Goldman Sachs chief Paulson chosen as next Treasury secretary
President Bush taps 60 year old Paulson of Goldman Sachs to lead the Treasury, aiming to push his economic agenda. The selection follows a wave of White House staffing changes and Bernanke’s recent Fed appointment, signaling a broad shift in economic leadership.
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Goldman Sachs CEO Paulson Nominated as Treasury Secretary
Henry Paulson Jr. nominated Tuesday to be the next U.S. Treasury Secretary. He holds a B A in English from Dartmouth in 1968 and an MBA from Harvard in 1970. Paulson joined Goldman Sachs in 1974 and has chaired the firm since May 1999 after serving as director since August 1998. His prior service includes the Nixon White House Domestic Council staff 1972 73 and the Pentagon 1970 72. He also chairs the Nature Conservancy board.
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Dozier Regains Consciousness on Flight to Landstuhl
CBS said Dozier, 39, briefly regained consciousness during a flight to Germany where she will be treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for head and leg injuries in critical but stable condition. She underwent two surgeries in Baghdad before transfer. Vice President confirmed several days’ stay.
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East Timor leader takes sole security control amid unrest
President Xanana Gusmao announced emergency measures and direct control of security after days of clashes in Dili. The move follows government deadlock with Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri as violence leaves at least 27 dead and 100 wounded. 1300 foreign troops from Australia New Zealand and Malaysia aid efforts while loyalist and renegade forces clash.
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Maliki denounces Haditha killings amid Iraq war coverage
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki condemned the reported Haditha civilian deaths as unjustifiable in any fight against terrorists. The Haditha incident and fresh bombings across western Iraq fueled calls for accountability as authorities detained a suspect in a massive attack that left dozens dead and many injured.
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Supreme Court curbs whistle blower protections in 5-4 ruling
The Supreme Court narrowed public employee First Amendment protections in a 5-4 decision with Justice Alito casting the deciding vote. The ruling allows discipline for expressions made as part of job duties, overturning an appeals court on Los Angeles County prosecutor Richard Ceballos's memo about a sheriff's deputy’s alleged lie.
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Muhammad Convicted in Six More Sniper Slayings
John Allen Muhammad was found guilty of six Maryland murders in a four hour trial while acting as his own attorney. The jury convicted him as the alleged mastermind of a terror plot that included possible bombings against children. He faces life without parole for the Maryland slayings. he already has a Virginia death sentence.
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