Also, Broome County considers $15.9 million deal for hydrofracking rights, and judge extends hold on mail-order cigarette law.
From The Washington Post:
KANSAS CITY, MO. -- With the economic recovery showing signs of faltering, President Obama toured an electric truck plant here Thursday to argue that his stimulus program is bolstering the country's long-term economic interest by reshaping the energy industry.After touring the Smith Electric plant in Kansas City, Obama said the trucks it converts for electric use represent the leading edge of an industry that will put Americans to work for generations. The company -- which plans to add 50 new employees, doubling its workforce -- received a $32 million Recovery Act grant to help launch the assembly plant.
Obama's two-day trip combines a focus on the economic recovery with stumping for candidates in Missouri and Nevada. He is road-testing a midterm election message: that the country can achieve Wall Street reform and a curb on corporate interests only if it elects -- or reelects -- lawmakers from his party.
» Read the story: With economic recovery sputtering, Obama stumps for stimulus program
» On the Stump, Obama Offers Reassurance on Economy [The New York Times]
» Obama Hits the Campaign Trail for Robin Carnahan, Harry Reid [CBS News]
» Text Of Obama's Speech At Smith Electric Vehicles [KCTV News Channel 5 Kansas City]
In other news:
» Still no agreement in state fair labor dispute [centralny.ynn.com]
» Broome County considers $15.9 million deal for gas-drilling rights [pressconnects.com]
» Woman facing pet abuse charges in Salina arrested again [WSYR-TV Channel 9[
» Judge extends hold on mail-order cigarette law [CNYcentral.com]
» Schumer advocates technology to prevent drunk driving [The Buffalo News]
» Florida Gov. Charlie Crist orders special legislative session on offshore oil drilling [The Miami Herald]
» A black bear again spotted in Perinton this week [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle]