Governor touted as economic diplomat
democrat-gazette press services
(Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008)
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic to his new Cabinet and calling him a leading “economic diplomat for America” in troubled times. » Read story.
the associated press
(Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008)
Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats eager to flex their newfound political muscle in Washington, winning a bruising runoff battle Tuesday night that had captured the national limelight. » Read story.
by peter baker the new york times
(Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008)
CHICAGO — Former President Clinton has agreed to disclose the names of more than 200,000 donors to his foundation as part of an agreement to clear the way for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state, two Democrats close to the process said Saturday night. » Read story.
by matthew lee the associated press
(Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008)
WASHINGTON — An adviser to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign who was forced to resign earlier this year after calling Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton a “monster” is now working on the transition team for the agency Clinton is expected to lead. » Read story.
Pal:‘Madame secretary’ has a nice ring
By Jane Fullerton
(Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008)
If U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes secretary of state, she would be the latest Arkansas political luminary to ascend onto the stage of foreign affairs — a role that those who know Clinton say she is well-suited to fill. » Read story.
Financial crisis demands fresh, bold ideas, Obama says
democrat-gazette press services
(Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008)
CHICAGO — Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has agreed to lead a new White House economic advisory committee, President-elect Barack Obama said Wednesday. » Read story.
He pledges line-by-line budget review; Gates called a keeper
democrat-gazette press services
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama said Tuesday that economic recovery efforts will trump deficit concerns when he takes office in January, yet he pledged a “page-by-page, lineby-line” budget review to root out unneeded spending. » Read story.
Incumbent garners 59% of vote, beating opponent’s 41% in runoff
By Mike Linn (Contact)
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
PINE BLUFF — Carl A. Redus Jr. won a second term as Pine Bluff ’s mayor Tuesday night, handily defeating runoff opponent Gregory Gustek after wading through a crowded field of six in the general election. » Read story.
By Jake Sandlin (Contact)
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
Sam Baggett ousted incumbent John Parker from the Ward 3 alderman’s position in Tuesday’s runoff election to complete a new look for the North Little Rock City Council. » Read story.
Perrin ekes out 200-vote victory
By Kenneth Heard (Contact)
(Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008)
JONESBORO — Jonesboro Alderman Harold Perrin claimed the Jonesboro mayor’s seat Tuesday by only 200 votes in a runoff that saw more than 9,000 people cast ballots. » Read story.
the associated press
(Monday, Nov. 24, 2008)
President-elect Barack Obama tapped New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner as his treasury secretary Monday, turning to a veteran of financial crises at home and overseas to lead the rescue of the nation’s ailing economy. » Read story.
Arkansans want to see, march, dance
By Jane Fullerton
(Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008)
WASHINGTON — The inaugural fever gripping the nation’s capital has spread to Batesville and Fayetteville, Pine Bluff and Little Rock, as Arkansans join the clamor to watch the swearing-in, march in the parade and dance at a ball. » Read story.
He hopes to sign bill in January
democrat-gazette press services
(Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008)
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama said Saturday that he had started work on a sustained, two-year economic-stimulus plan designed to create or save 2.5 million jobs, funnel money toward publicworks programs to repair the country’s failing infrastructure and invest in alternative-energy programs. » Read story.
200,000 apply for 8,500 positions
By Alex Daniels (Contact)
(Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008)
WASHINGTON — In temporary offices 10 blocks away from the White House, and in Chicago, members of Presidentelect Barack Obama’s transition team have spent the weeks since the election poring over resumes, looking for the people who will make up a new government. » Read story.
Announcement soon, sources say
democrat-gazette press services
(Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008)
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to give up her Senate seat to become secretary of state in the Obama administration, making her the public face to the world for the man who dashed her own hopes for the presidency, confidants of Clinton said Friday. » Read story.
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