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Nokia and Microsoft partnership creates a 'three-horse race': Elop (examiner)
It's confirmed. As expected, on Friday at Nokia's annual Capital Markets Day, Nokia and Microsoft announced a partnership, whereby Nokia will use Microsoft's Windows Phone platform for its smart phones going forward.

Republicans promise $100 billion in spending cuts (EDGEphiladelphia Business/Finance Feed)
Piling cuts on top of cuts, House Republican leaders outlined an additional $26 billion in spending reductions on Thursday in hopes of placating conservatives who rejected an initial draft as too timid.

A geezer or just a thug in a mask? (WOODTV)
Entrepreneurs are printing surveillance shots of his wrinkled face on T-shirts, thousands of people "Like" him on Facebook and many are wishing him continued success at evading the law.

Iraq refugees in US scrutinized for al-Qaida links (KansasCity)
Hundreds of refugees who sought shelter in the United States during the early years of the Iraq war are coming under fresh scrutiny from U.S. government security officials for possible links to al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq.FBI Director Robert Mueller surprised some terrorism experts Thursday when, in response to a question about threats inside the ...

Shirtless lawmaker latest NY political scandal (KLTV Tyler)
Former Rep. Eric Massa and his tickle fights are so 2010. Eliot Spitzer? He's two governors ago.

Air traffic control error numbers double (KansasCity)
In a time of unparalleled aviation safety in the United States, reports of mistakes by air traffic controllers have nearly doubled - a seeming contradiction that has safety experts puzzled.The latest incident - the near midair collision of an American Airlines jet with 259 people aboard and two Air Force transport planes southeast of New York City, ...

Obama to offer solutions for housing finance (SanLuisObispo)
Homebuyers will face potentially higher interest rates under any of three Obama administration options for reducing government support of the mortgage market, the price of ending the country's dependence on financially teetering housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Ariz. governor countersues federal government (SF Gate)
Gov. Jan Brewer sued the federal government Thursday for failing to control Arizona's border with Mexico and enforce immigration laws, and for sticking the state with huge costs associated with jailing illegal immigrants who commit crimes.

House Republicans see timely target in Planned Parenthood (Los Angeles Times)
In their rush to slash the federal budget, House Republicans are taking aim at Planned Parenthood , the nation's largest provider of abortions, after a campaign season that largely ignored social issues.

Lee, scandalized, fell in a Washington flash (The Boston Globe)
He was a rising star in Congress at lunchtime -- and out of office by dinner. Rep. Christopher Lee fell from power this week with a velocity seldom seen in the annals of Washington sex scandals, a blinking red caution sign for those who need one that the speed and reach of the Internet can crash a political career in the time it takes to push a ...

Ethics watchdog targets congressional sleepovers (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A Washington ethics watchdog says it's time for Congress to crack down on lawmakers who sleep in their offices rather than pay for a place to live.

Obama promotes plan for near universal wireless (WTOL-TV Toledo)
President Barack Obama promoted plans Thursday to bring high-speed wireless to nearly all American households, pushing his domestic agenda in a small, snowy city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on a day of dramatic developments in Egypt.

Webb's exit ignites a Democratic scramble in Va (KLAS-TV Las Vegas)
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb's decision not to seek another term means Virginia Democrats must either persuade former Gov.

Governor takes on US Government (WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed a counter-lawsuit against the federal government Thursday for failing to control the border and enforce immigration laws, and for sticking the state with huge costs for jailing illegal immigrants who commit crimes.

Conservatives hear from 2012 contenders (Journal Gazette)
WASHINGTON Thousands of conservatives, roused by GOP election gains they engineered, descended on the nation's capital Thursday, eager to help a Republican challenger deny President Barack Obama a second term.

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New York Urban League Honors Champions of Diversity ( I-Newswire)

New York, February 11, 2011 - The New York Urban League has recognized four New York City-area corporations for their commitment to diversity at its 8th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards breakfast that took place Monday at The Four Seasons Restaurant in Manhattan.

Government panel may urge Huawei-3Leaf veto: report (WGN-TV Chicago)

A government panel may urge President Barack Obama to veto Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's acquisition of 3Leaf Systems, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Kochs' Influence (CJR Daily)

Last week, Politico's Kenneth Vogel reported that "faced with an avalanche of bad publicity after years of funding conservative causes in relative anonymity, the billionaire industrialist Koch brothers, Charles and David, are fighting back," including by hiring "a team of PR pros to quietly engage reporters to try to shape their Koch coverage." ...

Your morning jolt: Ray Boyd withdraws from ethics alliance (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Georgia Alliance for Ethics Reform - that cross-ideological group that includes tea partyers, Georgia Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, liberals and Republicans - will hold its first rally at the state Capitol next Wednesday.

Titusville firefighters train for airport disasters | VIDEO (FloridaToday)

With two airports in her department's jurisdiction, Titusville Fire Lt./Paramedic Bridget Kozielski is well aware of the potential dangers of a fire call from one of those airports.

Onorato wants more connecting flights for airportupdated (Leader Times)

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato said this morning he is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to ease congestion at East Coast airports by directing more connecting flights through Pittsburgh.

Boerse-NYSE deal faces antitrust snags (Korea Herald)

Deutsche Boerse AG's planned takeover of NYSE Euronext faces intense scrutiny from German regulators and European antitrust authorities, potentially imperiling the blockbuster exchange tie-up. It could also run into hurdles in Washington as U.S. lawmakers and regulators consider whether they are prepared to allow the citadel of American capitalism ...

John Boehner: Rep. Christopher Lee was not forced out (The CW Washington, WDCW-TV)

Christopher Lee, who resigned Wednesday after photos of his bare torso were posted on a website, made "his own decision" to resign and was not forced out.

Editorial: Chris Lee's search for sex exposed him as a fool (New York City's Hometown Newspaper - ...)

Christopher Lee resigned hours after he sent racy pictures to a woman online. The great 19th century statesman Daniel Webster once said, "wisdom begins at the end." If that is indeed the case, Rep.

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