Some interesting items today, but there is still no word from the CBS investigation into Rathergate. You would think that CBS would use the tidal wave tragedy to their advantage.
Earlier this week a UN official, Jan Egeland, said that the US and other "wealthy" nations were "stingy" in the amount of aid pledged to the relief efforts is Asia. The US had originally pledged $35 million dollars and later increased it. The amount given by the US was the most pledged by any "wealthy" nation. France, one of the UN's favorite countries has only pledged $136,000.
It is a little troubling when a corrupt organization like the UN funnels billions to Saddam Hussein, but calls $35 million stingy.
Bush: UN Official Who Called US 'Stingy' Was 'Ill-Informed' -- 12/29/2004
It's official President Bush won Ohio. The results of the recount are certified. Presidential contender John Kerry picked up about 300 votes. This leaves Kerry more than 118,000 votes behind.
The recount was ordered after Libertarian and Green party candidates found the funding to support the recount. A recount in Ohio is automatic when there is less than one-half of 1 percent difference in the voting.
Kerry supporters are still not satisfied. One group has called for A Federal investigation, another group led by discredited civil rights leader Jesse Jackson continue to challenge the election results in the Ohio Supreme Court.
No matter what the results are either from the Ohio Supreme Court or any other investigation, the election in Ohio will give Jackson and his followers something to do for the next four years.
And the Winner Is ... Still Bush -- 12/29/2004
US Air has asked employees to work for free over the New Year's holiday. The financially strapped airline has made the request only at its largest hub in Philadelphia. US Air is trying to avoid the chaos caused by too few workers to handle baggage and fly planes during Christmas.
While asking for volunteers to work as baggage handlers, ramp workers, and customer service attendants, US Air has also warned workers that it will review attendance records for Christmas weekend and discipline those who abused the sick time system.
Volunteers will not be paid. Dosen't it seem that US Air is sending a duel message? We need volunteers and if you call in sick we will discipline you. My answer would be NO.
MSNBC - US Airways clamps down on employees
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