Articles Spotlight 9/28

Health Care/Swine Flu:
41% Support for Health Care Plan, 56% Oppose: Plan Hits New Low: Rasmussen Reports
Just 41% of voters nationwide now favor the health care reform proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s down two points from a week ago and the lowest level of support yet measured

Swine Flue Surge Closes Schools, Tests Hospitals: Washington Post
In Austin, so many parents are rushing their children to the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas with swine flu symptoms that the hospital had to set up tents in the parking lot to cope with the onslaught.

People Can Opt out of Listing STDs, Abortions in Government Mandated Electronic Health Records, Patrick Kennedy Says: CNS NewsRep.
Patrick Kennedy (D.-R.I.) says people will be able to stop doctors from including records of sexually transmitted diseases and abortions in the new national system of Electronic Health Records that was mandated by the stimulus law enacted in February.

Foreign Affairs:
Iran Conducts Third Round of Missile Tests: MyWay
Iran said it successfully completed two days of missile tests that including launching its longest-range missiles on Monday, weapons capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel, U.S. military bases in the Middle East, and parts of Europe

Iran test-fires long-range missiles: CNN
Days before a key meeting with Western leaders, Iran test-fired two types of long-range missiles Monday in part of what the Islamic republic called routine military exercises, its state-run media reported.

Honduras restricts liberties to prevent rebellion: MyWay
interim government leaders have suspended constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties in pre-emptive strike against widespread rebellion Monday, three months to the day since they ousted President Manuel Zelaya in military-backed coup.

Honduras spurns OAS, vows to close Brazil embassy: Reuters
The de facto government of Honduras denied entry on Sunday to an Organization of American States delegation and threatened to close Brazil's embassy, where ousted President Manuel Zelaya has taken refuge.

China to display upgraded missiles in Oct 1 Parade: Yahoo News
Upgraded missiles will feature prominently in China's Oct 1 military parade which celebrates 60 years of Communist Party rule, the Xinhua news agency said, citing a commander of the service that controls nuclear weapons.

Venezuela exploring uranium deposits with Russia: Yahoo News
Venezuela's science and technology minister said his country is working with Russia to detect deposits of uranium but withdrew an earlier denial that the country was also working with Iran.

Politics:
Bill Clinton: 'Vast right-wing conspiracy' as virulent' as ever: CNN
The "vast right-wing conspiracy" that attacked him during his presidency has been weakened, but continues to operate against President Obama, former President Clinton said Sunday.

After several tries, U.S. officials finally nab Roman Polanski in 1970s rape case: LA Times
Three decades after he fled the United States following his arrest for unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl, Roman Polanski was taken into custody in Zurich this morning and faces extradition to Los Angeles.

Anger in France and Poland after Polanski arrest: Reuters
France's political elite rallied to the defence of Roman Polanski on Sunday, calling on Switzerland to free the 76-year-old film director rather than extradite him to the United States. Artists and film makers also urged the release of Polanski, who faces charges of having sex with a girl of 13 in 1977, accusing Switzerland of being overzealous in pursuing the case.

Sarkozy wants 'resolution to Polanski arrest: Financial Times
President Nicolas Sarkozy said he hoped for a “speedy resolution” to the arrest in Switzerland of Roman Polanski, the film director who has French nationality.

Economy
Social Security strained by early retirement: MyWay
Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force SS to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that's happeened since the 1980s.

Education:
More school: Obama would curtail summer vacation: Yahoo News
Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way. Obama says American kids spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with other students around the globe.

Military:
U.S. Commander of Afghanistan only talked to Obama once: Washington Times
The military general credited for capturing Saddam Hussein and killing the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq says he has only spoken to President Obama once since taking command of Afghanistan.

Other:
Infant killed in Van Nuys Gang Shooting: LA Times
Police said the shooting that killed a 4-month-old boy and injured two others in Van Nuys early this morning was prompted by an argument between rival gang members.

Silvio Berlusconi calls Barack Obama tanned-again: Telegraph
"I bring you greetings from a person who is called...a person who is sun-tanned...Barack Obama," the smiling 72-year-old politician told a crowd of cheering supporters in Milan on Sunday.

Obama Heading to Copenhagen for Olympic Pitch: NBC
President Obama will travel to Copenhagen to make a pitch for Chicago’s Olympic bid, White House officials have confirmed to NBC News. Obama will leave for Denmark Thursday night, hours after his wife Michelle departs for the vote. The president made the final decision Saturday night after returning from the G20 summit in Pittsburgh.

For Brazil, Olympic Bid is About Global Role: NY Times
On shimmering Copacabana beach, where Rio’s body-conscious residents play volleyball and soccer, giant screens are being readied for a live broadcast of the vote that will determine whether this city will make history by becoming the first South American city ever to host the Olympic Games.

FOX-TV Chicago Ordered Not to Run Anti-Olympics Story: Drudge Report
A local TV station that reported on Chicagoans NOT wanting the Olympics has been told NOT to run the report again, insiders tell the DRUDGE REPORT!