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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The Attorney General pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy.
Obama Sets The Tone On Economy
President-elect Barack Obaba has met with economic advisers and has spoken to reporters about the transition, the economy and other matters. The meetings come amid news from the Labor Department that job losses are accelerating.
Obama Sets The Tone On Economy
President-elect Barack Obaba has met with economic advisers and has spoken to reporters about the transition, the economy and other matters. The meetings come amid news from the Labor Department that job losses are accelerating.
Obama: Quick Action Needed On Economy
President-elect Barack Obama has said the country is facing a major economic crisis and swift action is needed to resolve it. Obama made his comments in Chicago at his first news conference since his election victory Tuesday.
Obama: Quick Action Needed On Economy
President-elect Barack Obama has said the country is facing a major economic crisis and swift action is needed to resolve it. Obama made his comments in Chicago at his first news conference since his election victory Tuesday.
Obama Looks To Reagan For Transition Model
President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is expected to take tips from Ronald Reagan's carefully orchestrated transition. James P. Pfiffner, professor of public policy at George Mason University and author of The Strategic Presidency: Hitting The Ground Running, says that Obama, like Reagan, seems to have started planning early.
Obama Looks To Reagan For Transition Model
President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is expected to take tips from Ronald Reagan's carefully orchestrated transition. James P. Pfiffner, professor of public policy at George Mason University and author of The Strategic Presidency: Hitting The Ground Running, says that Obama, like Reagan, seems to have started planning early.
Youths Reflect On Obama Victory
Brandon McFarland and Summer Sewell, both 20-somethings, are thrilled by Barack Obama's victory Tuesday night. They share their thoughts on what Obama's win means for their own ambitions as a young African-American man and a biracial woman.
Ore. Win Puts Democrats At 57 Senate Seats
Two days after the election, Jeff Merkley, the speaker of Oregon's state House, defeated incumbent U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith, a moderate Republican. The victory gives the Democrats 57 seats in the Senate, still short of the filibuster-proof 60 seats.
Youths Reflect On Obama Victory
Brandon McFarland and Summer Sewell, both 20-somethings, are thrilled by Barack Obama's victory Tuesday night. They share their thoughts on what Obama's win means for their own ambitions as a young African-American man and a biracial woman.
Ore. Win Puts Democrats At 57 Senate Seats
Two days after the election, Jeff Merkley, the speaker of Oregon's state House, defeated incumbent U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith, a moderate Republican. The victory gives the Democrats 57 seats in the Senate, still short of the filibuster-proof 60 seats.
To Face Economic Crisis, Obama Moves Quickly
by John Ydstie
President-elect Barack Obama meets with his team of economic advisers Friday and will then hold his first news conference since Tuesday's election. The struggling economy is forcing Obama and his advisers to move quickly.
To Face Economic Crisis, Obama Moves Quickly
by John Ydstie
President-elect Barack Obama meets with his team of economic advisers Friday and will then hold his first news conference since Tuesday's election. The struggling economy is forcing Obama and his advisers to move quickly.