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<ul> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Health-Spending.html">Nation's Health Spending Rises, but Not So Much</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06justice.html?ref=us">Obama Names 4 for Justice Jobs in Break From Bush Path</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503047.html?nav=hcmodule">Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/blacks-lead-both-houses-a-first-for-nation/">Blacks lead both houses, a first for nation</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Health-Spending.html">Nation's Health Spending Rises, but Not So Much</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06justice.html?ref=us">Obama Names 4 for Justice Jobs in Break From Bush Path</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503047.html?nav=hcmodule">Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/blacks-lead-both-houses-a-first-for-nation/">Blacks lead both houses, a first for nation</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Stimulus-Tax-Cuts.html">Obama Stimulus Plan Boosts Business Tax Refunds</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Obama-Spy-Agencies.html">Obama's Intel Picks Short on Direct Experience</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-New-Congress.html">Economic Crisis, Obama Response Face New Congress</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Health-Spending.html">Nation's Health Spending Rises, but Not So Much</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Bush-Marine-Conservation.html">Bush to Establish 3 Marine Monuments in Pacific</a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/business/economy/06feds.html?ref=business">Fed to Begin Buying Mortgage-Backed Securities</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-US-Mideast-Obama-Analysis.html">With Nothing Good to Say, Obama Keeps Mum on Gaza </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Senate-Burris.html">Burris Making Personal Bid to Join the New Senate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Democrats-Chairman.html">Kaine Says He'll Limit Time Spent as Party Leader</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/06/washington/AP-Congress-Madoff.html">Madoff Scandal, SEC Role Under Scrutiny</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Blair-Profile.html">New Intelligence Director May Lead Smaller Agency </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Obama-Welcome-to-Washington-Analysis.html">Analysis: Barack Obama Tested by Stimulus, Scandal </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Bush-Freedom-Medals.html">Bush Chooses Uribe, Blair, Howard for High Honor</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Senate-The-Club.html">Clubby Senate Finds a Way to Reject Blago's Pick</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Obama-Girls-School.html">Obama Girls Start School With Photographers in Tow</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Meltdown-Treasury.html">Treasury Provides $15B From Bailout Pot to 7 Banks</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Justice-Appointees.html">Obama Names Harvard Law Dean Solicitor General</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Minnesota-Senate.html">Franken on Top in Minn. Recount; Coleman to Sue</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Obama-Congress.html">Obama Says His Plan With Tax Cuts to Get Quick OK</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-House-Rules.html">New House Rules Reflect Democrats' Election Win</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Economy.html">Construction Spending Shows Gains but Outlook Grim</a> (Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Bloomberg News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=a64X_CFyfh_M&amp;refer=us">Fed Focuses on Consumer, Corporate Rate Spreads Over Treasuries </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=ahYQ06QfZrzo&amp;refer=us">Obama Said to Favor $775 Billion for Stimulus Plan </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=aMrp5i26lRp8&amp;refer=us">Panetta’s Selection as CIA Chief Draws Concerns From Democrats </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=aPqwRGM5U6ro&amp;refer=us">Democrats Franken, Burris Won’t Claim U.S. Senate Seats Today </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=az2Zk5s1leBc&amp;refer=us">Coal-Ash Spill May Strip TVA of ‘Deference’ From U.S., States </a> (Energy, Environment, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Boston Globe</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/01/06/dont_blame_burris_for_blagojevichs_actions/">H.D.S. Greenway: Don't blame Burris for Blagojevich's actions </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/01/06/bushs_one_last_blow_to_environment/">Derrick Z. Jackson: Bush's one last blow to environment </a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/01/06/insulting_the_constitution/">editorial: Insulting the Constitution</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/01/06/economists_divided_over_cutting_taxes/">Economists divided over cutting taxes</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/01/06/obama_goes_to_bat_for_stimulus/">Obama goes to bat for stimulus</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/01/06/obama_taps_harvard_law_school_dean_as_solicitor_general/">Obama taps Harvard Law School dean as solicitor general</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/01/06/obama_set_to_name_panetta_to_lead_cia/">Obama set to name Panetta to lead CIA</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/01/06/franken_wins_minn_seat_but_lawsuit_likely/">Notebook: Franken wins Minn. seat but lawsuit likely</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Christian Science Monitor</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0106/p25s19-usec.html">US auto sales fall for many firms beyond Big Three</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0106/p08s01-comv.html">editorial: History as Obama's imperfect guide</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0106/p09s03-coop.html">Brad Sherman: A stimulus that won't sink the US</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0106/p01s04-usec.html">Credit crunch shows little sign of easing</a> (Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06stimulus.html?ref=us">Obama Seeks Wide Support in Congress for Stimulus</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06donors.html?ref=us">Obama’s Inauguration Fund-Raising Tops $24 Million</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/business/06smoke.html?ref=us">Coming Down on Tobacco </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/06candlestick.html?ref=us">California Supreme Court to Hear Arena Search Case</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/business/06madoff.html?ref=us">Bid to Revoke Madoff’s Bail Cites His Gifts</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/world/asia/06iqbal.html?ref=us">Ex-Detainee of U.S. Describes a 6-Year Ordeal</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06richardson.html?ref=us">In Santa Fe, Staying Can Also Be Such Sweet Sorrow</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/business/06gasoline.html?ref=business">As Prices Rise, Some See $2 Gas</a> (Economy, Energy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/business/media/06post.html?ref=business">A Top Editor Leaving Washington Post</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/washington/06bar.html?ref=us">Should Animal Cruelty on Film Be Illegal?</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06cia.html?ref=us">Panetta Chosen as C.I.A. Chief in Surprise Step</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06tue1.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Incursion Into Gaza</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06cong.html?ref=us">Early Hurdle in Senate Confronts Illinois Pick</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06tue2.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Best Interests of the Child</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06tue4.html?ref=opinion">Maura J. Casey: Senator Claiborne Pell’s Vision</a> (Education, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06chernow.html?ref=opinion">Ron Chernow: Where Is Our Ferdinand Pecora?