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Featured Articles Rahm Emanuel earned more than $18 million, gaining insight on the financial services sector but building ties with an industry now at the heart of the economic crisis.  Senator Christopher J. Dodd, who heads the banking committee, suggested that it would be difficult for lawmakers to approve a financial lifeline for the three companies. ADVERTISEMENT A stimulus plan being fashioned will likely include an energy-efficiency component costing $15 billion or more.  Secretary of commerce may not be the job Bill Richardson hoped for on his tumultuous journey this year, but Barack Obama said on Wednesday that it was not a consolation prize, either. Barack Obama, who vowed in the campaign to “end the war” in Iraq, is making clear that tens of thousands of troops will stay there.  Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, the first major Republican to announce a challenge to Senator Harry Reid in 2010, was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday on four counts of fraud related to his handling of public money as state treasurer.  Laura Bush became misty-eyed while reminiscing about her eight years at the White House during the annual press preview of the holiday decorations.  The CaucusThe first couple have purchased a home in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, the White House said on Thursday. A Virginia man will bring 100 people to the inauguration, focusing on those who have worked hard and done everything right but who find themselves without a job or home. To raise money before joing the Cabinet, Hillary Rodham Clinton enlists the help of the star of "Ugly Betty.". A boldface list of designers sketched out possible inaugural gowns and dresses for the First Lady in waiting. Nearly 90 notable figures in the world of sustainable agriculture and food sent a letter to the Obama transition team with their picks for secretary of agriculture. | On The White HousePresident-elect Barack Obama’s aides say he is considering making a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office. But where should he do it? The Caucus We want to know how you think Barack Obama -- and the nation -- should celebrate the Inauguration.
Multimedia A preview of the holiday decorations, the 18-1/2 foot tree, and the red, white and blue theme chosen to celebrate this year’s Christmas at the White House.  John Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC discusses Senator Saxby Chambliss's re-election, a victory in Georgia that ended Democrats' hopes for a 60-vote Senate majority.  Profiles of members — and potential members — of the new administration. |
Slide Show: One Last Christmas
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