Daily News Clips for Monday, January 3, 2011
HEADLINES
The Washington Post
Arizona plan for largest U.S. copper mine spurs economic, environmental debate
Kari Lydersen
When former miner Roy Chavez heard about plans to develop the nation's largest copper mine near Superior, Ariz., he thought it might be the salvation of the economically struggling town where he'd grown up and served as mayor.
Kari Lydersen
When former miner Roy Chavez heard about plans to develop the nation's largest copper mine near Superior, Ariz., he thought it might be the salvation of the economically struggling town where he'd grown up and served as mayor.
Issa: Obama has 'one of the most corrupt administrations'
Matt DeLong and Felicia Sonmez
Incoming House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said that his committee does not plan to investigate the White House's reported efforts to get Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) out of last year's Pennsylvania Senate Democratic primary…
Matt DeLong and Felicia Sonmez
Incoming House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said that his committee does not plan to investigate the White House's reported efforts to get Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) out of last year's Pennsylvania Senate Democratic primary…
Analysis illustrates big gap between Medicare taxes and benefits
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
You paid your Medicare taxes all those years and want your money's worth: full benefits after you retire.
Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
You paid your Medicare taxes all those years and want your money's worth: full benefits after you retire.
New health-care rules to take effect
David A. Fahrenthold
The new year will bring important changes to U.S. health-insurance rules, as new provisions related to last year's massive health-care overhaul take effect.
David A. Fahrenthold
The new year will bring important changes to U.S. health-insurance rules, as new provisions related to last year's massive health-care overhaul take effect.
Commerce Secretary Locke tackles an ambitious export goal
Michael A. Fletcher
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's spacious, wood-paneled office features a working fireplace, elegant artwork and other luxurious touches befitting one of the federal government's top economic officials.
Michael A. Fletcher
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's spacious, wood-paneled office features a working fireplace, elegant artwork and other luxurious touches befitting one of the federal government's top economic officials.
Wall Street ties complicate the politically touchy search for economic adviser
Peter Wallsten and Perry Bacon Jr.
President Obama is expected to name a new chief economic adviser as early as this week, but the months-long search process has proven difficult and politically touchy.
Peter Wallsten and Perry Bacon Jr.
President Obama is expected to name a new chief economic adviser as early as this week, but the months-long search process has proven difficult and politically touchy.
House Republicans to bring up repeal of health-care law 'early' in new Congress
Philip Rucker
House Republicans plan to bring up a vote to repeal the health-care overhaul early in the new Congress that opens Wednesday, at least before President Obama delivers his State of the Union address later this month, a key Republican lawmaker said Sunday.
Philip Rucker
House Republicans plan to bring up a vote to repeal the health-care overhaul early in the new Congress that opens Wednesday, at least before President Obama delivers his State of the Union address later this month, a key Republican lawmaker said Sunday.
Vincent Gray shows some Fenty-like tendencies as he takes helm as D.C. mayor
Nikita Stewart
Vincent C. Gray will be sworn in as the District's mayor on Sunday after a bruising election in which he promised to continue school reform and reduce crime, just not in as brash or insular a manner as his predecessor, Adrian M. Fenty.
Nikita Stewart
Vincent C. Gray will be sworn in as the District's mayor on Sunday after a bruising election in which he promised to continue school reform and reduce crime, just not in as brash or insular a manner as his predecessor, Adrian M. Fenty.
Demise of Iraqi water park illustrates limitations, abuse of U.S. funding program
Ernesto Londoño
BAGHDAD - In the spring of 2008, Gen. David H. Petraeus decided he had spent enough time gazing from his helicopter at an empty and desolate lake on the banks of the Tigris River. He ordered the lake refilled and turned into a water park for all of Baghdad to enjoy.
Ernesto Londoño
BAGHDAD - In the spring of 2008, Gen. David H. Petraeus decided he had spent enough time gazing from his helicopter at an empty and desolate lake on the banks of the Tigris River. He ordered the lake refilled and turned into a water park for all of Baghdad to enjoy.
Doctors who prescribe oft-abused drugs face scrutiny
Christian Davenport
Twice, the patient, a man in his mid-30s, said he lost his prescriptions for Valium and Percocet. Once, he said he was in a car accident that scattered his pills on the road.
Christian Davenport
Twice, the patient, a man in his mid-30s, said he lost his prescriptions for Valium and Percocet. Once, he said he was in a car accident that scattered his pills on the road.
