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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Board cannot override rollback veto | VIDEO Cook County commissioners do not have enough votes to override county president Todd Stroger's veto, which means the idea of a full 1-percent rollback of the sales tax may be dead. U of C to close women's health clinic | VIDEO A health clinic that serves thousands of women is closing its doors. The University of Chicago Medical Center is shutting down its women's health clinic. Man charged with hitting baseball coach A north suburban Chicago man has been arrested for punching a youth baseball coach over a comment made after a game. Ex-gov Ryan to seek commutation from Obama A lawyer for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan says he'll ask President Barack Obama to commute his more than six-year sentence. No injuries in chocolate factory hazmat Chicago firefighters responded to a hazardous materials call at a South Side factory. MORE STORIES Strange Banker rescues ducklings from ledge Firefighters pluck baby ducks from storm drain Arizonans see UFO, NASA says it's research balloon Man calls 911 over messy room argument with son Mayor cuts grass himself in city park Consumer Airlines post improvement in customer survey JetBlue offers guarantee to travelers Napster offers subscribers new service Summer air traffic could fall 6.7 pct Hot in recession: Chocolate, shoes, Spam Healthbeat 10-year-old girl battles rare breast cancer Female smokers more vulnerable to lung disease? Postponing retirement may delay dementia Possible link between thinning bones, hot flashes Cigarette design making smoking more risky? MOST POPULAR Mob boss dies Dad gets jail for son's skateboarding death Woman's body found in Markham IDed Hometown Heroes Cook-off Police looking for murder suspects All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 77°F 53°F Partly sunny and warmer Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope ABC7 On Your Side: The Savvy Vacation ABC7's Leah Hope has the scoop on where to find great deals on getaways. GQ names Andersonville pizza best in America Chicago's got the best pizza in America- and it isn't deep dish. COMMENT: What's your favorite pizza? Neapolitan pizzas challenge 'deep dish' rep Great thin-crust pizza in Chicago area SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

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CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "Jaime Andrade was stepping out of the shower when the men came to snatch him. The kidnappers took him to a house in a middle-class neighborhood and tortured him for three days. Andrade's case is one of more than 1,000 kidnappings that police in Phoenix, Arizona, have investigated since 2006. The city has become the nation's kidnapping capital as Mexican drug violence seeps into the United States."

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com: "Banks are eager to slash expenses to prove they aren't recklessly spending. That probably means more layoffs and asset sales. But will banks cut too far?"

University Of Chicago Medical Center To Close Women's Health Center - cbs2chicago.com

University Of Chicago Medical Center To Close Women's Health Center - cbs2chicago.com: "The University of Chicago Medical Center is planning to close a women's clinic that serves thousands of people a year.

Next month, the U of C will close the Women's Health Center, located on 47th Street near Woodlawn Avenue away from the main hospital campus.

The move comes as part of the U of C's efforts to scale back direct aid to the poor because of cost concerns."

Housing construction, permits hit record lows

Housing construction, permits hit record lows: "A modest rebound in single-family home construction in April raised hopes Tuesday that the three-year slide in housing could be bottoming. But with the supply of unsold homes bulging, foreclosures rising and prices falling, no broad recovery is expected until next spring at the earliest."

