1.Roland Burris is scheduled to meet with Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid today. He was turned away from Capitol Hill yesterday after his appointment by the embattled governor of Illinois to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. Senat...
1. The 111th Congress opens today with the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression at the top of its agenda. President-elect Barack Obama's proposal could provide businesses with billions of dollars in tax cuts. That's a key factor in bring...
1.It's the first full day on the job for new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. He was sworn into office last night after the state Senate voted to convict Rod Blagoivich. The former governor will now focus on fighting federal corruption allegations. 2.Th...
1. Outrageous. That's President Barack Obama's one-word reaction to a report that Wall Street employees got more than 18 billion dollars in bonuses last year. Obama has said financial companies that have accepted federal bailout money should limit b...
1. President Barack Obama's stimulus plan should clear its first hurdle today. The House is expected to pass the 825-billion-dollar package. Yesterday, Obama went up to Capitol Hill to rally Republicans' support. However, today's vote is expected to...
1. Embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich tells the Associated Press he did nothing wrong and deserves a fair trial. Blagojevich is still refusing to be there or mount a defense at his impeachment trial. Illinois state senators could vote to ou...
1.President Barack Obama heads to Capitol Hill this week, trying to gain Republican support for his economic stimulus package. Republicans want the 825-billion-dollar plan tilted more toward tax cuts. The House vote on the plan is expected Wednesday...
1. Police say two people were killed and seven more wounded in a shooting during a wake in Kansas. Authorities say all the victims were adults with one victim in critical condition and as many as four others in serious condition. Police are looking...
1. President Barack Obama hasn't been on the job long, but a new poll reports about two-thirds approve of what he is doing. The Gallup Organization says 68% of Americans surveyed approve of Obama's first three full days as chief executive. 2. Pakist...
1.President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are seeking to ease Republican concerns about a massive economic stimulus plan. The president and top Democrats met at the White House with GOP leaders and promised to consider some of their recom...
1. President Barack Obama signed orders earlier today to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center. The prison camp will be closed within a year. Obama also said the United States will not torture terror suspects. 2. Tragedy on the streets of New Yo...
1.President Barack Obama got down to work today, his first full day in office. Officials say he called a number of leaders in the Middle East, telling them he'll work to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 2.Treasury Secretary-design...
1. ...preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help you God. So help me God. Congratulations, Mr.President. Barack Obama has been sworn in as the nation's 44th president of the United States. President Obama is the firs...
1.President-elect Barack Obama would observe Martin Luther King Day by working on volunteer service projects. Following a day of service, the president-elect will attend three tribute dinners, including a bipartisan dinner in honor of Senator John M...
1. Thousands of people have gathered around Washington's Lincoln Memorial for a special pre-inauguration concert. President-elect Barack Obama and his family were in attendance. Performers including U2, Beyonce and James Taylor are on the bill. 2. I...
