Senate Dems 'Shocked' That Obama's Ethics Rules Extend To Tom Daschle
A Congressional Democrat told a radio program that the Obama team quietly encouraged opposition against Nancy Pelosi's porky stimulus bill. [ Political Punch ]
President Obama has a new plan to cap executive compensation at companies receiving bailout money at $500,000, with exceptions if shareholders allow it. [ CNN ]
The Beanie Babies whose name bore a striking resemblance to the First Daughters', because they were exactly the same, have now been changed to Mariah and Sydney after Michelle Obama complained. [ AP ]
Google Maps for Mobile now makes it easier than ever for your friends to stalk you, if you're cool with that. [ The Register ]
Many of Tom Daschle's former Senate colleagues were shocked to see him withdraw his nomination yesterday. [ CNN ]
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas told the European parliament that the brief war in Gaza left at least 90,000 Palestinians homeless. [ Al Jazeera English ]