Who created climate of fear on transit?
Robert Thomson
I wrote in December that Metro is creating a climate of fear among riders. This wasn't about escalator maintenance. I was talking about the new police checkpoints where riders will be randomly selected for examination of their personal property.
Robert Thomson
I wrote in December that Metro is creating a climate of fear among riders. This wasn't about escalator maintenance. I was talking about the new police checkpoints where riders will be randomly selected for examination of their personal property.
The New York Times
Steele to Debate Rivals for R.N.C. Post Monday
Michael D. Shear
The men and women hoping to unseat Michael Steele, the national chairman of the Republican party, will gather Monday in Washington for a face-to-face debate that could be a nasty airing of political laundry ahead of the vote for chairman later this month.
Michael D. Shear
The men and women hoping to unseat Michael Steele, the national chairman of the Republican party, will gather Monday in Washington for a face-to-face debate that could be a nasty airing of political laundry ahead of the vote for chairman later this month.
Tea Party Activists Angry at G.O.P. Leaders
Kate Zernike
As Tea Party politicians prepare to take their seats when the 112th Congress convenes this week, they are already taking issue with Republicans for failing to hold the line…
Kate Zernike
As Tea Party politicians prepare to take their seats when the 112th Congress convenes this week, they are already taking issue with Republicans for failing to hold the line…
Obama Signs Bill to Help 9/11 Workers
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
HONOLULU — President Obama took time out of his Hawaiian vacation on Sunday to sign into law one of the surprise accomplishments of the lame-duck Congress: a measure covering the cost of medical care for rescue workers and others sickened by toxic fumes and dust after the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
HONOLULU — President Obama took time out of his Hawaiian vacation on Sunday to sign into law one of the surprise accomplishments of the lame-duck Congress: a measure covering the cost of medical care for rescue workers and others sickened by toxic fumes and dust after the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Facing Threat From WikiLeaks, Bank Plays Defense
Nelson D. Schwartz
By the time the conference call ended, it was nearly midnight at Bank of America’s headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., but the bank’s counterespionage work was only just beginning.
Nelson D. Schwartz
By the time the conference call ended, it was nearly midnight at Bank of America’s headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., but the bank’s counterespionage work was only just beginning.
Ex-Senator Is Now the Only Major Black Hopeful in a Chicago Race
Monica Davey
CHICAGO — Danny K. Davis, a longtime United States representative, has dropped out of the race to become Chicago’s mayor, creating the situation that black leaders here had for months been clamoring for: a campaign that includes only one major African-American candidate.
Monica Davey
CHICAGO — Danny K. Davis, a longtime United States representative, has dropped out of the race to become Chicago’s mayor, creating the situation that black leaders here had for months been clamoring for: a campaign that includes only one major African-American candidate.
TV Viewing Continues to Edge Up
Brian Stelter
Historians may someday note with wonder that by the end of 2010, at least six cable television shows were about auctioneers and pawnbrokers. And all were considered successes by their respective channels.
Brian Stelter
Historians may someday note with wonder that by the end of 2010, at least six cable television shows were about auctioneers and pawnbrokers. And all were considered successes by their respective channels.
Outlawed, Cellphones Are Thriving in Prisons
Kim Severson and Robbie Brown
ATLANTA — A counterfeiter at a Georgia state prison ticks off the remaining days of his three-year sentence on his Facebook page. He has 91 digital “friends.” Like many of his fellow inmates, he plays the online games FarmVille and Street Wars.
Kim Severson and Robbie Brown
ATLANTA — A counterfeiter at a Georgia state prison ticks off the remaining days of his three-year sentence on his Facebook page. He has 91 digital “friends.” Like many of his fellow inmates, he plays the online games FarmVille and Street Wars.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, driving panicked residents from their homes due to fears of a tsunami but causing no injuries or damage, officials said.
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile on Sunday, driving panicked residents from their homes due to fears of a tsunami but causing no injuries or damage, officials said.
China Quietly Extends Footprints Into Central Asia
Edward Wong
MURGHAB, Tajikistan — On the outskirts of this wind-scoured town, founded in 1893 as a Russian military post, the construction of a new customs compound heralds the return of another major power.
Edward Wong
MURGHAB, Tajikistan — On the outskirts of this wind-scoured town, founded in 1893 as a Russian military post, the construction of a new customs compound heralds the return of another major power.