</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06justice.html?ref=us">Obama Names 4 for Justice Jobs in Break From Bush Path</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/06oceans.html?ref=us">Bush to Protect Vast New Pacific Tracts</a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/06healthcare.html?ref=us">Spending Rise for Health Care and Prescription Drugs Slows</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/us/politics/06minnesota.html?ref=us">Democrat Is Winner in Recount of Minnesota Senate Race</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Reuters</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-politics-minnesota.html">Democrat Wins Minnesota Senate Seat In Recount</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-financial-bankruptcy.html">Lawmakers Set New Mortgage Bankruptcy Bill</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-financial-tarp.html">House Panel Postpones Financial Bailout Hearing</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-stimulus.html">Obama Expects "Sobering" Unemployment Figures </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-money.html">Obama Transition Team on Track to Meet Money Goal </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-justice.html">Obama Taps Clinton - Era Lawyers For Justice Dept </a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-panetta.html">Obama Picks Former Clinton Aide Panetta For CIA</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-congress-senate.html">Senate Democrats Put Off Plans to Seat Franken</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-usa-obama.html">Obama Seeks Swift Passage Of Fiscal Package</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-financial-regulation.html">Obama Takeover Augurs Financial Regulator Shakeup</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/05/washington/politics-us-obama-jobs.html">Obama Considering Expanding Jobless Benefits: Report</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>USA Today</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/opposition-to-b.html#more"> DeWayne Wickham: Opposition to Burris might blow up on Democrats</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/">editorial: How to turn Obama's success into gains for black boys</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/pay-to-play-par.html#more">editorial: Pay-to-play,' part II</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/obama-and-the-d.html#more">Jonah Goldberg: Obama and the Democratic brand</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/senate06_st.art.htm">Franken declares Senate win; Coleman to challenge results </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/spending06_st.art.htm">Spending on prescription drugs slows </a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/courtnominees06_st.art.htm">Key Justice nominees rooted in academia </a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/stimulus06_st.art.htm">Obama: Act now on 'very sick' economy </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/1acia06dom_st.art.htm?loc=interstitialskip">Panetta criticized as choice for CIA </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/1amarianas06_st.art.htm">Huge ocean tract protected </a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/1abushloyalists06dom_cv.art.htm">The loyalists </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090106/newcongress06_st.art.htm">Obama will be working with grayest Congress yet </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123120464870255997.html">editorial: What Congress Knew About 'Torture' </a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123120542333456031.html">editorial: Feel Like a Trillion Bucks </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123120666040256163.html">Bert Ely: Banks Don't Need to Be Forced to Lend </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123120168447155709.html">S. Calabresi & M. Saks: Justice Requires 12 Angry Men </a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502876.html">Obama Nominates Four To Senior Justice Posts</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503050.html?hpid=topnews">Panetta Chosen As CIA Director</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502851.html">Kaine Says Top Priority This Year Is Va. Budget</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503172.html">Al Kamen: Take Two Bailouts and Call Me in the Morning</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503270.html">At Sidwell, Everybody's Top Subject</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503047.html?nav=hcmodule">Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502752.html?nav=hcmodule">Obama Pitches Stimulus Plan</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502739.html?nav=hcmodule">Franken Win Certified, but Senate Will Delay Seating</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010503046.html">Data Breaches Up Almost 50 Percent, Affecting Records of 35.7 Million People</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010501693.html">U.S. Auto Sales Fell 36% in December</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502344.html">E. J. Dionne Jr.: The Party of Tomorrow </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502345.html">Michael Brownrigg: Our Stake in the Bailouts</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502771.html">Dana Milbank: Aspiring RNC Chairmen Wonder: What Would Reagan Do?</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010501181.html">Bush to Protect Three Areas in Pacific</a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502688.html">TV Converter Program Runs Out of Funding</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502737.html">Timber Firm Drops Road-Use Request</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010501566.html">SEC Broadens Its Probe Of Failures in Madoff Case</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010500863.html">Bennett to Step Down as Managing Editor of Post</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502406.html">editorial: A Monumental Decision</a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/05/AR2009010502484.html">editorial: Fuller Disclosure</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/blacks-lead-both-houses-a-first-for-nation/">Blacks lead both houses, a first for nation</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/obamas-justice-pick-draws-fire-of-pro-lifers/">Obama's Justice pick draws fire of pro-lifers</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/obama-pushes-stimulus-plan-on-capitol-hill/">Obama pushes stimulus plan on Hill</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/democrats-cool-to-panetta-at-cia/">Democrats cool to Panetta at CIA</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/steele-blackwell-take-limelight-at-rnc-forum/">Steele, Blackwell take limelight at RNC forum</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/the-dirty-joke-from-minnesota/">Wesley Pruden: The dirty joke from Minnesota</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/health-on-hold-in-sickly-economy/">Health on hold in sickly economy</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/inside-the-beltway-31900943/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/price-dip-adjusts-bushs-gas-legacy/">Price dip adjusts Bush's gas legacy</a> (Economy, Energy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/freshmen-form-a-diverse-class/">Freshmen form a diverse class</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/franken-clinches-senate-win-as-lawsuit-brews/">Franken grips Senate win as lawsuit brews</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/the-presidents-not-so-secret-service/">Tara Wall: The president's not-so-Secret Service</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/stimulating-tax-cuts/">editorial: Stimulating tax cuts</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/being-president-101/"> Tony Blankley: Being president 101</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/to-stop-going-up-in-smoke/">J. Stier & B. Rodu: To stop going up in smoke</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/06/seated-in-the-constitution/">Bruce Fein: Seated in the Constitution</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2009-01-06:2006 2009-01-06T08:49:00Z 2009-01-06T13:46:13Z

<ul> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--senaterepublicans0105jan05,0,833759.story">E-mail: NY GOP Senate staff to aid campaigns</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>NYS Public Radio</strong>: <a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453528&amp;sectionID=1">Karen DeWitt: Reformers See Hope for </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06disclosure.html?ref=nyregion">So You Want to Be a Senator? Answer 28 Pages of Questions</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Gannett News Service</strong>: <a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS12/901060315/1001/NEWS">Paterson plans upstate town hall meetings</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Daily News</strong>: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_mayor_bloombergs_odd_delay_on_term_bid.html">Mayor Bloomberg's 'odd' delay on term bid</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>New York Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/gop_note_spurs_cry_for_probe_147421.htm">GOP Note Spurs Cry for Probe</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--senaterepublicans0105jan05,0,833759.story">E-mail: NY GOP Senate staff to aid campaigns</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>NYS Public Radio</strong>: <a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453528&amp;sectionID=1">Karen DeWitt: Reformers See Hope for </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06disclosure.html?ref=nyregion">So You Want to Be a Senator? Answer 28 Pages of Questions</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>Gannett News Service</strong>: <a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS12/901060315/1001/NEWS">Paterson plans upstate town hall meetings</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Daily News</strong>: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_mayor_bloombergs_odd_delay_on_term_bid.html">Mayor Bloomberg's 'odd' delay on term bid</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>New York Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/gop_note_spurs_cry_for_probe_147421.htm">GOP Note Spurs Cry for Probe</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Albany Times Union</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756991&amp;category=OPINION">editorial: The green taint</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756986&amp;category=OPINION">Diverse area, same concerns </a> (Environment, Federal Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756960&amp;category=REGION">Ravena plant state's No. 2 mercury source</a> (Energy, Environment, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=757005&amp;category=REGION">State still a failure to you</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756814&amp;category=REGION">Saratoga rec center defense fund OK'd</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756992&amp;category=REGION">Susan Bruno resume eyed</a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756995&amp;category=REGION">Latham clinic to be closed</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756993&amp;category=REGION">Board to look for new answers</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=757014&amp;category=REGION">Council, mayor honor activist</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756976&amp;category=OPINION">editorial: Claiborne Pell</a> (Education, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--albanydysfunction0105jan05,0,1615611.story">Policy group finds NY legislative committees weak</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--economicrecovery0105jan05,0,1152258.story">NYC proposes ideas for federal economic plan</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--medicaidlawsuit0105jan05,0,698089.story">NY AG accuses hospitals of kickbacks, fraud</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--senaterepublicans0105jan05,0,833759.story">E-mail: NY GOP Senate staff to aid campaigns</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--nycwatershed-laws0105jan05,0,781991.story">Challenge to NYC watershed protection plan fails</a> (Environment, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--lowcarbonstandard0105jan05,0,6404319.story">NY, 10 other states agree to low carbon standard</a> (Environment, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962ef5306781238845257.txt">Missteps may not trip up Kennedy</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/1060316/1001">JC panel accused of bias</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/1060318/1001">Council to pursue police consolidation study </a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/1060303/1005/OPINION">editorial: Hard choices</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Buffalo News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/541089.html">Empire Games may be downsized</a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/nationalworld/state/story/541138.html">State Senate Democrats remain teetering on verge of control</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/nationalworld/state/story/541137.html">With entire state in economic pain, Paterson scrubs separate address</a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/buffaloerie/story/541265.html">Buffalo Zoo to close on Mondays, Tuesdays through February</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/buffaloerie/story/541195.html">Harbor agency looks for gold in auction of Aud orange seats</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/buffaloerie/story/541153.html">Change in U. S. attorneys may be announced today</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/buffaloerie/story/541145.html">Court action delays mailing of bills for property taxes in Erie County</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/northernsuburbs/story/541275.html">Smile! Amherst Town Board finally might get its picture taken</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/northernsuburbs/story/541274.html">Most officials get pay raises, but notTonawanda board</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/northernsuburbs/story/541166.html">Newstead OKs rules for public works complex</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/easternsuburbs/story/541272.html">Cut salaries, boost class sizes, residents urge Lancaster board</a> (Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/easternsuburbs/story/541270.html">Lancaster Town Board seeks proposals for police, court space</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/southernsuburbs/story/541279.html">Rezoning OK’d, 3-2, for Hamburg swimming pool showroom</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/southernsuburbs/story/541278.html">Public hearings held on two West Seneca requests</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/southernsuburbs/story/541277.html">Haxton fails to halt sale of Lackawanna city lots</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/otherwny/story/541162.html">Newman resigns as Silver Creek trustee; replacement named</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/otherwny/story/541160.html">Fredonia drinking water mystery discussed</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/otherwny/story/541155.html">Two advisory committees announced to Hanover board</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/otherwny/story/541141.html">Senecas’ casino plan draws ill will in Catskills</a> (Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/541284.html">Falls puts brakes on 2 outdoor projects</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/easternsuburbs/story/541271.html">Cheektowaga Official seeks solution to crowding</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/540465.html">Lewiston Town Board, Chamber act to heal rift over CWM</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/540462.html">Orleans/Niagara BOCES relocates two classes</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/540459.html">Hyde Park rink hazards addressed</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/editorials/story/541120.html">editorial: One bailout spent well</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/editorials/story/541118.html">editorial: Better snowfighting will help</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/541286.html">Center for Joy is third program to be closed for lack of funding</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/niagaracounty/story/541292.html">Transit North meeting set for officials from 3 localities</a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Corning Leader</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.the-leader.com/news/x1060497525/Steuben-County-Committee-on-board-for-ENS-program">Steuben County: Committee on board for ‘ENS’ program</a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Crain's New York Business</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090105/FREE/901059976">State consumer confidence inched up in December</a> (Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Elmira Star Gazette</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060309/1001/news">Massa heads to D.C. in GM prototype</a> (Environment, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060314/1001/news">Hospitals struggle with economic side effects</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060311/1001/news">Elmira officials seek funding for Youth Court</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/901060315/1004/Opinion">editorial: Slashing pheasant program not a cost-saving move</a> (Economy, Environment, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Finger Lakes Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc4962366f70a0b065411996.txt">Seneca board reorganizing today </a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49623e2b483e3581232030.txt">Committee revealing plans for Junius hall renovations </a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49623e863049e428601304.txt">CASH pays back taxes on Lyons building </a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49603d30ed57b619430213.txt">Administrator dismisses 1-star rating </a> (Healthcare, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49603d3aaa2a4549412473.txt">Elevator project benefits area companies </a> (Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49603d76460b4897511011.txt">New Goulds jobs will depend on Pa. workers </a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49603d99be58d089041510.txt">Thruway tolls up today </a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49603dc3b3fbf859777715.txt">Police training starts Monday </a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Gannett News Service</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/1060314/1001">Report finds hope for reform in Albany</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/1060315/1001">Paterson to visit Binghamton Feb. 4 </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060303/1001/news">Area crime victims often seek aid from state board</a> (Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS12/901060315/1001/NEWS">Paterson plans upstate town hall meetings</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090106/OPINION02/901060303/1014/OPINION">Jay Gallagher: Caroline Kennedy and, like, the N.Y. Senate</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Glens Falls Post Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/local/14277707.txt">New roundabouts weighed by Queensbury Town Board</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/local/14277809.txt">AMD plan hinges on federal OK </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/508755.html?nav=5011">Council members look back at first year</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/508757.html?nav=5011">Johnstown officials watch economy</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/508758.html?nav=5011">Mayfield awards $3.4M contract for school work</a> (Economy, Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/508750.html?nav=5005">editorial: