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Geithner likely treasury pick; Clinton 'on track'
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama intends to name Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Federal Reserve, as his treasury secretary to confront the nation's intense economic turmoil, senior Democratic officials said Friday. The stock market soared on the news. Word of Geithner's likely selection emerged as New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in line to become secretary of state, said through a spokesman that discussions were on track for her appointment but no final arrangement had been made.
Nations:Brazil U.S. South Korea People:Bill Clinton Joseph Biden Kathleen Sebelius Robert Gates Henry Paulson Bill Richardson Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-21
EU wants early foreign policy focus from Obama
WASHINGTON - The European Union's foreign policy chief says he expects U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to move quickly to address top trans-Atlantic goals, including Middle East peace, negotiations with Iran and slowing global warming.
People:Joseph Biden Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. U.S.-Europe Source:(AP)
2008-11-21
Bum nominations hard to avoid, history shows
WASHINGTON - No matter how careful he is, sooner or later President-elect Barack Obama is likely to make a bum nomination or two.
People:Joseph Biden Barack Obama Tom Daschle Jimmy Carter Hillary Clinton Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-20
Beau Biden will not accept Senate appointment
DOVER, Del. - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden says he plans to fulfill his National Guard duties and won't accept an appointment to his father's U.S. Senate seat.
Nations:U.S. People:Joseph Biden Source:(AP)
2008-11-19
Lieberman may keep prized Homeland chairmanship
WASHINGTON - Sen. Joe Lieberman appears increasingly likely to hold onto his prized chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee as he meets Tuesday with Democratic colleagues unhappy over his vocal support for GOP nominee John McCain during this year's presidential campaign.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Evan Bayh Christopher Dodd Bernie Sanders Harry Reid Joseph Biden Activities:Obama Admin. 110th Congress US Election 2008
2008-11-17
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