African Leaders Try Again to End Ivory Coast Standoff
J. David Goodman
Leaders of four African states traveled to the Ivory Coast on Monday in a second attempt in less than a week to persuade Laurent Gbagbo, who was defeated in the country’s November election, to leave office peacefully or face possible removal by force.
J. David Goodman
Leaders of four African states traveled to the Ivory Coast on Monday in a second attempt in less than a week to persuade Laurent Gbagbo, who was defeated in the country’s November election, to leave office peacefully or face possible removal by force.
Pete Postlethwaite, Actor, Dies at 64
LONDON (AP) — He could have stayed in teaching. That's what his parents wanted: it was the safe, secure route for a young man with working-class roots and a face few would describe as handsome.
LONDON (AP) — He could have stayed in teaching. That's what his parents wanted: it was the safe, secure route for a young man with working-class roots and a face few would describe as handsome.
Australian Planes Rush Aid to Flooded Areas
Kevin Drew
MELBOURNE, Australia — The death toll from severe flooding in northeastern Australia rose to at least nine on Monday as authorities airlifted supplies to communities facing raging waters that were expected to swell further over the next two days.
Kevin Drew
MELBOURNE, Australia — The death toll from severe flooding in northeastern Australia rose to at least nine on Monday as authorities airlifted supplies to communities facing raging waters that were expected to swell further over the next two days.
CNN
RNC debate key test for frontrunner Priebus
Peter Hamby
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele will be in the hot seat Monday when he faces, for the first time, the candidates seeking to replace him atop the cash-strapped party organization.
Peter Hamby
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele will be in the hot seat Monday when he faces, for the first time, the candidates seeking to replace him atop the cash-strapped party organization.
USA Today
New Congress makes compromise crucial for Obama
John FritzeWASHINGTON — Nearly a decade ago, a little-known Republican lawmaker sat down with a self-proclaimed liberal Democrat and negotiated the most sweeping overhaul of federal education policy in a generation.
John FritzeWASHINGTON — Nearly a decade ago, a little-known Republican lawmaker sat down with a self-proclaimed liberal Democrat and negotiated the most sweeping overhaul of federal education policy in a generation.
Republicans plan to fight Obama pollution plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The incoming chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is promising a fight over the Obama administration's new approach on limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The incoming chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is promising a fight over the Obama administration's new approach on limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Experts: Gas could climb to $3.75 per gallon
Donna Leinwand
Drivers in the USA could be paying as much as $3.75 a gallon for gas this spring, oil experts predict.
Donna Leinwand
Drivers in the USA could be paying as much as $3.75 a gallon for gas this spring, oil experts predict.
Index: Factory growth speeds up; construction spending rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturers produced more goods and booked more orders last month, a trade group says, leading to the fastest growth in factory activity since May. Meanwhile, construction spending rose for a third straight month in November.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturers produced more goods and booked more orders last month, a trade group says, leading to the fastest growth in factory activity since May. Meanwhile, construction spending rose for a third straight month in November.
Munich Re: Cost from catastrophes jumped in 2010
BERLIN (AP) — A leading reinsurer said Monday that extreme natural catastrophes in 2010, including severe earthquakes, floods and heat waves, led to the sixth-highest total of insurers' losses since 1980 and showed evidence of climate change.
BERLIN (AP) — A leading reinsurer said Monday that extreme natural catastrophes in 2010, including severe earthquakes, floods and heat waves, led to the sixth-highest total of insurers' losses since 1980 and showed evidence of climate change.
Winter storm brings snow to SoCal, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A winter storm is bringing snow flurries to the Las Vegas Strip and forcing officials to close the main highway between Southern and Central California.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A winter storm is bringing snow flurries to the Las Vegas Strip and forcing officials to close the main highway between Southern and Central California.
Delta, American airlines pull fares off some travel sites
Charisse Jones
Travelers wanting to book a flight online will find fewer options now that two of the nation's biggest airlines have stripped their fares from some travel sites.
Charisse Jones
Travelers wanting to book a flight online will find fewer options now that two of the nation's biggest airlines have stripped their fares from some travel sites.
New Orleans moves to get rid of last FEMA trailers
Cain Burdeau
NEW ORLEANS — The era of the FEMA trailer — a symbol of the prolonged rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina — might be drawing to a close in New Orleans.
