Obama Chooses Former Clinton Officials for Justice Positions
bloomberg.com — By Jeff Bliss Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- President-Elect Barack Obama selected four former Clinton administration officials for leadership posts at the US Justice Department......More… (Politics)
Laura Bush agrees to publish memoir with Scribner
reuters.com — NEW YORK (Reuters) - US first lady Laura Bush has agreed to publish her memoirs with Scribner, the publisher said on Monday, giving the normally soft-spoken former librarian a chance to offer her views on the Bush presidency......More… (Politics)
Hamas Uses UN Red Cross Ambulance For Transporting Troops
liveleak.com — Using medical transports for military personal transportation is a violation of the Geneva Convention.Chptr 6, Article 35.....More… (Politics)
Vitale to be arraigned today on lobbying charges
boston.com — By Globe Staff Richard Vitale, the accountant and campaign treasurer for House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, is slated to be arraigned today in Superior Court......More… (Politics)
The Obamas and WorkLife Balance
voices.washingtonpost.com — Could incoming "Mom-in-Chief" first lady Michelle Obama change the way we think of stay-at-home moms and working moms? That's one idea floated by Ellicott City mom LaShanda Chirunga......More… (Politics)
Commentary- Can Obama and Congress share power?
edition.cnn.com — By Julian E. Zelizer Editor's note: Julian E. Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School......More… (Politics)
Kagan tapped for solicitorgeneral
boston.com — WASHINGTON -- Harvard Law School Dean Elana Kagan will be nominated to serve as solicitor-general in Barack Obama's administration, she informed members of the law-school community this morning by email......More… (Politics)
First Cat Dies
foxnews.com — The Bushes' 18-year-old female black American Shorthair died Sunday at home in the Executive Mansion. Named by a then-9-year-old Barbara Bush, the cat, who was also called "Kitty" by the family, was given the name "India" after the former Texas Ranger ........More… (Politics)