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Obama moves quickly to fill Cabinet positions
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama has moved with unusual speed to select officials for his administration, and senior Democratic officials say he intends to name Timothy Geithner as his treasury secretary as soon as Monday.
Nations:Brazil U.S. South Korea People:Bill Clinton Kathleen Sebelius Robert Gates Henry Paulson Bill Richardson Ben Bernanke Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-22
Geithner likely treasury pick; Clinton 'on track'
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama intends to name Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Federal Reserve, as his treasury secretary to confront the nation's intense economic turmoil, senior Democratic officials said Friday. The stock market soared on the news. Word of Geithner's likely selection emerged as New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in line to become secretary of state, said through a spokesman that discussions were on track for her appointment but no final arrangement had been made.
Nations:Brazil U.S. South Korea People:Bill Clinton Joseph Biden Kathleen Sebelius Robert Gates Henry Paulson Bill Richardson Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-11-21
Cabinet post for Clinton roils Obamaland
Barack Obama's serious flirtation with his one-time rival, Hillary Clinton, over the post of secretary of State has been welcomed by everyone from Henry Kissinger to Bill Clinton as an effective, grand gesture by the president-elect.
People:Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Bernie Sanders Barack Obama Henry Kissinger Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(Politico)
2008-11-18
Clinton joins Obama's bid to crush McCain comeback hopes
CHICAGO (AFP) - Barack Obama aims to put another dent in John McCain's comeback hopes on Monday, with a double-bill rally in Florida with ex-foe Hillary Clinton that will kick off a frenetic final fortnight in the White House race.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Colin Powell Sarah Palin Barack Obama Henry Kissinger James Baker Activities:US Election 2008
2008-10-20
Obama: Powell will have a role in adminstration
WASHINGTON - Colin Powell will have a role as a top presidential adviser in an Obama administration, the Democratic White House hopeful said Monday.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama John McCain Colin Powell Henry Kissinger John Kerry Activities:US Election 2008
2008-10-20
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