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2 Friday, ...November 7,2008 BULLETIN www.dailyutahchronide.com All stories and photos from The Associated Press Obama speaks with 9 world leaders CHICAGO—Presidentelect Obama accepted congratulations from nine presidents and prime ministers Thursday, returning calls from world leaders who reached out after his presidential victory. The global financial crisis was among the topics Obama discussed with key US. allies he'll deal with during his administration. Obama spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter said the president-elect spoke to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, French President President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, left, and Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, wave to Nicolas Sarkozy, German the crowd after Obama's acceptance speech at his election night party at Grant Park in Chicago, Tuesday night Chancellor Angela Merkel, Israeli Prime Minister ington on Nov. 15 and its Obama told Calderon he - Brown's Downing Street Ehud Olmert, Japanese importance-for addressing was "conscious of the dif- office says he and Obama Prime Minister Taro Aso, the global financial crisis. ficulty of the battle." spoke about several isMexican President Felipe Obama had no plans to atCongress approved $400 sues, including reform of Calderon, South Korean tend the meeting. million in anti-drug aid for the global financial system. President Lee Myung-bak Mexico last June, but has Britain's Press AssociaThe prime minister's and British Prime Minister office says the two lead- yet to release the money. tion newswire said the two Gordon Brown. ers emphasized that there In his conversation with had a "very friendly and Sarkozy*s office says they could be no closer friends Lee, Obama said the U.S.- positive" 10-minute conspoke for 30 minutes and and allies than the United South Korea alliance is a versation, covering topics characterized the discus- States and Canada and "cornerstone" of Asia's including the world econsion as "extremely warm" vowed to maintain and peace and stability, and omy, the situation in Iraq as the president congratu- further build upon the re- promised improved rela- and Afghanistan, and the lated Obama on a "bril- lationship. Harper's office tions between the coun- Middle East peace process. Australia's prime minisliant" election victory. The called it a warm exchange tries, Seoul's presidential statement said they dis- and said they agreed to office said. ter Kevin Rudd told reportcussed international issues, talk again soon. The United States ers in Sydney that he spoke particularly the financial helped defend South Ko- by telephone with Obama Calderon's office said crisis, and agreed to meet Obama pledged U.S. sup- rea during the Korean war Friday to congratulate him in the "quite near future." port for Mexico's fight and is its No. 1 ally. About on his historic win and disHarper's office said in a against organized crime 28,500 American troops cuss the various challenges statement that they spoke and drug trafficking. A are still stationed there to the lie ahead for the world, about an international fi- statement from the Mexi- deter threats from com- chief among them the global financial crisis. nancial summit in Wash- can president's office says munist North Korea. Reid looks to oust lieberman as committee head WASHINGTON—Sen. Joe Lieberman's affiliation with Democrats was in question after a meeting Thursday with Majority Leader Harry Reid, steamed over the Connecticut independent's high-profile support of John McCain for president. Reid, in a sternly worded statement after the 45-minute meeting, said no official decisions have been made. But an aide to the Nevada Democrat said Reid was leaning toward removing Lieberman as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The aide spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were confidential. "While I understand that Sen. Lieberman has voted with Democrats a majority of the time, his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many in our caucus," Reid said. Lieberman was Democrat Al Gore's vice presidential running mate eight years ago. He switched to an independent after he failed to win the Democratic Senate primary in Connecticut in 2006. Lieberman won the general election as an independent but is still registered as a Democrat. Although he aligns himself with Senate Democrats, Lieberman angered many Democrats for when he used a prime-time speech at the Republican convention this summer to criticize Barack Obama as an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups. Republican McCain had considered making Lieberman, a longtime friend, his running mate this year before settling on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Bouncing Lieberman from his committee post would require the approval of the Democratic caucus, which is Spitzer cleared in sex scandal NEW YORK—Federal prosecutors said Thursday that they will not bring criminal charges against Eliot Spitzer for his role in a