Obama flashes irritation in press room JONATHAN MARTIN & CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN President Obama made a surprise visit to the White House press corps Thursday night, but got agitated when he was faced with a substantive question. Asked how he could reconcile a strict ban on lobbyists in his administration with a Deputy Defense Secretary nominee who lobbied for Raytheon, Obama interrupted with a knowing smile on his face. "Ahh, see," he said, "I came down here to visit. See this is what happens. I can't end up visiting with you guys and shaking hands if I'm going to get grilled every time I come down here."
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Friday, Jan 23, 2009
Scientists, Data Challenge New Antarctic ‘Warming’ Study
A new study on Antarctic temperatures – which is contrary to the findings of multiple previous studies - claims “that since 1957, the annual temperature for the entire continent of Antarctica has warmed by about 1 degree Fahrenheit, but still is 50 degrees below zero.”
• Antarctic Warming? Part 2 - A letter from a meteorologist on the ground in Antarctica
• Environmental Founder: Most of “Green Stuff” is a Gigantic Scam
• Climate Modelers Gone Wild
Crisis meeting called on violent protest across Europe
European leaders have called emergency talks to discuss a groundswell of social unrest and violent street protests that have spread across Europe amid the economic downturn.
Ron Paul: Obama Will Massively Increase The Government
Texas Congressman Ron Paul has warned that the new Obama administration will massively increase the size of the federal government and will use the threat of impending financial collapse as justification to do so.
• On Obama “Closing Gitmo”
• Obama officially orders Gitmo closure
Another Real Estate Crisis is About to Hit
For a picture of the US real estate crisis, imagine New Orleans wrecked by Hurricane Katrina, and before the waters even begin to recede, a second Katrina hits.
Microsoft Cuts 5,000 Jobs as Recession Curbs Growth
Microsoft Corp. will cut as many as 5,000 jobs, the first companywide firings in its 34-year history, and said sales and profit will probably drop as the recession eats into software demand. The stock fell as much as 9.7 percent.
• Scientists Warn Of Huge Quake In US
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