Obama names Cabinet picks as economy teeters
President-elect Barack Obama announced Ray LaHood Hilda Solis Ron Kirk and Karen Mills to lead transportation labor trade and small business policy. He warned recovery will take years and stressed bold swift action while backing an $850 billion stimulus and auto industry rescue with 17.4 billion in loans.
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Gates approves brigade move to Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates approved deploying a combat aviation brigade to Afghanistan early next year. The move will add about 3,000 U.S. troops to meet urgent needs for combat and transport helicopters as Gen. David McKiernan asks for at least 20,000 more forces to curb rising violence in eastern and southern Afghanistan.
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Buses Crash on Seattle Street Leave Wheels Over Interstate
Two charter buses collided on a Seattle street near Interstate 5 and toppled a guardrail, leaving one front wheel hanging over the freeway. About 11 young adults were taken to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries. 80 passengers evacuated. The third bus was not involved. Roadway closed due to spill and ice.
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Bush approves 17.4 billion bailout for U S auto industry
President Bush orders an emergency 17.4 billion in rescue loans to GM Ford and Chrysler amid fears of a deep recession. Obama supports reform and warns of harsh concessions. UAW opposition and stock moves follow as loan terms include potential government stock stakes and wage reforms.
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Iraqi interior minister denounces arrests as political
Baghdad officials say 23 Interior Ministry staff and others were arrested on suspicion of trying to reconstitute Saddam Hussein’s Baath Party. Jawad al Bolani insists the arrests are politically motivated and not security related. A ministry official says the men will be released within days, possibly 48 hours.
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