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Facing Crisis, Obama Moves Quickly to Fill Economic Posts

By | 12.18.08 | 11:33 am

In the face of the deepening financial crisis and the largest Wall Street swindle in history, President-elect Barack Obama acted swiftly to fill three key economic posts. He announced his appointments at a press conference this morning in Chicago.

“The regulators who were assigned to oversee Wall Street dropped More…

Congress Digs Obama’s Economic Picks

By | 11.24.08 | 4:00 pm

The statements are dribbling in slowly, but the common verdict from members of Congress surrounding the economic team put together by President-elect Barack Obama seems to be one of undying love — from both sides of the aisle.

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said the More…