In his farewell address, Bush planned to thank the public for the "countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace" during his two terms as president.
House Democrats rolled out details of the $825 billion stimulus package, which calls for $550 billion in new spending and $275 billion in tax relief.
A key Democratic senator introduced legislation that would delay the upcoming switch to digital TV to June 12.
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Obama's choice to head the SEC promised to act aggressively to revitalize the embattled agency's enforcement efforts.
A Wall Street Journal/NBC poll found strong backing for the stimulus plan but concern over its impact on the budget deficit.
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Obama's nominee to lead the SEC, Mary Schapiro, has infrequently pursued tough action against big Wall Street firms.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton to become the next secretary of State.
Eric Holder, attorney general nominee, told a Senate confirmation hearing that waterboarding of terrorism suspects is torture
The debate on campaign-finance laws has taken on new fervor in the wake of recent political scandals.
Treasury nominee Geithner was repeatedly advised by the IMF about his tax obligations, documents revealed.
GOP aides on the Senate finance panel are examining Daschle's tax records and links to an education-loan firm.
Obama's energy nominees signaled that the new administration is committed to keeping coal a big part of the nation's energy source.
An ex-New Mexico official accused Richardson appointees of awarding investments in exchange for donations.
Obama's pick to head the EPA pledged that decisions at the agency will be based on science and the law and not politics.
A federal judge has ordered the military to release a Guantanamo Bay detainee who was arrested in Pakistan when he was 14.
Minnesota's disputed Senate election would extend well into February and probably beyond if a three-judge panel hearing a lawsuit by Coleman adopts his proposed trial schedule.
Hillary Clinton said at her confirmation hearing for secretary of state that the new administration would move quickly to engage Iran and Syria. (Remarks)
A Justice Department probe concluded that a former official broke civil-service law by steering jobs to conservatives.
Obama's choice to head the FCC could signal a newfound stature for telecommunication and media issues.
The stimulus plan's price tag neared $850 billion as negotiators decided to emphasize investments designed to spur job creation.
State and local governments would benefit from more than $160 billion in federal aid under a plan pushed by House Democratic leaders in negotiations over the stimulus package.
As the Obama administration assembles its stimulus plan, many contractors are lobbying for projects that will spend money fast rather than focusing on longer-term policy goals.
Bush will seek the rest of the financial-rescue funds. Obama said he asked Bush to request the second $350 billion because he didn't want to be caught short if markets weaken further. (Letter)
Obama's proposed new-hiring tax credit is likely to be scaled back or scrapped in favor of renewable-energy tax breaks.
Obama and congressional leaders plan to move soon to block the estate tax from disappearing in 2010.
Barack Obama sought to dampen public expectations that his $775 billion stimulus plan would jolt the economy out of recession.
Obama implored Congress to move swiftly on a massive stimulus package. But Congress is beginning to chafe at his demand for quick approval of a plan pegged at $800 billion.
The honeymoon doesn't last long.
How Eric Holder enabled federal prosecutors to bully defendants.
There's still plenty of time for the state to get it right.
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