crude oil prices climb Friday – NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) — Crude oil prices rebounded to just more than $85 … http://ow.ly/179Kun #
THR: Grain futures lower Friday – CHICAGO, April 23 (UPI) — Commodity prices fell Friday on the Chicago Board of … http://ow.ly/179Kuo #
US clears 2nd Navy SEAL in Iraqi abuse case http://ow.ly/1Cqbw Finally justice rings through The Leftys charge to dismantle America. #tcot #
THR: U.S.-Israel Agree to Unlimited Commercial Flights Between Nations http://ow.ly/179IGa #
THR: Arizona Governor Signs Controversial Immigration Enforcement Bill http://ow.ly/179IG9 #
THR: Arizona governor signs toughest U.S. immigration law – PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Frid… http://ow.ly/179IGb #
THR: Markets close with gains Friday – NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) — U.S. markets closed higher Friday after Greece … http://ow.ly/179IGc #
THR: SCAN Andersen stoves recalled – WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ann… http://ow.ly/179GYr #
THR: Tropical Bedding mattresses recalled – WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commiss… http://ow.ly/179GYq #
THR: Palin testifies that accused hacked disrupted campaign – KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) – Former Republican vi… http://ow.ly/179F9Z #
THR: Obama warns of “misguided” immigration efforts – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday warne… http://ow.ly/179F9Y #
THR: Greece not alone with debt issues – ATHENS, Greece, April 23 (UPI) — Recently released data show that Greece… http://ow.ly/179Fa0 #
THR: Britain’s GDP growth slows to 0.2 percent – LONDON, April 23 (UPI) — The Office of National Statistics said … http://ow.ly/179Fa1 #
THR: New home sales surged in March – WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) — Sales of new single-family homes jumped sharpl… http://ow.ly/179D2K #
THR: Mixed markets find support in home sales – NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) — U.S. markets were mixed Friday after G… http://ow.ly/179D2J #
THR: Army kills $1 billion Raytheon-Lockheed arms program – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Army has canceled a joint Ra… http://ow.ly/179D2I #
THR: Palin Calls for ‘Consequences’ at Hacking Trial – Sarah Palin testified Friday against a 22-year-old man accus… http://ow.ly/179ACG #
THR: Obama unchanged on offshore drilling despite spill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has no plan… http://ow.ly/179ACH #
THR: New durable goods orders down in March – WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) — The U.S. Commerce Department said new … http://ow.ly/179ACJ #
THR: Senate panel called Goldman trader before SEC suit – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate investigations panel look… http://ow.ly/179ACI #
THR: Cheney: Many Were Pleased I Cursed Out Leahy – On the same day Vice President Joe Biden lamented a lack of dec… http://ow.ly/179ySa #
THR: Debt settlement firms lambasted in D.C. – WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) — A Government Accountability Office re… http://ow.ly/179ySb #
THR: Boeing tests F-15K for S. Korean air force – ST. LOUIS, April 23 (UPI) — The first flight for the F-15K41 Sl… http://ow.ly/179ySc #
THR: Uncovered Portions of Blacked-Out Subpoena Suggest Obama Advised Blagojevich on Senate Replacement http://ow.ly/179wPK #
THR: U.S. sees progress in Iran sanctions text: Burns – CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – The United States has seen significan… http://ow.ly/179wPM #
THR: U.S. to Wellpoint: Stop dropping breast cancer patients http://ow.ly/179wPL #
THR: Peru plans helicopter purchase from Russia – LIMA, April 23 (UPI) — The Peruvian defense minister said Frida… http://ow.ly/179wPO #
THR: Lockheed shines with solar corona viewing – PALO ALTO, Calif., April 23 (UPI) — Instruments designed by Lock… http://ow.ly/179wPN #
THR: Greece says it will tap into rescue loans – ATHENS, Greece, April 23 (UPI) — Greek Prime Minister George Pap… http://ow.ly/179uTm #
THR: Democrat Lincoln Finds Voice, Holds Tough in Face of Primary Challenge http://ow.ly/179uTl #
THR: Crude oil prices slide Friday morning – NEW YORK, April 23 (UPI) — Crude oil prices fell overnight to nearly… http://ow.ly/179uTn #
THR: Canadian consumer prices rise in March – OTTAWA, April 23 (UPI) — The cost of living in Canada rose 1.4 perc… http://ow.ly/179teY #
