Keeping Current

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

WH says Dems could lose House majority

WASHINGTON, July 11 (UPI) -- White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conceded Sunday Democrats could lose their majority in the House of Representatives in the November elections. "There's no doubt there are enough seats in play that could cause Republicans to gain control, there is no doubt about... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Keeping Current

I think that keeping up with current events is so important. However, it seems to me that what news holds importance has not necessarily changed for the better. I read the news each morning, but I don't watch the news on television. The material of this blog is articles that I read from various news... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Police: No charges in Vick party shooting

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 6 (UPI) -- Virginia authorities said Tuesday no charges will be filed in connection with a shooting incident outside a restaurant where Michael Vick was hosting a party. A statement from the Virginia Beach, Va., police indicated no suspects will be charged after a man... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

BP costs for oil spill response pass $3 billion

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- BP's costs for the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill climbed nearly half a billion dollars in the past week, raising the oil giant's tab to just over $3 billion for work on cleaning and capping the gusher and payouts to individuals, businesses and governments. London-based BP... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

GOP senators take aim at Steele

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 4 (UPI) -- Two U.S. senators spending July 4 in Kabul criticized Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele's calling Afghanistan a "war of Obama's choosing." Taking to the airwaves on Sunday talk shows, Sen. John McCain, R.-Ariz., and Sen. Lindsey Graham,... Sign in to see full entry.

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