Archive for December 2nd, 2008
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NYT: Obama faces delicate task with CIA
The president-elect must take charge of the CIA in what is proving to be one of the more treacherous patches of the transition.
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Obama teams scrutinize federal agencies
Obama teams review agencies in an attempt to minimize tension during the transition, but it creates anxiety among some Bush officials.
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Chambliss Wins in Georgia, Blocking Democratic Bid for 60 Votes (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) — Georgia Republican Senator Saxby
Chambliss won a second term and blocked Democrats from gaining a
60-seat Senate majority by defeating challenger Jim Martin in a
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Becerra Said to Be Offered Top U.S. Trade Position by Obama (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) — Representative Xavier Becerra, who
once declared U.S. trade policy was “broken completely,” has
been offered the job of President-elect Barack Obama’s top trade
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino – 12/3/2008
MS. PERINO: Hello. Just a couple of announcements, and then we can take your questions.
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Fact Sheet: Defending Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism
Today, President Bush was briefed on the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Proliferation and Terrorism report on U.S. progress against the threat of WMD proliferation and terrorism. President Bush welcomes the Commission’s report and findings on the greatest threat to our national security and notes their affirmation of past and current Administration efforts, which provide the foundation on which the next Administration can build. The Administration worked closely with the Commission during the course of its review and agrees that the threat of global terrorist organizations acquiring or developing WMD and using them against our homeland and interests abroad remains dangerously real.
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Republicans win crucial Georgia Senate seat (Reuters)
Reuters – Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss easily won a run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, denying Democrats the chance for a 60-seat “super majority” in the Senate that would have enabled them to pass legislation virtually at will. -
Saxby Chambliss wins Georgia runoff (Politico)
Politico – Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss won a resounding victory over Democrat Jim Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff Tuesday, capturing a second term and ending Democratic hopes of gaining a 60-seat filibuster-proof Senate majority.
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Obama to name Bill Richardson as commerce secretary (AFP)
AFP – President-elect Barack Obama will Wednesday nominate New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as commerce secretary, in the latest addition to his rapidly filling cabinet, a Democratic official said. -
Jeb Bush ‘considering’ Senate run (Politico)
Politico – Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush – the younger brother of the president – is weighing a run for the Senate seat currently held by Republican Mel Martinez.
