Random Round-Up 12-04

President Obama Job Approval

Senate to Vote on Tax Hikes Today - How do you think that will go for us?

Senate Rejects Obama’s Plan on Extending Tax Cuts

Senate blocks Obama's tax plan



How to Beat Customer Service Phone Support

I might just come around to Wiki-Leaks after all - More on the Wikileaks Climate Cables

Obama pardons 9 convicted of drug, other offenses

Usually retailers hire for the Christmas season - Unemployment rate reaches 9.8 pct. as hiring slows

CNN Reporter Put On Watch List After Criticizing TSA



Feds Warrantlessly Tracking Americans’ Credit Cards in Real Time

Republicans Now Outnumber Democrats

Obama's stimulus pours millions into faith-based groups

What Happened to U.S. Health Care Costs?

Another reason why trusting the government with our health care is a bad ideal - IRS Paid $130m in Fraudulent Tax
Refunds to 50,000 Prisoners



Helen Thomas Rescinds Her Apology

America Bails Out a Thankless World

Government reports violations of limits on spying aimed at U.S. citizens

Navigating a Global Marketplace -- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Potential Reforms

Fiddling while jobs burn



Cancun talks start with a call to the gods

Ethanol’s Policy Privileges: Heading for History’s Dustbin? Congress has a golden opportunity to put the general welfare of consumers and taxpayers ahead of the corporate welfare of the ethanol lobby.

We're waiting, Mr President