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Latest on Why Caroline's Out:
Nanny, Taxes, Husband

Jan 22, 2009 4:22 PM CST

Latest on Why Caroline's Out: Nanny, Taxes, Husband

The leaks continue o

(Newser) - So what’s the real reason behind Caroline Kennedy’s withdrawal? Depends on whom you ask. An aide to New York Gov. David Paterson says she had a tax problem and a possible nanny issue that emerged in vetting, the Times reports. But a Kennedy pal says she dropped because...

Ted Kennedy Upset Caroline Used Cancer
as Excuse

Jan 22, 2009 2:47 PM CST

Ted Kennedy Upset Caroline Used Cancer as Excuse

Suggestion hurts his legislative efforts: aides

(Newser) - Ted Kennedy and his aides are livid that his niece Caroline is citing his health problems among reasons for her withdrawing from consideration for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat, Time reports. Associates say the Massachusetts senator is doing well and fully committed to his goal of passing universal health-care legislation—...

Franken, Coleman Meet
With Senate Leaders

Jan 22, 2009 1:34 PM CST

Franken, Coleman Meet With Senate Leaders

Washington is latest stage for Minnesota combatants

(Newser) - As Al Franken’s lawyers asked a Minnesota court to dismiss Norm Coleman’s challenge to election results there, both Senate hopefuls traveled to Washington today meet with party leaders, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. “The race in Minnesota is over with,” Harry Reid said after conferring with...

Caroline: 'I Am
Withdrawing My Name'

Jan 21, 2009 11:06 PM CST

Caroline: 'I Am Withdrawing My Name'

(Newser) - Caroline Kennedy says she doesn't want to be a senator just now. After hours of conflicting media reports, Kennedy released a statement after midnight saying she had called Gov. David Paterson and withdrawn her name from contention because of "personal reasons," the New York Times reports. A source...

Reports: Caroline Drops Out

UPDATED

Jan 21, 2009 6:27 PM CST

Reports: Caroline Drops Out

(Newser) - Caroline Kennedy has removed her name from contention to fill the Senate seat of Hillary Clinton, reports the New York Times. Kennedy called Gov. Paterson today to withdraw her name, citing concerns over the health of her uncle Ted, an anonymous insider told the Times. The New York Post also...

Hillary Is
Sworn In
After Senate
Vote

updated

Jan 21, 2009 5:24 PM CST

Hillary Is Sworn In After Senate Vote

(Newser) - It took a little longer than expected, but Hillary Clinton is the new secretary of state, the New York Times reports. Clinton was sworn in this evening in a private ceremony about an hour after the Senate voted 94-2 to confirm her nomination. The vote came after Sen. John Cornyn...

Kennedy Leaves Hospital

Jan 21, 2009 12:06 PM CST

Kennedy Leaves Hospital

Docs want Mass. senator, 76, to cut back on work

(Newser) - Ted Kennedy was released today from the Washington hospital where he was sent yesterday after suffering a seizure during Congress’ inaugural lunch with President Obama. The 76-year-old Massachusetts senator was back “in good spirits” this morning, the Boston Globe reports, but doctors urged him to reduce his workload. Such...

Cuomo's in the Running for Clinton Seat, Paterson Says

Jan 21, 2009 11:47 AM CST

Cuomo's in the Running for Clinton Seat, Paterson Says

Admission is first that AG is even a candidate

(Newser) - Continuing his elusive dance around Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat, New York Gov. David Paterson said yesterday that state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo “is someone I’m considering,” the Buffalo News reports. Paterson also seemed unafraid of a possible Cuomo challenge in 2010 if he isn’t seated...

Cornyn May Delay
Clinton Confirmation

Jan 20, 2009 9:37 AM CST

Cornyn May Delay Clinton Confirmation

Texas Republican unsatisfied with oversight of Bill's foundation

(Newser) - Easy confirmation is supposed to be a perk of appointing a senator well-liked by her peers. But John Cornyn of Texas is threatening to hold up a unanimous-consent agreement on confirming Clinton as secretary of State, Politico reports. Cornyn isn’t satisfied with Clinton’s proposal for oversight of her...

Obama Gives Lawmakers
on Both Sides More Say

Jan 20, 2009 9:21 AM CST

Obama Gives Lawmakers on Both Sides More Say

New prez wooing votes for economic plans

(Newser) - So far, Barack Obama’s line about disagreeing without being disagreeable isn’t just lip service. The Wall Street Journal reports that the president-elect and his team have been talking in good faith with members of Congress—including Republicans—about economic policy. Says one senator whom they unsuccessfully lobbied to...