THR: Wall Street gives much to lawmakers in reform debate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats and Republicans in the… http://ow.ly/179teX #
THR: Economic Outlook: Free-market blues – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International Investors woke up Friday to fi… http://ow.ly/179teZ #
THR: Australia army signs local trailer deal – BRISBANE, Australia, April 23 (UPI) — The Australian Department of… http://ow.ly/179pyy #
THR: Republicans Slam SEC Over Porn Surfing Report – Senior agency staffers spent hours surfing pornographic websit… http://ow.ly/179kFv #
THR: Israel PM seeks new plan as U.S. envoy visits: report – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … http://ow.ly/179jnU #
Failure Is the Only Reform We Need http://ow.ly/179jI5 #
THR: Democrats Aim to Tap Populist Anger in High-Court Fight http://ow.ly/179hMm #
THR: United, Continental in merger talks – CHICAGO, April 22 (UPI) — United and Continental airlines were closing… http://ow.ly/179gwI #
THR: Health Care Law Will Increase Costs, Experts Conclude in New Report http://ow.ly/179fi4 #
THR: Former U.S. special counsel charged with contempt – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. official in charge of prot… http://ow.ly/179dXP #
THR: SEC Workers Accused of Watching Porn Instead of Policing Financial System http://ow.ly/179dXN #
THR: Raters had qualms over deals by Goldman – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate panel’s probe reveals emails in whic… http://ow.ly/179dXO #
THR: Congressman Seeks to Expand EPA’s Control of Water – A Democratic congressman is seeking to strip the word “na… http://ow.ly/179cEM #
THR: Obama scolds Wall St for resisting reform – NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Barack Obama scolded Wall Street on… http://ow.ly/179cEN #
THR: BP had been near oil find announcement – NEW ORLEANS, April 22 (UPI) — BP PLC was on the verge of announcing… http://ow.ly/179cEO #
THR: Pentagon disinvites evangelist who scorned Islam – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Army on Thursday withdrew a… http://ow.ly/1799tS #
THR: Former U.S. special counsel charged with contempt – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. official in charge of prot… http://ow.ly/1799tT #
THR: Grain futures post third day of gains – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — Commodity prices rose on the Chicago Bo… http://ow.ly/179647 #
THR: Crude oil climbs with equities higher – NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) — Crude oil prices rose to nearly $84 per b… http://ow.ly/179646 #
THR: Panel finds Wall St, greed drove credit ratings – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wall Street influence and an insatiab… http://ow.ly/1794og #
THR: Wall Street gives much to lawmakers in reform debate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats and Republicans in the… http://ow.ly/1794of #
THR: Parties spar over start of reform debate – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — Democrats and Republicans in Washing… http://ow.ly/1794oh #
THR: Dow flat, financial firms up Thursday – NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) — The Dow Jones industrial average fell fla… http://ow.ly/1794oi #
SEAL Not Guilty in Iraq Abuse Case http://ow.ly/1BXft Six heard the testimony. Six acquitted the accused. Our war on terrorism. #
THR: Britain’s deficit leaves room for debate – LONDON, April 22 (UPI) — Britain’s deficit reached a record $250…. http://ow.ly/1792v2 #
THR: Genzyme says specialty drugs in low supply – ALLSTON, Mass., April 22 (UPI) — U.S. drugmaker Genzyme Corp. s… http://ow.ly/1792v3 #
THR: Banks in Britain warned over bonus pay – LONDON, April 22 (UPI) — An investment group in Britain has warned … http://ow.ly/1790z1 #
THR: Budget office: 4 mln likely to pay health fine – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – About four 4 million people in the Uni… http://ow.ly/1790z0 #
THR: Senate Dems push on financial reforms – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said on Thu… http://ow.ly/178YNQ #
THR: Senators struggling over climate compromise – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators writing a massive climate-c… http://ow.ly/178YNP #
THR: Bank’s ties to government could be golden – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — Analysts said New York bank Goldman… http://ow.ly/178YNR #