Obama Speeds Fuel-Economy Standard, Sets Carbon Limit

Obama Speeds Fuel-Economy Standard, Sets Carbon Limit: "President Barack Obama will announce today that automakers must meet average U.S. fuel-economy standards of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, four years sooner than previously planned, a senior administration official said."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, May 18, 2009 Peterson pleads not guilty in Savio murder | VIDEO Drew Peterson has pleaded not guilty in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, as he appeared in court Monday morning. Elderly man shot to death Police are searching for a suspect in the death of a man found in his South Side home. New survey could measure police morale A new survey could measure morale within the Chicago Police Department. Emanuel, Blago traded calls on school grant Rahm Emanuel wanted answers. Funds from a $2 million state grant to a school in his congressional district had not arrived, so he went straight to the man in charge: Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Missing police dog reunited with owner A Chicago police officer was able to rest easy Sunday after being reunited with his canine partner. MORE STORIES Strange Mayor cuts grass himself in city park Statue of former president loses head UK pair's pursuit of purr-fect pet ends in Mich. School forces student to change out of kilt Staid in China: Yet-to-open sex park demolished Consumer Hot in recession: Chocolate, shoes, Spam Judge blocks 'robo-calls' selling car warranties Laptop batteries recalled by HP Newsweek changes look, hikes price Verizon offers new Wi-Fi service Healthbeat Cigarette design making smoking more risky? 5 Breast Cancer Myths Study: Ginger capsules ease chemo nausea Virus spurred high blood pressure in mice Study: Booster car seats put kids at risk MOST POPULAR Woman's body found inside parked car Peterson pleads not guilty in Savio murder Toddler shot to death in Chicago Woman killed in drive-by shooting Woman's body found in Markham Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 70°F 50°F Breezy with sunshine and patchy clouds Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 8:02 PM The Bachelorette 5 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Final spacewalk for Hubble repairs Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Monday to finish repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope, which will never be touched by human hands again. The Mission: One last house call to Hubble The Crew: Seven-person team The Timeline: Hubble's up-and-down journey Suburban native makes 5th spaceflight Space photos exhibit at O'Hare A new exhibit featuring photos from space is on display at O'Hare International Airport. SLIDESHOW: FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Doomsday Budget Revealed, ADDICTION PREVENTION & TREATMENT ELIMINATED!

Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association FY10 'DOOMSDAY' BUDGET REVEALED;  ADDICTION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ELIMINATED;  URGENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEEDED NOW! Quick Links Advocacy Visit Registration Form   IADDA'S Position Tax Increase   May 18, 2009 Dear Fred, As IADDA has been saying for the past few weeks, the 'Doomsday' budget scenario has become reality and was revealed today by Governor Quinn.  The full details are not yet available, but we already know that this budget ELIMINATES ADDICTION PREVENTION & TREATMENT SERVICES.  This means that all state funds for Addiction Prevention and Treatment services will be cut if this budget passes.  Because of our federal Maintenance of Effort requirement, this would put all of our federal dollars in serious jeopardy, potentially causing the collapse of the entire addiction healthcare system!   WE CANNOT AFFORD TO SIT ON THE SIDELINES AND WATCH THIS BUDGET PLAY OUT!  EVERY IADDA MEMBER, EVERY CLIENT, EVERY YOUTH, EVERY FAMILY MEMBER MUST CALL, WRITE AND VISIT YOUR LEGISLATORS NOW AND EVERY DAY THROUGH THE END OF SESSION!    The message we must send is one of outrage; we will NOT accept a dismantling of the addiction healthcare system!   FULL FUNDING OF ADDICTION PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES MUST BE A PRIORITY! We need every legislator to not only make it their priority, but to communicate that priority to their caucus and their leadership.   Tell your legislators that IADDA supports an increase in the income tax and the alcohol tax to raise additional revenue to allow the state to operate and fulfill the needs of its citizens, including those in need of life-saving addiction healthcare services.  IADDA further recommends that a portion of any increased revenue be allocated to support a reasonable expansion of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services to address unmet need, including, but not limited to, waiting lists for treatment services.     IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SIGNED ON TO COME TO SPRINGFIELD, PLEASE MAKE THAT COMMITMENT TODAY! Use the form in Quick Links to tell IADDA when you will be here.  Even if you have spoken to your legislators repeatedly, they need to see you in Springfield, hear from you on the phone, read your emails and see your faxes.  EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO STOP THE DOOMSDAY BUDGET FROM BECOMING A REALITY!!!!  PLEASE ACTIVATE YOUR NETWORKS TODAY!!! Sincerely,   Sara M. Howe CEO  Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association Forward email   Email Marketing by Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association | 937 South Second Street | Springfield | IL | 62704

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

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Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader killed

Sri Lanka says Tamil Tiger leader killed: "Sri Lanka declared Monday it had crushed the final resistance of the Tamil Tigers, killing rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and ending his three decade quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils."

