The impeachment trial of Illinois Governor Blagojevich, ended today with the Governor making an impassioned speech before the State Senate, stating over and over that he had done nothing wrong. He said he only wanted to present witnesses
to testify on his behalf that he was innocent. The Governor had previously stated that he was not allowed to present witnesses, which some Illinois lawmakers said that was not true. The Governor did not attend his trial neither did he have a lawyer represent him at the trial. The two seats which were available for the Governor and his lawyer, were left empty throughout the three day trial. The Governor spoke for forty-five minutes. After he was finished, about four hours later the full Senate voted, 59 to 0 to impeach the Governor and end his term in office after almost six years. The Governor had already packed up his things and was ready to leave the Governor's office. Governor Blagojevich had made the circuit on many talk shows pleading his case to anyone who would listen, tomorrow, he will probably show up again to talk about the aftermath of the impeachment. The Lieutenant Governor
took over and was sworn in immediately after the vote ended.

President Obama said the fact that Wall Streeters gave themselves $18.4 billion dollars in bonuses for 2008,
was shameful and irresponsible, and that they needed to discipline themselves, especially when the taxpayers money was being used to bail them out. The President was still confident
that there would be an economic turnaround. Reportedly 64% of the stimulus money will be disbursed in the first 18 months, once the plan has passed. Recent reported that the N. Y. Attorney General will demand some action regarding the bonuses on Wall Street.

There was an Economic Summit held in Davos, Switzerland, with the attendees gathered to discuss ways to improve and turn around the global slowdown. The consesus was more Government financial intervention.

AT & T customers are departing amid the the recessionary slowdown.

Eastman Kodak will announce further restructuring, job
cuts as demand for cameras declines.

The N. Y. Times tops analysts estimates, plan to sell the Red Sox.

The Peanut Corporation of America, is responsible for the outbeak of somanella, which has sickened over 500 people and killed eight. The plant was found to have roaches, mold and a leaky ceiling by inspectors. Hundreds of products have been recalled, check the FDA website for the names of the products.
Congress is introducing regulations to overhaul the FDA, so that it will be more responsible to the people for their health and safety.

A former C.I.A. Agent, found guilty of spying and sentenced to jail, was monitored after an informer give details of his actions to authorities. Harold Nicholson, serving a twenty-three year term, was using his son, to take classified information to Russia for payment.

Renowned author John Updike has died.

The Mars Rover suffered a glitch after 108 days of being monitored.

The U. S. unemployment figure stands at 4,780,000 people out of work.

Caifornia's Governor is seeking authority, to demand that state employees take days off without pay, in order to cover a state budget shortfall. The state is already, supposedly going to send out I. O. U's to those who are expecting state refunds, as the state does not have the cash to cover the refunds.

There was a rumor that there would not be enough buffalo wings to go around at the Super Bowl, but the rumor has been dispelled, that's the good news, bad news, the wings will cost more. One billion wings are expected to be consummed the day
of the game.

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