November 16, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: WH Nominates DOJ No. 2; Cyclone Sweeps Bangladesh

Administration. The White House has nominated Chicago Judge Mark Filip to serve as No. 2 at the Justice Department under new Attorney General Michael Mukasey.

Congress. Democrats are vowing to get tougher and wield the power of the purse in their battle with the White House over the Iraq war.

Iraq. U.S. generals are crediting Iran with helping to halt the flow of smuggled explosives into Iraq.

Nation. A U.S. appeals court ordered the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to set stricter miles-per-gallon fuel standards for light trucks and SUVs.

World. A powerful cyclone swept through Bangladesh late yesterday, killing hundreds and leaving destruction in its wake.

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Posted at 8:45 AM
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