Disclosure is necessary</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Herkimer Evening Telegram</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x512374684/Herkimer-board-seeks-funds-to-pay-for-culvert-project">Herkimer board seeks funds to pay for culvert project</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/education/x512374069/HCCC-s-legal-fees-are-adding-up">HCCC’s legal fees are adding up</a> (Education)</li> </ul> <h2>Ithaca Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060304/1001/NEWS">County Legislature meeting attendance improved in 2008</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060313/1001/NEWS">Marcellus gas drilling efforts slow - for now</a> (Economy, Energy, Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090106/COLUMNISTS13/901060306/1001/NEWS"> HEAP can help Tioga residents with heating </a> (Economy, Energy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/901060310/1014/OPINION">editorial: DEC cuts: Local cleanups must continue</a> (Economy, Environment, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Jamestown Post-Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/520280.html?nav=5057">N.Y. To Increase Funding To Regional Food Banks</a> (Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/520278.html?nav=5010">editorial: Going Too Far With ‘Politically Correct’</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/520298.html?nav=5057">Town Of Ellicott Holds 2009 Organizational Meeting</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/520300.html?nav=5057">Jamestown BOE Discusses Aid Proposal</a> (Economy, Education, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Journal News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/2008901060365">Lawmakers writing up 'wish list' for Albany</a> (Economy, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090106/NEWS02/901060378/1026/NEWS10">Developer again revises design for apartments near White Plains train station</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/2008901060362">Councilman silent on Putnam sheriff bid</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/901060352/1026/NEWS10">Clarkstown has new finance chief</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/901060364/1026/NEWS10">Orangetown supervisor looks at taxes, green initiatives for 2009</a> (Economy, Environment, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/2008901060361">Bowhunting deer: Panel proposal for nature</a> (Environment, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060366/1018/NEWS02">Lower Hudson Valley leaders aim to save Greenway agency from state budget cuts</a> (Economy, Environment, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.lohud.com/article/20090106/OPINION/901060308/1015/OPINION01">editorial: Will change come today?</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Kingston Daily Freeman</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962b6ee9f680503002156.txt">AG sues two area hospitals</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962b7d23c6e0509657928.txt">Judge dismisses Gitter libel suit against paper</a> (Economy, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962bb0a83859285700419.txt">Democrats in Greene pick new minority leader</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962b4c9aa3cf256070651.txt">Orange considers 4-day work week</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/01/06/opinion/doc495e87762c706741746897.txt">editorial: A wellspring of hope</a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Legislative Gazette</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.legislativegazette.com/day_item.php?item=601">Brennan Center has suggestions for lawmakers</a> (State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Middletown Times Herald-Record</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/NEWS/901060320">Senecas hope Obama might boost Sullivan casino plans</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/NEWS/901060323">Where is all the water going? DEP wants to find out</a> (Environment, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/NEWS/901060324">Onofry sworn in as Orange Surrogate Court judge</a> (Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/NEWS/90105053/-1/NEWS">Politicians seek more disaster aid after region’s ice storm</a> (Economy, Federal Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/BIZ/901060309">Orange forum to discuss results of housing study</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/OPINION/901060306">editorial: Pols should let winners take a seat</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>NY1</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/91682/oral-arguments-heard-in-term-limits-lawsuit/Default.aspx">Oral Arguments Heard In Term Limits Lawsuit</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/91744/state-legislature-likely-to-hold-answer-on-fare-hikes/Default.aspx">State Legislature Likely To Hold Answer On Fare Hikes</a> (Economy, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/91743/political-limbo-remains-strong-in-albany/Default.aspx">Political Limbo Remains Strong In Albany</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>NYS Public Radio</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453528&amp;sectionID=1">Karen DeWitt: Reformers See Hope for </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Daily News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_mayor_bloomberg_digging_for_votes.html">Mayor Bloomberg digging for votes</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_mayor_bloombergs_odd_delay_on_term_bid.html">Mayor Bloomberg's 'odd' delay on term bid</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_lucky_brooklynites_will_be_in_crowd_witn.html">Lucky Brooklynites will be in crowd witnessing Barack Obama's inauguration</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_homeless_may_be_left_in_cold_by_city_fun.html"> Homeless may be left in cold by city funding cuts, say advocates</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2009/01/05/2009-01-05_candidates_lining_up_to_grab_council_sea.html">Candidates lining up to grab Council seat</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/01/05/2009-01-05_hiram_monserrate_nypd_da_pursuing_a_poli.html">Juan Gonzalez: Hiram Monserrate: NYPD, DA pursuing a "political lynching"</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/01/05/2009-01-05_rebel_dems_malcom_smith_close_to_senate_.html">Rebel Dems, Malcom Smith close to Senate deal, say sources</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/05/2009-01-05_new_poll_sez_caroline_kennedy_is_unsweet.html">New poll sez Caroline Kennedy is unsweetened</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/">Elizabeth Benjamin: The Daily Politics</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2009/01/05/2009-01-05_the_bronx_zoo_funding_endangered.html">The Bronx Zoo funding endangered</a> (Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_more_city_kids_are_schooled_at_home-2.html">More city kids are schooled at home</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_from_her_lips_to_gods_ear_the_fury_of_a_.html">editorial: From her lips to God's ear: The fury of a bereaved Palestinian mother captures evil of Hamas in Gaza</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_malcolm_smiths_path_to_power_the_democra.html">Bill Hammond: Malcolm Smith's path to power: The Democratic leader-to-be must work hand in hand with the GOP</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Observer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/nysut-staying-out-senate-leadership-fight-capitol-march">NYSUT Staying Out of Senate Leadership Fight, Capitol March</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/carpenters-back-kennedy-senate">Carpenters Back Kennedy for Senate</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/elsewhere-panetta-surprise-hochberg-draft">Elsewhere: The Panetta Surprise, the Hochberg Draft</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/silver-albany-dysfunctional">Silver: Albany, Dysfunctional?</a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.observer.com/2009/another-congressman-upstate">Another Congressman Upstate</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.politickerny.com/1299/ken-mitchell-hands-petitions-already">Ken Mitchell Hands in Petitions, Already</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.politickerny.com/1300/voters-pick-cuomo-over-kennedy-new-poll">Voters Pick Cuomo Over Kennedy in New Poll</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.politickerny.com/1298/bloomberg-takes-pass-kennedys-financial-disclosure">Bloomberg Takes a Pass on Kennedy's Financial Disclosure</a> (Federal Government, Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.politickerny.com/1297/bloomberg-fills-potholes-says-no-regrets-about-term-limits">Bloomberg Fills Potholes, Has No Second Thoughts About Term Limits</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.politickerny.com/1296/stengel-could-year-senate-reform">Stengel: This Could Be the Year for Senate Reform</a> (State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/paterson_gets_personal_in_vetting_caroli_147435.htm">Paterson Gets Personal in Vetting Caroline</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/eliots_econ_guru_leaving_147438.htm">Eliot's Econ Guru Leaving</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/mikes_back_in_our_holey_land_147418.htm">Mike's Back in Our 'Holey' Land</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/manhattan/razing_the_roof_147425.htm">Razing