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Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure
abcnews.go.com - 1/6/2009
Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure
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President-elect Barack Obama took big money from a man at the center of a federal probe that has forced one of Obama's top Cabinet picks to withdraw . Financial records show the Obama campaign got more than $30,000 from California financier David Rubin, the target of an investigation into ...
mysanantonio.com - 1/6/2009
Latinos push Obama on vacant post
— mysanantonio.com — After the withdrawal of Bill Richardson's name as an Obama administration Cabinet nominee, Hispanic leaders say they... expect the president-elect to name another Latino to head the Commerce Department. (more) Latinos push Obama on vacant post

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Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame
washingtonpost.com - 1/5/2009
Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame
— washingtonpost.com — Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, January 6, 2009; Page A01... (more) Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame

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abcnews.go.com - 1/7/2009
Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure
— abcnews.go.com — Embattled Executive David Rubin Gave Thousands to Campaign By JUSTIN ROOD Jan. 6, 2009— President-elect Barack Obama... took big money from a man at the center of a federal probe that has forced one of Obama's top Cabinet picks to withdraw . Financial ... (more) Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure

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Shots from the Show 1/6
Tammy Bruce — **This post will be updated throughout the show** Panetta On Torture Judicial Watch Obtains Documents Re: Blagojevich Contacts with Obama and Transition Team Funds Tie Obama to Richardson Probe Figure CNN quietly scrubs Palin’s name from article How weird. Today’s global sea ice levels equal to 1979. Texas jail closes after recliners found in cells Universal healthcare and the waistline police Madoff Sons Told Prosecutors of Jewelry, ...

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Weekly Standard Blog — Republicans and Democrats pondering new budget rules for Congress. Sounds achingly boring until you realize the new rules would restrict the spending of your money. New Ben & Jerry flavor: "Yes, Pecan!" I wonder how many calories are in really bad puns... Who, pray tell, is black enough to fill Obama's seat? Welcome to the post-racial world. Obama took money from man at the center of Richardson investigation. Dianne Feinstein is breaking with the party all over the place these days. Ditka for Senate. ...

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