Bush picks Rumsfeld for defense secretary again
President elect Bush names Donald Rumsfeld to lead the Pentagon marking a return to a prior post. The choice follows speculation about Dan Coats or Cheney aides and aims to assemble a strong team with Colin Powell Condoleezza Rice and Cheney to advise on national security and diplomacy.
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Energy problems pose big challenge for new president
The article outlines looming energy crises as George W. Bush prepares to take office. It highlights OPEC's expected production cuts in Vienna, rising heating oil concerns in the Northeast, high natural gas prices, and potential electric blackouts in California. Bush seeks to boost oil, gas, and coal supplies while facing short-term limits and political transitions.
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California energy pact falters as Davis fails to broker deal
Governor Gray Davis pressed utility executives and consumer advocates to accept part of proposed rate increases to avert bankruptcy for utilities serving 10 million residents. Amid closed door talks and emergency PUC hearings, critics urged no compromise while others warned of continued power shortages and potential blackouts. The dispute cites deregulation as a contributing factor.
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