New York Times--US Politics--Dec 12, 2008

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Featured Articles Illinois Official Moves to Force Governor Out

By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY

The Illinois attorney general petitioned the State Supreme Court to remove Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich.

White House Open to Using Bailout Money to Aid Detroit

By EDMUND L. ANDREWS and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN

President BushPresident Bush and the Treasury Department said they would consider using money from the $700 billion financial bailoutto help automakers.

ADVERTISEMENT U.A.W. at Center of Dispute Over Bailout

By MICHELINE MAYNARD

The sticking point in the Senate negotiations apparently was the union’s refusal to agree to certain concessions.

• CNBC Video: Auto Bailout Collapse - Senator Corker | U.A.W.'s Gettelfinger

Obama to Air Any Staff Talks About Senate Seat

By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY

A grand jury was weighing evidence against Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, and an Illinois state senator said he had felt pressured toward a quid pro quo agreement.

G.O.P. Sounds Theme of Democrats: Ethics

By CARL HULSE

Congressional Republicans are trying to turn the tables on Democrats who pressed a good-government theme in their successful drive to recapture Congress in 2006.

Ex-Obama Fund-Raiser Was Close to Illinois Governor, but Kept Ties Separate

By CHRISTOPHER DREW and MIKE MCINTIRE

Antoin Rezko was one of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich’s closest advisers and a longtime friend of Barack ObamaBarack Obama’s, but Mr. Obama and Mr. Blagojevich were never particularly close.

• Times Topics: Antoin Rezko

Health Care Policy Is in Hands of an Ex-Senator

By ROBERT PEAR

Tom DaschleTom Daschle, Barack Obama’s choice to be health and human services secretary, acknowledges that securing national health care will be difficult.

Title, but Unclear Power, for a New Climate Czar

By JOHN M. BRODER

Carol M. Browner’s new position as White Housecoordinator of energy and climate policy may be undefined, but her thinking on those issues is clearly in line with the president-elect’s.

THE CAUCUS Sorry, Obamas, Rooms Are Booked

By HELENE COOPER

The White House has turned down a request fromBarack Obama’s family to move into Blair House in early January so that his daughters can start school on January 5.

McCain Sidesteps Talk About Campaign on Letterman

By MICHAEL FALCONE

The Arizona senator returned to "The Late Show" for the first time since the election and came armed with some comedic one-liners.

Minn. Panel Rules on Rejected Ballots

By MICHAEL FALCONE

Recounting the ballots has the potential to tip the balance in the close race.

Prediction: Not 4 Million, but Still Very Strong

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

Barack Obama's inaugural will probably break records, but the number who come to witness it probably will be less than 4 million.

From Obama Camp, a What If?

By ADAM NAGOURNEY

At a forum, still debating the Florida primary and its effect on the Democratic nominating contest.

Who's Cooperating in the Blagojevich Investigation?

By SHARON OTTERMAN

Federal investigators got a big break in the Blagojevich investigation in October when a fund-raiser and close adviser of the Illinois governor, decided to cooperate.

Congress Cuts a Salary, Helping Hillary Clinton

By SARAH WHEATON

Restoring the salary to its previous level in a bid to makeHillary ClintonHillary Clinton eligible to be secretary of state.

Scrambling for Obama's Senate Seat Begins Anew

By MICHAEL FALCONE

An Illinois congresswoman is one of the first to make public her intentions to run for Barack Obama’s Senate seat if a special election is held.

Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week. Robin Toner, Times Reporter, Is Dead

By TODD S. PURDUM

Ms. Toner, the first woman to be the national political correspondent of The New York Times, was 54.

Tuskegee Airmen Honored With Invitation, but Challenged by Logistics

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

Many of the airmen tell us they are pleased about the invitation to see the first black president sworn in on Jan. 20, but they’re also concerned about the challenges they will face if they go to Washington.

• Video: The Road Paved from Tuskegee

THE CAUCUS The Inauguration

The latest updates on the plans for the 56th Inaugural.

• Times Topics: Inaugurations

Multimedia Illinois Scandal Overshadows Transition

President-elect Barack Obama wanted to talk about health care and the economy, but he also had to talk about the scandal surrounding Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois, reportsJohn Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC.

• Timeline: Corruption in Illinois

The New Team

A series of profiles of potential members of President-elect Barack Obama’s administration.

