Democratic power at risk in U.S. vote

WASHINGTON: After a long and bitter campaign, Americans cast their votes on Tuesday in elections that could sweep Democrats from power in Congress and slam the brakes on President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda.

Anxiety over the stumbling economy and discontent with Obama and government in Washington have propelled Republicans to the threshold of huge gains that could give them a majority in the House of Representatives and perhaps even the Senate.

Opinion polls and independent analysts project Republican gains of at least 50 House seats, far more than the 39 they need to take control and topple Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from power.

Republicans are also expected to make big gains in the Senate, although it appears more difficult — but not impossible — for them to pick up the 10 seats they need for a majority.

Obama won office two

Terrorists Want to Disrupt Peace in Country: PM Gilani

GWADAR, Pakistan News: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the terrorists are serving as the stumbling block in the way for the national progress.

Talking to media, he appealed to the citizens of Karachi to stay calm and said that terrorists have no religion, adding we would accomplish the terrorists’ agenda by disrupting the peace of the city.

The PM Gilani said the government enjoys support from the political and religious leadership against the terrorism, adding the terrorists are working as the speed breaker for the national development.

The Prime Minister said the Pak Army jawans are sacrificing their lives for national security and the eradication of terrorists.

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Terrorists Want to Disrupt Peace in Country: PM Gilani was first posted on December 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm.