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Representative Henry Waxman today deposed longtime chairman John Dingell as the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dingell is one of the strongest supporters of the big three on the Hill, and has clashed with Waxman as well … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s New York Times had an excellent op-ed piece by Mitt Romney on the issues facing the auto industry. Romney’s father, George Romney, was the CEO of American Motors and helped to bring back that struggling company in difficult times. … Continue reading →

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano has been chosen to be the Secretary of Homeland Security by Presdent elect Barack Obama. From the Washington Post: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D), whose handling of immigration issues brought her accolades from fellow governors, is … Continue reading →

NBC News is reporting that Tom Daschle has been offered, and accepted, the job of Secretary of Health and Human Services. NBC News confirms from Democratic sources that former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., has accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s … Continue reading →

The Big Three automakers sent their CEO’s to Congress yesterday to lobby for immediate help but were not met with an overly receptive audience. Despite the feverish pace of lobbying it appears clear that no package will get through in … Continue reading →

The longest serving Republican Senator in history, and a revered icon in Alaska, Senator Ted Stevens, has lost his bid for re-election. Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, a Democrat, was declared the winner after opening a lead on Stevens that could … Continue reading →

Pete Williams of NBC is reporting that Barack Obama has offered the job of Attorney General to Eric Holder, a former Justice Department number two man under President Bill Clinton. From NBC: President-elect Obama has offered Eric Holder the position … Continue reading →

Senator Joseph Lieberman emerged from the Democratic caucus intact today, managing to hold onto his chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee. From MSNBC: Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee despite hard feelings over … Continue reading →