Archive for January 13th, 2009
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Surprise pick favored for top NASA job
President-elect Barack Obama has asked retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott Gration, one of his top foreign policy and military advisers during the campaign, to take the helm of NASA, a source informed of the selection has told Space News. -
Most accessible US inauguration won’t be for many (AFP)
AFP – It’s being touted as the most accessible US presidential inauguration ever, but for many, including seniors, the disabled and parents of young children, it’s going to be tough getting to see Barack Obama take the oath of office. -
Bush: Obama should be careful with economic forecasts
President Bush on Tuesday cautioned his successor, Barack Obama, “not to become an economic forecaster” after he takes office later this month.
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Obama Faces Rebellion From Democrats on Stimulus, Nominations (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — President-elect Barack Obama,
looking to get his administration off to a fast start when he
takes office next week, is drawing fire from members of his own
party on Capitol Hill. -
Democrats May Reduce Tax Cuts in Obamaâs Stimulus, Rangel Says (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Democrats in Congress may cut the
share of the economic stimulus package dedicated to tax cuts
below the $300 billion or more that President-elect Barack Obama
is asking for, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles
Rangel said. -
Press Briefing by Dana Perino – 1/14/2008
MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. I’ve got a couple of things for you. Today the President will meet with and deliver remarks to family members of military personnel who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will take place over in the East Wing of the White House — I think it’s the East Room, but I’ll confirm that for you. The Vice President, Cabinet members and other administration officials will be in attendance. Of course, it’s closed press, in keeping with how the President handles these events.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Vermont
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by the severe winter storm during the period of December 11-18, 2008.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Vermont
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by the severe winter storm during the period of December 11-18, 2008.
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Clinton urged to reveal more on husband’s donors (AP)
AP – Hillary Rodham Clinton, President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for secretary of state, rejected calls Tuesday for more details about donors to her husband’s foundation, saying she has revealed enough to avoid even the hint of conflicts. An Associated Press review found that Clinton stepped in at least a half-dozen times on issues involving businesses and others who later gave to the charity. -
Obama warns Democrats of veto over bailout funds (AP)
AP – Tested before taking power, President-elect Barack Obama privately delivered a pre-inauguration veto threat to fellow Democrats on Tuesday, saying they would not deny him use of the remaining $350 billion in federal bailout funds.
