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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
Is Alaska big enough for celebrity Palin?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Oprah wants her, and so do Letterman and Leno. Fresh from her political defeat, Sarah Palin is juggling offers to write books, appear in films and sit on dozens of interview couches at a rate that would be astonishing for most Hollywood stars, let alone a first-term governor.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin John McCain Barbara Walters Source:(AP)
2008-11-22
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
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