Democracy Now Headlines- Wed. Mar. 4, 2009

04 March 2009
Today's Headlines * US to Open Preliminary Talks with Syria * Clinton Silent on Israeli Settlements, Gaza Blockade * Obama Downplays Report of Missile Program Offer * ICC to Issue Bashir Arrest Warrant * Countrywide Execs Form New Firm to Profit Off Mortgages, Bank Failures * Merrill Lynch Paid $10M Bonuses to Top Execs * Senate to Consider Bush Admin Abuses Probe * Obama Restores Endangered Species Act Protections * Obama Backs Employee Free Choice Act * Gay, Lesbian Couples Sue for Marriage Benefits * Obama Picks Net Neutrality Backer for FCC Helm