Women front and center in March for Women’s History Month — not that there has been much press about it.  Wall street rallies (from tons of bailout money), Obama flunks on the economy, but gets an A+ on stem cell research and moving toward Hillary’s universal health care. Checkout more odds and ends archived from our “Red Hot News” section. There’s lot’s of news out there, however these newsy items got our attention over the past few weeks.

Applause! U.S. bans ‘downer’ cows from food supply. Agriculture Sec. said the ban is “a step forward for both food safety and the standards for humane treatment of animals.”

Economists agree: Obama & Co. flunk on the economy.

Obama breaks with Bush, reopens Bill Clinton’s White House Office for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach, calls it “White House Council on Women and Girls.”

Whiplash warning: “Two days after criticizing his predecessor for issuing guidelines on how to put legislation into practice, President Barack Obama [Obushma] issued such a directive himself.”

Citigroup cites good profit news, Wall St soars. Return of ‘uptick rule’ could calm market volatility. Fed head says big banks will not be allowed to fail.

Obama lifts Bush’s federal funding ban on stem cell research + Congress moves = happy scientists and jobs in the biomedical industry! Read more on states “uniquely positioned to benefit from the expected flow of NIH stem cell research money.”

International Women’s Day (3/8): Day passes with nary a whisper from the MSM … It’s time to “put women forward” … Learn more.

Obama throws Dean a crumb?: After rejecting him twice for HHS, Obama considers Dean for surgeon general (after Gupta withdraws).

Marriage Equality: Married gay couples sue U.S. seeking access to federal protections and programs granted to straight married couples.

Will Hillary’s Universal Health care plan become a reality? Obama sets aside money and leaders in Congress draw health care battle lines. Consumer and business groups agree on U.S. health overhaul, disagree on the details.

More vetting problems: Obama trade nominee to pay $10,000 in back taxes. Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk is Obama’s fifth nominee to run into unpaid tax troubles.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Paying tribute to generations of women who have shaped the world … women can lead the way to economic recovery … Learn more about women’s history month.