THR Twitter Weekly Digest for 06-20-2010

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The U.S. Dollar Falls by Fall http://ht.ly/17OSN1 #
THR: Consumer watchdog fight leads Wall Street reform talks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A dispute over how much power t… http://ht.ly/17OPOt #
RT @exposeliberals: I don’t know if the #oilspill is Obama’s Katrina, but Obama is certainly America’s Katrina! #tcot #p2 *THAT is funny! #
Happy Father’s Day to those today and those who have gone before. #
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RT @ironked: Thanks for the FFs today. Glad you like my tweets. Appreciated. I have been feeling a little uninspired. *Don’t dispair. #
RT @sjsturkie: #FF @FederalistNo2 @ILuvUSA @Paul_Romanelli @Kasons4 @theCLproject @barrymac83 @markross67 #
RT @KLSouth: Fantastic Friday! #FF @PatriotAirborne @spartagrrl @Linnlondon1 @TexasRV @Reenit @littlebytesnews @Purplexo67 Thanks Ya’ll! #
RT @WestWingReport: #FF Intelligent/Passionate About Their Cause, Left & Right: @drgrist @Sundevilsal @southerntalker @cindycoops @Gottalaff #
THR: Obama to host Saudi King Abdullah on June 29 – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will host Saudi Ki… http://ht.ly/17ODmP #
THR: Barton Apology to BP Turns Oil Spill Into Political Football http://ht.ly/17OC6N #
THR: Congressman: Internal BP Document Shows Worst-Case Scenario for Spill Could Be 100,000 Barrels a Day http://ht.ly/17OAhY #
THR: Obama, Netanyahu to meet July 6 to discuss Gaza blockade http://ht.ly/17OAi0 #
THR: Schumer says Congress must up pressure on China – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Charles Schumer said on Sunday… http://ht.ly/17OAi2 #
THR: White House Praises Israel for Loosening Gaza Blockade, Netanyahu to Visit July 6 http://ht.ly/17Oysy #
THR: New Jersey battles over tax on millionaires – PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – New Jersey politicians are due to battle… http://ht.ly/17OysA #
THR: Gates sees progress in Afghan war – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S.-led forces are making progress against insurgen… http://ht.ly/17OwVM #
THR: Gates: U.S. Not Ready to Talk About Containing a Nuclear Iran http://ht.ly/17OwVK #
THR: Consumer watchdog fight leads Wall Street reform talks – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A dispute over how much power t… http://ht.ly/17OwVO #
THR: China: Currency changes to be gradual – BEIJING, June 20 (UPI) — Any changes in the value of the renminbi, or… http://ht.ly/17OwVQ #
THR: Gates: Afghanistan Progress Slower Than Planned, but Plugging Along http://ht.ly/17OvqT #
THR: Gates sees potential in Iran economic sanctions – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Su… http://ht.ly/17OvqV #
THR: Obama’s Gulf Spill Panel Short on Scientific Expertise, Long on Environmentalism http://ht.ly/17OtWT #
THR: BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns – If it’s any consolation to the residents of the Gulf of Mexico, BP… http://ht.ly/17OszQ #
THR: Disaster in the Gulf: 62 Days and Counting … – The Obama administration claims it has been on top of the Gulf… http://ht.ly/17OszS #
THR: Bill Clinton aims to help Democrats retain Congress – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bill “The Comeback Kid” Clinton is… http://ht.ly/17OszU #
THR: Consumer Corner: More restaurants going green to save the environment and money http://ht.ly/17Oo3t #
THR: U.S. says new sanctions on Iran could impact Pakistan – ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan should be wary of commit… http://ht.ly/17OlDe #
THR: BP CEO attends yacht race, sparks new controversy – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – BP Plc CEO Tony Hayward watched a ya… http://ht.ly/17Ogjn #
THR: President Blames GOP for Making Life Harder on Unemployed http://ht.ly/17O7mf #
THR: Detroit’s malls suffer in recession – DETROIT, June 19 (UPI) — The city of Detroit is scarred by an all-too-c… http://ht.ly/17O5Wx #
THR: Fashion: Plus sizes a growth area – NEW YORK, June 19 (UPI) — Clothing for the larger woman has been one of t… http://ht.ly/17O4rX #
THR: White House criticizes BP CEO over yacht race – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House renewed its sharp critic… http://ht.ly/17O4rV #
THR: Labor unrest in China could benefit U.S. – BEIJING, June 19 (UPI) — Demands by Chinese workers for better pay… http://ht.ly/17O4rZ #
THR: White House: Child labor to be regulated – WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) — The White House says it is initiating … http://ht.ly/17O2WY #
THR: Walgreens, CVS settle dispute – WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 19 (UPI) — Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. said th… http://ht.ly/17O2X0 #
THR: France ready to start Iran talks at IAEA: Sarkozy – ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) – France is ready to start … http://ht.ly/17NZHy #
THR: AstraZeneca Settles Suit for $103 Million – BOSTON, June 19 (UPI) — U.K. drug giant AstraZeneca said it has a… http://ht.ly/17NZHA #
THR: Obama says China’s yuan move a “constructive” step – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday … http://ht.ly/17NXKW #
