Political Snapshot

McCain planning Europe, Mideast trip

(Via MSNBC.com: Politics.)
Presidential candidate John McCain plans to travel to Europe and the Middle East for 10 days in mid-March as part of a congressional delegation, officials familiar with the trip said on Sunday.

Written on March 9, 2008 | Posted in Campaign 2008, Republicans

Oil Prices Spike to Record $105.10

(Via The Huffington Post.)
Oil prices hit a record $105.10 a barrel Thursday, a day after a surprise drop in U.S. crude supplies and a decision by OPEC not to boost production.
Prices gave up some ground by midday trading in Europe. Light, sweet crude for April delivery was still up 11 cents to $104.63 a barrel […]

Written on March 6, 2008 | Posted in The Economy