News Round-Up: Monday, January 31, 2011

In today’s news, Hillary Clinton calls a meeting with nearly all of the US ambassadors to discuss US foreign policy in 2011, Obama presses on with his pro-business initiatives by introducing a campaign to increase investment in start-up companies and small businesses, and Natalie Portman’s fairy tale continues as she took home the top SAG award last night.

CRUCIAL:

Obama to announce campaign to increase investment in start-ups, small businesses: http://wapo.st/fIQav7

President Obama will continue his recent pro-business push by announcing a series of ideas to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.  The campaign will increase investment in start-up companies and small businesses.

Clinton Ambassador meeting: Unprecedented mass meeting of top envoys: http://huff.to/goraUr

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called a meeting with nearly all of America’s ambassadors.  The conference is being billed as the first of its kind.  They are expected to discuss US foreign policy for 2011 as well as developments on the ground in key countries.

Egypt’s unrest sparks fears about oil: http://politi.co/fPhw3J

The turmoil in the Middle East highlights fears about most of the US oil supply coming from the area, where any turmoil threatens prices and supply.  Last week’s uptick in crude oil prices will likely spark a debate in Congress this week.

El Shaheeed: The mysterious “anonymous” behind Egypt’s revolt: http://bit.ly/gVWe9u

The anonymous Facebook organizer who used to social networking tool to unite the country in rebellion against the current president talks about why and how he organized Egyptians against the current government.

Barack Obama braces for Jon Huntsman 2012 bid: http://politi.co/ePdgHq

Top Democrats are saying that the White House expects Jon Huntsman to resign his post as US ambassador to China  to explore a bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

CULTURAL:

Natalie Portman, Colin Firth Take Top SAG Awards: http://bit.ly/ibkMNz

Demi Lovato Finishes Treatment: http://bit.ly/fvvut5

OWN Pumps Up The Volume Of Original Programming In Pursuit Of Ratings Growth: http://bit.ly/fsf7vB

Charlie Sheen Goes To Rehab, ‘Two And a Half Men’ Goes On Hiatus: http://bit.ly/dWMSvp

Chris Brown Wants His Restraining Order Against Rihanna Removed: http://bit.ly/gSVcnl

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