Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Heads To Martha's Vineyard - for a long week family vacation. As, one would expect, Republicans are criticizing the President for taking a vacation while the economy continues to stumble. TheHill.com has more here.

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Obama Administration To Relax Deportation Rules - in a move which will certainly be framed in the upcoming 2012 election. The President announced deportation for undocumented workers will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with those who do not have a criminal record, allowed to stay.

This action will also allow for the children of undocumented workers to earn a pathway to citizenship through the DREAM Act. Politico.com has more here.

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Dow Jones Down Early - markets are expected to experience a rocky road as financial news promote worries of a double dip recession. Bloomberg.com has more here.

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Less Spending by Government Not The Short Term Answer - the NY Times has an editorial today on how the actions taken by governments around the world to reduce spending will have the opposite effect on the tanking worldwide economy. Instead, government needs to spend money to create jobs to increase consumer spending and confidence. You can read it here.

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Assad Says Military Crackdown on Dissenters Over - comes after President Obama and European Leaders called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down from office. However, six deaths were reported today as a result of military action against protesters. Reuters.com has more here.

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Israel Responds With Air Strikes - a day after terrorists opened fire on an Israeli bus loaded with passengers, killing six and wounding many more. The air strikes were directed in the Gaza Strip and Israel has claimed the attacks killed five members of the Palestinian group known as Popular Resistance Committees who were responsible for the incident in Israel yesterday. You can read more here.

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Gaddafi's Options Limited - as the rebels near the capitol of Tripoli. One plan, to live in exile in Tunisia, may be ending as Tunisia may become a member of the International Criminal Court. The court has filed warrants against Gaddafi and his son. The other option of agreeing to a previous offer by the rebels to step down and live in Libya, may not work as well. One, only has to look at Egypt and the current trial of former President Mubarak to give Gaddafi pause.

Meanwhile, Gaddafi's days as leader of Libya are coming to an end. TPM.com has more here.

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