Author: Liz Sidoti
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Officials: Obama plans to tap Geithner at Treasury
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…
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Obama marks Veterans Day with wreath-laying
CHICAGO – President-elect Obama honored fallen troops Tuesday by placing a wreath at a memorial and making a Veterans Day pledge to the many Americans who have served in the military.”Let us rededicate ourselves to keep a sacred trust with all who have worn the uniform of the United States of America: that America will…
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No quick solutions, Obama says
CHICAGO • Inheriting an economy in peril, President-elect Barack Obama said Friday that the nation faces the challenge of a lifetime and pledged he would act urgently to help Americans devastated by lost jobs, disappearing savings and homes seized in foreclosure. But the man who promised change cautioned against hopes of quick solutions. “It is…
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As voters head to polls, a guide to Election Day returns
WASHINGTON – Election watchers won’t have to wait for polls to close in the West to know how things are going. The first clues will come early, when voting ends in Georgia, Indiana and Virginia. If Democrat Barack Obama wins any of the three, he could be on his way to a big victory, maybe…
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McCain leaves presidential debate up in the air
WASHINGTON – Prospects improved that John McCain and Barack Obama would hold their first presidential debate on Friday as Congress made progress toward an agreement with the Bush administration on a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry.McCain’s campaign has said the Republican wouldn’t participate in the debate unless there was a consensus. Obama still…
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McCain makes decision on running mate
DENVER – Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early today, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances.The Arizona senator will appear with his No. 2 at an Ohio rally on Friday, aides said, though they provided no details on who McCain had picked.Without explanation, Pawlenty…
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Obama hours away from naming VP
WASHINGTON – Presidential candidate Barack Obama is hours away from naming his running mate, as little-known Texas congressman Chet Edwards is emerging as a finalist.Democratic officials say that Edwards was one of the few Democrats whose background was checked by Obama’s campaign, and he was a finalist for the job.Edwards is among a small circle…
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McCain urges nuclear cuts
DENVER – Republican presidential candidate John McCain called Tuesday for talks with China to negotiate a temporary halt to production of nuclear weapons-grade material and with Russia on a new treaty to destroy more nuclear weapons. “Today we deploy thousands of nuclear warheads,” McCain said. “It is my hope to move as rapidly as possible to a…
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McCain speaks in Denver about nuclear weapons
DENVER – John McCain is faulting both Republicans and Democrats on their efforts to control the proliferation of nuclearweapons.The presumptive Republican presidential nominee favors an approach that doesn’t rely too heavily on direct talks or militaryforce to reduce the spread of nuclear weapons.McCain spoke on the issue today at the University of Denver.He said: “If…
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Candidates will use Petraeus appearance to press Iraq positions
WASHINGTON – When Army Gen. David Petraeus delivers his assessment of the Iraq war next week, the next commander in chief will weigh in as well.Republican Sen. John McCain will get a chance to argue that last year’s U.S. troop buildup has been a success and withdrawal would be a mistake. Democratic Sens. Hillary Rodham…