prostitution scandal, removing a legal cloud that has surrounded the former New York governor since his epic downfall eight months ago. U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia said investigators found no evidence that Spitzer or his office misused public or campaign funds for prostitution. Investigators found that Spitzer solicited high-priced call girls, but federal prosecutors typically do not prosecute clients of prostitution rings. "After a thorough investigation, this office has uncovered no evidence of misuse of public or campaign funds," Garcia said. "We have concluded that the public interest would not be further advanced by filing criminal charges in this matter." The announcement by Garcia signals the end of the bombshell investigation of Emperors Club VIP and means that nine other men described in an indictment as clients of the lucrative prostitution service also have escaped charges. Those clients were never identified. Legal experts said that local authorities technically could still charge Spitzer as a John, but that it would be highly unlikely. A remorseful Spitzer issued a statement in which he expressed relief that he will not face charges. "I appreciate the impartiality and thoroughness of the investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, and I acknowledge and accept responsibility for the conduct it disclosed," he said. i; : , expected to meet this month. "I want to spend some time in the next few days thinking about what Sen. Reid and I discussed what my options are at this point," Lieberman said. "He promised me that he would do the same and we would continue these conversations." Republicans have said they would welcome Lieberman to their caucus. Democrats in the past had tolerated Lieberman's political straddling because he held their slim 51-49 majority in his hands. Now that Democrats have strengthened their hold in the Senate to at least 55 seats as a result of Tuesday's election, Lieberman no longer is vital to their majority control. Despite splitting with most Democrats on the war in Iraq, Lieberman tends to vote with them on domestic issues such as health care, education and the environment. ^ NEED A CAR?; ~ r . 7 Friday • UMNH Scientist in the Spotlight: Derinna Kopp: 9:30 a.m. @ Utah Museum of Natural History : ^ • KUED's Thank You Gift Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Eccles Broadcast Center,: ..-••/ Dumke Boardroom • Post-Election Chill-Out Session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ CESA, Union Room 235 • Much Ado About Nothing: 7:30 p.m. t o 10 p.m. @ Pioneer Theatre : ,,; • Saturday Partly Cloudy With ourfirsttime buygr.p.rogramyou don't-need. any credit history .or^co-signerand your payment _can.beaslbw'as$70/month.with.nothing down. ~7- ^X-For Information call: " Gary-Finance Manager — Cell: 714-791-4077— - MC Auto Sales"/Firm DLR #6975 V North Lake, UT > "V N h Salt l Lk > . [phone] . ' ©Ijt $felt k Sme CrOSSWOrd ACROSS 1 Unforgettable edible 16 Concern of a certain federal commissioner 17 Fission boat? 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An analyst said Ahmadinejad's message was a gesture from the hard-line president that he is open to some sort of reconciliation with the U.S. Obama has said he is willing to hold direct diplomacy with Iranian leaders as a way to break the impasse between the two countries or give the U.S. more credibility to press for tougher sanctions if talks fail. U.S. Calif, gay-marriage ban creates legal uncertainty SAN FRANCISCO—Hundreds of protesters took to the streets Thursday over California's new ban on gay marriage, amid deepening political turmoil and legal confusion over who should have the right to wed. Legal experts said it is unclear whether an attempt by gay-rights activists to overturn the prohibition has any chance of success, and whether the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed hi California over the past four months are in any danger. California voters Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment disallowing gay marriage. The measure, which won 52 percent approval, overrides a California Supreme Court ruling last May that briefly gave same-sex couples the right to wed. UTAH Firm chosen to study Kennecott waste pond A California engineering company will review the safety of Kennecott Utah Copper's tailings pond. The Magna Tailings Committee on Wednesday chose Tetra Tech Inc. of Pasadena, Calif., to determine whether the former waste pond poses a hazard if there's a big earthquake. The 100-year-old pile is dry on the top and sides but wet enough in the center that it could run as a thick liquid during a large earthquake. Salt Lake County will negotiate a final contract with Tetra Tech- The review is expected to take at least through next spring. Corrections , ^ .^ . and Clarifications The policy of The Daily Utah Chronicle is to correct any error made as soon as possible. If you find something you would like clarified or find unfair, please contact the editor at 801-581-8317. 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