Saturday, January 3, 2009

News today of note

What's Happening
I thought we were in a recession?

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have at least one reason to ring in the new year: They've given themselves a $4,700-a-year pay raise starting Thursday.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/58733.html

Burris won't be seated by Congress' start
I thought that Illinois was going to fix this before Rod was able to appoint someone?

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate likely won't be certified by Illinois state officials in time for the start of the 111th Congress, analysts say.
Full Article here: http://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-472320-104947

Leaking light pole voltage zaps Mpls. dogs
I have heard about this type of thing happening before, and here it is again.

MINNEAPOLIS (UPI) -- Minneapolis officials say they are checking aging light poles after several instances of dogs being zapped with leaking voltage while urinating on them.Full text here: http://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-472319-791793

Suit likely if Coleman loses Senate race
I sure hope that they finally get this thing settled, it's cost me and the rest of the state money that is better spent elsewhere!

ST. PAUL, Minn. (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., will likely mount a legal challenge to any recount decision that favors Democrat Al Franken, a campaign attorney says.
http://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-472311-498728

Tulsa firefighter is on administrative leaveOne pissed off firefighter - there are pictures on link site.

Oklahoma Firefighter Arrested for Driving Truck into Station
Tulsa firefighter allegedly caused $50,000 in damage

Obama
Chicago to take over at White House

After George Bush brought Texas to Washington, Barack Obama will bring blasts from the Windy City

Yes Chicago is finally going to be in the White House, will it be just like having Springfiield in Chicago?

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