www.yankton.net PAGE 3A Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ NATION/WORLD ■ Friday, January 29, 2010 Obama Asks For Civility, Cooperation NATION/WORLD DIGEST Dem Senator: Health Bill ‘On Life Support’ President, VP Biden Spread Message During Stop To Promote Economic Agenda WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s health care BY BEN FELLER found him to be the most politi- appeal failed to break the congressional gridlock Thursday, dim- ming hopes for millions of uninsured Americans. Democrats stared Associated Press Writer cally polarizing president in recent history. down a political nightmare — getting clobbered for voting last TAMPA, Fla. — Trying to bury He has also acknowledged a year for ambitious, politically risky bills, yet having nothing to a year of polarization, President problem in connecting with peo- show for it in November. Barack Obama on Thursday esca- ple, one that left them with a The grim reality opened a divide between the rank and file and lated his appeal for politicians "remoteness and detachment" as congressional leaders, who insisted health care would get done, and voters alike to settle differ- he pursued a policy agenda even though last week’s special election in Massachusetts denied ences without tearing each other meant to help the middle class. In Democrats the 60-vote majority they need to deliver in the Senate. apart. His plea: "Let's start think- turn, Obama has focused his rhet- Many Democrats saw a problem with no clear solution. ing of each other as Americans oric lately on making clear he is “It’s very possible that health care is just a stalemate and you first." out fighting for people. can’t solve it this year,” said Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. Obama made sure to weave Following up on his State of If Obama and Democrats fail to pass any legislation this elec- that message throughout his stop the Union pledge to work with tion year, Washington would still face the problem of millions of in Florida, one otherwise intended the GOP, Obama will address uninsured, rising medical costs and a dwindling Medicare trust to promote his economic agenda JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL/MCT House Republicans Friday in fund forecast to run out of money in 2017. by announcing $8 billion in high- President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden conduct a Baltimore, where lawmakers are Obama’s health care overhaul is “on life support,” said Sen. speed rail awards. Town Hall meeting at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida on holding their annual retreat. He'll Mary Landrieu, D-La., “but it still has a pulse.” Coming one day after his State Thursday. also tour a small business in the of the Union address, and one day same city and announce a new Bernanke Wins Second Term As Fed Chairman before meeting with House job-creation proposal. to take over the health care sys- sidelines. I want them to work The proposal would give com- WASHINGTON (AP) — Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Republican leaders with whom he tem," the president said. "We start with us to solve problems," continues to battle, Obama's panies a $5,000 tax credit for Ben Bernanke won confirmation for a second term Thursday, but getting into these caricatures. Obama said. And then he added: each net new worker they hire in only by the closest vote ever for the crucial post and after wither- emphasis on civility was a nod to They're so damaging." "I don't want an attitude 'If Obama political reality. He needs 2010. Businesses that increase ing criticism from lawmakers for bailing out Wall Street while other Just how far to go in working loses, then we win.' I mean, that wages or hours for their existing Americans suffered in recession. Republicans more than ever to with Republicans has been an can't be a platform. ... All of us get his agenda passed, and he is workers in 2010 would be reim- The Senate confirmed Bernanke for a new four-year term by evolving calculation for the White should be rooting for each other." bursed for the extra Social a 70-30 vote, a seemingly solid majority but 14 votes worse than getting saddled with more public House. Obama ended up muscling Party divisions arise less over blame for the partisanship he Security payroll taxes they would the closest previous vote for a Fed chairman. through a giant economic stimu- goals — the main one for both pay. The battle over Bernanke’s confirmation has been a test of promised to change. lus plan with little help from the parties is jobs — then how to "Nothing that human beings do No company could reap more central bank independence, a crucial element if the Fed is to opposition party and was poised achieve them. Those policy dis- than $500,000 from the combined will be perfect," Obama, accompa- to do the same on major health cussions are even more difficult in carry out unpopular but economically essential policies. Its nied by Vice President Joe Biden, benefits, one of several features decisions on interest rates can have immense consequences, care legislation until Democrats