Scott Brown to Be Sworn in to Senate TodayScott Brown, the Republican who won against Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts senate race, will be sworn in on Thursday rather than on Feb. 11, as was originally planned. Initially, Brown said he would need time to get his staff together, but amid growing pressure from conservatives within his party, he changed his mind and pressed for a rush swearing-in. [Washington Post]
House Votes on Increasing Debt Limit
Today, the House will vote on whether the government should go $1.9 trillion deeper in debt for next year. The vote would raise the federal debt limit to $14.3 trillion, making some wonder how future generations will manage under such a hefty burden. The increase in the debt cap, though, is said to be necessary to stop the United States from defaulting on its loans. [New York Times]
Jackson Doctor to Be Arraigned
Dr. Conrad Murray will be arraigned on Friday for the death of pop icon Michael Jackson. There is no confirmation yet on the what the actual charge will be, but several who are involved in the case contend that Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter. The arraignment will take place in a Los Angeles courthouse. [MSNBC]
Baptist Missionaries to Stand Before Prosecutor
The 10 Baptist missionaries who were arrested last week for attempting to transport 33 children out of Haiti without proper documentation or clearance will stand before a prosecutor today. The prosecutor will determine whether the Baptists should be charged or let go. Some of the parents who have been contacted about their children being among the group to be transported said they willingly gave up their children because they could not feed them. [Yahoo News]
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