Politics

Obama says U.S. will pursue plane attackers Reuters

Obama vows to use power to thwart terrorists

AP – Mon Dec 28, 9:39 pm ET

HONOLULU – President Barack Obama on Monday vowed to use "every element of our national power" to keep Americans safe and said the failed Christmas Day plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner was "a serious reminder" of the need to continually adapt security measures against changing terrorist threats. Full Story »

Obama: 'Full investigation' launched

Politico – Mon Dec 28, 4:15 pm ET

HONOLULU — In his first public statement since the attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas Day, President Barack Obama called the incident “a serious reminder of the dangers we face” and tried to assure Americans that they are safe while urging them to remain vigilant. Full Story »

Fewer law enforcement officers died on job in 2009

AP – Mon Dec 28, 9:33 pm ET

Law enforcement deaths this year dropped to their lowest level since 1959, while the decade of the 2000s was among the safest for officers — despite the deadliest single day for police on Sept. 11, 2001. Full Story »

House Democrats pessimistic about public option

AP – Mon Dec 28, 6:19 am ET

House Democrats aren't optimistic that a government insurance plan, a central element of health care legislation passed in their chamber, will survive negotiations with the Senate. Full Story »