this midterm election year, when meant to tailor the program more said as he capped a town hall at lost the super-majority they need leaders weigh what's better: from the success or failure of the largest companies to the typi- the University of Tampa, where he to small businesses than to large cal home-buyer’s ability to get an affordable loan to the price of — 60 votes — to overcome delays working together or targeting the corporations. Startup companies was received with boisterous sup- in the Senate. other for defeat. cereal at the grocery or gas at the corner station. port. could receive half that amount. Created by Congress in 1913 after a series of bank panics, Obama takes responsibility, Obama's challenge is to pull Existing companies could not "But we shouldn't sort of but not blame. together enough unity to get the Federal Reserve is an independent agency, supposedly out- assume that the other side is close down and then reopen side politics, but its chairman is typically assailed by lawmak- He still casts Republicans as a results this year on weighty items under a new name and receive either heartless or doesn't care party of "no" and calls that their — economic growth, Wall Street ers and others when the economy falls and jobless ranks about sick people or is some any benefits, White House officials lengthen. political strategy. regulation, energy and the embat- said Thursday. socialist/communist who's trying "I want the Republicans off the tled health care. A Gallup Poll has “Bernanke fiddled while our markets burned,” huffed Richard Shelby, of Alabama, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, during Thursday’s debate. “Ben Bernanke’s Federal OBITUARIES Reserve played a key role in setting the stage for the financial Judge: No Manslaughter crisis.” Donald J. Stewart Lawyer: Phone Caper Meant To Embarrass Funeral services for Donald Defense In Doctor Slaying NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four conservative activists accused J. Stewart, 79, of Tyndall will be of trying to tamper with a senator’s phones were just trying to held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The ago — that he killed Tiller to save record embarrassing undercover video of her staff ignoring January 29 at St. John Lutheran judge in the trial of a man accused unborn children. phone calls from constituents angry that she supported health Church in Tyndall with Rev. of murdering an abortion doctor “Those children were in imme- care reform, one of their attorneys said Thurday. Dean Schroeder officiating. dealt the defense a major setback diate danger if someone did not The four, including activist James O’Keefe, known for posing Organist will be Melissa Bruna. Thursday, ruling that the jury can- stop George Tiller,” Roeder said as as a pimp and using a hidden camera to target the community- Interment will follow in the not consider a lesser charge of the jury watched attentively but organizing group ACORN, were arrested Monday after targeting Tyndall Cemetery. manslaughter. without a hint of surprise. Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu’s office in a New Orleans federal The ruling came hours after “They were going to continue building. Casketbearers are Jason Scott Roeder took the stand in his to die,” he said. “The babies were Herrboldt, Brad Herrboldt, own defense and admitted killing going to continue to die.” Attorney J. Garrison Jordan denied they were trying to disable Goeffrey Green, Karl Keuser, Dr. George Tiller, saying he acted Roeder has pleaded not guilty or wiretap the phones in Landrieu’s office. Adam Halseth and Mark Wagner. to save the lives of unborn chil- to murder in the attack at the “You’re dealing with kids,” he said. “I don’t think they thought it Arrangements are under the Donald J. Stewart dren. Wichita church where Tiller was through that far.” direction of Goglin Funeral Roeder’s attorneys had hoped an usher. Witnesses have Instead, Jordan said, they hoped to get embarrassing video Home of Tyndall. months and 3 days. to win a lesser conviction of volun- described how Roeder walked into footage of Landrieu’s staff handling constituent calls. Her office Online condolences may be Don’s memory will live forev- tary manslaughter, which requires the building’s foyer on May 31 received complaints last month that callers opposed to her health sent at www.goglinfh.com. er in the hearts of his family and them to show their client had an shortly after the service started, care stance couldn’t get through. Donald Jay Stewart was born friends, which include his wife unreasonable but honest belief approached Tiller and fired a sin- on Wednesday, July 23, 1930 in Amanda Stewart of Tyndall; that deadly force was justified. gle shot before fleeing. Senate OKs $1.9T Rise In Fed Borrowing Limit Ravinia, South Dakota to Ralph three daughters: Sharon (Bill) The charge carries a considerably After Roeder’s testimony, and Lillian (Caldwell) Stewart. Green of Valley, Nebraska, lighter sentence than murder. District Judge Warren Wilbert WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Thursday to