Paterson 'Certain' to Pick
Kennedy: Also-Rans

Jan 19, 2009 4:29 PM CST

Paterson 'Certain' to Pick Kennedy: Also-Rans

NY governor playing 'mind games' with media in delaying announcement

(Newser) - Her rivals for Hillary Clinton’s senate seat believe Caroline Kennedy is “certain” to succeed her, sources close to several contenders tell the New York Post. Gov. David Paterson thinks dissing Kennedy at this point would “greatly embarrass” and “entirely humiliate” her and her family—and potentially...

New Yorkers
Souring
on Sweet
Caroline

Jan 16, 2009 9:13 AM CST

New Yorkers Souring on Sweet Caroline

Sheen comes off Kennedy in new poll

(Newser) - Caroline Kennedy’s botched media blitz seems to be taking a toll on her popularity. Last month, she and state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo were tied with the support of 25% of New Yorkers in their bids to be New York's new senator. Now, a Marist poll has Cuomo at...

Senate Releases TARP Funds

Jan 15, 2009 5:14 PM CST

Senate Releases TARP Funds

(Newser) - The Senate agreed to let loose the remaining TARP funds today by a relatively slim margin, the Hill reports. The 52-42 vote means Obama should have access to the $350 billion about a week after he takes office. The House hasn't voted yet, but the TARP legislation requires only one...

Burris Sworn in
as Senator

Jan 15, 2009 1:35 PM CST

Burris Sworn in as Senator

(Newser) - Roland Burris was sworn in and seated in the Senate today as the junior senator from Illinois. Democrats had been loath to accept an appointee of Rod Blagojevich's, but the continued hubbub around the former Illinois AG was seen as a distraction. And Burris’ heroic attempts to get his credentials...

Clinton, Biden Say Goodbye to the Senate

Jan 15, 2009 12:54 PM CST

Clinton, Biden Say Goodbye to the Senate

'I'll always be 'a Senate man,'' says VP-elect

(Newser) - Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton said farewell to the Senate today as they prepare for their new jobs in the Obama administration. Clinton said she was “gratified” by her 16-1 confirmation as Secretary of State by the Foreign Relations Committee, and she thanked her colleagues for being “wonderful...

Senate
Committee
Approves
Clinton

Jan 15, 2009 9:38 AM CST

Senate Committee Approves Clinton

GOP's Vitter is lone dissenter in 16-1 vote

(Newser) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton as the next US secretary of State. The 16-1 vote paves way for a full Senate vote after Barack Obama takes office Tuesday. The junior senator from New York earned the near-unanimous support of her colleagues—Louisiana Republican David Vitter...

Paterson Interviews Cuomo; Kennedy Not Out

UPDATED

Jan 14, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Paterson Interviews Cuomo; Kennedy Not Out

And she didn't 'eliminate herself,' says Paterson, who avoids naming frontrunner

(Newser) - New York AG Andrew Cuomo, who couldn't be less interested in Hillary Clinton's Senate seat, nonetheless met with Gov. David Paterson about it last month, reports the New York Daily News. A Cuomo rep refused to comment, other than to call the information "factually inaccurate," and Paterson's...

Clinton Says US Willing
to Engage Syria, Iran

Jan 13, 2009 8:02 PM CST

Clinton Says US Willing to Engage Syria, Iran

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton signaled a willingness to directly engage Iran and Syria in talks once she's secretary of state—a prospect she had denounced as "naive" during the campaign, the Wall Street Journal reports. In her confirmation hearing—she is expected to be easily approved later this week—Clinton said...

Burris Joins Senate Thursday

Jan 13, 2009 6:20 PM CST

Burris Joins Senate Thursday

(Newser) - At least one aspect of the Rod Blagojevich soap opera will end Thursday: Roland Burris will be sworn into the Senate at 2pm EST, the Hill reports. Dick Cheney will do the honors in the Senate chamber, and a ceremonial re-enactment will follow elsewhere in the building for Burris' family...

Chu Vows to Boost
Energy Efficiency

Jan 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST

Chu Vows to Boost Energy Efficiency

(Newser) - Energy Secretary-designate Steven Chu told a Senate panel today that he would pursue an expansion of nuclear and clean coal power if confirmed, Politico reports. Chu had been criticized for calling coal “my worst nightmare.” Barack Obama has also been vague about his nuclear energy policy. But while...