Politics

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill in AP

Clinton arrives for NATO talks, praises allies

AP – 1 hr 47 mins ago

BRUSSELS – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, arriving Friday at NATO headquarters, welcomed an expected series of announcements by allied nations of additional military, civilian and financial support for the war effort in Afghanistan. Full Story »

W.H. to Rogers critics: Back off

Politico – Thu Dec 3, 5:44 pm ET

If White House social secretary Desiree Rogers survives this week's withering attacks over her role in last week's state dinner security breach, she'll have gotten by with a lot of help from her friends in the West Wing. Full Story »

Obama family lights National Christmas Tree

AP – Thu Dec 3, 8:55 pm ET

Surrounded by celebrity performers and characters from the North Pole, the Obama family on Thursday led a countdown and lighted the National Christmas Tree. Full Story »

Pelosi: Bailout money to fund jobs initiative

AP – Thu Dec 3, 9:07 pm ET

Democrats are looking to tap as much as $70 billion in unused funds from the Wall Street bailout to pay for new spending on roads and bridges and to save the jobs of firefighters, teachers and other public employees, officials said Thursday. Full Story »