THR: Markets mixed as politics heat up – NEW YORK, April 22 (UPI) — U.S. markets were mixed Thursday as Washingto… http://ow.ly/178YNS #
THR: On Earth Day, green sometimes isn’t – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — Buying ecologically friendly products is … http://ow.ly/178WwR #
THR: U.S. Middle East envoy launches new mission – JERUSALEM (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s envoy began a new… http://ow.ly/178TUV #
THR: Boeing updates capability for SBD I – ST. LOUIS, April 22 (UPI) — U.S. defense contractor Boeing said Thursd… http://ow.ly/178TUW #
THR: International banking reform looks dicey – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — International efforts to shore up ba… http://ow.ly/178TUX #
THR: Dick Cheney endorses Rubio in Florida Senate race – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Vice President Dick Cheney o… http://ow.ly/178S4f #
THR: Home prices remain in decline – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — U.S. house prices dropped 0.2 percent in Februa… http://ow.ly/178S4g #
THR: Lockheed tests latest F-35 Lightning – FORT WORTH, Texas, April 22 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin announced the suc… http://ow.ly/178S4h #
THR: CORRECTED: Obama backers show signs of disappointment – (Corrects to abortion rights activists from anti-abort… http://ow.ly/178PTX #
THR: Jobless claims regain a week’s losses – WASHINGTON, April 22 (UPI) — First-time claims for U.S. unemployment… http://ow.ly/178PTZ #
THR: Canadian jobless claims flat in February – OTTAWA, April 22 (UPI) — The number of Canadians receiving federa… http://ow.ly/178PTY #
THR: ACORN CEO: Tea Parties a ‘Bowel Movement,’ Future Will Be Worse Than Segregation http://ow.ly/178NQF #
THR: Army Weighs Rescinding Invitation to Billy Graham’s Son Over Islam Remark http://ow.ly/178NQE #
THR: Europe backs new telecom satellite – LUXEMBOURG, April 22 (UPI) — The European Commission announced Thursday… http://ow.ly/178NQH #
THR: Clinton defends outreach to Syria despite Scud row – TALLINN (Reuters) – The United States defended its policy… http://ow.ly/178NQG #
THR: First-Time Jobless Claims Drop – The Labor Department reports that jobless claims dropped to 456,000 after two… http://ow.ly/178M5p #
THR: Economic Outlook: Reform bill, act four – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International Articles on the financial … http://ow.ly/178M5q #
THR: Malaysia orders 257 APCs from DefTech – KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 22 (UPI) — The Malaysian army has awar… http://ow.ly/178M5r #
THR: States fear devil in details of climate bill – SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California and other states with aggr… http://ow.ly/178K5d #
THR: Arizona House OKs Bill Requiring Presidential Candidates to Provide Birth Certificate http://ow.ly/178K5b #
THR: Bristol Palin: Mom’s Hacked E-Mail Meant Unwanted Phone Calls http://ow.ly/178K5c #
THR: Obama Set for Closing Pitch on Financial Overhaul – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd and Sen. Rich… http://ow.ly/178Een #
THR: Obama to urge tougher rules for Wall Street – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will urge sweeping… http://ow.ly/178Bw7 #
THR: China faces more pressure on currency – BEIJING, April 22 (UPI) — Brazil and India have joined the call for … http://ow.ly/178zUT #
THR: Mideast peace would thwart Iran ambitions: Obama aide – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s admini… http://ow.ly/178xkc #
THR: Homebuilder guilty in fraud case – LOS ANGELES, April 21 (UPI) — A federal jury in Los Angeles Wednesday con… http://ow.ly/178uQd #
THR: Obama: No abortion litmus test for high court pick – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Wed… http://ow.ly/178uQc #
Court-Martial of Navy Seal Opens in Iraq http://ow.ly/1Bv6j Note to all terrorists: Just claim you got punched & you’ll take out Americans. #
THR: Congressman Wants Radical Cleric’s Citizenship Revoked – A U.S. lawmaker is seeking to revoke the American cit… http://ow.ly/178qtw #
THR: Obama Makes Diversity Top Priority in Choosing Next Supreme Court Nominee http://ow.ly/178qtx #
THR: Congress may push immigration over climate bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in the Congress ma… http://ow.ly/178qtz #
THR: Crude oil holds above $83 per barrel – NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) — Crude oil prices held steady near $83 per … http://ow.ly/178qtA #
