Yahoo! News: Politics - Democratic Party
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:34:00 GMT
No viable auto industry bailout plan: Democrats (AFP)
 AFP - Democrats in Congress put off a vote on a bailout for crisis-hit "Big Three" auto makers until at least December, and ordered industry chiefs to come up with a new restructuring plan.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:05:15 GMT
Automakers need to make case for government aid (AP)
 AP - Detroit's embattled automakers have two weeks to show a skeptical Congress how a multibillion-dollar lifeline will help them keep the industry from imploding.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:45:31 GMT
Waxman topples Dingell; House Dems go greener (AP)
 AP - Democrats steered the House toward more aggressively tackling global warming and other environmental problems Thursday, toppling veteran Michigan Rep. John Dingell, a staunch supporter of Detroit automakers, from an important energy panel in favor of California liberal Rep. Henry Waxman.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:30:22 GMT
Probes find no motive for Ark. Democrat's slaying (AP)
AP - City and state police have closed their investigations into last summer's shooting of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman without offering an explanation of why the attack occurred. [more info]
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:24:39 GMT
Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job (AP)
 AP - President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top Obama advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama's Cabinet begins to emerge.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:49:00 GMT
Some See Dingell's Loss as Blow to Seniority System (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rank and file House Democrats differed on whether the ouster of legendary Michigan Democrat John D. Dingell as Energy and Commerce Committee chairman dealt a body blow to the time-honored seniority system, or was merely a one-time insurrection intended to provide momentum for the agenda of President-elect Barack Obama. [more info]
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:09:23 GMT
New Senate to get major global warming bill (AFP)
 AFP - Top Senate Democrats on Thursday said they would introduce major global warming legislation early next year, saying Barack Obama's election meant a "sea change" in the battle against climate change.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:35:19 GMT
Waxman Topples Dingell, Claims Gavel at House Energy and Commerce (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - House Democrats on Thursday handed Henry A. Waxman of California the gavel of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, toppling veteran Chairman John D. Dingell of Michigan. [more info]
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:57:42 GMT
Dems look to stop endangered species rule changes (AP)
 AP - With the Bush administration on the verge of relaxing regulations protecting endangered species, Democratic leaders are looking at ways to overturn any last-minute rule changes.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:31:18 GMT
Seniority, Loyalty Loom Large in Committee Fight (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - House Democrats are scheduled Thursday to select the next chairman of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, a vote that is viewed as a referendum not only on energy issues but also on the House's seniority system. [more info]
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