Jan 5th, 2009 · The new Congress is coming to Washington this week. We examine the uncertainty over who'll be representing Minnesota and Illinois in the Senate as well as New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's withdrawal from nomination for Commerce Secretary.
Jan 5th, 2009 · New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination to be commerce secretary in the Obama Administration. Richardson took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury investigation into government contracts.
Jan 4th, 2009 · The governor of New Mexico and former presidential candidate has withdrawn his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · The next president may appoint at least two justices to the Supreme Court. How could Barack Obama's experience as a constitutional law professor play a role in his choices for judicial nominations?
Jan 1st, 2009 · Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris has asked the state's highest court to certify his appointment to the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Senate Democrats and Obama oppose any nomination by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who faces corruption charges. The new class of senators will be sworn in next week.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Every year, Time publishes a list of its most influential people of the year. Muqtada al-Sadr and Lloyd Blankfein received nominations, and President-elect Barack Obama is person of the year. Who else would you add to the list?
Dec 22nd, 2008 · The country vocal quartet had just released its latest album when it recorded this session for Mountain Stage. A year later, the band is primed to begin its first national headlining tour, Grammy nomination in tow.
Dec 19th, 2008 · President-elect Obama was expected to complete his Cabinet selections Friday, officially nominating California Rep. Hilda Solis for labor secretary; Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood to head the Transportation Department; and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to serve as trade representative.