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Obama's Pick to Lead CIA Clears Key Hurdle - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama's unexpected pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday when he won the backing of the previously skeptical incoming chairman of the Senate intelligence committee. Sen ... (more...)
Obama hails 'extraordinary' moment with presidents - AOL
WASHINGTON -Confronting a grim economy and a Middle East on fire, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to perhaps the only people on the planet who understand what he's in for: the four living members of the U.S. presidents' club. In an image bound to go ... (more...)
Obama Eyes Novi Native For Surgeon General - ClickOnDetroit.com
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent and Detroit-area native Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades. Gupta doesn't just ... (more...)
Senate Democrats move to seat Burris - Reuters UK
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In an abrupt switch, Democratic leaders began talks on Wednesday to swear in Roland Burris, appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. Amid pressure from ... (more...)
Israel blasts suspected tunnels near Egypt border - China Post
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israel resumed its Gaza offensive Wednesday, bombing heavily around suspected smuggling tunnels near the border with Egypt after a three-hour lull to allow in humanitarian aid. Hamas responded with a rocket barrage. Despite ... (more...)