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Obama moves to pick Geithner for Treasury
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama on Friday moved toward nominating Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary and charging the respected head of the New York Federal Reserve with helping pull the United States out of an economic nosedive.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Bill Clinton Robert Gates Bill Richardson Ben Bernanke Barack Obama John McCain Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-21
Obama keeps low profile in auto rescue talks
WASHINGTON - While President-elect Barack Obama publicly sidelined himself during congressional debate over an auto industry bailout this week, he and his top aides quietly prodded congressional leaders to find a solution to rescue struggling automakers. Obama personally talked to congressional leaders, while his new chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, and congressional liaison, Phil Schiliro, were routinely dialed into conference calls to discuss the status of negotiations.
People:Christopher Dodd Dick Durbin Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:2008 Automakers Downturn Source:(AP)
2008-11-21
Alaska Sen. Stevens' defeat marks end of an era
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Ted Stevens' election defeat marks the end of an era in which he held a commanding place in Alaska politics while wielding power on some of the most influential committees in Congress.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-19
Ted Stevens loses Alaska Senate race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who couldn't survive a conviction on federal corruption charges. His defeat by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-18
John McCain returns to the US Senate
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Fallen Republican presidential candidate John McCain rejoined his colleagues in the US Senate Tuesday, the Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Activities:110th Congress US Election 2008 Source:(AFP)
2008-11-18
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