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Hutchison takes step toward run for Texas governor (AP)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

In this Aug. 29, 2008 file photo U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, comments to the media at her home in Dallas.   Hutchison said in a news release Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008,  that she's setting up a gubernatorial exploratory committee and transferring $1 million into it from her federal account. (AP Photo/ Donna McWilliam, File)AP - Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison took the first step Thursday toward a run for Texas governor, setting up what could be a bruising Republican primary contest in 2010 with Gov. Rick Perry.


Breaking: Matthews in contract talks (Politico)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - As Politico reported today, Chris Matthews is moving closer to making a run for the Senate, and according to multiple sources, he is now in contract negotiations with NBC.

Breaking: Matthews in contract talks (Politico)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - As Politico reported today, Chris Matthews is moving closer to making a run for the Senate, and according to multiple sources, he is now in contract negotiations with NBC.

Iraq Presidency Council approves U.S. troop pact (Reuters)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Reuters - Iraq's Presidency Council has approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for a complete U.S. troop pullout by the end of 2011, a spokesman for the council said on Thursday.

Iraq Presidency Council approves U.S. troop pact (Reuters)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Reuters - Iraq's Presidency Council has approved a security pact with the United States that paves the way for a complete U.S. troop pullout by the end of 2011, a spokesman for the council said on Thursday.

Exclusive: Marvin Nicholson boards Air Force One (Politico)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - Marvin Nicholson, one of the more colorful characters on the Obama and Kerry presidential campaigns, is being named White House trip director, choreographing the president's minute-by-minute movements on Air Force One and on the road.

Exclusive: Marvin Nicholson boards Air Force One (Politico)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
Politico - Marvin Nicholson, one of the more colorful characters on the Obama and Kerry presidential campaigns, is being named White House trip director, choreographing the president's minute-by-minute movements on Air Force One and on the road.

Moonlighting as an Author Has Its Costs (CQPolitics.com)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
CQPolitics.com - The Federal Election Commission may decide today if campaign funds or political action committees can be used to cover the costs associated with books written by candidates and lawmakers .

Moonlighting as an Author Has Its Costs (CQPolitics.com)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized
CQPolitics.com - The Federal Election Commission may decide today if campaign funds or political action committees can be used to cover the costs associated with books written by candidates and lawmakers .

De facto US envoy believes Obama won’t change Taiwan policy (AFP)

December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Uncategorized

AFP - The de facto US envoy to Taipei said Thursday he believes President-elect Barack Obama will not change Washington's policy on Taiwan since its "consistency" has aided the island's recent prosperity.