Daschle for H.H.S., LICH Can't Close Wing, Congressman Lopez?
By Katharine JoseAdding insult to injury for New Yorkers on the right, Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long closed his Bay Ridge liquor store. [Brooklyn Paper]
The State Department of Health denied Long Island City Hospital's request to close its obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric services department. [PMFA]
The Brooklyn Optimist goes further: if Hillary Clinton is secretary of state, and Nydia Velazquez is a senator, will Vito Lopez win a congressional seat? [BO]
Part of the M.T.A.'s plan to save itself is raising monthly Metrocards to $100. [Times]
Tom Daschle will reportedly be Barack Obama's Health and Human Services Secy. [Roll Call]
Thankfully, there will be an announcement on Hillary Clinton's phatom appointment in the next week. [Politico]
The scene of John McCain's return to the Senate stars John Kerry. [JM]
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