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- Presidential Appointments - The Obama Presidency, Guide To White Hou…Updated: 2008-12-05 @ 00:45:30 GMT
These 2008 presidential appointments in the Obama Administration are White House staff positions that do not require confirmation by the Senate… - Secretary of the Treasury - The Obama Cabinet, Department of the Tre…Updated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:12 GMT
The Secretary of the Treasury is the head of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, concerned with finance and monetary matters. … - White House Chief of Staff - The Obama Cabinet, Chief of StaffUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:12 GMT
The White House Chief of Staff is the second highest-ranking member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. Rahm Emanuel is scheduled to be the next White House Chief of Staf… - Attorney General - The Obama Cabinet, Department of JusticeUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:12 GMT
The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government and is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice (see 28 U.S.C. § 503) concerned with legal affa… - Secretary of Defense - The Obama Cabinet, Department of DefenseUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:12 GMT
The Secretary of Defense is the principal defense policy advisor to the President and the head of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), focused on armed services and the military. … - Secretary of Health and Human Services - The Obama Cabinet, Health a…Updated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:11 GMT
The Secretary of Health and Human Services is the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, concerned with health matters… - Secretary of Homeland Security - The Obama Cabinet, Homeland SecurityUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:11 GMT
The Secretary of Homeland Security is the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the agency charged with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens… - Secretary of State - The Obama Cabinet, Secretary of StateUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:11:11 GMT
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the U.S. Department of State, which focuses on foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabi… - Secretary of Commerce - The Obama Cabinet, Department of CommerceCreated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:10:10 GMT
- Obama Cabinet - President Obama's Executive Team - The CabinetUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:10:10 GMT
The president's cabinet is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the Executive Branch of government. Cabinet officers are nominated by the President and confirmed or rejected by the Sen… - Obama Cabinet - President Obama's Executive Team - The CabinetUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:10:10 GMT
The president's cabinet is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the Executive Branch of government. Cabinet officers are nominated by the President and confirmed or rejected by the Sen… - Obama Cabinet - President Obama's Executive Team - The CabinetUpdated: 2008-12-04 @ 11:10:09 GMT
The president's cabinet is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the Executive Branch of government. Cabinet officers are nominated by the President and confirmed or rejected by the Sen… - What Caused The Great Depression : Political History - The Great Dep…Updated: 2008-12-04 @ 07:38:37 GMT
Economists and historians are still debating the causes of the Great Depression. While we know what happened, we have only theories to explain the reason for the economic collapse. This overview wi… - Coattail Effect - Guide To Political Terminology - What Is The Coat…Created: 2008-12-03 @ 11:17:20 GMT
In politics, the "coattail effect" describes the what happens when a very popular candidate -- usually for President -- helps sweep other members of his party into office… - Congressional Seats Gained/Lost By The President's Party in Mid-Ter…Created: 2008-12-03 @ 10:55:51 GMT
A mid-term election occurs two years after a Presidential election; one-third of the Senate and all of the seats in the House of Representatives are at stake. Conventional wisdom holds that the Pre… - Politics 101 - A Field Guide To US PoliticsUpdated: 2008-12-02 @ 21:03:36 GMT
The Founders established the federal government with three distinct branches, each with powers over the other -- something called "checks and balances." How do political actors, instituti… - Elections & LeadersUpdated: 2008-12-02 @ 20:58:10 GMT
News about upcoming federal and state elections, based primarily on the two-year (even years) election cycle, as well as elected and appointed leaders… - Presidential Appointments Requiring Senate Confirmation - The Obama …Created: 2008-12-02 @ 20:54:46 GMT
These 2008 presidential appointments in the Obama Administration are positions that require confirmation by the Senate… - The Bush Cabinet - Learning About The Executive Branch of Government…Updated: 2008-12-02 @ 20:05:32 GMT
The tradition of a Presidential Cabinet dates to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet (drawn from Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution) is to a… - Race for US Senate - 2008Updated: 2008-12-01 @ 21:01:06 GMT
Overview of Senate race in 2008 election.: sans serif font senate seats straw poll 2008 slim majority red background… - US PoliticsUpdated: 2008-11-25 @ 07:55:51 GMT
- Electing The President - Who Funds The Presidential Transition?Updated: 2008-11-25 @ 07:07:33 GMT
Every four years Americans determine who is going to sit in the White House, who is going to be President of the United States. And after the election is decided, there is peaceful and orderly tran… - 2008 Election CentralUpdated: 2008-11-25 @ 06:34:28 GMT
Latest election news, candidate positions on the issues, fundraising information, States to Watch, and a comparison of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates… - White House National Economic Council - What Is The White House Nati…Updated: 2008-11-25 @ 03:02:42 GMT
White House National Economic Council… - US Attorneys General, 1960-1980Updated: 2008-11-24 @ 22:15:18 GMT
Bios of US Attorney General from 1960-1980… - US Attorneys General, 1980-2008 - The Department of Justice, Attorne…Updated: 2008-11-24 @ 22:13:13 GMT
Bios of U.S. Attorneys General from 1980-2007… - 2008 Senate Election - Race for Senate in ColoradoUpdated: 2008-11-24 @ 21:58:28 GMT
Two-term incumbent Sen. Wayne Allard, R, is not seeking re-election. Former Rep. Bob Schaffer (R) faces off against Rep. Mark Udall (D) for Sen. Wayne Allard's open seat. In 2004, Bush eeked out a … - Transition Economic Advisory Board - The Obama Presidency, Economic …Updated: 2008-11-24 @ 21:58:28 GMT