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Featured Articles Illinois Official Moves to Force Governor Out

By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY

The Illinois attorney general petitioned the State Supreme Court to remove Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich.

White House Open to Using Bailout Money to Aid Detroit

By EDMUND L. ANDREWS and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN

President Bush and the Treasury Department said they would consider using money from the $700 billion financial bailoutto help automakers.

ADVERTISEMENT U.A.W. at Center of Dispute Over Bailout

By MICHELINE MAYNARD

The sticking point in the Senate negotiations apparently was the union’s refusal to agree to certain concessions.

• CNBC Video: Auto Bailout Collapse - Senator Corker | U.A.W.'s Gettelfinger

Obama to Air Any Staff Talks About Senate Seat

By SUSAN SAULNY and MONICA DAVEY

A grand jury was weighing evidence against Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, and an Illinois state senator said he had felt pressured toward a quid pro quo agreement.

G.O.P. Sounds Theme of Democrats: Ethics

By CARL HULSE

Congressional Republicans are trying to turn the tables on Democrats who pressed a good-government theme in their successful drive to recapture Congress in 2006.

Ex-Obama Fund-Raiser Was Close to Illinois Governor, but Kept Ties Separate

By CHRISTOPHER DREW and MIKE MCINTIRE

Antoin Rezko was one of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich’s closest advisers and a longtime friend of Barack Obama’s, but Mr. Obama and Mr. Blagojevich were never particularly close.

• Times Topics: Antoin Rezko

Health Care Policy Is in Hands of an Ex-Senator

By ROBERT PEAR

Tom Daschle, Barack Obama’s choice to be health and human services secretary, acknowledges that securing national health care will be difficult.

Title, but Unclear Power, for a New Climate Czar

By JOHN M. BRODER

Carol M. Browner’s new position as White Housecoordinator of energy and climate policy may be undefined, but her thinking on those issues is clearly in line with the president-elect’s.

THE CAUCUS Sorry, Obamas, Rooms Are Booked

By HELENE COOPER

The White House has turned down a request fromBarack Obama’s family to move into Blair House in early January so that his daughters can start school on January 5.

McCain Sidesteps Talk About Campaign on Letterman

By MICHAEL FALCONE

The Arizona senator returned to "The Late Show" for the first time since the election and came armed with some comedic one-liners.

Minn. Panel Rules on Rejected Ballots

By MICHAEL FALCONE

Recounting the ballots has the potential to tip the balance in the close race.

Prediction: Not 4 Million, but Still Very Strong

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

Barack Obama's inaugural will probably break records, but the number who come to witness it probably will be less than 4 million.

From Obama Camp, a What If?

By ADAM NAGOURNEY

At a forum, still debating the Florida primary and its effect on the Democratic nominating contest.

Who's Cooperating in the Blagojevich Investigation?

By SHARON OTTERMAN

Federal investigators got a big break in the Blagojevich investigation in October when a fund-raiser and close adviser of the Illinois governor, decided to cooperate.

Congress Cuts a Salary, Helping Hillary Clinton

By SARAH WHEATON

Restoring the salary to its previous level in a bid to makeHillary Clinton eligible to be secretary of state.

Scrambling for Obama's Senate Seat Begins Anew

By MICHAEL FALCONE

An Illinois congresswoman is one of the first to make public her intentions to run for Barack Obama’s Senate seat if a special election is held.

Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week. Robin Toner, Times Reporter, Is Dead

By TODD S. PURDUM

Ms. Toner, the first woman to be the national political correspondent of The New York Times, was 54.

Tuskegee Airmen Honored With Invitation, but Challenged by Logistics

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

Many of the airmen tell us they are pleased about the invitation to see the first black president sworn in on Jan. 20, but they’re also concerned about the challenges they will face if they go to Washington.

• Video: The Road Paved from Tuskegee

THE CAUCUS The Inauguration

The latest updates on the plans for the 56th Inaugural.

• Times Topics: Inaugurations

Multimedia Illinois Scandal Overshadows Transition

President-elect Barack Obama wanted to talk about health care and the economy, but he also had to talk about the scandal surrounding Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois, reportsJohn Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC.

• Timeline: Corruption in Illinois

The New Team

A series of profiles of potential members of President-elect Barack Obama’s administration.

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