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Tully mayor’s modest proposal: Dissolve the town, not his village

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, East Suburbs, Government, Politics, Top News
TULLY, NY -- Consolidate operations, sure. But dissolve the village? Forget it. "If you want to open a can of worms, we're going fishing," Tully Mayor Scott Clark said. "It would be easier and probably more cost-effective if the village...

Rice heads to India (Politico)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is leaving Sunday night for India following the deadly terrorist siege in Mumbai, the White House announced.

Biden picks key staff for vice president’s office (AP)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
AP - Vice President-elect Joe Biden said Sunday he had chosen a close adviser of more than 25 years as his counselor and had picked two other longtime political advisers for key posts in his office.

Obama turns to friends, foes for White House posts (AP)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

In this file photo of Nov. 13, 2008, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on health care coverage issues. According to a Democratic official, Napolitano will be named as his Secretary of Homeland Security. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)AP - President-elect Barack Obama plans on Monday to announce six experienced hands to fill top administration posts, moving at record speed to name the leadership team that will guide his presidency through a time of war and recession.


Palin a GOP star, but little liked by center (Politico)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - With his runoff race ending on Tuesday, Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss called in the party's big guns—and Sarah Palin answered the call, stumping across the state today and tomorrow. It's a clear sign of her stature within the party.

Bush calls India’s leader to pledge solidarity (AP)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to reporters during a news conference at the State Department in Washington November 26, 2008. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)AP - President George W. Bush assured India's leader on Sunday that the U.S. government will put its full weight behind the investigation into the attacks in Mumbai.


Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match (Reuters)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

Secretary of Defence Robert Gates listens to the media during the Informal High-Level NATO-Ukraine Consultations in Tallinn November 13, 2008. (Ints Kalnins/Reuters)Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama's decision to ask Robert Gates to stay as U.S. defense secretary has been widely praised but it may lead to at least a few awkward moments for both men.


Specter: ‘I’ll be prepared’ for 2010 race (AP)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

Chris Matthew is seen on stage at The Women's Conference, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Long Beach, Calif. A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says television political pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010. The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reports Matthews met with state party leaders this past week in Washington to discuss a possible bid to unseat Republican Sen. Arlen Specter. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he's ready for a tough re-election race in 2010, whether it's against MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews or someone else.


Palin to campaign in Ga. for Sen. Chambliss (AP)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
AP - Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Sarah Palin to rally conservatives while Democratic challenger Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, as they grappled for advantage in a Tuesday runoff that will shape Democrats' hold on power in Washington.

Obama to Name Hillary Clinton His State Pick Tomorrow (Bloomberg)

November 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Bloomberg - Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Hillary Clinton will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s choice for secretary of state tomorrow following former President Bill Clinton’s agreement to publicly release the names of more than 200,000 contributors to his foundation, a person close to the former first lady said.
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