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Yahoo! News: Elections

Uncertainty on Bernanke vote raises economic fears (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 03:50 PM PST

FILE - In this July 22, 2009 photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Bernanke faced mounting Senate opposition for another four-year term Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, even as the White House described President Barack Obama as confident about his confirmation. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)AP - A defeat of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's quest for another four-year term could raise the risk of a "double dip" recession if political jousting over a successor were to drag on for months, economists warn.

White House advisers promise sharper focus on jobs (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:12 PM PST

In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, photo provided by Fox News Sunday, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs speaks on Fox News Sunday at their studio in Washington. Gibbs said Obama presidential campaign manager David Plouffe is returning to a greater role in the administration primarily to deal with this year's midterm elections for Congress and state governors. (AP Photo/Fox News Sunday, Freddie Lee)AP - A politically shaken White House promised Sunday a sharper focus on jobs and the economy, but key advisers were less sure-footed on health care reform. They took a wait-and-see approach as the dust settles from the punishing loss of the late Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat.

No indication of heightened US alarm from new tape (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 10:00 AM PST

FILE - This is an undated photo of al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden issued a new audio message claiming responsibility for the Christmas day bombing attempt in Detroit and vowed further attacks. (AP Photo, File)AP - White House officials on Sunday denounced Osama bin Laden and gave no indication that a new audio message purportedly by the al-Qaida leader had triggered heightened alarm about renewed attacks.

Obama on banks: a bit pragmatic amid the populism (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:40 PM PST

Muhammad al-Jasser, Saudi central bank chief, gestures during a conference in Riyadh January 24, 2010. The road to recovery for the global economy will be a long one given the depth of the financial crisis, Saudi central bank chief, said on Sunday. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)AP - President Barack Obama is pressing an overhaul of Wall Street regulations with a push-and-pull strategy — reasserting his desire for a consumer agency that Republicans despise while proposing new bank restrictions that even Republicans could love.

The first reality show era senator (Politico)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 03:57 AM PST

Politico - An earlier generation of politicians struggled with discretion and revelation, with families like the Kennedys endlessly struggling to keep something private of their very public lives, to embody the perfect family without letting it all hang out.

McCain says campaign finance reform is dead (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 01:03 PM PST

FILE - In this March 20, 2002, file photo Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., left, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., smile during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. A one-two punch of bad news suddenly has Democrats facing an election year with campaign finance rules that favor Republicans and a revised Senate that can block Democratic initiatives. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook, File)AP - Sen. John McCain says the movement he led to reform how political campaigns are financed is dead.

White House confident Senate will OK Bernanke (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 07:53 AM PST

FILE - In this July 22, 2009 photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Bernanke faced mounting Senate opposition for another four-year term Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, even as the White House described President Barack Obama as confident about his confirmation. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)AP - White House officials and Senate leaders predicted on Sunday that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term.

Republicans head to Waikiki to work on strategy (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:41 PM PST

FILE - This July 14, 2006, file photo shows tourists enjoying fireworks put on weekly by the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii. 168 Republican National Committee delegates are scheduled to arrive Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort in Waikiki, one of Hawaii's most prominent beachfront resorts, for the RNC winter meeting. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)AP - A high-tax, big-government Democratic bastion for five decades and President Barack Obama's birthplace, Hawaii would seem a curious place for the Republican National Committee to hold its winter meeting.

Obama shoots some hoops with daughters (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 09:42 AM PST

David Plouffe, former campaign manager of President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Alain IssockAP - President Barack Obama is sharing his love of the game of basketball with his children.

White House says no reset button for Obama (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 07:21 AM PST

AP - President Barack Obama's senior adviser says the president isn't hitting the reset button as he begins his second year in office. The Senate's top Republican suggests that Obama should do just that.

Japan PM sticks to end-May decision on U.S. base (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 05:34 PM PST

Coral reefs are seen along the front of the U.S. Marine base Camp Schwab, off the tiny hamlet of Henoko in Nago on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa in this aerial view taken October 13, 2009. REUTERS/KyodoReuters - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said on Monday he would stick to a promise to decide on the future of a U.S. military base by the end of May despite a local election that has complicated a feud with Washington.

Cape Wind's fate unclear, even in Obama's hands (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 05:05 PM PST

Map shows site of proposed wind farm near Cape CodAP - After eight years of review, the future of a controversial wind farm off Cape Cod now rests in what would seem to be friendly hands — an Obama administration that's pledged to make the U.S. "the world's leading exporter of clean energy."

Obama to skip jury duty in Chicago suburbs (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 04:32 PM PST

AP - President Barack Obama will be skipping jury duty after being summoned in Illinois.

Four key health reform questions (Politico)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 04:13 PM PST

Politico - President Barack Obama’s push for sweeping health care reform hangs in the balance when Congress returns this week, after being thrown into doubt by Republican Scott Brown’s special election win in Massachusetts.

Obama aides dismiss shake-up talk but enlist help (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 03:24 PM PST

David Plouffe, former campaign manager of President Barack Obama, delivers a speech during a session at the Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Alain IssockReuters - Aides to President Barack Obama on Sunday played down prospects for a major shake-up of his agenda, despite a shocking election setback last week for his Democratic party.

Obama condemns court ruling on corporate donations (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 02:06 PM PST

Reuters - President Barack Obama on Thursday strongly criticized a Supreme Court ruling removing limits on corporate donations for political campaigns, saying it was a major victory for banks and oil and health insurance companies.

First trial set to begin in NJ corruption probe (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:46 PM PST

AP - The most eagerly awaited video release in New Jersey won't be showing in theaters, but will screen exclusively at a Newark federal courthouse, starting this week.

Obama confident of repeat Fed term for Bernanke: adviser (AFP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 11:49 AM PST

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, seen here in 2009, will garner enough votes to win US Senate confirmation for a second term despite opposition from key Democrats, President Barack Obama's top adviser has said.(AFP/File/Karen Bleier)AFP - Embattled Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will garner enough votes to win US Senate confirmation for a second term despite opposition from key Democrats, President Barack Obama's top adviser predicted Sunday.

Axelrod: Obama's State of Union to focus on jobs (AP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 11:01 AM PST

US President Barack Obama delivers remarks on finacial reform at the White House on January 21. Plans by Obama to curb risk-taking by banks are unlikely to adversely affect Asia's risk-averse financial institutions, analysts said.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AP - President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans in his State of the Union address Wednesday night.

Obama's debut State of the Union a moment of truth (AFP)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 10:35 AM PST

US President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on January 22. Obama will seek to corral panicked Democrats and win back disaffected voters this week in the debut State of the Union address of a presidency dragged down by crushing economic gloom.(AFP/File/Mandel Ngan)AFP - Barack Obama will seek to corral panicked Democrats and win back disaffected voters this week in the debut State of the Union address of a presidency dragged down by crushing economic gloom.

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