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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
News News Roundup, 2/13/08
Posted By Contributing Intern on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 5:17 PM
President Bush signs stimulus package into law: The package, which the President called a “booster shot” to the U.S. economy, will bring rebates of between $300 and $1,200 to many American households. Critics, however, claim that the rebates won’t provide the economic “boost” expected, since taxpayers are inclined to pay bills or invest the money from their checks rather than spend it. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress had a hand in crafting the $168 billion dollar package, which will also provide tax breaks to businesses for making certain capital purchases.
Full Story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23143814
N.C. gubernatorial candidates’ stands on the state transit situation: Drawing from candidate interviews and campaign materials, this article details the candidates’ stances on transportation in North Carolina, where recent population growth has put an enormous strain on roads, buses and other transit systems. The candidates, including Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, give their opinions on where needed funds should be spent and obtained, as well as on how to make the state DOT more efficient and ethical.
Full Story: http://www.charlotte.com/local/story/491089.html
State vows to cover rape kit costs: North Carolina legislators today pledged to find ways to pay for medical exams for physical evidence of rape. Patients receiving the tests often have to cover part of the $1,600 cost, and the state currently offers only partial coverage for those who lack health insurance and receive the tests. State Representative Alice Bordsen, the chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety, has brought the matter to the legislature’s attention.
Full Story: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/crime_safety/story/942426.html
Clemens and former trainer questioned by House members: Members of Congress questioned pitcher Roger Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee after Clemens denied McNamee’s claims of having injected the baseball star with steroids and HGH. House members pressed Clemens about his denials, which conflict with other evidence—including the sworn statement by former team member Andy Pettitte—that shows Clemens acknowledged his use of such substances.
Full Story: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-steroids14feb14,0,4009212.story
Beagle bags top honors at Westminster: Uno the beagle won first prize in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show last night, beating out an Akita, a standard poodle, and several other breeds that have long been known for clenching best in show. This marked the first time in the show’s 131 year history that a beagle has taken top honors. Uno, whose official name is Ch. K-Run’s Park Me In First, was ranked sixth in the country last year.
— Katie Hunter
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