Democracy Now Headlines- Thurs. Feb. 5, 2009

DemocracyNow
February 05, 2009
Today's Headlines * US-Led Attacks Account for 1/3 of Afghan Deaths * Minister: Iraq War Increased Foreign Fighters in Afghanistan * Report: Israel Fires on, Storms Lebanese Aid Ship * Congressional Measure Targets UN Relief Agency for Gaza * Clashes Force Closure of Remaining Sri Lankan Hospital in War Zone * Obama Announces Exec Pay Cap for Bailout Firms * Study: Bailout Firms Spent $114M on Lobbying in 2008 * Auto Suppliers Request $20B Bailout * UK Court: US Threats Thwart Disclosure of Torture Evidence * Interior Dept. Cancels Utah Wilderness Selloff * US War Resister Arrested Following Canada Deportation * Congress Delays Digital TV Switch