PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. state governors urged President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday to pump money into infrastructure and help support the poor as a sinking economy hits state budgets hard. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush said the biggest regret of his presidency was flawed intelligence that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and told ABC "World News" in an interview airing on Monday that he was unprepared for war when he took office. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Monday he believed U.S. combat troops should leave Iraq within 16 months of his taking office but he would listen to advice from military commanders. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama vowed on Monday to continue to invest to strengthen the U.S. military, increase ground forces and ensure success against al Qaeda and the Taliban. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama's decision to ask Robert Gates to stay as U.S. defense secretary has been widely praised but it may lead to at least a few awkward moments for both men. ... > 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
CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is leaning toward selecting retired Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser, ABC News reported on Thursday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday yielded to the wishes of President-elect Barack Obama and allowed Joe Lieberman to keep his committee chairmanship despite having backed Republican John McCain for the White House. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — In a further sign of warming ties, U.S. President George W. Bush called Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi on Monday to voice satisfaction at a U.S.-Libya deal to compensate victims of terrorism, the White House said. ... > full story
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — Syria said on Friday it was heartened by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's plan to pull U.S. combat troops from Iraq within 16 months of taking office since it reflects the desire of Iraq and its neighbors. ... > full story
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US Sen Lieberman To Keep Committee Chairmanship Nov. 18, 2008 (Morningstar) — Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his chairmanship of a Senate committee but lose membership on another committee as part of a compromise reached by ...
Buena Park pastor files suit to keep Obama from taking office Nov. 18, 2008 (Orange County Register) — A Buena Park pastor and vice-presidential candidate noted for his politics from the pulpit is a party to a lawsuit seeking to keep President-elect ...
Diane C. Caswell: Victory over racism Nov. 18, 2008 (Providence Journal) — My friend in Guatemala e-mailed me the day after the election. Here's what she said:. "Isn't it wonderful that the election is over, and you have ...
Baseball at Wrigley for the 2016 Olympics? Bad Idea Nov. 18, 2008 (NBC 4 NY (WNBC)) — David Price is pitching, and he's gotta get Jose Reyes, Hanley Ramirez and the aging, but still dangerous, Albert Pujols in the bottom of the ninth ...
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