These cars have got to go: Dealer cuts mean deals - Yahoo! Finance

These cars have got to go: Dealer cuts mean deals - Yahoo! Finance: "At 789 Chrysler lots across America sit 44,000 potential bargains, cars and trucks that are stuck between shellshocked dealers and a troubled company that no longer wants their services.

The dealers have just a few weeks to sell the Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps or risk losing thousands of dollars on them, giving people who want a car on the cheap a serious chance for a deal."

Boom in tiny bedbugs is causing big trouble

Boom in tiny bedbugs is causing big trouble: "The biggest bedbug outbreak since World War II has sent a collective shudder among apartment dwellers, college students and business travelers across the nation."

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Networks ignored Panetta's caveats about CIA summary of Pelosi briefing Each of the network newscasts reported that CIA records show Nancy Pelosi was briefed about the use of waterboarding on Abu Zubaydah, but did not note Leon Panetta's caveats regarding the accuracy of the information in the documents. Read More Lauer helped Bond advance falsehoods about actions Pelosi could have taken to stop harsh interrogations On Today, Matt Lauer agreed with Sen. Kit Bond's false claim that Nancy Pelosi could have "call[ed] for a closed hearing" when she learned of the Bush administration's use of harsh interrogation techniques. In fact, as a Democrat in a Republican-controlled Congress, Pelosi had no authority to hold hearings. Nor did she have the power, as Bond claimed, to pass a bill to cut funding to prevent the administration from carrying out those methods. Read More Fox provides forum for Luntz's talking points Megyn Kelly and Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel echoed talking points from a recent memo by conservative pollster Frank Luntz that is intended to help defeat President Obama and congressional Democrats' health-care reform initiative. Read More Does Fox News want to boot Pelosi from the speaker's chair? Fox News personalities have called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to step down as speaker because of the controversy over what the Bush administration told her about its use of harsh interrogation techniques. Read More Media ignore report that Cheney suggested waterboarding Iraqi detainee for evidence of Iraq-Al Qaeda link Network evening news programs on May 14, Fox News, and CNN all ignored a report that Vice President Dick Cheney's office "suggested waterboarding an Iraqi prisoner ... who was suspected to have knowledge of a Saddam-al Qaeda connection." Read More "Fair and balanced" Fox Nation shuts out progressive and pro-Obama commentaries Between May 1 and May 15, FoxNation.com linked to 15 newspaper op-eds and columns in its "Politics" section, but not one was from a progressive figure or presented a favorable view of the Obama administration. Read More Media ignore question of whether Congress was briefed on torture dissent Reporting on the CIA document detailing briefings members of Congress and staff received about harsh interrogation techniques, media outlets have largely ignored whether members were told there was significant disagreement within the administration regarding their legality and efficacy. Read More Barack Obama, Notre Dame, and the Casey myth President Obama is scheduled to speak at Notre Dame's graduation ceremony this weekend, after more than a month of complaints from a small number of anti-abortion rights activists who have received media attention far disproportionate to their numbers. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

President Barack Obama named Republican Utah Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr. as his pick for ambassador to China, likely removing one of his strongest potential challengers in the 2012 presidential campaign from the running.

