Illinois governor's pick for US Senate heads to Washington - Raw Story
Roland Burris, the Illinois statesman tapped by scandal-tainted Governor Rod Blagojevich to replace president-elect Barack Obama in the US Senate, headed for Washington Monday vowing to take his seat despite the controversy. "I am going there to be seated. I am the junior senator from the state of ...
Diplomats seek truce as Gaza's civilian toll rises - Guardian Unlimited
Associated Press Writers= GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) â Israel's expanding ground and air offensive against Gaza's Hamas rulers took a heavy civilian toll Monday, including three young brothers reported killed by a crashing shell and wounded who filled hospital corridors. Diplomats and European ...
Facing an investigation, Richardson withdraws bid for commerce secretary - San Jose Mercury News
In this Dec. 3, 2008, file photo, President-elect Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary-designate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson take part in a news conference in Chicago. Richardson said Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, he is withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary ...
Obama picks former Clinton aide Panetta for CIA - Yahoo News
Play Video Barack Obama Video: Cold Welcome FOX News Play Video Barack Obama Video: American Problem FOX News Play Video Barack Obama Video: Chicago Businesses Prepare For Inauguration Day CBS 2 Chicago WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former White House chief of ...
Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue - Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL, Minn. A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months. The Canvassing Board's declaration started a ...
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