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Obama moves quickly to fill Cabinet positions
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama has moved with unusual speed to select officials for his administration, and senior Democratic officials say he intends to name Timothy Geithner as his treasury secretary as soon as Monday.
Nations:Brazil U.S. South Korea People:Bill Clinton Kathleen Sebelius Robert Gates Henry Paulson Bill Richardson Ben Bernanke Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-22
Hold the euphoria; it's gloomy now on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON - Before the inaugural euphoria on Capitol Hill comes the gloom.
Nations:U.S. People:Dianne Feinstein Henry Paulson Edward Kennedy Bernie Sanders Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:110th Congress
2008-11-22
Obama low key but active in auto rescue talks
WASHINGTON - Even while publicly sidelining himself, President-elect Barack Obama was active behind the scenes during congressional debate this past week over an auto industry bailout.
People:Christopher Dodd Dick Durbin Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin. 2008 Automakers Downturn Source:(AP)
2008-11-22
New frenzy over Obama cabinet reports
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Hillary Clinton is "on track" to be Barack Obama's secretary of state, both sides said, while reports said Saturday New York central banker Timothy Geithner was set to be named Treasury chief.
Nations:U.S. People:Robert Gates Henry Paulson Bill Richardson Barack Obama Tom Daschle George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-22
China, Russia bid Bush farewell at trade summit
LIMA (AFP) - Leaders of the Pacific rim are set to meet to chart ways to boost trade despite turmoil in the global economy, as aspiring powers China and Russia bid farewell to US President George W. Bush.
Nations:North Korea Russia People:Dmitry Medvedev Lee Myung-Bak Kevin Rudd Barack Obama George W. Bush Hu Jintao Activities:China-U.S. Bush Admin.
2008-11-22
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