THR: Grain futures rise Wednesday – CHICAGO, April 21 (UPI) — Commodity prices rose on the Chicago Board of Trade… http://ow.ly/178qtB #
Obama suggests value-added tax may be an option http://ow.ly/1BuXB Just like Europe’s VAT. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #tcot #
THR: House Members Press White House to Confront Egypt on Forced Marriages http://ow.ly/178mj4 #
THR: Obama backers show signs of disappointment – DALLAS/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Gay rights activists heckled Pre… http://ow.ly/178mj5 #
THR: GM repays loans and spends a little – DETROIT, April 21 (UPI) — The White House confirmed Wednesday that U.S… http://ow.ly/178mj6 #
THR: EADS back in U.S. Air Force tanker bid – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — The European aviation industry is back… http://ow.ly/178mj7 #
THR: Japan sticks to key missile-shield deal: U.S. general – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Japan remains fully committed t… http://ow.ly/178kKJ #
THR: Uribe pushes for U.S. trade vote before leaving office – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Colombian President Alvaro Uri… http://ow.ly/178iPq #
THR: Hawaii Lawmakers Poised to Shun Obama Birth Certificate Requests http://ow.ly/178iPo #
THR: Arizona Residents React to New Immigration Reform – The passing of an immigration reform bill, SB1070, has rec… http://ow.ly/178iPp #
THR: Senator Dodd: Financial reform to Senate in “hours” – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democratic leaders plan to… http://ow.ly/178iPr #
THR: In a vote, Goldman Sachs has trouble – NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) — A survey conducted by Argyle Executive For… http://ow.ly/178iPs #
THR: Report: Iran may soon have U.S. in range – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — An unclassified U.S. Defense Departm… http://ow.ly/178iPt #
THR: Saab cuts ribbon at U.S. headquarters – ROYAL OAK, Mich., April 21 (UPI) — Automaker Saab cut a ribbon to op… http://ow.ly/178gZE #
THR: Ethics Panel Opens Formal Probe Into Massa Case – The House ethics committee has voted to open a formal invest… http://ow.ly/178gZA #
THR: Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates ACORN Funding Ban – The ruling by the three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. C… http://ow.ly/178gZB #
THR: Senate panel OKs bank swap ban in overhaul effort – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate panel on Wednesday voted t… http://ow.ly/178gZC #
THR: Baltimore suit pivots on discrimination – BALTIMORE, April 21 (UPI) — A lawyer helping Baltimore sue Wells F… http://ow.ly/178gZD #
THR: Markets mixed Wednesday – NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) — U.S. markets were mixed Wednesday after technology gian… http://ow.ly/178fb8 #
THR: Ethics Committee Opens Formal Probe Into Massa Case – The House ethics committee has voted to open a formal in… http://ow.ly/178fb6 #
THR: Pelosi Opponent Wants Speaker to Reimburse Taxpayers for Fundraiser Security http://ow.ly/178fb7 #
THR: Senate panel OKs bank swap ban in overhaul effort – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday vo… http://ow.ly/178cTl #
THR: Summers touts gains in auto industry – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — White House economic adviser Lawrence Su… http://ow.ly/178cTm #
THR: ‘Good news’ at Missile Defense Agency – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — The U.S. government is concerned about … http://ow.ly/178ahJ #
THR: Poll: Technology a tonic for job fears – CHICAGO, April 21 (UPI) — U.S. workers indicated in a recent survey… http://ow.ly/178ahK #
THR: Senate Panel Approves Tougher Derivatives Rules – A Senate panel has approved legislation that would limit the… http://ow.ly/178ahH #
THR: White House: progress by automakers bright spot – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday said the… http://ow.ly/178ahI #
THR: Mortgage activity rises with rates down – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — The volume of applications for U.S. m… http://ow.ly/1788sS #
THR: South Korea grounds helicopter fleet – SEOUL, April 21 (UPI) — The South Korean military said it grounded it… http://ow.ly/1788sR #
THR: Military praised for green programs – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department is leading ot… http://ow.ly/1786fx #
THR: Deal averts doorman strike in New York – NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) — A walkout of 30,000 superintendents, jan… http://ow.ly/1786fw #