THR: For U.S., yuan talk is good, action is better – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s unexpected pledge on Saturday to… http://ht.ly/17NW63 #
THR: Acer chairman bullish on laptop sales – TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 19 (UPI) — The chairman of Acer Inc., predicted … http://ht.ly/17NW65 #
THR: NBC affiliates back sale to Comcast – NEW YORK, June 19 (UPI) — Independently owned NBC television stations s… http://ht.ly/17NW67 #
THR: China currency move not enough: Senate aide – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s announcement that it will make its… http://ht.ly/17NUhl #
THR: Mohegan Sun Owners Hit $54M Jackpot in Stimulus Funds – Retiring Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., helped the tri… http://ht.ly/17NH2X #
THR: Vehicle offers soldiers more protection – OSHKOSH, Wis., June 19 (UPI) — Oshkosh Corp., based in Wisconsin, s… http://ht.ly/17NH2Z #
THR: Afghan debate spotlights Pentagon’s mixed messages – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debate over the U.S. war strategy i… http://ht.ly/17NFgP #
THR: Arizona Attorney General Says He Won’t Defend State’s Immigration Law http://ht.ly/17NvQX #
THR: Japan considers doubling sales tax rate – KYOTO, Japan, June 18 (UPI) — Japan’s ruling party says it plans to… http://ht.ly/17NvR4 #
THR: U.S.-Cuba migration talks report scant progress – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Cuba held migrat… http://ht.ly/17NvR0 #
THR: Ritz-Carlton adopts ‘green’ bottles – CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 18 (UPI) — The Ritz-Carlton chain announced Frid… http://ht.ly/17NvR2 #
THR: Congressman Demands Answers From Air Force on Afghan AWOL Soldiers http://ht.ly/17NrWm #
THR: Napolitano: Internet Monitoring Needed to Fight Homegrown Terrorism http://ht.ly/17NrWo #
THR: Retailers upgrading online option – NEW YORK, N.J., June 18 (UPI) — Several brand-name U.S. retailers are upg… http://ht.ly/17Nq6E #
THR: U.S. names eight countries to get health aid – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government named eight countries… http://ht.ly/17Nq6A #
THR: New Zealand takes delivery of patrol ship – WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 18 (UPI) — The New Zealand navy has… http://ht.ly/17Nq6C #
THR: With caveat, Iceland Ok’d to apply to EU – BRUSSELS, June 18 (UPI) — The European Union has put out a welcom… http://ht.ly/17NnT6 #
THR: U.S. markets nearly flat Friday – NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) — U.S. markets finished nearly flat Friday and stoc… http://ht.ly/17NnT4 #
THR: IMF backs Spain’s budget fixes – MADRID, June 18 (UPI) — International Monetary Fund Managing Director Domini… http://ht.ly/17NlCT #
THR: Most states added jobs in May – WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Labor said Friday the unem… http://ht.ly/17NlCV #
RT @IngrahamAngle: Was I too hard on Alvin Greene today? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfocnUIhH20 #tcot *Meanie. #
THR: England’s Old Spot pork granted protection – GLOUCESTER, England, June 18 (UPI) — The European Union has give… http://ht.ly/17Njv7 #
THR: Senate restores Medicare pay for doctors – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate agreed on Friday to rescind a 21 p… http://ht.ly/17Njv5 #
Legal scholars know Obama suit against AZ Immig Law will be defeated. Question is are you concerned POTUS is wasting your tax dollars on it? #
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RT @amyhearn: #FF Patriot Faves @southsalem, @GregWHoward, @FederalistNo2, @pepper_10, @TEEITHIGH, @ironked, @JiangxiDad #
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RT @AWWMF: #ff #FathersDay #JGF http://www.aweekwithmyfather.com @royalt31 @pbandcaviar Thank U Evin!!! @austinhess (via @ffhelper) #
Obama Admin to File Suit Against AZ Immig Law http://ht.ly/20pYI A publicity stunt to take your mind off the economy. #
THR: Obama launches push to refocus on economy and jobs – COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) – President Barack Obama launched… http://ht.ly/17Ngw6 #
THR: U.S. markets flat Friday – NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) — U.S. markets were flat Friday and stocks around the glob… http://ht.ly/17Ngw8 #
THR: Toyota resumes construction in Mississippi – BLUE SPRINGS, Miss., June 18 (UPI) — Japanese automaker Toyota M… http://ht.ly/17Ngwa #
Hayward relieved of managerial duties in BP shakeup http://ht.ly/20oog Proof BP mgmt is horribly inadequate. #tcot #
THR: GM cancels summer break at nine plants – DETROIT, June 18 (UPI) — U.S. automaker General Motors Co. said it w… http://ht.ly/17NdEy #
THR: Turkey ‘freezes arms deals with Israel’ – TEL AVIV, Israel, June 18 (UPI) — Turkey is reported to have frozen… http://ht.ly/17NdEA #
THR: New tool for chemical weapons incineration – GRAND FORKS, N.D., June 18 (UPI) — Research at the University of… http://ht.ly/17Nbb2 #
THR: Lockheed backs Gates on budget – BETHESDA, Md., June 18 (UPI) — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is on tra… http://ht.ly/17Nbb0 #