the Roof</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/albany_pols_still_suck_147417.htm">Albany Pols Still Suck</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/gop_note_spurs_cry_for_probe_147421.htm">GOP Note Spurs Cry for Probe</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/regionalnews/hosp_scambusters_147432.htm">Hosp 'Scam'Busters</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/editorials/truly_sickening_fraud_147356.htm">editorial: Truly Sickening Fraud</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/editorials/tough_times_for_el_loco_147355.htm">editorial: Tough Times for El Loco</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/editorials/no_fair_fight_with_terror_147354.htm">editorial: No 'Fair' fight with Terror</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/fiscal_follies_147344.htm">Rich Lowry: Fiscal Follies</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/tyranny_of_the_tax_exempt_147343.htm">D. Morris & E. McGann: Tyranny of the Tax-Exempt</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/no_ones_laughing_amid_all_these_doubts_147428.htm">Scott W. Johnson: No One's Laughing Amid All These Doubts</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/back-in-town-mayor-declares-pothole-blitz/">Sewell Chan: Back in Town, Mayor Declares 'Pothole Blitz'</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/senate-leadership-down-to-the-wire/">Danny Hakim: State Senate Leadership Down to the Wire</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/building-permit-for-trump-soho-tower-is-upheld/">Sewell Chan: Building Permit for Trump SoHo Tower Is Upheld</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/a-black-box-for-taxicabs/">Sewell Chan: A 'Black Box' for Taxicabs?</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06nyc.html?_r=1&amp;ref=nyregion">Clyde Haberman: We Know About the Mess. Please, Clean Up Carefully.</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06candidates.html?ref=nyregion">Kennedy Shadow Looms Over Senate Hopefuls</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06housing.html?ref=nyregion">New York Housing Plan Is Delayed</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06disclosure.html?ref=nyregion">So You Want to Be a Senator? Answer 28 Pages of Questions</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06estate.html?ref=nyregion">Striking Declines Seen in Manhattan Real Estate Market</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06tue3.html?ref=opinion">editorial: Still Broken After All These Years</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/nyregion/06term.html?ref=nyregion">Term Limits Get Reprise, This Time in Court</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>News10 (Central NY)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131079/fight-to-keep-prisons-open/Default.aspx">Fight to keep prisons open</a> (Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131089/bus-fares-increase-for-bc-transit/Default.aspx">Bus fares increase for BC Transit</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131077/comptroller-s-office-continues-school-audits/Default.aspx">Comptroller's office continues school audits</a> (Economy, Education, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131062/massa-takes-fuel-cell-car-to-washington--d-c-/Default.aspx">Massa takes fuel cell car to Washington, D.C.</a> (Energy, Environment, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/politics/131086/new-york-senate-seats-still-unfilled/Default.aspx">New York Senate seats still unfilled</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/politics/131038/albany-still-broken--according-to-report/Default.aspx">Albany still broken, according to report</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131068/clinton-calls-for-major-disaster-declaration-after-ice-storm/Default.aspx"> Clinton calls for major disaster declaration after ice storm</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131066/senate-hopeful-steve-israel-visits-syracuse/Default.aspx">Senate hopeful Steve Israel visits Syracuse</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131061/chamber-executive-director-passes-away/Default.aspx">Chamber executive director passes away</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131082/potsdam-s-new-hydroelectric-plant-will-bring-more-revenue-to-village/Default.aspx">Potsdam's new hydroelectric plant will bring more revenue to village</a> (Economy, Energy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131090/district-may-lose-resource-officers/Default.aspx">District may lose resource officers</a> (Economy, Education, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/131083/low-rating-for-nursing-home/Default.aspx">Low rating for nursing home</a> (Federal Government, Healthcare)</li> </ul> <h2>Newsday</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-vpvets065988153jan06,0,4576019.story">editorial: Fighting for the vets</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-stsena065988361jan06,0,2279809.story">Party control of State Senate hanging in the balance</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-lihosp065988358jan06,0,7854977.story">Hospitals, health care company cited in Medicaid scam</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-vpalb065988154jan06,0,6145371.story">editorial: Hard to call it leadership</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-lisham065988378jan06,0,126315.story">Southampton supervisor warns town must make cuts</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-posupe065988375jan06,0,2008482.story">Clash over Brookhaven supervisor's special election</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-poasse065988377jan06,0,6478718.story">Suozzi expected to name new county assessor</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-pocars065988349jan06,0,908154.story">Nassau police commish explains patrol car shortage</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-uskenn065988360jan06,0,6605190.story">Poll: Caroline Kennedy losing favor with voters</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-nymike065988365jan06,0,1689988.story">Bloomberg answers critics over his support for Israel</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/news/ny-posuff065988376jan06,0,898963.story">Lindsay elected Suffolk Legislature's presiding officer</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Niagara Gazette</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_005184357.html">A tough year for jobs</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_005183036.html">Campbell canal bridge should open in spring</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_005173457.html">Talking about the county’s future</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_005215351.html?keyword=topstory">Robins takes the helm</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_005212039.html">CWM, town not seeing eye-to-eye on group</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Olean Times-Herald</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49627d831515d073682675.txt">Second meeting today on regional water authority </a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneida Dispatch</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc4962cdf7d8ee3232780740.txt">Council to discuss civil service contract</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oneonta Daily Star</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_006040045.html?keyword=topstory">Common Council likely to vote on contracts today</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_006040051.html">Estimates show hurting hospitals</a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_006040101.html">Area officials blast budget</a> (Economy, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_006040105.html">Towns lose watershed suit</a> (Environment, Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Oswego Palladium-Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.palltimes.com/homepage/x512374632">Council proposes $21.8 M face lift for city</a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.palltimes.com/news/x497778387/Oswego-council-reorganizes"> Navigation Oswego council reorganizes</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.palltimes.com/news/x497778389/Minetto-sets-dates-for-monthly-meetings">Minetto sets dates for monthly meetings</a> (Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Plattsburgh Press Republican</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_005220246.html">Former elections commissioner cleared of charges</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_005220251.html">Attorney general appeals landmark farm decision</a> (Economy, Law/Courts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_005220255.html">Essex County agrees to share sales tax</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_005220300.html">Moses re-elected to head Essex County</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_005220313.html">Of Interest: Jan. 6, 2009</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_005220213.html">editorial: Pension loss a deterrent to crime</a> (Economy, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Poughkeepsie Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS05/901060328/1001/NEWS">Accused of cheating, hospitals deny charges</a> (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS05/901060329/1001/NEWS">City leaders discuss violence prevention</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060323/1001/NEWS">Fairview Fire