THR: GM Pays Back Government Loans Early – With the economy improving, General Motors is able to pay back the U.S. … http://ow.ly/1786fv #
THR: Police Block Reporters From Gay Rights Protest Outside White House http://ow.ly/1783Y8 #
THR: $100 bill gets a new look – WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) — The U.S. Treasury has a new $100 bill ready for cir… http://ow.ly/1783Y9 #
THR: Hotel Conference Center May Trump Private Property in Eminent Domain Case http://ow.ly/1781Zp #
THR: Crude oil adds $1 overnight – NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) — Crude oil prices rose to nearly $84 per barrel Wedn… http://ow.ly/1781Zq #
THR: Economic Outlook: Too big revisited – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International The financial reform bill near… http://ow.ly/17801j #
THR: ACORN CEO: ‘We’re on Life Support’ – Bertha Lewis, the chief executive officer for the group, said ACORN was g… http://ow.ly/177SLq #
THR: Ministry upgrades assessment – TOKYO, April 21 (UPI) — The Japanese Finance Ministry, noting improvements in… http://ow.ly/177SLr #
THR: Could Obama pick a politician for Supreme Court? – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama has a ch… http://ow.ly/177ReC #
THR: China seeks WTO expert panel – GENEVA, Switzerland, April 21 (UPI) — China, contesting the European Union’s … http://ow.ly/177PFW #
Bernanke Admits Printing $1.3 Trillion Out OF Thin Air http://ow.ly/177PPo #
THR: Obama Holds Talks With Supreme Court Candidates – The president’s talks with potential nominees signals an ups… http://ow.ly/177OBs #
THR: Senators Call for Scrapping ‘Virtual Fence’ – Two senators contend a ‘virtual fence’ along the U.S.-Mexico bor… http://ow.ly/177OBr #
THR: Senate budget plan seeks to lower deficits – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A budget plan proposed on Tuesday by a key… http://ow.ly/177Nbi #
THR: Rahm Emanuel Hints He’d Give It All Up to Be Mayor of Chicago http://ow.ly/177Nbh #
THR: Ex-CEO on Lehman’s ruin: “I have to live with that” – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Lehman Brothers CEO Richar… http://ow.ly/177Nbj #
THR: Gizmodo returns lost iPhone – CUPERTINO, Calif., April 20 (UPI) — Technology Web site Gizmodo says it return… http://ow.ly/177HGA #
THR: IRS Targets Taxpayers Hiding Income in Offshore Accounts http://ow.ly/177HGy #
THR: Grain futures take back some losses – CHICAGO, April 20 (UPI) — Commodity prices turned higher on the Chicag… http://ow.ly/177HGB #
THR: U.S. to revamp export controls – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced plans on Tues… http://ow.ly/177HGz #
THR: Retail picks up with warm weather – WASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) — U.S. retail sales rose 0.2 percent in the w… http://ow.ly/177G2p #
THR: Crude oil prices and some jets rise – NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) — Crude oil prices rose to just less than $83… http://ow.ly/177G2q #
THR: Pentagon Turns Down Senate Panel’s Subpoena for Fort Hood Documents http://ow.ly/177DTS #
THR: Sniffer device checks for chemical risks on unmanned craft http://ow.ly/177DTT #
THR: Russia could lower U.S. poultry imports – MOSCOW, April 20 (UPI) — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sai… http://ow.ly/177DTU #
THR: Arizona Immigration Enforcement Bill Stirs National Debate http://ow.ly/177BJ0 #
THR: Oklahoma lawmakers to sue over federal health reform – CHICAGO (Reuters) – Leaders of the Oklahoma House and S… http://ow.ly/177BJ1 #
THR: Group calls for action on financial reform – BERLIN, April 20 (UPI) — Global anti-corruption group Transpare… http://ow.ly/177BJ2 #
THR: Wall Street colors support for reform – PRINCETON, N.J., April 20 (UPI) — Public support for a U.S. financia… http://ow.ly/177BJ3 #
Tea Partiers Seek Teachable Moment http://ow.ly/1AVQz Race-baiter Jason Levine shouldn’t be punished for being ignorant. #
Is Goldman Obama’s Enron? No, it’s worse http://ow.ly/1AVOy Just for the Bush haters. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #tcot #
Arizona passes tough illegal immigration law http://ow.ly/1AVMa Why won’t other states cowboy up & do the same? #tcot #
Top Contributors: Barack Obama http://ow.ly/1AVFI Oh, look. Goldman Sachs PAC donated $994,795 in ’08. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
