Senate Rejects
Blagojevich Pick

Hadley: Pakistan Is Top U.S. Challenge

Pakistan will pose the greatest foreign-policy challenge to the Obama administration, Bush's national security adviser said in an interview.

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Republicans See Rebound in Fortuno

Republicans' focus on recovering after sharp blows in the past two elections has put a spotlight on an unlikely star: Puerto Rico's new governor, Luis Fortuno.

Obama Defends Panetta as CIA Pick

Obama defended his choice of Panetta to head the CIA amid concerns over Panetta's lack of intelligence experience.

Coleman Sues Over Minnesota Recount

Coleman said he is suing to challenge Franken's apparent recount victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, delaying a resolution of the contest for weeks or months.

Tech Chiefs Vie to Run California

Silicon Valley veterans are setting their sights on the California capital. Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, entrepreneur Steve Poizner and former eBay executive Steve Westly are all possible gubernatorial contenders.

Unions' Top Priority Looks Doubtful

Unions likely won't see action soon on legislation that would make it easier to organize workers, but Democrats are moving to back a pair of bills that would facilitate filing discrimination suits against employers.

Costs to Run TARP Expected to Jump

The cost to operate the Treasury Department's $700 billion financial rescue plan is expected to rise sharply before the end of the month.

Family Seeks to Stop Fund Use for Deficit

The family of former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles is trying to block state officials from dipping into an endowment named for the late politician to help close a budget deficit.

Jeb Bush Refrains From Senate Run

Florida's Ex-Gov. Jeb Bush said that he won't run for the Senate in 2010 to succeed the retiring Mel Martinez, saying that it was not the right time to return to elected office.

Democrats' Factions Could Stall Plans

Democrats are touting grand plans as the new Congress sweeps into town. But they face obstacles, starting with the party itself, which is hardly unified.

• Graphic: Competing Priorities, Big Agenda
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CNN's Gupta May Be Surgeon General

CNN reporter Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon who is among the nation's best-known physicians, is under serious consideration to be the next surgeon general.

Businesses Seek Common Ground

Big Business will be facing a bolstered Democratic majority when the new Congress convenes. But the battle lines aren't clearly drawn because neither the Democrats nor the business lobby speak with one voice on many issues.

Clouds Hang Over Two Senate Seats

The fate of two would-be senators remained unsettled as Congress prepared to resume business, presenting a quandary for Democratic leaders.

Republicans Stress a Return to Roots

The six candidates vying to chair the Republican National Committee agreed that the party must return to core principles after its stinging election defeats.

Gaza Crisis Could Create Openings

In the long run, the Israeli push into Gaza could open some doors for the Obama administration.

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