Don't Make These 8 Dealership Mistakes- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

Don't Make These 8 Dealership Mistakes- Yahoo! Autos Article Page: "There's nothing like the sensations that come with buying a new car -- the seductive purring of the engine, the enticing new-car smell ... and that niggling feeling that you've just been had at the dealership. To some, visiting a car dealership is about as fun as a trip to the dentist, and we've all heard the horror stories of haggling and hoodwinking in the showroom. But it doesn't have to be that way. Although negotiating can be tricky, avoiding the following mistakes will help lead to a successful experience at the dealership -- and a worry-free drive home in your new car"

Final-Frontier-Below-Dealer-Cost: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Final-Frontier-Below-Dealer-Cost: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance: "Plunging auto sales are making this one of the worst times ever to sell cars. But if you're one of the relatively rare consumers shopping for a new vehicle, you're already in the driver's seat."

At end of Mideast trip, pope says peace possible

At end of Mideast trip, pope says peace possible: "Pope Benedict XVI ended his pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Friday with his strongest call yet for the creation of a Palestinian state and telling the faithful at the site of Jesus' crucifixion that peace is possible."

Pakistan says 55 Taliban, 3 troops killed in Swat

Pakistan says 55 Taliban, 3 troops killed in Swat: "Pakistani forces killed 55 Taliban in the northwestern valley of Swat on Friday, the army said, and lifted a curfew to allow thousands more civilians to flee before troops assail the Taliban-held main town."

NY Times: Obama selects Frieden as CDC director

NY Times: Obama selects Frieden as CDC director: "President Barack Obama on Friday will name Dr. Thomas Frieden as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administration officials told The New York Times."

GM dealers expect word on plans to cut 1,100 shops

GM dealers expect word on plans to cut 1,100 shops: "A day after Chrysler LLC told a quarter of its dealers that it won't renew their contracts, owners of General Motors Corp. dealerships are awaiting word on whether they will be next."

Economists-See-Long-Road-to-Recovery: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Economists-See-Long-Road-to-Recovery: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance: "Economists in the latest Wall Street Journal survey see an end to the recession by autumn, but say it will take years for the economy to fully recover."

