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by Biodun Iginla, BBC News, Minneapolis
Featured Articles Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted
By JOHN M. BRODER
Representative Henry A. Waxman unseated John D. Dingell to become chairman of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee.
After Losses, Pensions Ask For a ChangeBy MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Some of the nation’s biggest companies want Congress to roll back rules requiring them to put more money into pension funds.
ADVERTISEMENT Obama’s Pick of Daschle May Test Conflict-of-Interest PledgeBy DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
At issue is Tom Daschle’s work since leaving the Senate as a board member of the Mayo Clinic and a highly paid adviser to health care clients.
Al Qaeda Coldly Acknowledges Obama VictoryBy MARK MAZZETTI and SCOTT SHANE
Al Qaeda’s deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, sought to dampen enthusiasm for Barack Obama’s election by saying that the “new face” of America only masked a “heart full of hate.”
Patience and Politeness as Minnesota Recounts Senate BallotsBy CHRISTINA CAPECCHI
Civility marked the opening of the statewide hand recount to determine whether Al Franken or Norm Coleman had won the U.S. Senate race.
Congratulation and a Concession for Alaska’s Senator-ElectBy WILLIAM YARDLEY
Mark Begich promised to be more of a listener and consensus builder than he said Ted Stevens, his defeated opponent, had often been.
Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8By JESSE McKINLEY
Responding to pleas from those on both sides of the issue, the California Supreme Court said that it would examine whether a voter-approved ban on same-sex unions was constitutional.
In a Roomful of Representatives, Perhaps a Senator in WaitingBy JEREMY W. PETERS
For the first time since Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was mentioned as a possible choice for secretary of state, several of the people who could replace her in the Senate were in the same room together.
Pritzker Withdraws From Cabinet ConsiderationBy BRIAN KNOWLTON
A close Obama ally faces scrutiny for her business dealings, and won't be considered for a Cabinet post.
Fred Thompson's Pitch for ChamblissBy MICHAEL FALCONE
The former senator's political action committee is soliciting donations from supporters to help Saxby Chambliss win a contested Senate race in Georgia.
At Last, Bernstein Meets Deep ThroatBy CAROL POGASH
The Watergate investigation changed history and spawned thousands of journalism careers, but until Sunday Carl Bernstein had never met the secret source known as Deep Throat.
'Warm Regards, Sarah'By SARAH WHEATON
Gov. Sarah Palin is personally inviting Americans from all over the country to visit her home state. Well, sort of.
Bill Clinton Stumps for Challenger in Georgia Senate RunoffBy ROBBIE BROWN
Former President Bill Clinton spoke to 2,000 people on behalf of Jim Martin, who faces a challenging runoff election next month against Senator Saxby Chambliss.
McCain Finally Wins a (Former) BellwetherBy SARAH WHEATON
Based on unofficial results, John McCain has won Missouri's 11 electoral votes.
Senators Begin Setting Agenda on Health CareBy DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Several senators, led by Edward M. Kennedy, praised the choice of a former colleague, Tom Daschle, to be secretary of health and human services, in the Obama administration.
Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week. Clinton Decision Holding Up Other Obama ChoicesBy HELENE COOPER
All of the foreign policy jobs in the Obama administration have been held up because of the uncertainty over the appointment of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
A New Wind Is Blowing in ChicagoBy JEFF ZELENY
With Barack Obama’s election, the city is basking in a moment of triumph that goes well beyond politics.
The New TeamAs he prepares to take office, President-elect Barack Obama is relying on a small team of advisers who will lead his transition operation and help choose the members of a new Obama administration.
Multimedia Choosing a PresidentKatharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign, including its coda.
If You Were President ...Gabriel Dance and Aron Pilhofer/The New York Times
Readers’ top choices for the new members of President-elect Barack Obama’s cabinet.
Complete Results: President Chris Noth in "Farragut North"Also in Theater:
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Featured Articles Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted
By JOHN M. BRODER
Representative Henry A. Waxman unseated John D. Dingell to become chairman of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee.
After Losses, Pensions Ask For a ChangeBy MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Some of the nation’s biggest companies want Congress to roll back rules requiring them to put more money into pension funds.
ADVERTISEMENT Obama’s Pick of Daschle May Test Conflict-of-Interest PledgeBy DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
At issue is Tom Daschle’s work since leaving the Senate as a board member of the Mayo Clinic and a highly paid adviser to health care clients.
Al Qaeda Coldly Acknowledges Obama VictoryBy MARK MAZZETTI and SCOTT SHANE
Al Qaeda’s deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, sought to dampen enthusiasm for Barack Obama’s election by saying that the “new face” of America only masked a “heart full of hate.”
Patience and Politeness as Minnesota Recounts Senate BallotsBy CHRISTINA CAPECCHI
Civility marked the opening of the statewide hand recount to determine whether Al Franken or Norm Coleman had won the U.S. Senate race.
Congratulation and a Concession for Alaska’s Senator-ElectBy WILLIAM YARDLEY
Mark Begich promised to be more of a listener and consensus builder than he said Ted Stevens, his defeated opponent, had often been.
Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8By JESSE McKINLEY
Responding to pleas from those on both sides of the issue, the California Supreme Court said that it would examine whether a voter-approved ban on same-sex unions was constitutional.
In a Roomful of Representatives, Perhaps a Senator in WaitingBy JEREMY W. PETERS
For the first time since Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was mentioned as a possible choice for secretary of state, several of the people who could replace her in the Senate were in the same room together.
Pritzker Withdraws From Cabinet ConsiderationBy BRIAN KNOWLTON
A close Obama ally faces scrutiny for her business dealings, and won't be considered for a Cabinet post.
Fred Thompson's Pitch for ChamblissBy MICHAEL FALCONE
The former senator's political action committee is soliciting donations from supporters to help Saxby Chambliss win a contested Senate race in Georgia.
At Last, Bernstein Meets Deep ThroatBy CAROL POGASH
The Watergate investigation changed history and spawned thousands of journalism careers, but until Sunday Carl Bernstein had never met the secret source known as Deep Throat.
'Warm Regards, Sarah'By SARAH WHEATON
Gov. Sarah Palin is personally inviting Americans from all over the country to visit her home state. Well, sort of.
Bill Clinton Stumps for Challenger in Georgia Senate RunoffBy ROBBIE BROWN
Former President Bill Clinton spoke to 2,000 people on behalf of Jim Martin, who faces a challenging runoff election next month against Senator Saxby Chambliss.
McCain Finally Wins a (Former) BellwetherBy SARAH WHEATON
Based on unofficial results, John McCain has won Missouri's 11 electoral votes.
Senators Begin Setting Agenda on Health CareBy DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Several senators, led by Edward M. Kennedy, praised the choice of a former colleague, Tom Daschle, to be secretary of health and human services, in the Obama administration.
Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week. Clinton Decision Holding Up Other Obama ChoicesBy HELENE COOPER
All of the foreign policy jobs in the Obama administration have been held up because of the uncertainty over the appointment of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
A New Wind Is Blowing in ChicagoBy JEFF ZELENY
With Barack Obama’s election, the city is basking in a moment of triumph that goes well beyond politics.
The New TeamAs he prepares to take office, President-elect Barack Obama is relying on a small team of advisers who will lead his transition operation and help choose the members of a new Obama administration.
Multimedia Choosing a PresidentKatharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign, including its coda.
If You Were President ...Gabriel Dance and Aron Pilhofer/The New York Times
Readers’ top choices for the new members of President-elect Barack Obama’s cabinet.
Complete Results: President Chris Noth in "Farragut North"Also in Theater:
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