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Geithner likely treasury pick; Clinton 'on track'- President-elect Barack Obama intends to name Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Federal Reserve, as his treasury secretary to confront the nation's intense economic turmoil, senior Democratic officials said Friday. The stock market soared on the news. Word of Geithner's likely selection emerged as New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in line to become secretary of state, said through a spokesman that discussions were on track for her appointment but no final arrangement had been made.
Neb. lawmakers OK age limit for safe-haven law- Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law Friday a bill adding a 30-day age limit to a safe-haven law that allowed 35 children - including teenagers as old as 17 - to be abandoned at state hospitals. The law, approved hours earlier by the Legislature in a 45-3 vote, goes into effect Saturday, and makes Nebraska the 14th state with a 30-day age cap. It had been the only state with a safe-haven law without an age limit.
- A college student committed suicide by taking a drug overdose in front of a live webcam as some computer users egged him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and another messaged OMG in horror when it became clear it was no joke. Some watchers contacted the Web site to notify police, but by the time officers entered Abraham Biggs' home - a scene also captured on the Internet - it was too late.
- Federal regulators on Friday shut down two big thrifts based in Southern California, saying they fell victim to the acute distress in the housing market in that state.
Automakers need to make case for government aid- Democratic leaders ordered Detroit's Big Three automakers Friday to submit what amounts to a detailed loan application to Congress so lawmakers can decide whether to give the beleaguered industry an emergency $25 billion lifeline.
Bush rallies China's help on North Korea- In a last dash of diplomacy, President George W. Bush on Friday sought China's help in pinning down North Korea to keep its shaky promises of nuclear disarmament.
Gates would like to add US forces in Afghanistan- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he would like to add significant U.S. forces to the war in Afghanistan before national elections scheduled for next year, and that grim depictions of backsliding in the seven-year-old war are "far too pessimistic."
Germany drops attempt to ban Scientology- Germany is dropping its pursuit of a ban on Scientology after finding insufficient evidence of illegal activity, security officials said Friday. Domestic intelligence services will continue to monitor the group, officials said. The German branch of the Los Angeles-based Church of Scientology has been under observation by domestic intelligence services for more than a decade. Top security officials asked state governments in December to begin gathering information on whether they had sufficient grounds to seek a ban.
Knicks set themselves up for 2010 with 2 deals- The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010. Crawford was sent to Golden State for forward Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers along with reserve guard Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.
Sorenstam's storied LPGA career ends- Standing in the center of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry McNamara and took the flag from his hand.
Lifetime Networks and The White House Project Continue Groundbreaking Nonpartisan Workshops In Ohio June 6th-8th to Train Women to Run for Political Office
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Speakers at Ohio Go Run will include a number of political pioneers,
including
Ohioans have ushered the training into the region as a proactive solution
to the Buckeye State's bleak rating for women's political leadership - a
dismal 41st in the nation. Although
As they prepare to launch their political campaigns, these women will learn the nuts and bolts of running for elected office. Representing the Republican, Democratic, and Independent parties, they are getting ready to embark on a spirited political journey to bring positive changes to their home state.
Scheduled to take place
-- Cat Fincun, a 22-year-old AmeriCorps volunteer working for Rural Action
Ohio. "There is so much change going on in the US; from politics to
energy, food resources to global relations, which are opening up doors
for progressive leadership from intelligent, go-getting women. This is
the very reason why I wanted to get involved with Ohio Go Run and The
White House Project: to learn the skills to make my voice heard and
help bring about the changes we need to make for our country."
-- Denise Williams, a 28-year old African-American woman who works as a
Trauma Secretary at Akron Children's Hospital. "As someone who is
highly invested in healthcare reform, I am excited to attend Ohio Go
Run and learn how I can channel my passion for healthcare into a
winning political campaign. Leadership opportunities for women and
minorities are limited here in Ohio, but it is trainings like Go Run
which can inspire and inform the next generation of qualified and
talented leaders."
-- Guadalupe Velasquez, a 42-year-old Latina who is the New Americans
Coordinator for the City of Columbus. "As someone who has been very
active on legislation at the state-wide level, it is very disappointing
to see a mere one or two women in the room with me. We need equal
representation. If more women were in charge, we would see better
policies at every level of government. We would be creating a better
world."
-- Deborah McKinney, a 51-year-old Cheviot City Council President and Vice
Mayor, who is attending Ohio Go Run along with her 27-year-old
daughter. "I ran for office because I wanted to make more of a
contribution to my community and have a greater voice in what happens
at the local level of government. Many women want to be involved in
politics, but they don't know how to make the leap - and that's why
trainings like Ohio Go Run are such a fantastic resource. The
statistics are appalling when it comes to women's political
leadership - we are perfectly capable of leading. We only need the
empowerment and support to do so."
The multi-day workshop is led by state and national experts, and will
create a permanent, nonpartisan pipeline to women's political leadership
throughout the state of
"Women remain
"This historic election has presented women with a powerful new reality
for their own political futures. These workshops give women the real tools to
enter office, and become leaders. We are so proud to be part of building the
next generation of women leaders together with The White House Project," said
"Why Women Matter" dinners will also be a part of each partnership
training weekend, featuring inspired conversation and questions with local and
national women leaders. Additional trainings will take place in this year in
Ohio Go Run will be The White House Project's first training in the state,
in conjunction with the national expansion of its signature Vote, Run, Lead
program. The organization's field offices operate out of
About Every Woman Counts
First launched in 1992 and now in its fifth presidential election cycle, Every Woman Counts is the only public service campaign dedicated to encouraging women to speak out on the issues they care about most, vote and run for office. For the first time, the 2008 Every Woman Counts initiative will leverage the power of the #1 and #2 television networks for women - Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) - and include the most extensive on-air programming, digital content and grassroots efforts to date.
To further expand the effort and reach women everywhere they live, work
and play, Lifetime launched the first-ever Every Woman Counts media and
advocacy coalition in partnership with REDBOOK, CosmoGIRL!,
About Lifetime
LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital (including myLifetime.com) are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
About The White House Project
The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization, works to advance a richly diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions, up to and including the U.S. Presidency. For more information, please visit: http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org.
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