Bush aides brace for White House transition and fame
Incoming Bush aides face awe and nerves as they prepare to join the White House staff amid a tight election recount and transition. Andrew Card warns 150 subordinates to stay humble, noting the high stakes and exposure in the halls of power.
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Judge defends record at Ashcroft hearing
At the Ashcroft confirmation hearing, Ronnie White defended his record as a federal judge, recounting his upbringing in a segregated St. Louis neighborhood and his 41 of 59 death penalty decisions where he joined the majority. He faulted critics for personal attacks and noted Clinton appointed him in 1999 after opposition led by Ashcroft. Meanwhile Colin Powell’s nomination progressed with bipartisan discussion as Biden praised his performance as Helms and others projected confirmation.
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Clinton questions EPA nominee over Onondaga Lake cleanup
New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed EPA nominee Christie Whitman at the confirmation hearing about the Onondaga Lake pollution challenge. The Army Corps oversees a 15 year plan costing 3380 million to restore the lake while Whitman pledged to learn more about the project.
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Clinton bids adieu in speech tonight
Clinton prepares a televised farewell addressing Americans who sent him to the White House twice. In Arkansas he reflects at the state capitol and in Little Rock airport, recalling storms and sunshine of his presidency as he heads to private life with Chelsea and Hillary. Polls show high job approval yet lingering doubts about his personal leadership as Bush prepares to take office.
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