Senator John McCain endorses Scott Brown for Senate seat

State Senator Scott Brown, running for the US Senate seat formerly held by the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, was endorsed today by US Senator John McCain, the Republican from Arizona who ran and lost the race for president.

The Wrentham Republican is running against Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat, and independent Joseph L. Kennedy. The special election is Jan. 19.

"Scott Brown has a long record of public service fighting wasteful spending and higher taxes," said McCain, in a statement. "As an officer on the Army National Guard, he understands the importance of a strong military and the necessity of protecting our interests around the world."


Source:boston.com/

Senator Lot hails inauguration of Darwat Dam project

By Saleem Chandio and Bachal Chandio
KARACHI: Chairman Senate Standing Committee for Textile, Senator Gul Muhammad Lot on Saturday said termed inauguration of Darwat Dam project is the gift to the growers of lower Sind by President Asif Ali Zardari. In a statement issued here, Senator Gul Muhammad Lot said that thousands acres of the land will be cultivated due to this project which will bring prosperity to the province. He said that Malakand Operation, Balochistan Package, NFC Award are the biggest achievements of the present government. Senator Lot said that the PPP-led government is committed to provide relief to the masses and is taking every possible step.


Source:regionaltimes.com