The 123 Meme

Stimulus aside, Obama vows future budget restraint (AP)
AP - To a public wary of government spending, President-elect Barack Obama is offering a salve with his massive economic stimulus package: the promise of long-term fiscal discipline.

CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post (AP)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in...

Ukraine: Russia stops sending gas to Europe (AP)
AP - Ukrainian officials said Wednesday that Russia had cut off all gas supplies through pipelines crossing Ukrainian territory, the latest move in a devastating pricing dispute between the...

Burris shows he’s tough enough to be a successful candidate...
Roland “I am the Senator” Burris after Senate turned him away I’m starting to like this Burris guy. OK, so he’s Rod Blagojevich’s personal choice to fill...

Jeb Bush: No 2010 Run
Proving once again that he’s the wiser son, Jeb puts to rest rumors that he’ll run for the Senate. From AP: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Gov. Jeb Bush says he won’t...