Cain Burdeau
NEW ORLEANS — The era of the FEMA trailer — a symbol of the prolonged rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina — might be drawing to a close in New Orleans.
Medicare to swell with Baby Boomer onslaught
Richard Wolf
WASHINGTON — Baby Boomers are about to create a record population explosion in the nation's health care program for seniors.
Richard Wolf
WASHINGTON — Baby Boomers are about to create a record population explosion in the nation's health care program for seniors.
LA Times
Stocks start 2011 with a lift
NEW YORK — Stocks started 2011 with a lift Monday thanks to better news on the economy.
NEW YORK — Stocks started 2011 with a lift Monday thanks to better news on the economy.
'Tea party' activists keep watch on Congress' new class
As nearly 100 new Republican lawmakers settle into their Capitol Hill digs this week, some will get a pop-in visit — before the boxes are unpacked and the phones start ringing — aimed at reminding them how they got there.
As nearly 100 new Republican lawmakers settle into their Capitol Hill digs this week, some will get a pop-in visit — before the boxes are unpacked and the phones start ringing — aimed at reminding them how they got there.
Governor reduces sentence of former Assembly speaker's son
On his final night in office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced the prison sentence of the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez, Esteban Nuñez, who had pleaded guilty to participating in the killing of a college student.
On his final night in office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced the prison sentence of the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez, Esteban Nuñez, who had pleaded guilty to participating in the killing of a college student.
Palestinians to appeal to U.N. with anti-settlement resolution
Frustrated by the collapse of U.S.-sponsored peace talks, Palestinians are preparing to take their case to the U.N. Security Council in the coming days with a resolution declaring ongoing Jewish settlement in the West Bank a major obstacle to ending the conflict.
Frustrated by the collapse of U.S.-sponsored peace talks, Palestinians are preparing to take their case to the U.N. Security Council in the coming days with a resolution declaring ongoing Jewish settlement in the West Bank a major obstacle to ending the conflict.
Groups urge faster security checkpoints for frequent fliers
As lines in the nation's airports grow longer with newly enhanced security measures, many travel groups suggest that the best way to speed passengers through would be to create separate, faster checkpoints for frequent fliers, including business travelers.
As lines in the nation's airports grow longer with newly enhanced security measures, many travel groups suggest that the best way to speed passengers through would be to create separate, faster checkpoints for frequent fliers, including business travelers.
Facebook reportedly raises $500 million from Goldman Sachs, Russian firm
Social networking behemoth Facebook has raised $500 million from Goldman Sachs and a Russian investment firm in a deal that values the company at $50 billion, The New York Times reported.
Social networking behemoth Facebook has raised $500 million from Goldman Sachs and a Russian investment firm in a deal that values the company at $50 billion, The New York Times reported.
More than 1,000 dead birds fall from Arkansas sky
Beebe, Ark. — Wildlife officials are trying to determine what caused more than 1,000 blackbirds to die and fall from the sky over an Arkansas town.
Beebe, Ark. — Wildlife officials are trying to determine what caused more than 1,000 blackbirds to die and fall from the sky over an Arkansas town.
Politico
Darrell Issa reveals list of investigations
Jake Sherman
Rep. Darrell Issa is aiming to launch investigations on everything from WikiLeaks to Fannie Mae to corruption in Afghanistan in the first few months of what promises to be a high profile chairmanship of the top oversight committee in Congress.
Jake Sherman
Rep. Darrell Issa is aiming to launch investigations on everything from WikiLeaks to Fannie Mae to corruption in Afghanistan in the first few months of what promises to be a high profile chairmanship of the top oversight committee in Congress.
6 states to watch on health reform
Sarah Kliff
Health reform repeal efforts will generate a lot of noise in the opening weeks of the 112th Congress – but the real action on health reform is going to ramp up outside the Beltway in state capitals.
Sarah Kliff
Health reform repeal efforts will generate a lot of noise in the opening weeks of the 112th Congress – but the real action on health reform is going to ramp up outside the Beltway in state capitals.
Top 10 questions for 2011
Alexander Burns
A few things in politics are certain: Presidential elections happen early in November. Iowa’s caucus comes first. Democrats quote John F. Kennedy, and Republicans quote Ronald Reagan.
Alexander Burns
A few things in politics are certain: Presidential elections happen early in November. Iowa’s caucus comes first. Democrats quote John F. Kennedy, and Republicans quote Ronald Reagan.