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Thursday, May 14, 2009 · Chicago-area dealers get walking papers from Chrysler · Store liquidator Great American going public · CNA expands top execs' duties · Motorola extends partnership with China Mobile · Judge approves General Growth financing · In brief: Chicago Place | Debt for sale | Jo-Ann store move · Making his living in doctors' offices · 10 things to do this weekend  · Stroger wearing Mike Madigan's jacket: Greg Hinz blog · Oscar Mayer heirs call trustee's math bologna: Taking Names blog · Villegas excited to see new Cog Hill; stars take a break, and more: Inside the Leather golf blog  Final Markets Dow Jones 8,331.32 +46.43 +0.56% NASDAQ 1,689.21 +25.02 +1.50% Crain's Index 67.55 +1.150 +1.732% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Attend Modern Healthcare's interactive editorial webinar, "Swine Flu Outbreak: Compliance Lessons for Healthcare Providers" to learn what providers and government agencies can do differently in the future, the issues facing large employers and much more. Wednesday, May 20 at 10 am central. Register Now – Only $99 OTHER HEADLINES · Pfizer provides free drugs for jobless Crain's New York Business · Obama pushes for action on credit cards New York Times · Hearing stalled for mistaken school grant Daily Herald Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Crain's golf 2009 Read the latest installments on Ed Sherman's golf blog, plus check out Crain's interactive golf map to plan your weekend outing.Read More · Entrepreneurs In Action — Groupon · Chicago Business Today - May 14 · VIDEOS: Women to Watch 2009 · Check, Please! visits Coco Pazzo for lunch SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Fox News now giving publicity to Republican Governors' "Tea Party 2.0" Following Fox News' aggressive promotion of the April 15 "tea party" protests, Greta Van Susteren did a segment on the forthcoming "Tea Party 2.0," and stated, "If you wanted to go to a tea party on April 15 but could not make it ... tomorrow's your big chance." Read More Politico dubiously suggests Republicans' opposition to Hayes is about Hayes The Politico dubiously suggested that Republicans rejected David Hayes' confirmation as deputy Interior secretary because of his purported "proposals to yank oil drilling leases on public lands." In fact, Republicans have reportedly said, "This is not about Hayes." Read More ABC report on interrogation hearing left out testimony on non-harsh methods' success Reporting on the testimony of a former FBI agent who "told Congress today that he witnessed CIA interrogation methods on terror suspects that were, in his words, 'borderline torture' " and "called the methods 'ineffective,' 'unreliable,' and 'harmful,' " ABC's Charles Gibson did not mention that the agent also testified about the success of non-harsh interrogation methods. Read More Moore falsely accused Frank of "involvement in giving a blank check to Fannie and Freddie" The Wall Street Journal's Stephen Moore falsely accused Rep. Barney Frank of "involvement in giving a blank check to Fannie and Freddie," echoing the oft-repeated myth that Frank fought efforts to strengthen congressional oversight over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More Wash. Post buries lede, entire story in report on Soufan testimony After running a story on its front page about what congressional Democrats had been told about enhanced interrogation, The Washington Post buried a much shorter report on testimony by former FBI agent Ali Soufan. Read More Rove falsely smears Pelosi as "an accomplice" to torture In his Wall Street Journal column, Karl Rove claimed that because Nancy Pelosi was allegedly "informed" of the Bush administration's use of enhanced interrogation techniques, her non-action made her "an accomplice to 'torture.' " The claim is inconsistent with the definition of "accomplice," as well as with the reality of Pelosi's ability to affect the Bush administration's actions in any way. Read More Without Obama, Barnicle and Scarborough baselessly claim, Dems "are weaker" than Republicans Mike Barnicle and Joe Scarborough said that -- if, inexplicably, one doesn't consider President Obama -- Democrats are "weaker than the Republicans." In fact, recent polling on favorable/approval ratings of members of Congress show congressional Democrats with higher favorable/approval ratings than congressional Republicans. Read More Scarborough ignores experts who say torture undermines national security Joe Scarborough suggested that those who oppose the use of harsh interrogation techniques are "willing to sacrifice on national security." However, military and FBI interrogators have testified that those techniques are ineffective and detrimental to U.S. security. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Hannity still playing "dumb" about Nugent's use of the "B" word on his show Discussing Perez Hilton's remarks about Carrie Prejean, Sean Hannity stated, "I would think that you wouldn't want somebody that calls a woman -- any woman -- a dumb 'b' ever on your show." However, Hannity previously aired footage of Ted Nugent calling Hillary Clinton a "worthless bitch," then referred to Nugent as a "friend and frequent guest on the program." Read More Hannity twists Wash. Post report to claim "the stimulus is failing" Sean Hannity cited a Washington Post article to claim that "the stimulus is failing." In fact, the article did not report that the stimulus "is failing," but rather that "many states are finding that the funds are not enough." Read More WSJ misleads on greenhouse gas memo The Wall Street Journal reported that "a White House document ... says regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act 'is likely to have serious economic consequences,' " but did not note that the statement was reportedly made by the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, which is independent of the SBA and headed by an acting chief counsel appointed by President Bush. Read More NewsBusters' Huston falsely claims Obama responsible for funding "Chinese hookers" study NewsBusters' Warner Todd Huston falsely claimed that President Obama funded a $2.6 million NIH grant to "help train Chinese prostitutes to 'drink responsibly on the job.' " In fact, the grant was awarded during the Bush administration. Read More Fox again hosts McCaughey to push health care reform falsehoods Talking with Betsy McCaughey about health care reform, Cavuto guest host Elizabeth MacDonald did not challenge McCaughey on falsehoods she advanced during the Cavuto segment, or on false claims that she has previously made on the issue. Read More In 2004 WSJ op-ed, Yoo made claims at odds with his Justice Department memos In a May 2004 op-ed, John Yoo made assertions that were later revealed to be highly misleading or at odds with legal memos he had written during the Bush administration. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.