FROM THE BLOGS:
The $700 Billion Stick-Up – Amanda Carpenter, Townhall
Surprise! Banks Deceptive About Loans – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
The 2008 Daily Dish Awards – Andrew Sullivan
Asking the Right Questions – Steve Benen, Political Animal
Shoe-Thrower Claims Torture – John Aravosis, AMERICAblog
Viva Las Vegas? – David Sirota, Open Left
Expanding Rights, Even for Bigots – Matt Welch, Hit & Run
Blago & Political Commodification – P.M. Carpenter, BuzzFlash
USA Today Oozes Over Mrs. Obama – Tim Graham, Newsbusters
Dissin’ Detroit – Dennis Sanders, The Moderate Voice
OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Pipeline Shuts Off for Stevens Lobbyists – New York Times
Trade Barriers Toughen With Global Slump – Washington Post
Obama Sets Fast Pace for Transition – Wall Street Journal
With Aid, Michigan Moves to Next Challenge – Detroit Free Press