New President Faces Powerful Federal Contractors

New President Faces Powerful Federal Contractors

President-elect Obama has said he wants public employees to take back some of the work that the Bush administration has given to contractors — and he wants to crack down on contractors' abuses. But the president-elect could face huge obstacles.

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Automakers Offer Restructuring Plans To Congress

Automakers Offer Restructuring Plans To Congress

When General Motors Chief Executive Rick Wagoner and Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally travel to make their second appeal to lawmakers for $25 billion worth of government loans, it will be by car — not corporate jets like last time.

A Rocky Start For 2010 Senate GOP Race?

Florida Sen. Mel Martinez is the latest GOP senator to decide enough is enough.

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Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to decide an important run-off that has national implications.

Holidaze

Washington state's official holiday display has a new addition this year. What is it?

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