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Obama economic plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create 2.5 million jobs by rebuilding roads and bridges and modernizing schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars.
People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. 2008 Global Recession Source:(AP)
2008-11-22
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
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