Bush wishes Obama well on a 'great journey', 6th Ld-Writethru - Guardian Unlimited
Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush congratulated Barack Obama, whose dominant White House win was built on presenting himself as a change from the policies of the two-term Republican. Said Bush to his Democratic successor Tuesday: "What an awesome night for you." "I promise to ...
Who's who on Obama's new team - BBC News
Rahm Emanuel is no stranger to the White House. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Clinton and developed a reputation for forceful negotiation and unwavering loyalty. In 2002, after leaving the White House, he was elected to the House of Representatives, representing Illinois's fifth ...
GM and Ford losses, cash burn dire - MSN UK News
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp <GM.N> and Ford Motor Co <F.N> reported far deeper-than-expected quarterly losses on Friday and said their rate of cash burn had accelerated, as an extended slump in car sales raised questions about the future of the U.S. auto industry. Both companies said ...
Potent Hurricane Paloma aiming for Cayman Islands, Cuba - Miami Herald
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands -- Hurricane Paloma exploded in strength Friday, growing into a hulking Category 3 storm and forcing residents of the Cayman Islands and Cuba to brace for direct hits this weekend. People rushed to emergency shelters and toward high ground throughout the Cayman Islands ...
Child care proves too costly for parents suffering economic slide, upending work-life balance - Baltimore Sun
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) _ The nation's economic troubles play out one family at a time at the New Horizons Learning Center in this struggling city two hours northwest of Chicago. Some parents have been laid off and must pull their children out of the day care center until they can find a job. Others ...
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