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Experience Will Be Prime Asset for Obama's Intelligence Chiefs

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

President-elect Barack Obama faces a dilemma in selecting his top intelligence advisers: finding experienced leaders who understand the challenges facing the various U.S. intelligence agencies -- but who are untainted by the controversies and problems that have plagued the intelligence apparatus... ...more.

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Florida's Martinez Says He Will Retire in 2010

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) said yesterday that he will retire in 2010 after a single term in office, a decision that is sure to set off a competitive and costly race to replace him and that improves Democratic chances of picking up the seat in two years. ...more.

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Republican Chambliss Wins Georgia Runoff

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

ATLANTA, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) easily won reelection Tuesday night, trouncing his Democratic challenger in a runoff and thereby ensuring that the GOP will retain the ability to filibuster bills in the Senate. ...more.

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Obama to Announce Choice of Richardson for Commerce Secretary

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

President-elect Barack Obama will name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to head the Commerce Department at a news conference today in Chicago, according to transition sources. ...more.

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Federal-Employee Unions Angered as Bush Bars National Security Workers

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

Government unions yesterday criticized a White House executive order that bars certain workers at five federal departments from joining a union because they are engaged in intelligence gathering, investigations and other national security work. ...more.

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Lawmakers Want Outside Applicants in Hunt for Job Helping U.S. Voters Overseas

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

A bipartisan group of legislators and advocates for the military and Americans overseas are urging Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to expand the search for a new director for the troubled Pentagon office that helps those citizens vote by absentee ballot. ...more.

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Federal Prosecutor Is Making Inquiries in the Investigation of the Dismissal of 9 U.S. Attorneys in 2006

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

A prosecutor who is investigating the dismissals of nine U.S. attorneys has been meeting with defense lawyers, dispatching subpoenas and seeking information about the events, according to legal sources familiar with the case. ...more.

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Gregory Is in Talks With NBC to Host 'Meet the Press'

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

NBC is in advanced negotiations with David Gregory to become the moderator of "Meet the Press" and could announce the move as early as Sunday, when Tom Brokaw hopes to wind up his temporary stint on the program, according to network executives familiar with the situation. ...more.

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Obama Remarks Before Meeting With Governors

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

RENDELL: Good morning, everyone. It is a great honor to have the president and vice president elect here in Congress Hall for what is an unprecedented meeting. You know, about ten days ago, the president-elect said that the economic recovery plan will require the input and participation of the na... ...more.

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Success of Clinton Choice Hinges on Rapport

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:48 (Washington Post - Politics)

Leaving the news conference in Chicago yesterday where he introduced his national security team, President-elect Barack Obama strolled out of the room arm in arm with his choice for secretary of state and onetime rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton. The gesture may have been a subtle indication that Obama... ...more.

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