Today was the day that the Democrats met, to decide whether to take away the Chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee,
held by Senator Joseph Lieberman. After the meeting today, Senator Harry Reid explained what had happened. They had voted, by secret ballot, to allow Senator Lieberman to keep the Chairmanship, as well as be on one other committee, he had to relinquish his seat an Envoirmental & Security Committee. Mr. Lieberman had no problem doing that. he was repentent to a degree, say there were some things he wished he had not said. Sure, anyone would apologize at this point, when you might be kicked to the curb, for absurdity. During his support, for Senator McCain, he called Senator everything from socialist to communist and some things in between. President-Elect Obama had said to Senator Reid that he wanted Senator Lieberman to continue to causus with the Democrats, especially with things in the shape that they are, he needs every vote that he can get, to push his programs through the senate. Taking the high road serves Obama well, smart play.
Speculation continues, regarding Senator Clinton as Secretary of State. Her husband, former President, Bill Clinton is supposedly being vetted. There is word that the Senaten will not have a problem confirming Senator Clinton, there is a lot of respect for her work ethic.
Japan is technically in a recession at this time, first time since 2001.
Citigroup will cut fifty-two thousand jobs, in addition to the twenty-three thousand, jobs already slated to be cut.
An emerging market expert, reported on BBC news, that he felt that the recession, would not be long. No reason why.
CEO Nardelli, of Chrysler, stated that if one of the auto companies, GM, Ford or Chrysler, goes under, they all would go under. The auto company executives testified on Capitol Hill today, explaining why they needed twenty-five billion dollars more, than they had already been allocated. The members in Congress, were divided over whether to provide the money, Democrats were slightly more willing than the Republicans. It's reported that GM, may fail before years end, for lack of operating cash.
Greg Craig has been chosen as White House Counsel , for the Obama administration, Eric Holder, former Deputy Attorney General under Janet Reno, was offered the position of Attorney General of the United States, and accepted, making him the first African-American Attorney General in history, if he is confirmed.
Senator Ted Stevens, of Alaska, has lost his bid to Democratic Mark Begich, the election has not been certified as yet, but the winner was declared. The Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief, as they had drawn up a resolution, to expel Senator Stevens from the Senate, because of his felony conviction, if he won. They tabled it, until Thursday of this week, awaiting the outcome of the election. Today was Senator Steven's birthday.
President-Elect Obama is said to be considering two new cabinet positions, Car Czar, to oversee the restructuring of the Automobile Industry, and Chief Technology Officer, to bring the Government into the twenty-first century, and the internet era.
A blind woman (true story) was sent a letter, telling her that her water would be shut off, unless she paid a one-cent overdue bill, and a lien would be put on her home.
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