Archive for the ‘MSN Politics’ Category
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Obama congratulates brother-in-law for big win
His inauguration is less than two weeks away and waiting is an economy in turmoil and violence in the Middle East. President-elect Barack Obama still found time to chat with a basketball coach.
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Clinton confirmation hearing set for Tuesday
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s confirmation hearing to become secretary of state will be Tuesday. -
Obama’s ‘Hope’ portrait goes to gallery
Even before he takes office, President-elect Barack Obama’s image will become part of the permanent collection at the U.S. National Portrait Gallery, the museum announced Wednesday. -
House to vote on Obama-favored health plan
House Democrats plan to give President-elect Barack Obama an early victory on health care with a vote next week on legislation to expand a children’s health insurance program.
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Burris expects to join Senate ‘very shortly’
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Roland Burris will not likely take Barack Obama’s Senate seat until a court in Illinois rules on a dispute surrounding his appointment. -
Congressional Black Caucus OKs Burris
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling for Illinois Democrat Roland Burris to be allowed to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.
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Obama hails ‘extraordinary gathering’
President-elect Barack Obama has returned to the White House for a private sit-down with President George W. Bush, less than two weeks before their official transfer of power. -
Presidential libraries to disclose future donors
Future donations to presidential libraries would have to be publicly disclosed, the House decided Wednesday.
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Bush headed to Midland, Texas on Jan. 20
The White House settled one post-presidential mystery on Wednesday, answering the question of where will George W. Bush go when his term as president ends on the afternoon of Jan. 20?
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Mercurio: Gunning for a new RNC
Who will the next Republican National Committee chairman be? The answer, apparently, depends on which one has the most guns. Seriously.