Obama Picks RIAA's Favorite Lawyer for a Top Justice Post
news.cnet.com — As president-elect, one of Obama's first tech-related decisions has been to select the Recording Industry Association of America's favorite lawyer to be the third-in-command at the Justice Department.More… (Political News)
Secret Service Pimps Out A New Presidential Limo
cnn.com — Shortly after taking the oath of office, Obama will climb into the Mother of All Hybrids -- part car, part truck and, from the looks of it, part tank.More… (Political News)
CNN's Sanjay Gupta to be named Surgeon General
voices.washingtonpost.com — President-elect Barack Obama has offered the job of surgeon general to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon and correspondent for CNN and CBS, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.More… (Political News)
Like Wearing A Suit And Sunglasses?FBI Hiring 850 New People
cnn.com — Looking for a job? The FBI is hiring 850 new people, its largest ever hiring spree since 9/11. Maybe they'll catch all those shady mortgage crooksters before they Jenga the system! Oh wait, too late.More… (Political News)
Obama says deficit may approach $1 trillion
news.yahoo.com — President-elect Barack Obama said on Tuesday he expects to inherit a U.S. budget deficit approaching $1 trillion and his administration would have to make some tough budget choices.More… (Political News)
Democrats' Factions Could Stall Grand Plans
online.wsj.com — Democrats are touting grand plans as the new Congress sweeps into town. But they face serious obstacles, starting with the party itself, which is hardly unified.More… (Political News)
Obama Pick for Top Intel Post aided 1999 East Timor Genocide
democracynow.org — Dennis Blair played a critical role in backing the Indonesian occupation of East Timor during the 1990s. At the height of a wave of ruthless attacks on Timorese that killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands, Blair personally informed top Indonesian general, Wiranto, of unwavering US support. He continued to support the Indonesian military...More… (Political News)
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