Obama Names Richardson Commerce Secretary; Says Gov. Brings "International Stature" To Global Economy (AHN)
(AHN) - President-elect Barack Obama bolstered an economic team already filled with gravitas on Wednesday by naming New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as Commerce secretary. - Wed, 3 Dec 2008 14:13:08 GMT

Government Watchdog Group Wants New Allegations Included In Ethics Probe Of Rep. Charles Rangel (AHN)
(AHN) - A watchdog group, Common Cause, has called for the ethics investigation of Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) to include new allegations that he had helped preserve a tax shelter for an oil-drilling company, whose chief executive at the time was pledging $1 million to a school named after him. - Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:47:31 GMT

Montana's Brian Schweitzer Elected Chair Of Democratic Governors Association (AHN)
(AHN) - Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer has been elected chair of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, the current chair of the DGA, said on Wednesday. - Wed, 3 Dec 2008 14:11:40 GMT

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Auditors Say Treasury Department Failed To Oversee $700 Billion Financial Bailout (AHN)
(AHN) - The Bush administration has failed to properly monitor the use of the $700 billion financial bailout package and must establish controls to ensure that financial institutions are complying with the requirements the program, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). - Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:25:25 GMT

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