Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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Today's Headlines  |  December 10, 2008
Los Angeles Times
Obama says he hopes to help 'reboot America's image around the world' He discusses his Cabinet choices and his strategy for his first year in office, and reflects on his role as the first African American elected president.
Illinois governor faces corruption charges Rod R. Blagojevich is accused of corruption, including allegedly trying to sell Obama's vacant Senate seat.
In secretly recorded phone calls, the Illinois governor allegedly pushes for termination of members of the Chicago Tribune's editorial board.
Anyone chosen by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich would be tainted by the corruption charges, they say.
Blagojevich ran on an anti-corruption platform The Illinois governor, who was arrested on federal corruption charges, said he was 'always lawful' and promised to break away from politics as usual when he ran for office six years ago.
Democrats have had success running against what they called a GOP 'culture of corruption.' Now the party hopes the political fallout from the Blagojevich case and others will be limited.
Nearly three-quarters of Americans polled are pleased with his election, even as many express doubts about how much he can accomplish in office.
Nancy Sutley will head the White House Council on Environmental Quality, a Democratic source says.
Sniper blimps and light planes could gain favor over pricier projects, such as high-tech jets and the Future Combat Systems program.
Such an electoral system saves time and money, and ensures a majority winner.
Obama's Gitmo problem The Bush administration's abuse of the judicial system will haunt Obama.
'Frost/Nixon' shines a light on the Bush presidency Nixon gave the country closure; Bush shows no such inclination.

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