The Huffington Post
Allen West: 'I Didn't Learn Anything' From Controversial Chief Of Staff Pick
Nick Wing
Incoming Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) explained this weekend that he hadn't learned anything from his initial decision to pick as his chief of staff a conservative firebrand radio show host with a history of inflammatory statements.
Nick Wing
Incoming Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) explained this weekend that he hadn't learned anything from his initial decision to pick as his chief of staff a conservative firebrand radio show host with a history of inflammatory statements.
John Roberts To Fox News
CNN host John Roberts is expected to join Fox News as a senior national correspondent, according to TVNewser.
CNN host John Roberts is expected to join Fox News as a senior national correspondent, according to TVNewser.
Katie Couric Speaks Against Anti-Muslim Bigotry, Suggests Muslim 'Cosby Show' (VIDEO)Katie Couric spoke out against anti-Muslim bigotry and said America may need a Muslim version of "The Cosby Show" to counteract it.
Abu Dhabi Scientists Create Desert Rainstorms: Report
Desert dwellers wishing to transform their arid surroundings into a profitable, crop-sustaining oasis have reportedly gotten one step closer to making that dream a reality, as Abu Dhabi scientists now claim to have created more than 50 artificial rainstorms from clear skies during peak summer months in 2010.
Desert dwellers wishing to transform their arid surroundings into a profitable, crop-sustaining oasis have reportedly gotten one step closer to making that dream a reality, as Abu Dhabi scientists now claim to have created more than 50 artificial rainstorms from clear skies during peak summer months in 2010.
Arianna Huffington at TEDWomen: How to Succeed? Get More Sleep
Speaking at TEDWomen last month, Arianna Huffington talked about a simple idea with the potential to unlock billions of big ideas dormant inside us: getting enough sleep.
Speaking at TEDWomen last month, Arianna Huffington talked about a simple idea with the potential to unlock billions of big ideas dormant inside us: getting enough sleep.
CDC: Flu Season Picks Up, Widespread In 5 States
ATLANTA (AP) - Flu season appears to be picking up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says five states had widespread reports of flu last week, up from zero two weeks earlier.
ATLANTA (AP) - Flu season appears to be picking up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says five states had widespread reports of flu last week, up from zero two weeks earlier.
12 Tips for a Healthier You in 2011
Susan Blumenthal, M.D.
In 2011, thanks to the triumph of public health and medical interventions, Americans will live 30 years longer, on average, than they did a century ago.
Susan Blumenthal, M.D.
In 2011, thanks to the triumph of public health and medical interventions, Americans will live 30 years longer, on average, than they did a century ago.
TBD
Servicemen hope gays in military aren't too gay
Amanda Hess
The Washington Times has located another group of servicemen who fear the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"—and hold a variety of strange justifications for their position (what hair accessories will open gays be allowed to wear?)
Amanda Hess
The Washington Times has located another group of servicemen who fear the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"—and hold a variety of strange justifications for their position (what hair accessories will open gays be allowed to wear?)
Peter Nickles says deputy mayor will get between Gray, public safety chiefs
Kevin Robillard
During an appearance on TBD NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt Tuesday morning, Nickles inveighed against Mayor-elect Vince Gray’s decision to bring back the position of deputy mayor for public safety.
Kevin Robillard
During an appearance on TBD NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt Tuesday morning, Nickles inveighed against Mayor-elect Vince Gray’s decision to bring back the position of deputy mayor for public safety.
Metro tracks double as latrines for some train operators
Dave Jamieson
This morning Unsuck DC Metro reminds us why we should always take the time to dig through long reports on Metro produced by the Office of the Inspector General.
Dave Jamieson
This morning Unsuck DC Metro reminds us why we should always take the time to dig through long reports on Metro produced by the Office of the Inspector General.
Pick a New Year's resolution for Metro
Jeff Sonderman
It's the beginning of a new year -- the time when many of us make resolutions to do something better than we have in the past.
Jeff Sonderman
It's the beginning of a new year -- the time when many of us make resolutions to do something better than we have in the past.
Slate
How can we make pharmaceutical drugs less toxic to the environment? Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow
The past few years have seen the advent of a new eco-scare: The unsettling afterlife of pharmaceuticals.
Other
Vice President Joe Biden is a career politician who has spent virtually his entire adult life in Washington politics — seemingly the antithesis of Barack Obama's hope-and-change message.
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