CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Wednesday struggling automakers have put forward a "more serious" restructuring proposal to Congress but withheld judgment on the plans until hearings are held. ... > full story
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — Imprisoned former WorldCom Inc chief Bernard Ebbers has joined the list of high-profile corporate defendants petitioning for clemency in the final days of President George W. Bush's term in office. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, as Commerce Secretary. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — New York Gov. David Paterson has famous names to choose from in picking a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton, including a Kennedy, a Cuomo and even another Clinton, as in the former president of the United States. ... > full story
ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss easily won a run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, denying Democrats the chance for a 60-seat "super majority" in the Senate that would have enabled them to pass legislation virtually at will. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2008 (Reuters) — Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to make public the names of more than 200,000 donors to his foundation as part of a deal with President-elect Barack Obama to clear the way for Sen. Hillary Clinton to become secretary of state, The New York Times reported on Sunday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday named former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to chair a new panel to advise him how to stabilize financial markets and navigate a potentially painful recession. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama takes another step toward tackling the ailing U.S. economy on Wednesday as part of an aggressive effort to demonstrate that his administration will face the global financial crisis head-on. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama moved closer to assembling his national security team on Tuesday, with sources saying Robert Gates would likely keep his job as defense secretary and retired Marine Gen. James Jones be named national security adviser. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush on Monday granted 14 pardons and commuted two sentences but there were no high-profile names on a list released by the Justice Department. ... > full story
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Live Video: Obama Announces Richardson As Commerce Secretary Dec. 3, 2008 (FOX 28 Spokane (KAYU)) — President-elect Barack Obama is announcing New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his pick for secretary of commerce on Wednesday.. . w moments. ...
LIVE: Obama Brings Richardson on Team Dec. 3, 2008 (NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ)) — WATCH LIVE! President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his choice for commerce secretary on Wednesday ...
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