District to hold reorganization</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105023/1001/NEWS">Ulster County Clerk incumbent running for re-election</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105019/1001/NEWS">Wappinger town board to reorganize tonight</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105017/1001/NEWS">Schumer pushing for more federal aid for counties hit by ice storm</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/901060301/1004/OPINION">editorial: Stimulus bill is fine in concept, vague in details</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105040/1001/NEWS">Gun summit begins in city, meeting closed to public</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105036/1001/NEWS">DC Legislature meeting Tuesday</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/90105026/1001/NEWS">Hall to meet constituents in Wappingers Falls Saturday</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Rochester Democrat & Chronicle</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/OPINION04/901060308/1041/OPINION">editorial: Congress and Legislature must demand more disclosure</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060327/1002/NEWS">Forum gives superintendent, teachers' union president chance to answer questions on Rochester schools</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060323/1002/NEWS">Chili Town Board member says he will retire</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060328/1002/NEWS">Committee submits plan to improve Fairport's southern gateway</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/901060324/1002/NEWS">Canandaigua Supervisor Lloyd Kinnear appears in court for DWI charge</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090106/OPINION04/901060309/1041/OPINION">editorial: Prevention services must be part of response to city murders</a> (Law/Courts, Local Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Schenectady Daily Gazette</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106_montcochair/">New Montgomery County board chairman ready for tough decisions</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106CREEK/">Student study concludes landfill is fouling stream</a> (Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106_comment_limit/">Milton Town Board limits time on ‘soapbox’</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106_schoboard/">Schoharie County board chair to lead again</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106_oldchurch/">State to decide fate of historic church</a> (State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/06/0106_edit1/">editorial: Court ruling on NYC water makes sense</a> (Environment, Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Staten Island Advance</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/columnists/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1231247709138360.xml&amp;coll=1">Daniel Leddy: Parental culpability and obese children</a> (Healthcare, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231246805119700.xml&amp;coll=1">Craters judged under control</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231247732138360.xml&amp;coll=1">First candidate secures ballot spot for Council race</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231246806119700.xml&amp;coll=1">Education council draws up its wish list</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231247726138360.xml&amp;coll=1">Silive.com will feature updates on Michael McMahon's swearing in</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231247722138360.xml&amp;coll=1">State senator to address meeting of Island mental-health group</a> (Healthcare, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.silive.com/editorials/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1231247724138360.xml&amp;coll=1">editorial: Welcome reforms</a> (Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Syracuse Post-Standard</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/articles/state/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1231235755163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Report: Albany is 'still broken'</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/politics/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1231235761163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Another Senate hopeful shuttles through Syracuse </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/oswego/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1231235946163150.xml&amp;coll=1">A.L. Lee Memorial cuts 36 jobs </a> (Economy, Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/cayuga/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1231235876163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Cayuga County chamber director dies at age 47 </a> (Economy, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf?/base/news-16/1231235923163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Former leader of Syracuse schools jailed in Missouri </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf?/base/news-16/1231235903163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Onondaga County park looks to use solar power </a> (Energy, Environment, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/cayuga/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1231235887163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Tortorici elected Legislature chairman </a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf?/base/news-16/1231235873163150.xml&amp;coll=1">Former B'ville principal starts work in Mexico</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf?/base/opinion-3/1231235901163150.xml&amp;coll=1">editorial: Pay Linked to Play? </a> (Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>The Saratogian</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962d91012ad9308611862.txt">Federal funds to be given to county farms that suffered in 2008</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962d9f74355a715577423.txt">School suspends 12 hockey players</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962da4aa420b117916065.txt">Council to clarify High Rock lease</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962da9323522370186256.txt">Area man seeks more 'complete' city streets</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962d771b8bf7264949346.txt">City retains counsel in suit over rec center</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962d7a898453022416956.txt"> Cramer Hills residents file septic suits </a> (Law/Courts)</li> </ul> <h2>Troy Record</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962f4e9d5e6e526618749.txt">Cohoes looks to quiet train horns</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962f018b4668317377917.txt">First elected woman on council</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962f65f44964908162887.txt">Aid coming from feds to farms that suffered in 2008</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/opinion/doc4962a680b65b1954117976.txt">Alan S. Chartock: Tough times ahead for politicians</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962f0b041844800677345.txt">Condos proposed for Brunswick Road</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4962f5dd4c118263881739.txt">Senators seek funds for areas hit by ice storm</a> (Economy, Federal Government, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Utica Observer-Dispatch</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.uticaod.com/news/x512374740/State-budget-includes-50M-for-nano-center">State budget includes $50M for nano center</a> (Economy, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1621234734/Senate-candidate-Clinton-replacement-must-focus-on-upstate">Senate candidate: Clinton replacement must focus on upstate</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.uticaod.com/viewpoints/x512374651/Our-view-Challenges-ahead-for-Utica-schools">editorial: Challenges ahead for Utica schools</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.uticaod.com/viewpoints/x1017426069/Guest-view-Utica-turns-out-to-be-a-hidden-gem">Congressman Gary Ackerman: Utica turns out to be a hidden gem</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>WXXI (Rochester)</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453693&amp;sectionID=1">School Leaders Try for Unity on Suspension Policy </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453508&amp;sectionID=1">County Will Seek Ren Square Money from Federal Package </a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453476&amp;sectionID=1"> Council to Consider Charlotte Marina Designer</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&amp;ARTICLE_ID=1453382&amp;sectionID=1">Poll Says New York Consumers Glad to See End of 2008 </a> (Economy)</li> </ul> <h2>Watertown Daily Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS04/301069966/-1/NEWS">Lewis considering increase in land-document fees</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/301069952/-1/NEWS">Report: four years later, Albany still dysfunctional</a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/301069936/-1/NEWS">Changes proposed in rules for farms</a> (Economy, Environment, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS05/301069934/-1/NEWS">Democrat Paquin to lead Legislature</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS04/301069961/-1/NEWS">South Lewis school chief glides into new position</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/301069967/0/OPINION">editorial: Recycling worries</a> (Environment)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS02/301069956/-1/NEWS">Village to get loan for water</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS05/301069940/-1/NEWS">Plan set to deal with Raquette River flow</a> (Environment, Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS05/301069941/-1/NEWS">Waddington presents plan, starts acting on it</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/301069935/-1/NEWS">Panel views housing plans</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/301069973/-1/NEWS"># Chaumont highway facilities to relocate</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/301069933/-1/NEWS">City decides on uses for remainder of DOT grant</a> (Economy, Local Government, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/NEWS03/301069953/-1/NEWS">Public hearing set tonight on raising document fees</a> (Local Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/301069971/-1/OPINION">editorial: Illinois senator</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090106/OPINION01/301069972/0/OPINION">editorial: Richardson leaves</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2009-01-05:1999 2009-01-05T08:59:00Z 2009-01-05T12:43:04Z

