Cabinet Nominee Withdraws

President Obama’s choice for commerce secretary, Senator Judd Gregg, withdrew from the position. He said that his reason for withdrawing was because of irresolvable conflicts in Obama’s handling of the stimulus package and the 2010 census. Gregg is now the third cabinet nominee to withdraw.

State Representative Banned from Party

Representative Kent Williams was banned from the Republican party on Monday after his betrayal of Jason Mumpower. State Republican’s didn’t ask leaders in Carter County, the area Williams represents, which makes some locals mad. Others say that it was on the state level and that he disserved it. Now Williams cannot hold an office as a Republican or run as one.

Australian Wildfires

Wildfires raging across the southeastern portion of Australia have destroyed several towns. As the fires destroyed over 850 sq. mi. of Victoria, it also killed at least 108 people. Officials say that the fire was fueled by Victoria’s worst drought in a century.