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Barack Obama
Democrat • 2 Terms • Sworn In 2005
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Tuesday news round-up
- Word this morning from U.S. Rep. Peter Welch's office is that he will be moving over to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce ... when President-elect Barack Obama takes office. Ful
Obama to include accountability in economic plan (AP)
President-elect Barack Obama waves as he leaves a party at a local restaurant organized by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill ... ., on his first day after moving to
Franken, Burris pose dilemma for Democrats
WASHINGTON — In the first week of the 111th Congress, Democrats already have themselves in a pickle. Party leaders hoping to block the appointment of Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack keywor
Senate Seat: Appointment Incomplete
[ Photo from AP Wire]Gov. Rod Blagojevich, D-Ill., appointed former state official Roland Burris, D-Ill., as the new senator on Tuesday amid allegations of negotiating to sell President-Elect Barack
Is Obama on crack ? Leon Panetta ?
Leon Panetta, who was chief of staff under former President Bill Clinton, is Barack Obama's pick to head the CIA, sources confirm to FOX News ... Panetta has been tapped to head the CIA in
For healthy food and soil, we need affordable health care for farmers
By Steph Larsen When we talk about local food, it means more than just proximity to a farm. We associate supporting “local food” with supporting specific values — such as family ownership, local control, small scale, environmental stewardship, co
AP: No Experience in new CIA Chief Somehow Shows Obama’s ‘Clean Break from Bush Administration’?
AP: No Experience in new CIA Chief Somehow Shows Obama’s ‘Clean Break from Bush Administration’? ... is as inexperienced does. At least that is what comes to my mind when hearing that Barack
Obama’s Stimulus Plan Backed by Promises of Fiscal Restraint & Tax Cuts
President-Elect Barack Obama headed to Capitol Hill yesterday (Monday) ... support to pass any package, Obama promised “radical reforms” to impose more
Awkward Moment For Cheney, Biden
The most interesting picture of the day could be Dick Cheney swearing in the man that will soon replace him as vice president, Joe Biden ... in today will most likely soon be stepping down as well. Sen. Hillary Clinton of
Political Wisdom: Is it Sen. Al Franken—Or Not?
Here’s a summary of the smartest new political analysis on the Web: by Gerald F. Seib and Sara Murray Will it be Sen. Al Franken now—or not? “Minnesota’s canvassing board is set to certify
AP: No Experience in new CIA Chief Somehow Shows Obama's 'Clean Break from Bush Administration'?
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, Inexperienced is as inexperienced does. At least that is what comes to my mind when hearing that Barack Obama has picked the inoffensive ... -elect
Chanson De Roland
Roland Burris will be in Washington, D.C. today to inherit the soiled Obama U.S. Senate seat. Roland Burris will provide the day’s entertainment ... , not process, none of the above - it’s all to protect
OBAMA SEEKS STIMULUS BILL THAT’S POPULAR WITH ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME
The papers today report on Barack Obama’s hour-long "closed door" meeting with both Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress, which marked the first time that
Dems Diffuse a Controversy, Won’t Seat Franken Today
Well, that was the quick way to avoid charges of hypocrisy ... the Senate post vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Democrats have hinted that Burris ... Obam
Feinstein Is Finally Critical Of A White House Appointee
If only she had shown this willingness to confront the White House during the Bush Administration ... Barack Obama's choice to be CIA director, two Democratic officials told CNN on Monday.
Why should we care what Rockefeller thinks about Panetta?
Considering how poor of a job Sen. Jay Rockefeller did as Senate Intelligence chairman (see here for one example) ... . Panetta, 70, would take over the Central Intelligence Agency as Obama
Morning Bell: Don’t Take the Bait for Obama’s Trillion Dollar Spending Trap
Morning Bell: Don’t Take the Bait for Obama’s Trillion Dollar Spending Trap Posted January 6th, 2009 at 8.58am in Ongoing Priorities. Across the country today, President-elect Barack
The Panetta Pick
[ horowitz_leon_panetta_1h_1.jpg] Leon Panetta’s served in congress, served in the military, served as Chief of Staff in the White House; he’s served on blue ribbon commissions and worked for politicians of both parties. And B
President-elect Obama hits a snag with Panetta pick
President-elect Obama hits a snag with Panetta pick January 6, 2009 by Jason Corley President-elect Obama has raised eyebrows in Washington and in the intelligence community over his ne
Bob Barr, Former Church Lady, Changes Mind on DOMA
Well, well! Isn’t that special! Former Church Lady and now libertarian poseur Bob Barr has decided that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) ... . In 2006, when then-Sen. Obama voted again
Obama’s Stimulus Plan Backed by Promises of Fiscal Restraint & Tax Cuts
President-Elect Barack Obama headed to Capitol Hill yesterday (Monday) ... support to pass any package, Obama promised “radical reforms” to impose more
Dear Kay: Send fed money
That’s pretty much what the N&R’s Jeri Rowe says in his letter to Sen ... . But like any small business, they need that economic stimulus package Barack Obam
Diane Feinstein: Leon Panetta Terrible Pick
You have to respect the fact that Diane is facing reality, unlike so many leading Democrats, and, interestingly, ... slams Obama CIA head pick Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the Senate’s incomi
The Teflon Democrats
Barbara Simpson points out that Democrats are like Teflon, nothing sticks to them: George Bush is still president, although, to look at media you'd think his presidency was long gone. Barack Obam
Diane Feinstein: Leon Panetta Terrible Pick
You have to respect the fact that Diane is facing reality, unlike so many leading Democrats, and, interestingly, ... slams Obama CIA head pick Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the Senate’s incom
Obama Skips over Feinstein to Appoint Panetta CIA Head
The appointment of Leon Panetta, White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton, to head the CIA has many scratching their heads ... Obama skip over informing Sen. Dianne Feinstein
POLITICS: Right-wing Viper Spits Venom At Obamas; Obama Transition Hits a Glitch
POLITICS: Right-wing Viper Spits Venom At Obamas; Obama Transition Hits a Glitch January 6th, ... President-elect Barack Obama’s so-far smooth transition
EUREKA - AT LAST - A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS. Rep. Brad Miller, D-N.C. introduces "cramdown" legislation.
Lenn Harley, one of the best voices on Active Rain, has hit the nail on the head ... bankruptcy "cramdowns" of mortgage loan principal, the Wall Street Journal reported. Sen. Richard Durbin
New TSA Uniforms Trigger a Rash of Complaints
New TSA Uniforms Trigger a Rash of Complaints The new blue uniforms issued to Transportation Security Administration officers at hundreds of ... for some of those employees. Obama Pitches Stimulus Plan President
Push for PPPs Heats Up in 2009
President-elect Barack Obama is laying the groundwork for a giant economic stimulus package - up to $850 billion over two years - in his first test of legislative give and take with Congres
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