2009年1月5日星期一

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Richardson withdrawal leaves gap in Cabinet picks (AP)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 03:25 AM CST

Bill Richardson, pictured in 2008, president-elect Barack Obama's pick to be commerce secretary, said Sunday he was withdrawing his name owing to an investigation into a company that had done business with his state of New Mexico.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Scott Olson)AP - The Cabinet that President-elect Barack Obama picked on a fast track has an unexpected opening, with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Obama's choice for commerce secretary, withdrawing under pressure of a federal investigation into how his political donors landed a lucrative transportation contract.


Obama to meet congress leaders on economic plan (AP)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 03:06 AM CST

President-elect Barack Obama is greeted by Air Force personnel after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009.  (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)AP - Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to push for quick action on a broad economic stimulus package that congressional leaders are saying won't be ready until mid-February at the earliest — almost a month later than the president-elect wanted.


Analysis: Can Uncle Sam spend cash fast enough? (AP)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 03:01 AM CST

AP - Washington bureaucrats have a reputation for being able to spend taxpayer money real fast. But, believe it or not, spending it fast enough is one of the biggest tasks President-elect Barack Obama's economic team faces in putting together an economic recovery measure.

Va gov Kaine to take over as Democratic chairman (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 05:41 PM CST

In this Aug. 25, 2008 file photo, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, tours the site of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.  Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic Party. Two Democratic officials said Sunday Jan. 4, 2009 that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen the governor to take over the Democratic National Committee. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic Party. Two Democratic officials said Sunday that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen the governor to take over the Democratic National Committee.


Obama plans to unveil big tax cuts (Politico)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 06:49 PM CST

Politico - Aiming to foster bipartisan support for his record-setting economic stimulus, President-elect Barack Obama plans to propose huge tax cuts for businesses and middle-class workers that will total about 40 percent of the package, or up to $310 billion, congressional officials said.

Minn. board to announce Al Franken Senate winner (AP)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 03:32 AM CST

In this Nov. 4, 2008  file photo, Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken shakes hands with supporters after speaking at the Democratic election night party in St. Paul, Minn.  (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)AP - The state Canvassing Board was posed to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor — but that doesn't mean the race is definitely over.


Obama bids Midwest goodbye, lands in Washington (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 10:45 PM CST

President-elect Barack Obama leaves the plane after his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President-elect Barack Obama rejoined his family in Washington on Sunday evening after bidding a poignant farewell to his Chicago home as he begins final preparations for his Jan. 20 inauguration.


Former President Bush touts son Jeb for top job (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 01:46 PM CST

In this photo provided by FOX News, former President George H.W. Bush is interviewed by Fox News' Chris Wallace in Houston, Friday Jan. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/FOX News Sunday, Michael Stravato) MANDATORY CREDIT: Michael Stravato, FOX NEWS SUNDAYAP - Another President Bush?


Burris drama plays out as Senate set to begin work (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 11:50 AM CST

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich stands by as his choice to fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat, former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris addresses the media Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in Chicago. Through numerous TV interviews and behind-the-scenes lobbying, Burris is campaigning hard for the Senate. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)AP - The Senate's top two Democrats defended their right to deny a seat to Roland Burris, Barack Obama's successor-in-waiting, while refusing to rule out a deal as Congress and its new members begin work this week.


U.S. weighs tax move (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 03:54 AM CST

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama speaks at a news conference in Chicago, where he introduced his economic team, in this December 18, 2008 file photo. (Jeff Haynes/Files/Reuters)Reuters - Cautious New Year optimism rippled through Asian and European stock markets on Monday as investors waited for news of tax cutting plans in Germany and the United States.


Great expectations for Obama abroad (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 05 Jan 2009 02:00 AM CST

The Christian Science Monitor - The Promise of Change was central to Barack Obama's presidential election.

Obama, lawmakers to discuss economic plan (AFP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 11:54 PM CST

US President Elect Barack Obama walks down the steps of an Air Force jet January 4 at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Obama will meet Monday with key congressional leaders to discuss a multi-billion-dollar economic stimulus plan Democrats hope to pass shortly after Obama takes office.(AFP/Tim Sloan)AFP - US President-elect Barack Obama will meet Monday with key congressional leaders to discuss a multi-billion-dollar economic stimulus plan Democrats hope to pass shortly after Obama takes office.


Pressure mounts on Japan PM as parliament meets (AFP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 11:52 PM CST

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso faces questions in Japan's Upper House in Tokyo. The country's parliament has convened for a session on measures to revive the flagging economy with Aso under pressure both from within and outside the ruling bloc to call a snap election.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)AFP - Japan's parliament convened Monday for a session on measures to revive the flagging economy with Prime Minister Taro Aso under pressure both from within and outside the ruling bloc to call a snap election.


Obama takeover augurs financial regulator shakeup (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 10:35 PM CST

Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress will take over the government this month with big plans to overhaul U.S. financial regulation and a surge of momentum behind them.

Obama stimulus plan includes 300 bln in tax relief: report (AFP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 10:08 PM CST

Economic stimulus checks are prepared for printing at the Philadelphia Financial Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President-elect Barack Obama is including a 300 billion dollar tax break in his massive stimulus package for the US economy that he will begin discussing with lawmakers on Monday(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jeff Fusco)AFP - President-elect Barack Obama is including a 300 billion dollar tax break in his massive stimulus package for the US economy that he will begin discussing with lawmakers on Monday, The Wall Street Journal said.


Obama taps Tim Kaine for Democratic Party chairmanship (AFP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 10:01 PM CST

File picture shows Barack Obama (R) listening to Virginia Governor Tim Kaine during a rally in August. President-elect Obama has tapped Kaine to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, leading US newspapers reported on their websites.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)AFP - US President-elect Barack Obama has tapped Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, leading US newspapers reported on their websites Sunday.


Texas lawmakers: GOP speaker drops re-election bid (AP)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 09:31 PM CST

AP - Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, the longest serving Republican in state elective office, is dropping his bid for a fourth term as speaker, four GOP House members said Sunday.

Obama, Democrats See Need for Speed From New Congress (Bloomberg)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 09:11 PM CST

Bloomberg - Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- A new Congress with strengthened Democratic majorities convenes tomorrow with one overriding goal: speed.

Obama seeks major tax cuts in stimulus plan (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Jan 2009 09:06 PM CST

The U.S. Capitol building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 29, 2008. (Jim Bourg/Reuters)Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama, seeking to drum up support from both political parties, plans to propose up to $310 billion in tax cuts for businesses and the middle class as part of his massive economic stimulus package, senior Democratic aides said on Sunday.


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