THR: Republicans Send Letter to SEC Questioning Timing of Goldman Sachs Lawsuit http://ow.ly/177zIs #
THR: Tea Partiers Seek ‘Teachable Moment,’ Not Oregon Teacher’s Job http://ow.ly/177zIr #
THR: GM to repay $5.8 billion in loans early – DETROIT, April 20 (UPI) — General Motors Co. is poised to announce… http://ow.ly/177zIv #
THR: Democrats push for support for financial reform – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers on Tuesday took … http://ow.ly/177zIt #
THR: Goldman repeats claims of innocence – NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) — Goldman Sachs executives said Tuesday the b… http://ow.ly/177zIu #
THR: GOP Operatives Prod Crist to Withdraw From Florida Senate Race http://ow.ly/177xzG #
THR: Pharmaceutical firm offers Michigan jobs – FLINT, Mich., April 20 (UPI) — A private pharmaceutical firm said… http://ow.ly/177xzI #
THR: Gates outlines plans to reform export controls – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of Defense Robert Gates outl… http://ow.ly/177xzH #
THR: Blame in front row at Lehman hearing – WASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) — Regulators, bankers and the U.S. financi… http://ow.ly/177xzJ #
THR: Scwab settles YieldPlus case for $200M – SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 (UPI) — U.S. investment adviser Charles Sch… http://ow.ly/177vgL #
THR: Ex-Lehman CEO Fuld faces Congress amid reform battle – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Richard Fuld, former CEO of Lehm… http://ow.ly/177vgI #
THR: Boeing ships new 737 to Indonesia – SEATTLE, April 20 (UPI) — U.S. aerospace company Boeing announced the de… http://ow.ly/177vgK #
THR: U.S. hopes Pakistan will join fissile material talks – GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States believes it will b… http://ow.ly/177vgJ #
THR: House Abandons Legislation Giving DC Residents Vote in Congress http://ow.ly/177to2 #
THR: Lawmaker says Lehman Collapse Cost Local Officials $1.7 Billion http://ow.ly/177to3 #
THR: Cuomo: state senate leader looted $14 mln – NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state Senate Majority Leader Pedro E… http://ow.ly/177to4 #
THR: Senate panel sets hearing on China yuan policy – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Senate Banking subcommittee will hol… http://ow.ly/177to5 #
THR: Profits and revenue soar at Goldman Sachs – NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) — Profits at Goldman Sachs, the New Yor… http://ow.ly/177to6 #
THR: Holocaust Museum Shooter’s FBI File Went Back 47 Years – James von Brunn, who killed a guard at the Holocaust … #
THR: Markets shake off European probes – NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) — U.S. markets rose Tuesday morning, despite in… #
THR: Cantor Endorses Rubio in Florida Senate Race – U.S. House Republican Whip Eric Cantor is endorsing Marco Rubio… #
THR: Beer remains Canada’s top alcohol in 2009 – OTTAWA, April 20 (UPI) — Beer held its shrinking dominance of al… #
THR: Pentagon to boost Yemen’s special operation forces – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon will boost U.S. milit… http://ow.ly/177qMW #
THR: Emanuel Says He Wants to Run for Chicago Mayor ‘One Day’ http://ow.ly/177qMV #
THR: Consumer prices head higher in Britain – LONDON, April 20 (UPI) — The Office for National Statistics in Brit… http://ow.ly/177qMX #
THR: Goldman has claimed innocence for months – NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) — U.S. regulators have been negotiating … http://ow.ly/177qMY #
THR: Palin Set to Take Stand in E-Mail Hacking Trial – A former college student charged with hacking Sarah Palin’s … http://ow.ly/177n2u #
THR: Economic Outlook: Checks and imbalances – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International It may be months before he… http://ow.ly/177n2v #
THR: Dilemma as Texas Says Gays Can’t Get Divorce – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is appealing a divorce … http://ow.ly/177ixQ #
THR: Iranian Missile May Be Able to Hit U.S. by 2015 – U.S. Defense Department report also says Iranians have … http://ow.ly/177hlR #
THR: Obama Says Boxer Could Lose If Dems Don’t Work – The president delivered Democrat-friendly California a stark … http://ow.ly/177egK #
THR: Obama hits the road to raise cash for Democrats – LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – President Barack Obama acknowledged … http://ow.ly/177bRY #
THR: Corrected: Climate report publicized in runup to Senate bill http://ow.ly/1778bj #
