Today news 2/2/2010

1. Obama Unveils $3.8 Trillion Budget
   With increased spending for a jobs package, education and civilian research, Obama's budget would push the deficit to a record $1.6 trillion despite cutting spending elsewhere.
   Read original story in CNN | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

2. Dont Ask, Don't Tell Goes Before Congress Tuesday
   Obama told members of his administration that repealing the law, which bans openly gay and lesbian individuals from serving in the military, would be a priority this year.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

3. Pentagon Review Highlights Major Shift in Thinking
   For 25 years, the Pentagon has focused its military strategy on winning two conventional wars in two different locations, but a changing world requires a changing strategy.
   Read original story in CNN | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

4. Republicans Push for A Restart on Health Care
   A victory in Massachusetts killed the Democrats' supermajority in the Senate. Now, leaders are considering their options for passing health care while Republicans call for a re-do.
   Read original story in The Washington Post's 44 blog | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

5. Beyonce Takes Home Six Grammys
   Other big winners at last night's 52nd annual Grammy Awards include country sensation Taylor Swift, the Zac Brown Band and Kings of Leon.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

6. Pakistan Investigating Reports of Taliban Chief's Death
   The Army is looking into claims that Hakimullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone missile strike.
   Read original story in The Associated Press | Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

7. U.S. Boosts Defenses Around Iran
   The American military is speeding up efforts to deploy antimissile technology in the Persian Gulf, a region that is undergoing a massive military buildup thanks to billions in U.S. arms sales.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

8. Disney Puts Miramax On Sale
   The 30-year-old film company has approximately 700 titles in its library--many of them blockbusters--valued at $700 million or more.
   Read original story in The Wall Street Journal | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

9. Toyota to Announce Pedal-Fixing Plan
   After halting production on eight popular car models last week due to sticking accelerator pedals, Toyota officials are ready to lay out their plan for going forward.
   Read original story in Reuters | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

10. Sundance Ends; 10 Films Sold
    Keeping pace with 2009, Sundance surprises everyone who thought a struggling movie industry would slow sales this year.
    Read original story in The Hollywood Reporter | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

11. More Males Getting Breast Reductions
    Despite the recession, cosmetic surgery remains popular in the UK, with male breast reductions the fastest growing segment of the industry.
    Read original story in BBC | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010