WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — Barack Obama should act from the moment of his inauguration to restore a U.S. image battered by allegations of torturing terrorism suspects, said a group of retired military leaders planning to press their case with the president-elect's transition team on Wednesday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who will stay on under Barack Obama, said on Tuesday he supported the president-elect's Iraq policy but declined to back his proposed timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 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
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — Four senior U.S. lawmakers warned President George W. Bush on Tuesday against rushing during his final weeks in office to reach a world trade agreement that could end up being rejected by Congress. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — A group based in Pakistan may have been responsible for the attacks by militants in India's financial hub of Mumbai that killed 183 people, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday. ... > full story
BRUSSELS, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice headed to New Delhi on Tuesday on an urgent mission to ease tensions between India and Pakistan after last week's attacks in the Indian financial hub Mumbai. ... > full story
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
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is likely to consider a plan this month to auction public airwaves with a mandate that the winning bidder set aside some for free Internet nationwide, a proposal staunchly opposed by the cell phone industry. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — The White House said on Tuesday it will take time to review the plans by ailing U.S. automakers as they seek government aid, and that no one should expect a quick judgment. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — The Pentagon has seen no signs that Pakistan is preparing to shift troops out of its tribal region near the Afghanistan border due to rising tensions with India, a U.S. defense official said on Tuesday. ... > full story
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Wannabe lawmaker Jim Martin cavorts with felon Dec. 2, 2008 (CreativeLoafing.com) — If he's going to win the run-off, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Martin needs to convince Obama enthusiasts who voted for him on November ...
Rhee's Battles Land Her Time Magazine Cover Dec. 2, 2008 (ABC 7 Washington (WJLA)) — D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee is being featured on the cover of Time magazine for her approach to reforming urban school systems. . Rhee is ...
IT Decision Makers Say Election Will Impact Industry Dec. 2, 2008 (Information Week) — IT decision makers are split on which presidential candidate is most likely to help the technology industry, and 40% agree that the next person in ...
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