THR: U.S. summons Syrian diplomat over possible Scud transfer http://ow.ly/1778bk #
THR: Chrysler and Fiat rolling hand in hand – AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 19 (UPI) — U.S. automaker Chrysler Group… http://ow.ly/1778bl #
THR: Grain futures follow equities lower – CHICAGO, April 19 (UPI) — Commodity prices turned sharply lower on the… http://ow.ly/1776B9 #
THR: Financial diplomat nominee clears Senate hurdle – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s long-st… http://ow.ly/1776B8 #
THR: Crude oil lower, following equities – NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) — Crude oil prices headed lower Monday, in li… http://ow.ly/1776Ba #
THR: Firm developing methane-laced diesel fuel – RENO, Nev., April 19 (UPI) — A company in Reno, Nev., said it ha… http://ow.ly/17752m #
THR: Spring planting plows ahead of averages – WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture sa… http://ow.ly/17752n #
THR: Toyota recalls the 2010 Lexus GX 460 – TORRANCE, Calif., April 19 (UPI) — Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announce… http://ow.ly/1773bq #
THR: iPad shipments run into delays – CUPERTINO, Calif., April 19 (UPI) — U.S. technology innovator Apple said pr… http://ow.ly/1773br #
THR: Spitzer has chance of a political comeback: author – NEW YORK (Reuters) – The financial crisis and its afterma… http://ow.ly/1773bp #
THR: Navy tested by piracy – WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) — U.S. Navy officials called on the private sector to tak… http://ow.ly/17719N #
THR: Biometrics make headway with distance identification – PRINCETON, N.J., April 19 (UPI) — Biometric technolog… http://ow.ly/17719M #
THR: U.S. unveils climate report in runup to Senate bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States released a new … http://ow.ly/17719L #
THR: U.S. open to Iran nuclear fuel deal despite doubts – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday i… http://ow.ly/17719K #
THR: Apple’s iPhone 4 revealed by accident – CUPERTINO, Calif., April 19 (UPI) — Apple’s next generation iPhone m… http://ow.ly/176Z7m #
THR: Obama not weighing value-added tax, spokesman says – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday played d… http://ow.ly/176Z7l #
THR: Tax writer Levin: Bank tax weighed but no VAT – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers are still mulling a tax … http://ow.ly/176Z7k #
THR: Goldman top executives close to accused – NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) — Top level Goldman Sachs executives were… http://ow.ly/176Z7n #
THR: Defense industry bullish, analysts say – BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 19 (UPI) — The mergers-and-acquisition mar… http://ow.ly/176WOu #
THR: Obama hits the road to raise cash for Democrats – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama heads to Calif… http://ow.ly/176WOt #
THR: U.S. markets flat Monday – NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) — U.S. markets fell flat after making early gains Monday… http://ow.ly/176WOv #
THR: Clinton cancels Finland trip, Estonia visit unclear – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinto… http://ow.ly/176TeX #
THR: Obama to press for financial overhaul in New York – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will push fo… http://ow.ly/176TeY #
THR: Union may suspend French rail strike – PARIS, April 19 (UPI) — A union leader in France said a train strike … http://ow.ly/176TeZ #
THR: High court to hear Costco-Omega case – WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) — The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it wo… http://ow.ly/176Tf0 #
THR: Brainard seen clearing key Senate vote: aides – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate is expected to clear the way… http://ow.ly/176Rb5 #
THR: U.S. markets swing higher early Monday – NEW YORK, April 19 (UPI) — U.S. markets regained their footing earl… http://ow.ly/176Rb6 #
THR: Goldman Sachs gives reform bill fresh legs – WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) — President Barack Obama and Sen. Mi… http://ow.ly/176Rb7 #
THR: Obama traveling to NY to discuss financial reform – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will travel … http://ow.ly/176PeZ #
THR: Economic Outlook: View from the top – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International It is suddenly less lonely at … http://ow.ly/176Nz3 #