WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to head the Commerce Department, a senior Democratic source said on Tuesday. ... > full story
LIMA, Nov. 22, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President George W. Bush preached a message of "free markets, free trade and free people" on Saturday at his last international summit, pledging to use his remaining time in office to work toward a successful conclusion of a global trade deal. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 22, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Saturday he was crafting a two-year plan to fight an economic crisis of "historic proportions" and Chinese leader Hu Jintao said his country was ready to play a big role in the global effort. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) — A top Republican said on Friday that Democratic U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is "off to a good start" and indicated he was pleased to see President George W. Bush get ready to leave. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — Chances dimmed that a last-minute plan being crafted by Republican senators, with White House support, to provide $25 billion to bail out U.S. automakers would receive enough backing from Democrats to pass before the end of this week. ... > full story
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, convicted last month of corruption charges, conceded defeat on Wednesday in his bid for an eighth term, a day after his Democratic opponent claimed victory. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2008 (Reuters) — Chief executives of leading U.S. companies called for a fiscal stimulus package worth at least $300 billion and urged president-elect Barack Obama to swiftly name his economic team. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States would "engage vigorously" in climate change talks when he is president and pledged, despite the financial crisis, to stick to plans to reduce emissions sharply by 2020. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States government should not worry about deficits over the next two years while spending money to jumpstart the ailing economy, President-elect Barack Obama said in a television interview that aired on Sunday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2008 (Reuters) — Expect plenty of fireworks when the U.S. Congress meets next week for a post-election session focused largely on the ailing U.S. economy. ... > full story
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After the Victory: Engaging Obama Volunteers Dec. 2, 2008 (Tikkun) — Tens of thousands of young people worked tirelessly for Barack Obama, and they deserve major credit for his historic victory. Not since George ...
Bush Gets Out the Shovel Dec. 2, 2008 (Washington Post) — President Bush's interview with ABC News's Charlie Gibson is being heralded by some media outlets as reflective, apologetic and self-critical, even ...
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