Auto bailout passes in House

Today a choice was made to pass the $14 billion bailout plan in the House, in Washington. The plan is to help bailout Detroit's "Big Three" motor companies. Democrats hope that the emergency aid bailout could happen by week's end. The White House, though it has not made a complete agreement with congressional Democrats, dispatched administration officials to Capitol Hill to make a case for the bailout. The plan would provide money within days to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, while Ford Motor Co. — which has said it has enough liquidity to stay afloat — would be eligible for federal aid as well.

Guns for Groceries

The program designed to exchange guns for groceries has brought in a record number of weapons this year as residents hit hard by the economy look under the bed and in closets to find items to trade for groceries. Today the program Gifts for Guns ended its drive in Compton, California. In past years people have wanted gift cards to places like Target and Best Buy, but this year the gift card that is in most high demand is for groceries. With the economy going down the drain, people are finding it hard to put food on the table for their families. The Gifts for Guns program is a great way to help people get money they need for food for them and their families, and it is also a great way to decrease the chances of violence and murder. 1,000 weapons were expected to be handed in this year. Authorities said 590 guns and two hand grenades were handed in during the last weekend in November, more than the total amount collected in any year. Each gun handed in was worth $100 in groceries and each assault rifle was worth double that.

Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses

The NFL's anti-doping policy is strict, and is not taken lightly when abused. Even when it is claimed to be a mistake, it is still a difficult situation to be in. The Vikings' Defensive Tackles, Pat and Kevin Williams, are in this situation right now. A temporary restraining order has been issued at the players request. The Williamses were among six players suspended for four games for testing positive for a diuretic that can be used for masking steroids. They claim that the substance containing the diuretic did not list all of its ingredients and that NFL scientists and lawyers withheld information about the substance from players. The Williamses are a huge part of the Vikings' team, and a key piece to there success this season. The Vikings have a 7-5 record and are sitting in first place at the top of the NFC North. The two Pro Bowl tackles are the foundation of one of the league's top run defenses. Without the Williams Wall, the Vikings would not be as well off as they are at the time being. Ellis Wyms, the backup to Kevin Williams, said that they are probably the most dedicated teammates that he has. Luckily for the Vikings, the Williams Wall is intact. At least for now.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8889258/Judge-blocks-suspensions-of-Vikings'-Williamses

The Plaxico Burress problem

Today I read an article on nfl.com about the New York Giants, and the many issues they are having with one of their star receivers; Plaxico Burress. In the past, the Giants have had many problems with Burress. He has been suspended from games and fined multiple times. Teammates say that Burress has some personal problems, including abusing alcohol. Sources also say that Burress doesn't let many people get close to him and he doesn't let people be a part of his life. The most recent Plaxico Burress incident, includes him shooting himself in the leg at a nightclub in New York. Burress has posted a $100,000 bail and could serve up to 3 years in prison at worst. The Giants face a tough choice. Plaxico Burress is a work in progress.