tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/24/2008
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A couple of quick notes about the big press conference on the economy that Barack Obama just wrapped up unveiling his economic team and preparing the electorate for the long struggle ahead.
One tidbit of news: In the question-and-answer session, he confirmed that he may not repeal Bush's tax ...
money.cnn.com - 11/24/2008
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- President-elect Barack Obama named
key members of his administration's economic team Monday, including...
New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner as his Treasury Secretary nominee and former Harvard President ...
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Obama names his economic dream team - Nov. 24, 2008
truthdig.com - 11/25/2008
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truthdig.com —
To fix the ailing economy, Barack Obama has
turned to two men who helped break it. On...
Monday, the president-elect announced Timothy Geithner as his choice for treasury secretary, and Giethner’s former mentor in the Clinton Treasury ...
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Obama Rolls Out Economic Team
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As Executive Vice President for Policy at the Center for American Progress, Melody directed a network of policy experts dedicated to finding solutions for struggling middle class families. She also served as Chief Counsel to the great Senator Ted Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee, working on issues ranging from crime to immigration to bankruptcy, and fighting tirelessly to protect civil rights, women's rights and religious freedom.
A few notes from Greg Sargent over at TPM:
The appointments have prompted some to ...
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