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January 05, 2009
Officials say Burris won’t be sworn in with others
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roland Burris is hoping to be sworn-in as a senator tomorrow, but several officials say that’s not going to happen.
UPDATE: Obama telling lawmakers he’ll put stimulus plan on the Internet
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he’ll make his stimulus proposal available on the Internet.
January 04, 2009
NEW: Obama arrives in Washington area
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama has landed in the Washington area, setting up a final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration.
Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he is withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama’s commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation.
Kaine to take over as DNC chairman
WASHINGTON (AP) - Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic Party.
UPDATE: Democratic leaders say stimulus unlikely before inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama shouldn’t expect Congress to have an economic recovery plan waiting for him when he takes office on Jan. 20.
January 03, 2009
NEW: Denver schools chief appointed to Senate vacancy
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has appointed Denver’s public schools superintendent to fill a Senate vacancy that will be created by the promotion of Sen. Ken Salazar to interior secretary in the Obama administration.
NEW: Burris lawyer prods Senate Democratic leaders
CHICAGO (AP) - A lawyer representing the man appointed to the Senate by embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich has written to Senate Democratic leaders asking them to seat his client.
Obama: Country needs economic stimulus plan
CHICAGO (AP) - In the face of a massive economic crisis and just two and a-half weeks away from moving into the White House, President-elect Barack Obama is urging congressional leaders to move quickly on a recovery plan.
January 02, 2009
NEW: Blagojevich pick to be given few privileges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic leaders are taking steps to make it clear that Roland Burris won’t be welcomed as Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s choice to succeed Barack Obama in the Senate.
December 29, 2008
Republicans want say in economic stimulus plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Republicans say they’ll work with Democrats to craft a plan to stimulate the economy, but only if GOP ideas are considered.
December 22, 2008
Controversy could cut Obama’s vacation short
President-elect Barack Obama is taking some time off in Hawaii, but two lingering controversies could force Obama to end his vacation earlier than expected.
December 21, 2008
Cheney defends powers in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON (AP) - There’s no doubt the Bush administration expanded government power during the fight against terrorism.
Cheney: Palin no lock to be GOP nominee in 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Dick Cheney says he’s confident Republicans will rebound from this year’s election defeats.
December 20, 2008
Biden says economy is No. 1 issue
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden says the economy is going to be the incoming administration’s top priority.
December 19, 2008
Obama team, Congress fleshing out stimulus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama’s team and congressional staff are trying to come up with details of an economic stimulus plan.
Obama warns patience ‘running out’
CHICAGO (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama isn’t saying if he’ll make any changes to the auto industry loan package announced this morning by the White House.
December 18, 2008
Caroline Kennedy says she has lots to learn and offer
NEW YORK (AP) - Caroline Kennedy says while she has “quite a lot to learn,“ she would also have a lot to offer as a U.S. senator.
Obama names regulators
CHICAGO (AP) - Barack Obama is assembling more of his cleanup team for the nation’s financial mess.
December 14, 2008
Illinois officials weighing options for Obama seat
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois officials say they’re trying to figure out how to ensure that the process of choosing the person to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat is not tainted by that state’s political scandal.
McCain pledges to work with Obama on tough issues
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. John McCain says he’s ready to work President-elect Barack Obama on economic and national security issues.
December 13, 2008
Obama names NY housing commissioner to head HUD
CHICAGO (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama says the government can’t just throw money at the problem of affordable housing and he’s picked a former Clinton aide to help come up with new ideas.
NEW: Report: Rahm Emanuel in talks with Blagojevich office
WASHINGTON (AP) - A top adviser to President-elect Barack Obama had reportedly been in talks with the Illinois governor’s office about possible Senate replacements for Obama.
December 12, 2008
Blagojevich meets with clergymen
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - While speculation swirls about his future, the governor of Illinois has met at his home today with several local ministers.
UPDATE: Ill. gov. ignores calls to step down, signs bill
CHICAGO (AP) - Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is still conducting state business despite calls for him to resign and a request before the state Supreme Court to strip him of his powers.
