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WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a US$447 billion bill that boosts funding for a large part of the U.S. government and reflects priorities of Democrats who control Congress and the White House. Full Article at China Post
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North Carolina says guard Marcus Ginyard will miss tonight's game against Presbyterian with pain in his left foot. School officials said Friday that the move is a precaution. Full Article at Myrtle Beach Sun News
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tool goes here LOS ANGELES -- The chief executive officer of Southern California's commuter rail agency will step down but continue to work on safety measures for the system, which is under scrutiny after 25 people were killed in a head-on train... Full Article at Fresno Bee
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A BRITISH judge has barred journalists in the country from publishing some material about golfer Tiger Woods. An injunction issued Thursday even blocks media from revealing the details of the order itself. Full Article at Shanghai Daily
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Reporting from Washington - With her party firmly in power, Rep. Maxine Waters (D- Los Angeles) didn't think enough attention was being paid to the economic troubles of minorities. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
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Hypocrisy: Sen. Max Baucus' office defends his girlfriend's big pay raise by pointing to the raises others living off the taxpayer spigot got. What sympathy for the 10% of Americans suffering unemployment. Full Article at Investor's Business Daily
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Since Anne Owers was appointed in 2001, the prison population in England and Wales has grown by 27% – leaving her worried about safety. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved a $447 billion bill on Thursday that boosts funding for a large part of the U.S. government and reflects priorities of Democrats who control Congress and the White House. Full Article at Reuters Health: eLine
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tool goes here Six defendants in the gang rape of a 16-year-old Richmond girl have pleaded not guilty to charges against them. Full Article at Fresno Bee
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Congress, it’s been said, is like high school for old people. Seems about right The December issue of Newsmax Magazine includes a list of the Congress members most loved or or most hated by their colleagues. A couple of Virginians made the list. Full Article at Vivian J. Page