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05spend.html?ref=us">Obama Plan Includes $300 Billion in Tax Cuts</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Richardson.html">Richardson Drops Bid for Commerce Secretary Post</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401139.html?nav=hcmodule">Kaine Poised To Chair The DNC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/conservatives-back-blackwell-as-rnc-chief/">Conservatives back Blackwell as RNC chief</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05spend.html?ref=us">Obama Plan Includes $300 Billion in Tax Cuts</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Associated Press</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Richardson.html">Richardson Drops Bid for Commerce Secretary Post</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401139.html?nav=hcmodule">Kaine Poised To Chair The DNC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Washington Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/conservatives-back-blackwell-as-rnc-chief/">Conservatives back Blackwell as RNC chief</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Democrats-Chairman.html">Virginia's Kaine to Take Over as DNC Chairman</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Richardson-Profile.html">Richardson's Public Life Imperfect but Resilient </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Richardson-Obama-Statements.html">Obama, Richardson Statements on Withdrawal</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Another-President-Bush.html">Former President Bush Touts Son Jeb for Top Job</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-McAuliffe-2009.html">Former DNC Chief Announces Va. Gov Run </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Stimulus-Hurdles-Analysis.html">Analysis: Can Uncle Sam Spend Cash Fast Enough?</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Inauguration-Transportation.html">Good Luck Getting Around D.C. on Inauguration Day</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Obama-Congress.html">Obama to Meet Congress Leaders on Economic Plan</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/05/washington/AP-Congress-Stimulus.html">Hoyer: Stimulus Unlikely Before Inauguration</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Richardson.html">Richardson Drops Bid for Commerce Secretary Post</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Minnesota-Senate.html">Schumer: Senate Should Seat Minn. Dem. Al Franken</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/01/04/washington/AP-Senate-Burris.html">Supporters Rally Behind Blagojevich Pick, Burris</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Bloomberg News</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=avEWG6VUe_04&amp;refer=us">Fed Officials Endorse ‘Big Stimulus’ to Battle U.S. Recession </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=aoQVPQW1bTnY&amp;refer=us">Global Corporate Profits to Drop in ’09; More Bankruptcies Loom </a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=ajbs_4Pz5ScI&amp;refer=us">Obama Said to Push for Tax Cuts in U.S. Economic Stimulus Plan </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=aZVRV8nf1OCA&amp;refer=us">Richardson Withdraws Cabinet Nomination Amid Grand Jury Probe </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=aDtNioPXG7FA&amp;refer=us">Obama, Democrats See Need for Speed From New Congress</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=awtWspVB8cng&amp;refer=us">SEC Must ‘Defend Its Existence’ After Madoff Lapses </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&amp;sid=a70fp.W2q_Ng&amp;refer=politics">Virginia Governor Kaine Said to Be Obama’s Choice to Lead DNC </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Boston Globe</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/01/05/enlightenment_in_gaza/">James Carroll: Enlightenment in Gaza </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/01/05/sensible_climate_legislation/">David O'Connor and Jurgen Weiss: Sensible climate legislation </a> (Environment, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2009/01/05/jumbo_mortgage_loan_rates_put_damper_on_refinancing/">Jumbo mortgage loan rates put damper on refinancing</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/01/05/obamas_afghan_challenge/">editorial: Obama's Afghan challenge</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/01/05/who_should_get_the_federal_stimulus_funds/">Edward L. Glaeser: Who should get the federal stimulus funds</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Christian Science Monitor</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0105/p03s07-usmi.html">To boost recruits, US Army relaxes weight rules</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/01/04/congress-returns-to-an-intense-opening/">Congress returns to an ‘intense' opening</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0105/p09s01-coop.html">Sherry L. Mueller: Public diplomacy begins with you</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0105/p09s03-coop.html">Walter Rodgers: Stop picking on Jimmy Carter</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>New York Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/05informant.html?ref=us">Activist Unmasks Himself as Federal Informant in G.O.P. Convention Case</a> (Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05mon2.html?ref=opinion">editorial: A Pitch for Mass Transit</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05mon3.html?ref=opinion">editorial: The Principal’s Office First</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05Pelosi.html?ref=us">Speaker Makes Room for New No. 1 Democrat</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05move.html?ref=us">Emotional Trip on Plane Bound for the Presidency</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05krugman.html?ref=opinion">Paul Krugman: Fighting Off Depression</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/business/05real.html?ref=business">As Vacant Office Space Grows, So Does Lenders’ Crisis</a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05bolton.html?ref=opinion">J. R. Bolton & J. Yoo: Restore the Senate’s Treaty Power</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05berry.html?ref=opinion">W. Jackson & W. Berry: A 50-Year Farm Bill</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05spend.html?ref=us">Obama Plan Includes $300 Billion in Tax Cuts</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05richardson.html?ref=us">Richardson Won’t Pursue Cabinet Post</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/05army.html?ref=us">Urban Tool in Recruiting by the Army: An Arcade</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/05burris.html?ref=us">Senate Appointee in Illinois Vows to Fight On</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05dnc.html?ref=us">Virginia Governor Is Named D.N.C. Chief</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/opinion/05mon1.html?ref=opinion">editorial: No Mugs, but What About Those Fees?