allow the He attended school in the Dianne (Lee) Herrboldt of Roeder testified that he consid- ruled that the jury would not be government to go a whopping $1.9 trillion deeper in debt, offering Ravinia area until the family Menno, South Dakota, and Carol ered elaborate schemes to stop permitted to consider the a vivid election-year reminder that the government has to borrow moved to the Tyndall area when (Jeff) Halseth of Sioux Falls, the doctor, including chopping off manslaughter charge because 40 cents of every dollar it spends. Don was in 6th grade. Don was South Dakota; daughter-in-law his hands, crashing a car into him abortion, including late-term abor- The measure would put the government on track for a national united in marriage to Amanda or sneaking into his home to kill tion, is legal in Kansas and debt of $14.3 trillion — more than $45,000 for every man, woman Pam Stewart of rural Scotland; him. because Tiller did not pose an Fischer on August 27, 1950 at ten grandchildren: Goeffrey, and child in the United States. And the debt is increasingly held by But in the end, Roeder told imminent threat. foreign nations such as China. Grace Lutheran Church in Gina, Geri, Jason, Kimberly, jurors, the easiest way was to walk “There is no immediate danger Menno, South Dakota. At that Brad, Karl, Jymmi Jo, Ashley The budget for the current year is about $3.5 trillion and the into Tiller’s church, put a gun to in the back of a church,” the judge deficit will probably match last year’s $1.4 trillion. The govern- time, he joined the church and and Adam; four great-grandchil- the man’s forehead and pull the said. He also ruled out a second- was baptized and confirmed in dren: Keelianne, Isaac, Everett, ment would have to borrow to cover that $1.4 trillion. trigger. degree murder conviction, which The measure passed 60-39 under ground rules insisted upon by the Lutheran faith in April of and Jerzey; one sister, Margaret Testifying as the lone defense does not involve premeditation, 1952 at Grace Lutheran by Rev. Brown of Winner, South Dakota; Republicans that required 60 votes to pass it. Democrats and witness, Roeder calmly explained because it was clear Roeder allied independents control 60 seats — for now — and were only E.A. Bischoff. They began their and one brother, Dale (Ruth) what he admitted publicly months planned the killing. married lives on a farm north of Stewart of Scotland; and many able to win the vote because Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Tyndall where they farmed for nieces and nephews and count- Massachusetts has yet to be seated. 12 years. They later moved to a less friends. While Thursday’s vote went smoothly, it came after weeks of farm on Highway 46 near In addition to his parents, difficult negotiations between the White House and both House Scotland and Don farmed there Don was preceded in death by Pentagon To Propose Way To and Senate Democrats. until retiring in 1995. Don and three sons: Allan in 1960, Jim in Amanda remained on the farm 2008 and infant son, Kenneth ■ Get Updates At Yankton Online (www.yankton.net) until 2006 when they moved to Jay; an infant daughter, Lift Military Ban On Gays Tyndall. Sharleen; and a son-in-law, Jerry WASHINGTON (AP) — The force fighting two wars. Don was a member of St. Hasz. Defense Department next week Between 1997 and 2008, the You’re not going to want to miss... John Lutheran Church where he Yankton Press & Dakotan will propose for the first time a Defense Department fired more served on the church council. January 29, 2010 “way forward” on lifting the mili- than 10,500 service members for He was active as a 4H leader, tary’s ban on gays from serving violating the policy. The number both locally and in the county. openly, Pentagon Press Secretary of dismissals dropped sharply Don served on the boards of the Geoff Morrell said Thursday. after the 2001 terrorist attacks as Scotland Creamery, B-Y Electric President Barack Obama has forces were heavily deployed & from 1983-2006, and East River LLuLu’suLu’s vowed to work with Congress around the world, with half as LuLu’s Electric at Madison from 1989- this year to repeal the 1993 law, many troops fired in 2008 as in 2006. He had a long association but Democrats have been waiting 2001. with the Minnesota Valley to hear from the military on how Obama has promised to 22ndnd AAnnualnnual Breeder’s Cooperative and was it could be done. repeal the law but has done little also a member of the Farmer’s In special hourlong testimony to press the issue in his first year Co-op of Scotland. next Tuesday, Defense Secretary as president. In his national Chart Sale! Don passed away on Robert Gates and Chairman of address on Wednesday, Obama Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. received a standing ovation from Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Mike Mullen were expected to some members of Congress and Yankton at the age of 79 years, 6 outline steps the military will Gates when he suggested that 2 Days Only! take to lessen the impact on a would change. 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