Three days after the election, President-election Barack Obama announced a 17-member Transition Economic Advisory Board. The transition covers the period between the election, 4 November 2008, and … - The IssuesUpdated: 2008-11-24 @ 21:36:10 GMT
Learn the backstory and current status of legislation before Congress as well as candidate viewpoints on hot political issues… - Historical Presidential Approval Ratings - End of Term Presidential …Updated: 2008-11-20 @ 19:01:29 GMT
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton… - 23 Key House Races To Watch - 2008 Election - The Race for the HouseUpdated: 2008-11-13 @ 09:36:27 GMT
Get the rundown on 23 key US House races in the 2008 election. Every two years, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are contested; of the 35 open House seats this November, 28 are held by… - 2008 Gubernatorial Races - Governors of the U.S.Updated: 2008-11-13 @ 09:10:20 GMT
Get the rundown on the 11 Governor races in the 2008 election. Two Democrats (Delaware and Montana) and one Republican (Missouri) are not running for reelection; the remaining contested seats are … - 2008 US Senate Election - 13 Senate Races To WatchUpdated: 2008-11-13 @ 08:04:47 GMT
Get the rundown on 13 key Senate races in the 2008 election… - Presidential Election - Presidential Election Results By County, 2008Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:25 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on county-by-county results, with the color of the county reflecting whether the county was won by Republicans or Democrats. No… - Presidential Election, Cartogram - Presidential Election Results by …Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:24 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on county-level results represented by shades of red to purple to blue, based upon the percent vote. The image is a cartogram, … - Presidential Election - Presidential Election Results By County, 2004Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:24 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2004 U.S. presidential elections based on county-by-county results, with the color of the county reflecting whether the county was won by Republicans or Democrats. No… - Presidential Election - Presidential Election Results By County and …Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:24 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2004 U.S. presidential elections based on county-by-county results, with the color of the county reflecting the degree of "red" or "blue" based on… - Presidential Election - The Electoral College, Presidential Election…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:24 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on electoral college votes. This is the most common graphic shown on TV and used in newspapers, although it disguises as much i… - Presidential Election - The Electoral College, Presidential Election…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:24 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2004 U.S. presidential elections based on electoral college votes. This is the most common graphic shown on TV and used in newspapers, although it disguises as much i… - Presidential Election, Cartogram - Presidential Election Results by …Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:23 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on county-level results represented by either red or blue, based upon which party won in that county. The image is a cartogram,… - Presidential Election, Cartogram - Presidential Election Results by …Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:23 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on county-level results represented by either red or blue, based upon which party won in that county. The image is a cartogram,… - Presidential Election - Presidential Election Results By County and …Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:02:23 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2008 U.S. presidential elections based on county-by-county results, with the color of the county reflecting the degree of "red" or "blue" based on… - Presidential Election, Cartogram - Presidential Election Results by …Created: 2008-11-10 @ 22:01:09 GMT
Map showing the results of the 2004 U.S. presidential elections based on county-level results represented by shades of red to purple to blue, based upon the percent vote. The image is a cartogram, … - Presidential Election - An Illustrated Guide To Presidential Electio…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:01:08 GMT
Maps and cartograms by state and county (lower 48 states) for the 2008 and 2004 U.S. presidential elections. The most nuanced image of the vote is based on county results colored red, blue and purp… - Presidential Election - An Illustrated Guide To Presidential Electio…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:01:08 GMT
Maps and cartograms by state and county (lower 48 states) for the 2008 and 2004 U.S. presidential elections. The most nuanced image of the vote is based on county results colored red, blue and purp… - Presidential Election - An Illustrated Guide To Presidential Electio…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 22:01:08 GMT
Maps and cartograms by state and county (lower 48 states) for the 2008 and 2004 U.S. presidential elections. The most nuanced image of the vote is based on county results colored red, blue and purp… - Presidential Election - U.S. Presidential Election Results, 2000 Pop…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 21:38:47 GMT
2000 presidential election results by state, with margin and percentages of winning candidate. Chart also has electoral college votes and close states are highlighted… - Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidential Election Results by Stat…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 20:36:41 GMT
How each state has voted in presidential elections, from 1972-1988. The chart also shows whether the state was on the winning or losing side of the election. Finally, it shows the number of elector… - Presidential Election - U.S. Presidential Election Results by State…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 20:36:40 GMT
How each state has voted in presidential elections, from 1972-1988. The chart also shows whether the state was on the winning or losing side of the election. Finally, it shows the number of elector… - Presidential Election - Results by State, 1992-2004; Democratic Pri…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 19:22:50 GMT
How each state has voted in the last four presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary. … - Presidential Elections : Presidential Election Results by State, 19…Updated: 2008-11-10 @ 19:17:30 GMT
How each state has voted in the last nine presidential elections and how each state has voted in the 2008 Democratic Primary. …