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Tonight we'll focus on the politics of disaster relief and President Bush's
response...Plus, the current state of affairs in Iraq...Today the President
announced that former Presidents Clinton and Bush will lead a nationwide
fundraising effort to help the victims in South Asia. NBC's David Gregory sat
down with the two and we'll sit down with David to get the scoop...
Plus, a live update from NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams from Indonesia
(Banda Aceh)...If you saw him this morning on "Today" you know the man's got
some compelling reporting.
In the back half we'll talk to our Hardball War Council: Meigs, McCaffrey &
Downing on the latest violence from Iraq, the upcoming elections on Jan. 30th
and magnitude of the relief efforts in South Asia
Plus, what type of early warning system might the U.S. employ against tsunamis?
We'll ask Virginia congressman Frank Wolf, a man, btw, who has been on the
forefront of global humanitarian and human rights needs for quite some time...
Oh and tomorrow, we'll chat with political satirist Al Franken
Please join us...
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Briefing from Washington, DC
Ex-presidents to lead tsunami charity drive Bush senior, Clinton will solicit
private donations (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6780798/
They will also urge corporations to match donations to such organizations by
employees (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44260-2005Jan3.html
Bush to meet with new lawmakers...Back from a week at his Texas ranch,
President Bush was to meet Monday with newly elected members of Congress, where
battle lines already are being drawn on his second-term goals to simplify tax
laws, partially privatize Social Security and rein in medical liability
lawsuits. (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6778124/
Two issues may divide next Congress...Supreme Court, Social Security are flash
points (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6779101/
Political conservatives have their best opportunity in years to push
successfully for changes to taxes, entitlements and the courts - but they face
a special set of obstacles. (AP)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050102-112555-4321r.htm
Massive relief effort hits S. Asia...Death toll nears 140,000; region mulls
warning system (MSNBC) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6754820/
Powell in South Asia to gauge relief effort...President's brother also in
delegation (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6769602/
Secretary of State Colin Powell warned Sunday of more violence ahead of Iraq's
Jan. 30 elections and said a stronger Iraqi force is needed to help bolster
security. (AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050102/D87C6POG0.html
As he prepares to end his tenure as secretary of state, Colin Powell is ruling
out a run for political office....Asked on the Sunday talk shows if he had any
plans to seek elective office, Powell responded with a firm and quick, "No."
(AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050103/D87CDVNG2.html
U.S. soldier killed, three hurt in Afghanistan...Attack in eastern province
claims second soldier in two days (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6779808/
At least 13 Iraqis die in four car bombings...One attack occurs in Baghdad,
near Allawi's headquarters (MSNBC) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6727646/
A reported U.S. plan to keep some suspected terrorists imprisoned for a
lifetime even if the government lacks evidence to charge them in courts was
swiftly condemned on Sunday as a "bad idea" by a leading Republican senator.
(Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=UM5RGOYUVMOM0CRBAELCFEY?type=topNews&storyID=7218051
Dobson to Senate: Don't block Bush's judges...Dems call conservative leader's
letter an 'attention grab' (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6776707/
'I'm Going to Learn'...First, the blame. Then, the healing. In a new book,
NEWSWEEK talks exclusively with John Kerry about why he lost-and looks at his
plans for another run http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6777696/site/newsweek/
Dem. congressman Matsui dies at 63...Lawmaker was set to oppose Bush Social
Security plan http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6777819/
First black woman elected to Congress dies...Activist Shirley Chisholm was 80
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6779424/
Opinion/Editorial
Novak: Powell proud of his achievements
http://www.suntimes.com/output/novak/cst-edt-novak03.html
Fund: The Unsung Maverick...Sen. Peter Fitzgerald took a stand against
corruption and pork. http://www.opinionjournal.com/diary/?id=110006105
Pat: Human tragedies and natural disasters often reveal character. In such
times, people will blurt out what they truly believe.
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42211
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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