Democrats Weigh $35 Billion for Economy (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)

Senate Democrats are considering following up the recently passed economic stimulus bill with $35 billion in additional money for the unemployed, food stamps and heating subsidies for the poor.Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., on Wednesday said the proposed steps are likely to be endorsed in the congressional budget plan …

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NECC, Royal post wins (The Hindu)

VIJAYAWADA: NECC defeated South Central Railway by 37 runs, while Royal CC scored a 333-run victory over Sakthi CC in Krishna District Cricket Association’s power league for the Kartagadda Madhusudhana Rao Memorial Trophy on … More: continued here

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EBay PowerSeller Boycott Extended – Mashable

EBay PowerSeller Boycott ExtendedMashable, CA –1 hour agoI haven’t weighed in on the EBay boycott with a heavy-handed opinion yet, because frankly, I haven’t used the system enough recently and researched the … More: continued here

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Want to e-mail Beacon Hill? Try calling instead (Boston Globe)

A little more than a decade ago, the proliferation of e-mail promised a new era of communication between state lawmakers and the people they represented. Imagine a life with less phone tag, the information technology gurus said, as well as fewer envelopes, stamps, and printer cartridges. More: continued here

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