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Lou Dobbs Post Show Debrief 1.26.11

xmlrider — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:36:59 +0000

Lou discusses the media blitz labeling the President as a “Centrist” and attempting to paint the president as being “Reaganesque!” Lou also examines the CBO’s projection for a record budget deficit in 2011 – and the fact that it came out AFTER the State of the Union

First ‘Major’ Snowstorm Of 2011 Hits Area

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:35:29 +0000

Alex Wong, Getty Images

The area’s first major snowstorm is settling on the region, with Winter Weather advisories and watches in effect for much of the region through Midnight – and many local school districts already opting to close their doors early for the day.

Get snow totals here along with the latest Traffic Reports for your drive home.

Republican State of the Union Response

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:15:23 +0000

Paul Ryan

The official Republican Response to the State of the Union Address, delivered by Chairman of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Paul Ryan.

Obama’s State of the Union Focuses On Jobs, Budget Cuts

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:05:02 +0000

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President Obama’s State of the Union Address focused on jobs, budget trimming, and investment, but he also underscored foreign policy concerns and outlined an approach to international relations with “a new level of engagement.”

He essentially called for a post-Cold War approach in which no wall separates East and West and “no one rival superpower is aligned against us.” U.S. foreign policy, he said, must lead as a “moral example” of “freedom, justice, and dignity.”

CBS Evening News 1.25.11 Obama’s State of the Union

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:00:34 +0000

CBS News

Tuesday: In depth analysis of President Obama’s upcoming State of the Union address; Also, Michael Jackson’s doctor pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter; And, hockey moms take to the ice.

Michael Jackson’s Doctor: “I am Innocent”

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:00:33 +0000

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Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter, telling the judge “I am an innocent man.” As Bill Whitaker reports, Murray’s attorneys say he is ready for trial.

Hockey Moms Take to the Ice

xmlrider — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:00:07 +0000

CBS News

Teri Reid, a 44-year-old mother balancing daily chores and her family’s favorite sport, found her escape on ice. Michelle Miller reports on hockey moms who are proving how tough they really are.

Obama to Emphasize Bipartisanship

xmlrider — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:40:04 +0000

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In his upcoming State of the Union speech, President Obama will emphasize the need for a bipartisan effort in order to create jobs. Chip Reid reports

Lou Dobbs Post Show Debrief 1.24.11

xmlrider — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:31:59 +0000

LouDobbsNation

Lou takes exception to the liberal left labeling the President as a “Centrist.” Isn’t this the same president who has added $3 trillion to the national debt and taken this country in a hard left direction? Who do they think they are kidding?

Senator Lieberman Pushes For Obama “Internet Switch”

xmlrider — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:23:12 +0000

Joseph Lieberman, Getty Images

A controversial bill handing President Obama power over privately owned computer systems during a “national cyberemergency,” and prohibiting any review by the court system, will return this year.

Internet companies should not be alarmed by the legislation, first introduced last summer by Sens. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), a Senate aide said last week. Lieberman, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, is chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

“We’re not trying to mandate any requirements for the entire Internet, the entire Internet backbone,” said Brandon Milhorn, Republican staff director and counsel for the committee.

For more, log on to CBSnews.com