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Obama names former campaign rival Gov. Richardson as commerce secretary
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as commerce secretary on Wednesday, filling a top economic post in troubled times and placing a second former campaign rival in his new Cabinet. Talking optimistically...Tags: Local Elections, New Mexico, Regional Authority, Bill Clinton, United Nations
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Harris names new head of retail banking
Tribune staff reporterHarris Bank, the Chicago area's third-biggest bank in deposit market share, has named Christopher McComish as executive vice-president and head of retail banking. McComish joins Harris from Wachovia N.A., where he most recently served as the executive...Tags: Banking, Corporate Performance, Illinois, Wachovia Corp., Government
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In wake of critical audit, Obama says financial bailout must also help homeowners
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama signaled a clear desire Wednesday to use a significant portion of $700 billion in financial bailout funds to stanch foreclosures by helping struggling homeowners with their mortgages. "The deteriorating...Tags: CEO Pay, U.S. Department of Treasury, Federal Reserve, Government, Financial and Business Services
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Official: Russian navy ship to sail through Panama Canal for port call
MOSCOW (AP) _ A Russian warship will sail through the Panama Canal this week for the first time since World War II, the navy announced Wednesday, pushing ahead with a symbolic projection of Moscow's power in a traditional U.S. zone of influence. The...Tags: World War II, Hugo Chavez, Government, Armed Forces, Dmitry Medvedev
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Heat Q&A with Ira Winderman
Sun-Sentinel.comAsk Ira! Sun-Sentinel Heat writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. --------------------...Tags: Red Auerbach, Kobe Bryant, State Budgets, Contracts, Richard Jefferson
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Oil prices waver above 3-year low as crude inventory report shows decline
AP Energy WriterSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ Oil prices wavered near three-year lows as investors weighed falling global demand and a government report showing an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Light, sweet crude for January delivery fell 17 cents to settle...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Heads of State, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Government, Economy
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Envoy says EU to push harder for Caspian natural gas pipeline bypassing Russia
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) _ The European Union will push harder for a pipeline to carry natural gas from the Caspian Sea region to Europe while bypassing Russia, a senior EU diplomat said Wednesday. Russia's war with Georgia underscores the need to...Tags: Energy Resources, Government, European Union, Natural Resources, Natural Gas
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Chrysler exec warns of depression as auto officials intensify fierce lobbying push
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ A top Chrysler executive warned Wednesday that a carmaker collapse could send the economy spiraling into a depression, while the United Auto Workers agreed to new concessions for their companies. Jim Press, Chrysler's vice chairman,...Tags: Corporate Officers, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), General Motors Corp., Vehicles, Harry Reid
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Easton police approve new contract
Easton Police have voted to accept a new contract, said Officer Dominick Marraccini, president of the police union. The current one-year contract expires this year, he said. The new contract, which members voted "overwhelming" to accept on Thanksgiving,...Tags: Government, Police
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Specter, Dent to meet with Valley business leaders
Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Charlie Dent plan to host a roundtable with Lehigh Valley business leaders Thursday to discuss the proposed $34 billion bailout of the auto industry, the lawmakers said today. The 10:15 a.m. discussion at Brown Daub dealership...Tags: Business Enterprises, Government, Arlen Specter, Ford, General Motors Corp.
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Rendell: Napolitano perfect due to 'no family'
The Associated PressPennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell was picked up on an open microphone explaining why Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is a good choice for Homeland Security secretary: The job requires someone who has "no life," and Napolitano is perfect because she "has no...Tags: Local Elections, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Government, Janet Napolitano, Barack Obama
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Obama names Bill Richardson Commerce Secretary
Tribune staff reportersPresident-elect Barack Obama this morning named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as Commerce Secretary, a position that Obama says will be a key one in his administration. A former energy secretary, ambassador to the United Nations and member...Tags: Local Elections, New Mexico, Regional Authority, United Nations, Bill Clinton
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