THR: Drone flight time soars in Afghanistan – KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, June 18 (UPI) — Nearly half of the flight tim… http://ht.ly/17N8lE #
THR: PPG extends work on Black Hawks – HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded… http://ht.ly/17N8lC #
THR: Crude oil steady under $77 per barrel – NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) — Crude oil prices held steady under $77 per … http://ht.ly/17N5Ks #
THR: Economic Outlook: G20 divided – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International A six-week jolt to stock markets trig… http://ht.ly/17N3Bx #
THR: Obama Heads to Ohio to Cheer Stimulus – Determined to keep showing the economy is on his mind, President Barack… http://ht.ly/17MW5K #
THR: Survey: Corporate responsibility valued – HOUSTON, June 18 (UPI) — Americans say corporations should be respo… http://ht.ly/17MPld #
Limited Fed Audits Will be Part of Financial Reform http://ht.ly/17MPBa #
THR: Afghan debate spotlights Pentagon’s mixed messages – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debate over the U.S. war strategy i… http://ht.ly/17MKg0 #
THR: Justice still reviewing Arizona immigration law – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department is still r… http://ht.ly/17MKg2 #
THR: Tax, jobs bill blocked in Senate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Democratic bill to extend jobless benefits and rais… http://ht.ly/17MIIk #
THR: Swaps plan seen staying in Wall Street reform bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A sweeping overhaul of financial re… http://ht.ly/17MIIm #
Hillary Clinton Says WH Will Sue Over AZ Immig. Law http://ht.ly/2044L The Queen will get embarrassed when SCOTUS rules. #
THR: South Carolina Dems Reject Challenge to Surprise Winner of Senate Primary http://ht.ly/17MH9S #
THR: Critics Call Islamic States’ U.N. Media Watchdog Proposal a Censorship Ploy http://ht.ly/17MDtw #
THR: Catholic Scholar Asks Why Bishops Haven’t Denied Communion Over Ariz. Law http://ht.ly/17Mzk5 #
THR: FCC pulls broadband closer to regulations – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Federal Communication voted … http://ht.ly/17Mzk9 #
THR: Empower NY governors to shut mid-year deficits: study – NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York governors are among the n… http://ht.ly/17Mzk7 #
THR: Clinton: Administration Will File Suit Over Arizona Immigration Law http://ht.ly/17Mx9M #
THR: Crude oil prices settle under $77 – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — Crude oil prices settled at less than $77 per b… http://ht.ly/17Mx9Q #
THR: Grain futures mixed Thursday – CHICAGO, June 17 (UPI) — Grain futures were mixed on the Chicago Board of Trad… http://ht.ly/17Mx9S #
Alert for 17 Afghan Military Members AWOL From U.S. Air Force Base http://ht.ly/201yd Oh, and this has gone on for 2 yrs. #
THR: Justice still reviewing Arizona immigration law – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Justice Department is still review… http://ht.ly/17MuMH #
THR: Mortgage fraud increasing, FBI says – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — The FBI said Thursday mortgage fraud in the… http://ht.ly/17MuML #
THR: U.S. markets up slightly at close – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — U.S. markets pulled higher late Thursday after … http://ht.ly/17MuMJ #
THR: Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Closing Loophole that Lets Illegals Register Vehicles http://ht.ly/17Msy0 #
Obama & the dog-n-pony show going on in Congress today don’t want you to think about the economy. It’s all about facetime. #
THR: Thermostat communication modules recalled – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comm… http://ht.ly/17Mqkx #
THR: Target recalls children’s belts – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ann… http://ht.ly/17Mqkz #
The reason you see oil-soaked animals in the Gulf on MSM is they’re afraid to show images of out-of-work Americans. #
Court hearing on proposed drilling moratorium injunction Monday http://ht.ly/1ZWi5 La. fights back against Obama. #tcot #
N.O. Mayor asks BP for $75 mil to prevent local tourism losses http://ht.ly/1ZW8H The shakedown has begun. Where’s Jesse? #
THR: Congressman Apologizes to BP for White House’s ‘$20 Billion Shakedown’ http://ht.ly/17Mnxo #
THR: U.S. markets slide Thursday – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — U.S. markets slid Thursday on weak economic date incl… http://ht.ly/17Mnxu #
THR: Regal Lager infant carriers recalled – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissio… http://ht.ly/17Mnxs #
THR: S.C. Democratic Party Considers Overturning Alvin Greene Election Results http://ht.ly/17Mnxq #
FCC set to reconsider broadband regulations http://ht.ly/1ZUf0 Here it comes. Obama won’t stop unless you stop him. #
New Bill Gives Obama ‘Kill Switch’ To Shut Down The Internet http://ht.ly/1ZUdJ I love the picture. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
THR: Online Posting of Motorcyclist’s Traffic Stop Sets Off Debate on Wiretap Law http://ht.ly/17MkKn #
