Tuesday, February 19, 2008

A slow, slow Presisdent's Day

CASTRO RESIGNS: Lesley Clark in the Miami Herald reports that Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen wants Fidel Castro indicted for a 1996 aircraft shootdown, despite his resignation.

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Faith Bremner for Gannett reports that the NRCC has less money to help Rep. Marilyn Musgrave hold her Colorado seat.

ECONOMIC STIMULUS: Ellyn Ferguson for Gannett reports on rebates from the economic stimulus package and the questions they pose for the IRS.

BILLS AND BUDGETS: Noelle Straub in the Billings Gazette reports on an auto safety bill headed to President Bush's desk; Steve Tetreault for Stephens Media reports on Yucca budget shortfalls; Trish Choate in the Witchita Falls Times New Record reports on the new farm bill; and Faith Bremner in the Argus Leader reports on cuts to South Dakota hospitals under Bush's Medicare budget.

ROAD SAFETY: Jim Myers in the Tulsa World reports on Monday's Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety report.

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