What we’re watching Monday

Good morning and happy Monday. Here’s some of the news we’ll be following today.

Philippines – Typhoon Recovery

• UN officials warned some islands have still not been reached by the relief effort. Operations in storm-torn areas are still a “logistical nightmare.”

  – A few markets and gas stations are reopening.

• The Phillipine government has set up a web site to track foreign relief contributions in a bid to overcome corruption.

Midwest Storms

• Six people were killed, dozens injured, and scores of homes leveled by a barrage of tornadoes across the Midwest on Sunday.

• Southern Illinois was worst hit, while twisters also touched down in Indiana and Kentucky.

• The storm halted the Bears/Ravens game in Chicago and forced brief shutdowns at Chicago airports.

• Thousands are left without power.

Health Care

• Thw Washington Post reported Sunday that the Obama administration’s goal is for 80% of users to be able to use the web site to enroll for insurance.

• On Sun., Pelosi said Democrats will not retreat from health care law despite political heat.

* Australia – Surveillance*

• Indonesia recalled its ambassador from Australia after reports the Australian spy agency targeted the Indonesian president’s phones,

Fukushima – Nuclear Plant

• Today, crews began removing damaged fuel rods from one of four rectors. The operation could take until the end of 2014.