THR: Some Republicans consider BP deal a U.S. “shakedown” – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first apology that rang out i… http://ht.ly/17MkKp #
THR: China’s energy policy leans toward supply – BEIJING, June 17 (UPI) — China’s draft energy policy focuses on s… http://ht.ly/17MkKr #
THR: Mortgage rates rise slightly – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — Average interest rates for long-term fixed-rate mo… http://ht.ly/17MkKt #
THR: Islamic world confidence in Obama is slipping: poll – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A year after President Barack Obam… http://ht.ly/17Mi1t #
THR: U.S. consumer prices drop – WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) — Consumer prices dropped for the second consecutive mo… http://ht.ly/17Mi1x #
THR: Economic indicators suggest slow growth – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. index of leading economic indica… http://ht.ly/17Mi1v #
THR: U.S. markets open mixed – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — U.S. markets opened mixed Thursday after the Bureau of La… http://ht.ly/17MfaI #
THR: Poll: Americans More Concerned With Jobs Than Gulf Oil Spill http://ht.ly/17MfaG #
THR: Crude oil prices settle near $77 – NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — Crude oil prices settled close to $77 per barrel… http://ht.ly/17Mczu #
THR: Spirit reaches tentative deal with pilots – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 17 (UPI) — Florida’s Spirit Airlines … http://ht.ly/17Mczs #
THR: GE engines tested on Boeing 787 – SEATTLE, June 17 (UPI) — The new Boeing 787 completed its first test flight… http://ht.ly/17MahO #
THR: RAW DATA: BP Hayward’s Prepared Testimony Before Congress http://ht.ly/17MahK #
THR: Weekly Jobless Claims Rise by 12,000 to 472,000 Total Claims, Highest Level in a Month http://ht.ly/17MahM #
THR: U.S. funds chemical weapon antidotes – SAN ANTONIO, June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency … http://ht.ly/17MahQ #
THR: India test-fires Nag anti-tank missiles – NEW DELHI, June 17 (UPI) — India successfully test-fired an anti-ta… http://ht.ly/17M4VK #
THR: Faster workers indirectly speed up others – EDMONTON, Alberta, June 17 (UPI) — A Canadian researcher suggests… http://ht.ly/17LVr8 #
Rick Barber for Congress Ad: “Gather Your Armies” http://ht.ly/1ZC3L You have to give it to him. Got my attention. #
THR: Dem Lawmakers Challenge Pentagon on Afghan War – A schism deepened Wednesday between U.S. war leaders and Congr… http://ht.ly/17LRDV #
THR: Wall Street bill likely to preserve Fed independence – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After suffering sustained critici… http://ht.ly/17LOrs #
THR: Senate Republican Accuses Kagan of Staying Silent on Saudi Gift to Harvard http://ht.ly/17LMPE #
THR: Senate considers revised tax bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democrats on Wednesday offered a scaled-back … http://ht.ly/17LMPG #
THR: U.S. lawmakers rap Turkey for its stance on Israel – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers warned Turkey on Wed… http://ht.ly/17LJ1C #
THR: Reid’s Angle: Attack GOP Foe Angle in Senate Bid – Sig Rogich is a hyper-connected Nevada Republican who helped… http://ht.ly/17LJ1x #
THR: bama Fails to Steer New Energy Policy to Passage, Some Democrats Complain http://ht.ly/17LJ1z #
THR: Groups oppose NRA exemption in campaign bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Forty-five public interest groups expres… http://ht.ly/17LEKC #
THR: Study: E-mail undermines teamwork – CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 16 (UPI) — Communicating electronically gets the jo… http://ht.ly/17LEKE #
THR: GM withdraws requests for aid in Europe – BERLIN, June 16 (UPI) — Automotive giant General Motors Co. said We… http://ht.ly/17LEKG #
THR: Obama to meet senators on energy bill next week – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will meet … http://ht.ly/17LCGh #
THR: Baucus offers revised tax bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus on Wednesd… http://ht.ly/17LCGf #
THR: Crude oil prices top $77 – NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) — Crude oil prices topped $77 per barrel Wednesday, a day … http://ht.ly/17LCGl #
THR: Grain futures mostly higher Wednesday – CHICAGO, June 16 (UPI) — Grain futures rose on the Chicago Board of T… http://ht.ly/17LCGj #
THR: BP Comment About ‘Small People’ Angers Gulf Coast Residents http://ht.ly/17LAcL #
THR: Senator questions arms sales to Taiwan – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. senator said on Wednesday that U…. http://ht.ly/17LAcN #
THR: Entertainment centers recalled – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission anno… http://ht.ly/17LAcP #
The secret no one speaks about in Gulf/BP disaster: Vast majority of workers on rig were locals to La. http://ht.ly/1Zu9g #
THR: U.S. Expands Sanctions List Aimed at Iran’s Nukes – The Obama administration is expanding U.S. sanctions on Ira… http://ht.ly/17LxMy #
THR: Senate votes to extend home tax credit deadline – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate on Wednesday voted to give … http://ht.ly/17LxMA #
