Gallatin Forest/ IRS/ Asia

Missoulian: Bitterroot Forest travel plan complicated by court ruling
Gallatin Forest Plan
Implementation

Missoulian: IRS says audit rates have grown for the wealthy
FISCAL YEAR 2011 ENFORCEMENT AND SERVICE RESULTS

Bozeman Daily Chronicle: New defense strategy sets Obama's gaze on Asia
Panetta: Coming Budget Cuts Demand Careful Balance
“Given the remaining threats, the change in war footing, and the mandate to slash spending, “what we've got to do is … have a flexible, adaptable, agile force that can deal with a myriad of challenges in today's world. That's what we've got to be able to develop,” Panetta said.
The secretary added some detail to two topics emphasized during the strategy guidance rollout: increased emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region, and the acknowledgement that some risk comes with deep defense cuts.”

Defense/ Consumer Protection/ USPS/ Unemployment

Missoulian: Obama unveiling strategy for slimmed-down military
Department of Defense: Defense Strategic Review

Missoulian: Stirring up a fight, Obama names consumer watchdog
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: “The central mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans — whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.”

Helena Independent Record: Locals speak out on USPS consolidation plan
UPSP: Listing of meetings in Montana

Helena Independent Record: Fewer people sought unemployment aid last week
BLS: Nov. jobless rates down over the year in 351 of 372 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 239

Pneumonia/ Antibiotics/ Twins

Missoulian: FWP tracks pneumonia outbreak in southern Park County bighorn herd
FWP: Pneumonia Confirmed in Cinnabar Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Missoulian: FDA limits some antibiotics in livestock
FDA to protect important class of antimicrobial drugs for treating human illness
“Cephalosporins are commonly used in humans to treat pneumonia as well as to treat skin and soft tissue infections. In addition, they are used in the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease, diabetic foot infections, and urinary tract infections. If cephalosporins are not effective in treating these diseases, doctors may have to use drugs that are not as effective or that have greater side effects. ”

Helena Independent Record: More US women having twins; rate at 1 in 30 babies
Three Decades of Twin Births in the United States, 1980–2009

Keystone Pipeline

Missoulian: Obama, Congress begin 2012 in oil pipeline dispute

Department of State: Keystone XL Pipeline