PALIN NEW YORKER COVER + APOLOGY

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 |

The Senate will vote Wednesday night in order to revive President Bush’s multi-billion dollar financial rescue plan. The plan failed in the House, but this version adds substantial tax cuts meant to appeal to Republicans when it reaches the House again.

Senate passage has seemed assured all along. But Senate leaders figure the House will have to approve it because the tax cuts are too appealing to Republicans and the financial rescue plan will still seem essential to most Democrats.

OBAMA’S CBC AWARD + LEADING MCCAIN

Barack Obama was recently honored with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix award at the 38th Annual Legislative Conference dinner in Washington.

The award recognizes those who through their efforts and accomplishments have made significant contributions to society, and it symbolizes the immortality of the human spirit and an eternal desire to reach its full potential.

Obama is also enjoying a continued lead over Republican counterpart John McCain. According to the latest Gallup poll, Obama leads McCain 49-43.

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