THR: Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Treasury on Wednesday announced new sanctio… http://ht.ly/17LxMC #
THR: UAW elects King to replace Gettlefinger – DETROIT, June 16 (UPI) — The United Auto Workers Union in Detroit W… http://ht.ly/17LxME #
THR: Rep. Kucinich skeptical of airline merger – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, said he… http://ht.ly/17LxMG #
THR: BP Stock Frowned On Bank of America, Lawmakers Unload – Bank of America reportedly has sent around a directive … http://ht.ly/17Lvpq #
THR: Obama’s call on energy bill fails to sway Congress – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s muted call… http://ht.ly/17Lvps #
THR: U.S. markets flat Wednesday – NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) — U.S. markets were flat Wednesday after an up and down… http://ht.ly/17Lsi0 #
THR: Petraeus Seeks to Reassure Lawmakers About Planned Afghanistan Drawdown http://ht.ly/17Lp8N #
THR: House lawmakers push for Stoneridge reversal – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic House lawmakers agreed on Wedn… http://ht.ly/17Lp8P #
THR: U.S. crude oil supplies rise in week – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 1.7 mil… http://ht.ly/17Lp8T #
THR: House lawmaker warns China on currency – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday urged Ch… http://ht.ly/17Lp8R #
THR: Retail sales drop in humid week – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — U.S. retail sales dropped in the week ending Ju… http://ht.ly/17Lp8V #
THR: Senate tax bill fails budget challenge – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Democratic bill to extend jobless benefits an… http://ht.ly/17LmtZ #
THR: U.S. to unveil steps to build on Iran sanctions – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. officials will unveil on W… http://ht.ly/17LmtX #
THR: U.S. mortgage activity rises sharply – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — The volume of applications for U.S. mortga… http://ht.ly/17Lmu1 #
THR: U.S. industrial production rose in May – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — U.S. industrial production rose faster t… http://ht.ly/17Lmu3 #
THR: BP Executives Arrive at White House for Showdown With Obama http://ht.ly/17LjF0 #
THR: Obama renews U.S. economic sanctions on N. Korea – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has extended U… http://ht.ly/17LjF2 #
THR: U.S. housing starts decline 10 percent – WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — Privately owned housing starts dropped 1… http://ht.ly/17LjF4 #
THR: Turkey eyes nine attack choppers, drones – ANKARA, Turkey, June 16 (UPI) — Turkey has moved to sign a contrac… http://ht.ly/17LjF6 #
THR: Senators raise doubts about Afghan war effort – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. lawmakers voiced strong concern… http://ht.ly/17Lhdu #
THR: Air Force inactivates response group – LAKEHURST, N.J., June 16 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force inactivated a cont… http://ht.ly/17Lhdy #
THR: Ankara scrambling for attack helicopters – ANKARA, Turkey, June 16 (UPI) — Ankara plans to acquire nine attac… http://ht.ly/17Lhdw #
THR: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to De-List Shares From NYSE – Government-sponsored mortgage purchasers Fannie Mae and F… http://ht.ly/17Lf7U #
THR: Rep. Cao Suggests BP Exec Commit ‘Hari-Kari’ Over Spill http://ht.ly/17Lf7W #
THR: Economic Outlook: European unity – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International The fissure between France and Ger… http://ht.ly/17Lf7Y #
THR: House Rejects Plan to Repeal Health Care Mandate – The House of Representatives Tuesday defeated a Republican-b… http://ht.ly/17L9lg #
RT @CurtisSliwa: Gloria Allred has taken on too hot for citibank’s DebraLee Lorenzan… & she joins us next The Curtis Sliwa Show at 6:45… #
CAP & TRADE you can believe in: CAP the Gulf/BP oil well & TRADE Obama. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #tcot #
@foxandfriends I say we CAP the Gulf/BP oil well and TRADE Obama. What do you think? WRITE.VOTE.RECALL in reply to foxandfriends #
THR: Democrats Face Criticism From Customary Allies – House Democrats face a revolt by their traditional allies, ang… http://ht.ly/17L5zz #
THR: Hispanic Apparent Winner in Unusual NY Election – An unusual election in a New York City suburb, in which voter… http://ht.ly/17L2e9 #
THR: FACT CHECK: Obama Inflates Hopes in Spill Recovery – In assuring Americans on Tuesday that BP won’t control the… http://ht.ly/17KXQz #
THR: Obama pick for deputy attorney general comes under fire http://ht.ly/17KXQB #
THR: U.S. seeks details on China-Pakistan nuclear deal – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States was seeking clarif… http://ht.ly/17KXQD #
Obama Gulf Speech Takes a Wrong Turn http://ht.ly/17KWi1 #
THR: Obama’s Oil Spill Speech Turns to Energy Policy, Fueling Capitol Crossfire http://ht.ly/17KUvr #
THR: Transcript of Obama’s First Oval Office Speech – Obama spoke about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. http://ht.ly/17KSSf #
