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Democratic leaders seek to resolve Burris saga
WASHINGTON -- Roland Burris failed to capture President-elect Barack Obama's old Senate seat Tuesday in a wild piece of political theater, but the Democrats' opposition cracked when a key chairwoman said seating him was simply the legal thing to do. (Updated 9:20 p.m. PT)
Gates estimates 2009 war costs at $136 billion
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates says military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan would cost almost $136 billion for the 2009 budget year that began Oct. 1 if they continue at their current pace. (Updated 9:10 p.m. PT)
Safety experts cite crosswinds in Denver air crash
WASHINGTON -- Aviation safety experts said Tuesday strong crosswinds likely were a factor in an accident last month that sent a Continental Airlines jet into a bone-jarring veer off a Denver runway and across open, snowy fields before it came to a halt and caught fire. (Updated 6:45 p.m. PT)
CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama has approached CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, about becoming the country's next surgeon general, the cable network said Tuesday. (Updated 6:31 p.m. PT)
New Congress opens pledging to rescue economy
WASHINGTON -- The Capitol rang loud with vows to fix the crisis-ridden economy Tuesday as Congress opened for business at the dawn of a new Democratic era. "We need action and we need action now," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Republicans agreed, and pledged cooperation in Congress as well as with President-elect Barack Obama - to a point. (Updated 6:29 p.m. PT)
Former Blackwater guards plead not guilty
WASHINGTON -- Five former Blackwater Worldwide security guards pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal manslaughter and gun charges resulting from a 2007 shooting in a crowded Baghdad square that killed 17 Iraqi civilians and injured dozens of others. (Updated 5:55 p.m. PT)
Bush adviser: Iran, Pakistan key Obama challenges
WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush's national security adviser said Tuesday that Iran is the biggest challenge President-elect Barack Obama will face in the Middle East and that more sanctions will be needed to force Tehran to forgo its nuclear ambitions and support for extremists. (Updated 5:14 p.m. PT)
Businessman linked to Richardson donated to Obama
WASHINGTON -- A prominent businessman caught up in a grand jury probe whose political donations ended any role for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in the Obama administration also was a generous contributor in support of the president-elect. (Updated 5:13 p.m. PT)
IRS agents soften heart for delinquent taxpayers
WASHINGTON -- As the nation sinks deeper into recession, the IRS is offering to waive late penalties, negotiate new payment plans and postpone asset seizures for delinquent taxpayers who are financially strapped, but make a good-faith effort to settle their tax debts. (Updated 3:44 p.m. PT)
John Warner passes torch to Mark Warner
WASHINGTON -- Rivals-turned-friends John Warner and Mark Warner shared a walk up the Senate aisle Tuesday in a ceremony that marked generational and political change for Virginia. (Updated 3:42 p.m. PT)
Additional headlines:
- Obama's CIA pick unlikely to face Senate challenge
- Democrats redo House rules, end GOP influence
- Shinseki pledges to fix gaps in veterans' care
- Obama raises $27 million for inaugural
- Judge: Government hiding evidence in Gitmo case
- Social Security unveils new online application
- Six compete to lead GOP back from defeats
- Obama seen making more aggressive effort on terror
- Obama apologizes to Feinstein for his CIA surprise
- VP-elect Biden sworn in for 7th Senate term
- Obama to include accountability in economic plan
- Bush establishes 3 marine monuments in Pacific
- New House members sworn in
- Bush thanks military for undertaking 'just' work
- House re-elects Nancy Pelosi as speaker
- Obama bans earmarks from big economic package
- Obama says trillion-dollar deficits may last years
- Rice traveling to UN to push Gaza cease-fire
- Madoff scandal, SEC role under scrutiny
- Obama adds 'Youth Ball' to festivities
- Obama stimulus plan boosts business tax refunds
- Blackwater guards to make court appearance
- Obama's intel picks short on direct experience
- Nation's health spending rises, but not so much
- Analysis: Nothing good to say, Obama mum on Gaza
 | MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2009 |
- Health care spending slows in 2007 with generics
- Biden to head to Asia for congressional trip
- Obama says his plan with tax cuts to get quick OK
- US suggests conditions of a Gaza cease-fire
- New intelligence director may lead smaller agency
- Panetta has unusual portfolio to be CIA chief
- Bush chooses Uribe, Blair, Howard for high honor
- Clubby Senate finds a way to reject Blago's pick
- Obama girls start school with photographers in tow
- Obama names Harvard Law dean solicitor general
- The many fruitless probes into Bernie Madoff
- Obama picks Leon Panetta to head CIA
- Blair is Obama's choice for DNI
- Obama says he's being updated on Mideast
- Obama says economy 'getting worse'
- Bush OKs airlift of equipment to aid Darfur peace
- SEC watchdog to be questioned about Madoff scandal
- Scribner to publish first lady Laura Bush's memoir
- Analysis: Can Uncle Sam spend cash fast enough?
- US seeks three-tier cease-fire for Gaza violence
- Bush family's 18-year-old cat dies
- Obama adds 'Neighborhood Ball' to festivities
- Obama, Richardson statements on withdrawal
- Chronology of key events in Richardson withdrawal
- Richardson's public life imperfect but resilient
- Richardson withdrawal leaves gap in Cabinet picks
| SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2009 |
- Former President Bush touts son Jeb for top job
- Colo. Senate choice new to politics but has smarts
- US Senate leaders stand solidly behind Israel
- Denver schools chief named to fill Senate vacancy
- Illinois Senate appointee Burris plans busy Sunday
- Inauguration tests a troubled transportation grid
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2009 |
- Sen. Reid called Blagojevich about Obama seat
- Navy to consider closing case of missing pilot
- Michelle Obama, daughters arrive in Washington
- Colo. gov names schools chief for Senate vacancy
- A numerical look at the Bush years
- Bushisms over the years
- Bush says he wants lasting Mideast cease-fire
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2009 |
- FAA reaches settlement with whistle-blower
- US looks upscale for London embassy design
- Gov't resumes oil purchases for stockpile
- Cash-poor states eager for a piece of Obama plan
- Library plans to collect sermons for inauguration
- Sources: Ritter tabs Bennet to fill Senate vacancy
- Motorists' habits spur call for tax increases
- Only 27 seconds needed to end Senate session
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 01, 2009 |
- Obamas seek to get settled for start of school
| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2008 |
- Chief justice: Inflation outpacing pay for judges
- Democrats' struggle with filling Obama seat
- Hezbollah-like tactic used by Hamas against Israel
- Company has inaugural tradition dating to Truman
- Low-key New Year's Eve planned at Bush's ranch
- Bribery trial looms as Jefferson loses delay bid
- Hawaii giddy to have Obama home on the island
- Judge awards $65M to men taken from USS Pueblo
- Obama team seeks public input on health care
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