Timothy Geithner, head of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, is reportedly Obama's top pick for Treasury secretary.
11.21.08
Prospect of Geithner at Treasury buoys markets. Will it last?
An auto bailout, a second stimulus package, and foreclosure help are on hold as Washington awaits the new administration.
11.21.08
An Obama dog: for the kids … and the country
Presidential dogs have served as distractions for the press, image enhancers, and even tools of foreign policy.
11.20.08
Will Stevens’s ouster be good for Alaska?
He delivered ‘the goods,’ but his successor aims to do things the senator couldn’t, like open ANWR to drilling.
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11.20.08 Arizona Governor Napolitano tapped as new Homeland Security chiefThe vocal immigration reformer brings border-state experience to the post. |
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11.20.08 How would Hillary Clinton do as top US diplomat?Some raise questions, but most analysts – left and right – think she’s qualified. |
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11.19.08 Georgia’s US Senate runoff has broader political importanceThe post-election vote could tighten Democrats’ grip on Capitol Hill while giving GOP stars a chance to shine. Reporter Patrik Jonsson discusses voters reasoning for casting ballots in a US Senate runoff election in Georgia. |
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11.19.08 Holder: Obama’s seasoned pick for attorney generalAn experienced hand at Justice, he would shift priorities on detainees and domestic surveillance. Reporter Warren Richey talks with CSMonitor.com's Pat Murphy about the possible nomination of Washington lawyer Eric Holder as US attorney general. |
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11.17.08 New lawmakers vow to renounce partisanshipParty leaders are likely to find congressional freshmen more independent than usual. Reporter Gail Chaddock talks about the potential effect of newly-elected Congressmen and women. |
