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Inouye To Take Over Senate's Most Powerful Committee

Sen. Dan Inouye will take over the Senate's Appropriations Committee from Sen. Robert Byrd, of West Virginia, which controls the purse strings of government. More

Local Headlines

Lingle Denies Politics In Rejecting Obama Meeting

Many Voted Yes To Mufi & Rail

State Gives Hawaii-Born Obama Overwhelming Vote

Hawaii's Congressional Members Win Easily

Mayor Hannemann Wins Re-Election

Kenoi, Carvalho Win Neighbor Island Mayoral Races

Oahu Voters Approve Rail Transit

Voting Goes Mostly Smoothly Around Islands

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National Headlines

Obama To Meet With Nation's Governors

The nation's governors get their wish lists in order as they prepare to meet with President-elect Barack Obama. More

Runoff In Georgia Senate Race Under Way

New Nixon Tapes Offer Peek Into Oval Office

Clinton, Gates Agree To Join Obama Team

Outgoing First Lady Wants Focus On Afghan Women

Specter Ready For Matthews, Any Challenger

Jindal, Palin Among Governors To Meet Obama

Obama Says 'Help On The Way'

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Volcker To Head Obama's Recovery Team

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker is picked by President-elect Barack Obama to lead his new Economic Recovery Advisory Board. More

Uncut: Obama News Conference, Nov. 26

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Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he appoints former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head new Economic Recovery Advisory Board. More

Obama Promises To Trim Wasteful Spending

Uncut: Obama News Conference, Nov. 25

Obama's Agenda: Promises Vs. Reality

Uncut: Obama News Conference, Nov. 24

Obama Names Economic Team

Obama: Geithner Respected Worldwide

Obama: Quick Action Needed On Stimulus Package

Obama: 'No Blank Check' For Big 3

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It's A Depression

Few prominent economists will say it, but to me it looks like we are in another Great Depression or a reasonable facsimile. More

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Voting Underway In Crucial Senate Election

Bill Not Interested In Hillary's Senate Seat

POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Tuesday Dec. 2nd, 2008

Limbaugh Calls Obama's Selection Of Clinton 'A Brilliant Stroke'

Gen. Jim Jones Talks About Achieving Consensus

A Prospective Nominee, Clinton Steps Up Calls To Capitol Hill

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