THR: Questions on Afghan strategy touch nerve in Pentagon – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Downbeat news reports and second-… http://ht.ly/17KSSh #
THR: Instant View: Obama calls for energy reform, tighter rules http://ht.ly/17KSSj #
THR: Effort to repeal oil tax breaks fails in Senate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate on Tuesday rejected a measu… http://ht.ly/17KRuR #
THR: Obama: ‘We Will Make BP Pay for Its Recklessness’ – President Obama, in his first televised Oval Office message… http://ht.ly/17KRuN #
THR: Nevada Candidate Angle Left GOP in Reagan Years – Government records show U.S. Senate nominee Sharron Angle lef… http://ht.ly/17KRuL #
THR: Rating agencies dodge bullet in Wall St reform bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Credit-rating agencies like Moody’… http://ht.ly/17KRuP #
THR: Fed approves credit card fee limits – WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) — The U.S. Federal Reserve’s governing board … http://ht.ly/17KNyO #
THR: U.S.: no secret deals with Russia on missile defense – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There were no secret deals made w… http://ht.ly/17KNyK #
THR: Effort to repeal oil tax breaks fails in Senate – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a … http://ht.ly/17KNyM #
THR: FDA releases risk summaries for newer drugs – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health officials have started releasi… http://ht.ly/17KJ6Y #
THR: Obama names choice to reform oil drilling regulator – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama chose Micha… http://ht.ly/17KGL2 #
THR: In First Oval Office Speech, Obama Seeks to Ease Political Damage of Gulf Crisis http://ht.ly/17KGL0 #
THR: Obama Picks New Leader for Agency Overseeing Offshore Drilling http://ht.ly/17KGKY #
THR: Grains mostly flat in Chicago – CHICAGO, June 15 (UPI) — Grain futures were mostly flat at the close Tuesday … http://ht.ly/17KGL4 #
THR: Raw Data: Oval Office Addresses in the Age of Television http://ht.ly/17KEgG #
THR: Lawmakers vote for private equity rules – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Private equity funds and hedge funds would fac… http://ht.ly/17KEgI #
THR: NASA awards space network contract – WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) — NASA announced the award Tuesday of a Space … http://ht.ly/17KEgK #
THR: U.S. markets rise sharply – NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) — U.S. markets closed sharply higher Tuesday after the Ne… http://ht.ly/17KEgM #
Gen. Petraeus Passes Out in Hearing http://ht.ly/1YWF5 I might not agree a lot with John McCain but his 1st instinct was to move to help. #
THR: Obama pick for deputy atty general comes under fire – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s nominee f… http://ht.ly/17KBSd #
THR: BAE, Iveco team up to bid for U.S. Marine personnel carrier http://ht.ly/17KBSf #
THR: Spirit cancels flights through Thursday – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15 (UPI) — U.S. airline Spirit said it … http://ht.ly/17KBSh #
THR: Rep. Steve King Accuses Obama of Favoring Blacks Over Whites http://ht.ly/17KzE0 #
THR: Chicology window blinds recalled – WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) — The U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission ann… http://ht.ly/17KzE4 #
THR: EPA finds Senate climate bill affordable – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. climate and energy bill unveiled las… http://ht.ly/17KzE2 #
THR: Pakistan gets F-16s on stiff conditions – ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 15 (UPI) — Days after the United States a… http://ht.ly/17KzE6 #
Sen. Mary Landrieu urges Barack Obama to accelerate oil revenue sharing http://ht.ly/1YU6B Urges? How ’bout blackmail? #
The Bully Pulpit: Congressman Assaults Student On-Camera http://ht.ly/1YU2R And the cops were told not to arrest. #
THR: Justice Nominee Defends Past Criticism of Military Commissions http://ht.ly/17Kwvx #
THR: U.S. markets rise Tuesday – NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) — U.S. markets rose Tuesday after the New York Federal Re… http://ht.ly/17Kwvz #
THR: Eyeing Iran, Saudis upgrade F-15 fleet – RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 15 (UPI) — Saudi Arabia, increasingly fea… http://ht.ly/17KwvB #
THR: Republicans Accuse Obama of ‘Exploiting’ Oil Crisis to Pass Stalled Energy Bill http://ht.ly/17Ktom #
THR: Germany, France, show a unified front – BERLIN, June 15 (UPI) — French and German leaders said they had put a… http://ht.ly/17Ktoq #
THR: U.S. claims victory after Iran rebuked at U.N. rights body http://ht.ly/17Ktoo #
THR: EU, U.S. close on bank data pact – BRUSSELS, June 15 (UPI) — European Union commissioners have approved the d… http://ht.ly/17KqND #
THR: Afghan war trends signal “mounting crisis”: senator – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s war effor… http://ht.ly/17KqNB #
THR: BAE debuts lightweight armor system – PARIS, June 15 (UPI) — British defense company BAE Systems unveiled its… http://ht.ly/17KqNF #
THR: Oil companies turn on BP at congressional hearing – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Executives from other major oil comp… http://ht.ly/17Ko6n #
