Carmakers’ bankruptcies face skeptics - - BusinessRockford.com

 

Congress had no opportunity to review the Obama administration’s decision to take 60 percent ownership of GM and a smaller stake in Chrysler

Carmakers’ bankruptcies face skeptics - - BusinessRockford.com

New rites of passage debut at US Borders

As of yesterday, U.S. citizens returning through land or sea ports of entry from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean must present a passport or one of a handful of accepted documents: a passport card, a “trusted traveler” card such as a SENTRI pass or a driver's license enhanced with radio-frequency technology, issued in some states

And beginning yesterday, state-issued driver's licenses, identification cards and birth certificates are no longer acceptable documents for travelers 16 and older, although birth and naturalization certificates are still acceptable for minors under 16

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Obama’s speech in Cairo: full text | csmonitor.com

Obama’s speech in Cairo: full text

The president, speaking at Cairo University, called for a 'new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.'

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Northwest Herald | New FOIA means more work for governments

• Limits copying fees that public bodies can charge, and requires that the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free to the requester.

• Requires all public bodies to appoint FOIA officers who must receive annual training on compliance with the act

• Requires governments citing the personal privacy or preliminary draft exemptions to first get approval from the Attorney General public access counselor’s office.

The new FOIA will take effect Jan. 1 if Quinn signs it into law.

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