GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — The White House said on Tuesday that it was sticking with its position that ailing automakers must prove their viability before receiving government aid, as the industry's top three companies presented plans to Congress. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2008 (Reuters) — State governors preparing to meet President-elect Barack Obama will ask for $136 billion in infrastructure funds to stimulate the economy immediately, Pennsylvania's governor said on Monday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008 (Reuters) — The Obama administration should move away from using private contractors in active battle areas in Iraq and Afghanistan and dramatically step up oversight, a Washington think tank urged on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Friday he wanted Congress to pass another stimulus package as soon as possible to stabilize the U.S. economy. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — By expanding their control of the U.S. Congress, Democrats are positioned to quickly act on much of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's ambitious agenda when lawmakers reconvene in January. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — Democrats captured a governor's seat from Republicans in Missouri on Tuesday but most of the 11 U.S. gubernatorial contests ended with no change in party control. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — Democrats expanded their U.S. Senate majority in Tuesday's election, but aides said they would likely fall just short of one big enough to block Republican procedural hurdles that can kill legislation. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — Democrat Kay Hagan won the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina on Tuesday unseating Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole, a huge victory for Democrats in their drive to strengthen their control of Congress, Fox News projected. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain faced the verdict of U.S. voters on Tuesday after a long and bitter struggle for the White House, with Obama holding a decisive edge in national opinion polls. ... > full story
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — A subdued Barack Obama on Monday mourned his grandmother as a "quiet hero" who helped raise him, telling a campaign rally that her death had made the final night of his White House campaign "bittersweet." ... > full story
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Local Democrats celebrate Obama's victory Nov. 4, 2008 (LaCrosse Tribune, Wisconsin) — The mood went from cautiously optimistic to jubilant tonight at Forest Hills Country Club when ABC called the presidential race for Barack Obama ...
Networks project Obama to win presidency Nov. 4, 2008 (The Nation, Thailand) — Senator Barack Obama has defeated Senator John McCain in Tuesday's presidential election, major US television networks projected.. Obama will ...
Giuliani: McCain Must Sweep Traditional GOP States Nov. 4, 2008 (NewsMax) — Former presidential candidate and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said in an Election Day interview that Sen. John McCain has “got to win all the ...
Heritage Foundation: Audit Obama Campaign Nov. 4, 2008 (NewsMax) — The Washington-based Heritage Foundation is demanding that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) audits the Obama campaign. . . “If Americans are ...
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