THR: U.S. markets rise early Tuesday – NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) — U.S. markets rose early Tuesday after the New Yor… http://ht.ly/17Ko6t #
THR: Petraeus Slumps Over Desk During Senate Hearing – Gen. David Petraeus explained that he must have gotten “dehyd… http://ht.ly/17Ko6l #
THR: EADS plans defense development in India – BERLIN, June 15 (UPI) — Moving to expand its presence in India, the… http://ht.ly/17Ko6r #
THR: Gen. Petraeus briefly collapses in hearing – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Gen. David Petraeus, who is in charge of U…. http://ht.ly/17Ko6p #
THR: Pentagon Claims Kirk Improperly Mixed Politics With Military Duty http://ht.ly/17KlEm #
THR: Clyburn Claims ‘Hacking’ Behind Greene’s Surprise Win in S.C. Senate Race http://ht.ly/17KlEo #
THR: U.S. sets rules for employer healthcare plans – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Monday annou… http://ht.ly/17KlEq #
THR: Labor updating petition on China workers’ rights – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Amid reports of increased unrest amon… http://ht.ly/17Kjqy #
THR: Crude oil prices hold steady overnight – NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) — Crude oil prices on the New York Mercantil… http://ht.ly/17KjqA #
THR: Economic Outlook: Down to the wire – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International For banking lobbyists in Washing… http://ht.ly/17KjqC #
THR: Administration May Take Over Oil Spill Damage Claims, White House Says http://ht.ly/17Kgkx #
THR: Whitman Had Physical Altercation With eBay Employee in 2007, Report Claims http://ht.ly/17Kgkz #
THR: NASA appoints Constellation managers – HOUSTON, June 15 (UPI) — Lawrence Thomas has been named manager of NAS… http://ht.ly/17KgkB #
THR: Republicans Rail Against Extra Spending While No Budget Resolution in Place http://ht.ly/17KdGS #
Prez commission on Gulf/BP oil spill filled-out http://ht.ly/1YDME Too bad Obama killed drilling & put ppl out of work. #
In Louisiana, it’s one damned thing after another: James Carville http://ht.ly/1YDK4 Lizard Man-Boy is right. Really. #
Don’t let the oil spill hamper you plans to visit the Gulf Coast http://ht.ly/1YDJr Don’t let ObamaSpeak deter you. #tcot #
Crucial Vote Set on Unemployment Benefits, Tax Credit Extensions Bill – Failure Possible http://ht.ly/1YDI1 The unemployed will suffer. #
Palin: ‘No I Have Not Had Implants’ http://ht.ly/1YDz7 The Leftys will stop at nothing to malign Palin. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
Documents: Gary Coleman Didn’t Want to Be Taken Off Life Support http://ht.ly/1YDxd He truly was destroyed. He was a fighter. #
Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Measure that Saves Marine’s Job http://ht.ly/1YDtk Teacher’s Union 0 Marines 1 (WON). #tcot #
US Man Hunting Bin Laden Held in Pakistan http://ht.ly/1YDqN Khan stops UBL hunter. I didn’t make that up. Where’s Holder? #
BP OIL SPILL: Fury as Obama compares Gulf leak to 9/11 attacks http://ht.ly/1YDoh UK is getting PISSED. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #
Democrats’ tax bill moves toward vote Senate http://ht.ly/1YDm8 While gov’t fights, the unemployed died a little each day. #
PriceWaterHouse: Employers to see 2011 med costs jump http://ht.ly/1YDii ObamaCare will send economy into deep depression. #
THR: U.S. needs tougher North Korea nuclear strategy: report http://ht.ly/17K6it #
THR: BP faces grilling in Congress – WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) – BP Plc’s U.S. chief faces accusations in Congres… http://ht.ly/17K47g #
California has officially gone mad. Ballot initiative to TAX your HC as INCOME. http://ht.ly/1YwsV VOTE NO 1470. (10-0017) #
Obama Moves to Silence Gun Groups http://ht.ly/1Ywol WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #tcot #
THR: Congress nears deal on bank trading crackdown – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Banks looked increasingly likely to face… http://ht.ly/17JWYk #
THR: Rand Paul’s Doctor Credentials Questioned for Lacking Top Board’s Certification http://ht.ly/17JWYi #
THR: BP accused of repeated shortcuts as Obama tours Gulf – THEODORE, Ala./HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers accuse… http://ht.ly/17JVgu #
Pelosi’s New District Office Costs $18,736/mon http://ht.ly/1Yv8s She DOES NOT CARE what you think about your tax dollars. #
Catholics Push Hyundai To Cancel Commercial http://ht.ly/1Yv4G What if it were Muslims? #
The Bully Pulpit: Congressman Assaults Student On-Camera: http://lnk.ms/8Ly2G #
THR: House Swears in Latest Member – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) became the newest House member after House Speaker Nancy… http://ht.ly/17JRjN #
THR: Microsoft to sell controller-free platform – REDMOND, Wash., June 14 (UPI) — U.S. software giant Microsoft sa… http://ht.ly/17JRjQ #
THR: Crude oil prices drop under $75 – NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) — The price for a barrel of crude oil dropped under… http://ht.ly/17JRjS #
