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Trump spokesman: Democrats are hurting 'continuity of government' by slow-walking Cabinet confirmations
Washington Post
A spokesman for President-elect Donald Trump chided Senate Democrats on Thursday for not preparing to confirm several of what he called Trump's “consensus” Cabinet nominees more quickly. “The Democratic leadership is not working with us to ensure ...
Republicans pushing to confirm slate of Trump nominees on Day OneFox News
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Trump's treasury nominee defends his record at bank labeled as 'foreclosure machine'
Washington Post
Appearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, treasury secretary nominee Steven T. Mnuchin defended his leadership of a California bank that has been accused of aggressively foreclosing on homeowners and discriminating against minorities. In prepared ...
Trump's Treasury nominee Steven Mnuchin denies he ran 'foreclosure machine'USA TODAY
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Quake-triggered avalanche buries Italian hotel, rescuers fear 'many dead'
Washington Post
ROME — Italian rescuers dug frantically Thursday through a wall of snow and splintered trees that buried a resort hotel after an avalanche that was shaken loose by a string of earthquakes, trapping at 30 people including children. Officials feared ...
Avalanche buries hotel in quake-hit Italy; at least 30 missingUSA TODAY
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How Large Employer Health Plans Could Be Affected By Obamacare Overhaul
NPR
If you think that you won't be touched by a Republican overhaul of Obamacare because you get health insurance through your job at a big company, think again. Several of the law's provisions apply to plans offered by large employers, too (with some ...
Choice for Health Secretary Is Vague on Replacing Affordable Care ActNew York Times
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George HW Bush in stable condition in ICU, spokesman says
CNN
(CNN) Former President George H.W. Bush is in stable condition, and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush has bronchitis, his spokesman said Wednesday. President Bush, 92, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Houston Methodist Hospital to ...
George Bush's Life in 13 ObjectsNew York Times
The Latest: George HW Bush, Barbara, in hospital overnightWashington Post
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Trump picks Sonny Perdue for agriculture secretary
Washington Post
Donald Trump has chosen former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue to be his secretary of agriculture, completing a protracted search with implications for how the president-elect plans to deliver on his promises to the army of rural voters widely credited ...
Sonny Perdue Is Trump's Choice for Agriculture SecretaryNew York Times
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In Manning clemency call, Obama sought to reduce sentence viewed as 'nuts'
Washington Post
From the moment a military judge handed down a 35-year prison term for Chelsea Manning in 2013, President Obama and some administration officials saw the sentence as excessive. “Nuts,” said one person close to Obama. They said Manning, an Army ...
Overnight Cybersecurity: Trump team slams Manning commutation | FBI investigating if Russia aided TrumpThe Hill
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Obama's final contrast to Trump
Politico
He was sober and cautious, refusing to take several servings of bait offered up to him. He insisted on the importance of principles and norms. He asked for questions from an array of reporters, including a few critics. And he spoke sentimentally about ...
Obama says he'll speak up post-White House if he sees 'core values' at riskWashington Post
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Obama's final contrast to Trump
Politico
He was sober and cautious, refusing to take several servings of bait offered up to him. He insisted on the importance of principles and norms. He asked for questions from an array of reporters, including a few critics. And he spoke sentimentally about ...
Obama Understood the Power of Art. And He Wanted You to Get It, Too.New York Times
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Overnight Cybersecurity: Trump team slams Manning commutation | FBI investigating if Russia aided Trump
The Hill
Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY, your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots as leaders in government, policy and industry try to counter the rise in cyber threats. What lies ahead ...
Obama Vows to Speak Out on 'Core Values' After OfficeNew York Times
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