Obama taps Chicago schools chief for education secretary
President elect Barack Obama chose Anne Duncan, head of the Chicago school system, as education secretary designate saying improving classroom instruction is essential. Duncan praised as hands on and focused on teacher quality, with Senate confirmation required. The briefing touched on Blagojevich’s Senate vacancy and potential replacements while avoiding comment on Rahm Emanuel.
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Minnesota panel reviews disputed Senate race
The Canvassing Board began handling more than 440 challenges mostly filed to keep votes for Republican incumbent Norm Coleman off the ballot as they interpret ambiguous ballots. Franken leads by 188 votes in the November 4 election with over 2.9 million ballots cast, making this the sole unresolved U.S. Senate race.
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Illinois parties clash over election in Blagojevich scandal
Republicans push for a special election to fill the U S Senate seat amid Blagojevich allegations while Democrats retreat citing cost and time window. Obama’s stance cited as a factor as Illinois House moves to consider impeachment, with Ed Genson set to testify and Currie urging caution.
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