THR: Chicago grain futures rise Monday – CHICAGO, June 14 (UPI) — Grain futures were higher at the close Monday on… http://ht.ly/17JN44 #
THR: Pelosi’s New District Office Costs $18,736 a Month – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s district office in the new fe… http://ht.ly/17JN42 #
THR: Democrats, NRA said to agree on campaign bill – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in the House of Representative… http://ht.ly/17JKT5 #
THR: Caribbean states mull military outlays for war on drugs http://ht.ly/17JKT7 #
THR: Corn conditions could hardly be better – WASHINGTON, June 14 (UPI) — The most recent U.S. Department of Agric… http://ht.ly/17JKT9 #
RT @HeyTammyBruce: Obama Boss George Soros Ready To Profit From Oil Disaster http://bit.ly/c9SdQz #tbrs #
THR: Emirates places lifeline order for Airbus – TOULOUSE, France, June 14 (UPI) — A new order for 32 Airbus A380 … http://ht.ly/17JImJ #
RT @exposeliberals: did that idiot wolf blitzer just say Obama is “being held hostage” by the gulf oil spill? #tcot *Really? #
RT @RatedRepublican: Obama ripped off Republican GOP’er The Rock & called himself The Barack on WWE Monday Night RAW during 2008 Campaign. #
RT @redbloodedgirl: Or else Obama will *kick some a$$”!!!! That is, when he figures out whose a$$ to kick. #
‘New York Times’ Bans the Word ‘Tweet’ http://ht.ly/1YqQZ THE reason journalism is dead. WRITE.VOTE.RECALL #tcot #
THR: WTO backs U.S. and Japan in EU trade dispute: USTR – WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A World Trade Organization… http://ht.ly/17JG0s #
THR: News Corp. makes two Internet deals – NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) — U.S. media giant News Corp. said Monday it wo… http://ht.ly/17JG0u #
THR: Austerity budgets could rock Europe – PARIS, June 14 (UPI) — The European Commission president fears that dem… http://ht.ly/17JG0w #
THR: National Mayors Group Condemns ‘Un-American’ Arizona Immigration Law http://ht.ly/17JDBl #
THR: Markets start week with gains – NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) — U.S. markets rose tentatively Monday, following an … http://ht.ly/17JDBp #
THR: 2 Executives charged in ‘sweetheart deal’ – NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Justice Department said Monday… http://ht.ly/17JDBn #
THR: Congress nears deal on bank trading crackdown – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some parts of a controversial proposal t… http://ht.ly/17JAxV #
THR: Senator urges release of sunscreen chemical data – NEW YORK (Reuters) – A senator on Sunday called on the FDA t… http://ht.ly/17JAxX #
THR: Retailers rebound in Massachusetts – BOSTON, June 14 (UPI) — Vacancy rates at shopping centers dropped to 5.8… http://ht.ly/17JAxZ #
THR: U.S. and Norway lead bid to rebuke Iran at U.N. rights forum http://ht.ly/17JxjO #
THR: Loser of South Carolina Democratic Senate Primary Files Protest http://ht.ly/17JxjK #
THR: Toyota accused of cover ups, plural – WASHINGTON, Conn., June 14 (UPI) — The head of an automobile industry w… http://ht.ly/17JxjQ #
THR: Reid Runs as Consummate Insider With ‘No One Can Do More’ Message http://ht.ly/17JxjM #
THR: McChrystal talks NATO supplies in Pakistan – ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 14 (UPI) — International forces need s… http://ht.ly/17JuOp #
THR: Israeli UAV deal with Russia stumbles – TEL AVIV, Israel, June 14 (UPI) — Negotiations between Israel Aerospa… http://ht.ly/17JuOr #
THR: N.C. Congressman Under Fire for Physical Confrontation With Man in Washington http://ht.ly/17Jsa1 #
THR: Newly Released FBI Files Detail Kennedy Death Threats – Most of the secret FBI files on the late Sen. Edward Ke… http://ht.ly/17Js9Z #
THR: Thales debuts new combat vehicle – PARIS, June 14 (UPI) — French defense company Thales announced the debut o… http://ht.ly/17Jsa5 #
THR: China, Taiwan, closer to trade agreement – BEIJING, June 14 (UPI) — Mainland China and Taiwan have completed … http://ht.ly/17Jsa3 #
THR: BP Outlines Plan to Speed Up Oil Containment – As President Obama took his fourth trip to the Gulf Coast to sur… http://ht.ly/17JpED #
THR: Obama and BP set for oil-spill showdown – WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – Barack Obama and top BP executives are … http://ht.ly/17JpEF #
THR: Crude oil prices rise Monday – NEW YORK, June 14 (UPI) — The price for a barrel of crude oil topped $75 per b… http://ht.ly/17JpEH #
THR: Obama steps up push for added economic stimulus – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and his aides a… http://ht.ly/17JnCF #
THR: Economic Outlook: Striking a balance – By ANTHONY HALLUnited Press International The world’s economic imbalance… http://ht.ly/17JnCH #
THR: China hits back at U.S. pressure on yuan – BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday hit back at f… http://ht.ly/17JgLn #
THR: Obama Plans Fourth Tour of Gulf Oil Spill – President Barack Obama is going back to the Gulf of Mexico and this… http://ht.ly/17JcOf #
THR: Fed’s Bullard: Europe woes haven’t delayed Fed moves – TOKYO (Reuters) – Europe’s sovereign debt crisis has not… http://ht.ly/17JcOh #
THR Twitter Weekly Digest for 2010-06-13: http://lnk.ms/9h4Qg #