</a> (Healthcare)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/us/politics/05rights.html?ref=us">Justices’ Ruling in Discrimination Case May Draw Quick Action by Obama</a> (Federal Government, Law/Courts, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Reuters</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-politics-minnesota.html">Franken to Be Declared Senate Victor In Minnesota</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-financial-regulation.html">Obama Takeover Augurs Financial Regulator Shakeup</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-obama.html">Obama Transition Hits Bump as Richardson Withdraws</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-blagojevich-senate.html">Reid Cites "Legal Authority" to Bar Illinois Pick</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-sec-cox.html">Cox's Reign Seen Denting Own Image, SEC's Future</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-iraq-cheney.html">Cheney: U.S. Close to Achieving Its Goals In Iraq</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-financial-usa-stimulus.html">Top House Democrat Sees Stimulus Passed In February</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-congress.html">Obama Seeks Major Tax Cuts In Stimulus Plan</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-economy.html">Obama to Propose Huge Tax Cut: Democratic Aide</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/01/04/washington/politics-us-usa-obama-move.html">Obama Says Got "Choked Up" Leaving Chicago</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>USA Today</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/aim-is-judiciou.html#more">John M. Reich: Aim is judicious regulation</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/congress-looks.html#more">Luis Lugo: Congress looks like the people</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/two-american-ja.html#more">W. J. Bennett & J. Cribb: Two American Januaries</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/01/a-system-that-i.html#more">A system that invited bankers to make bad loans</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/gopchair05_st.art.htm">6-way race for GOP chairman includes 3 Southerners </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/1ahomeschooling05dom_st.art.htm">Number of home-schooled children on the rise </a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/burris05_st.art.htm">Illinois' Burris on Capitol Hill today </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/1acommerce05_st.art.htm">Richardson abandons Cabinet bid </a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/tollbox05_st.art.htm">U.S. death toll </a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/namingroads05_st.art.htm">Obama's name on the road to Fla. tribute </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20090105/obama05_st.art.htm">Stimulus bill faces delay to win support </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Wall Street Journal</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123111967642552909.html">editorial: Funny Business in Minnesota </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123112023622652953.html">Paul Ingrassia: Toyota Isn't Immune From the Recession </a> (Economy)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123111989471152931.html">Arthur Levitt Jr.: How the SEC Can Prevent More Madoffs </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123111917474252865.html">Judd Gregg: How to Make Sure the Stimulus Works </a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Post</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401607.html?nav=hcmodule">Commerce Pick Richardson Withdraws, Citing N.M. Probe</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401139.html?nav=hcmodule">Kaine Poised To Chair The DNC</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401503.html">Pentagon Chief Sees Opportunities In Russia and the War on Terrorism</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401308.html">Franken Looks Like a Winner, but Not Quite a Senator</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401460.html">Reid Stands by Decision to Block Burris</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401504.html"> Al Kamen: For NASA Administrator, This Mission Is a Tad Personal</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401584.html">Warner Leaves Legacy, Void in Va. Delegation</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401330.html">Inauguration Spotlights Cellphone Opportunities</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401151.html">Obama Arrives in Style</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010400979.html">Top Democrats Give Longer Timetable for Stimulus Bill</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401702.html">The Long Wait for a Quick Glimpse of History</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401307.html"> Shankar Vedantam: Mass Suffering and Why We Look the Other Way</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401437.html">Tom C. Korologos: Obama Nominees, Take Note</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401436.html">K. Conrad & J. Gregg: A Fiscal Battle on Two Fronts</a> (Economy, Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401435.html">Robert J. Samuelson: The Limits Of Pump Priming</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/04/AR2009010401410.html">editorial: Mr. Richardson Withdraws</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Washington Times</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/conservatives-back-blackwell-as-rnc-chief/">Conservatives back Blackwell as RNC chief</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/richardson-declines-cabinet-post/">Richardson withdraws Cabinet post</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/reid-to-meet-blagojevich-senate-pick-burris/">Reid to meet Blagojevich Senate pick</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/democrats-pursue-ambitious-agenda-on-hill/">Democrats pursue ambitious agenda on Hill</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/inside-politics-25081490/">Inside Politics</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/washington-in-5-minutes-12743832/">Washington in 5 minutes</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/a-million-stories-to-tell/">Andrew Breitbart: A million stories to tell</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/inside-the-beltway-95690689/">Inside the Beltway</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/legal-confusion-about-illinois-seat/">Tom Ramstack: Legal confusion about Illinois seat </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/advice-to-obama-revive-gang-of-14-or-more/">Lanny Davis: Advice to Obama: Revive 'Gang of 14'... or more</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/dealing-with-a-deficit-during-recession/">Andrew Parasiliti: Dealing with a deficit during recession</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/al-qaedas-demise/">editorial: Al Qaeda's demise?</a> (Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/sex-ed-that-works/">Kathryn Lopez: Sex-ed that works</a> (Education)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/no-time-for-an-oil-crackdown/">Ben Lieberman: No time for an oil crackdown</a> (Economy, Energy)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/sec-in-the-hot-seat/">Dan K. Thomasson: SEC in the hot seat</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/can-senate-bar-appointee/">Michael Barone: Can Senate bar appointee?</a> (Federal Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/hope-is-on-the-way/">Donna Brazile: Hope is on the way</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> jruyle tag:www.empirepage.com,2009-01-05:2000 2009-01-05T08:59:00Z 2009-01-05T15:18:53Z

<ul> <li><strong>Gannett News Service</strong>: <a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/901050321/1001">Lawmakers returning to altered Albany </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/nyregion/05mayor.html?_r=1&amp;ref=nyregion">In Israel, Bloomberg Shows His Support</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>New York Daily News</strong>: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/01/04/2009-01-04_political_bigs_gorged_on_hevesi_pension_.html">Political bigs gorged on Hevesi pension fund trough</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052009/news/columnists/gop_plot_to_tap_state_staff_for_re_elex__147227.htm">Fredric U. Dicker: GOP Plot to Tap State Staff for Re-Elex Bids</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Albany Times Union</strong>: <a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756589&amp;category=REGION">Money from the pros </a> (Economy, State Government)</li> </ul>

<ul> <li><strong>Gannett News Service</strong>: <a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/901050321/1001">Lawmakers returning to altered Albany </a> (Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Times</strong>: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/nyregion/05mayor.html?_r=1&amp;ref=nyregion">In Israel, Bloomberg Shows His Support</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>New York Daily News</strong>: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/01/04/2009-01-04_political_bigs_gorged_on_hevesi_pension_.html">Political bigs gorged on Hevesi pension fund trough</a> (Economy, Politics & Elections, State Government)</li> <li><strong>New York Post</strong>: <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052009/news/columnists/gop_plot_to_tap_state_staff_for_re_elex__147227.htm">Fredric U. Dicker: GOP Plot to Tap State Staff for Re-Elex Bids</a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><strong>Albany Times Union</strong>: <a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756589&amp;category=REGION">Money from the pros </a> (Economy, State Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Albany Times Union</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756591&amp;category=REGION">Split rends rights group </a> (Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756592&amp;category=REGION">Albany honors 95-year-old former alderman</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756589&amp;category=REGION">Money from the pros </a> (Economy, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756593&amp;category=REGION">Capital Profile: Sean M. Byrne</a> (Law/Courts, State Government)</li> <li><a href="http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=756620&amp;category=OPINION">editorial: An undeserved pay raise</a> (Economy, Federal Government)</li> </ul> <h2>Associated Press</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--israel-bloomberg0104jan04,0,154205.story">NYC mayor in Israel backs strikes on Hamas</a> (Local Government, Politics & Elections)</li> </ul> <h2>Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/901050326/1001">As economy goes, so goes the gas rush</a> (Economy, Energy)</li> <li>