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Report: Napolitano Chosen as Homeland Security Secretary
Politico: Democratic officials say the Arizona Governor has been chosen to head the Homeland Security department. WashPost: Napolitano's selection was made pending vetting, sources say. Permalink
Kerry Poised to Cap Long Journey
Boston Globe: Sen. Kerry to be named chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Permalink
Lieberman Addresses Critics in Couric Interview
The independent Senator reacts to those who say he "got off easy" with the Democrats after supporting McCain in the election. Watch video clip above. Interview airs on "CBS Evening News" Wednesday night. Permalink
DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP REBUKES DINGELL
California Rep. Henry Waxman gets the backing of a House Democratic leadership panel Wednesday to replace the veteran Michigan Rep. as energy chair. Waxman and Dingell will square off again Thursday, when rank-and-file Democrats vote. Permalink
A Subdued Return to Capitol Hill For McCain
Wash Post reflects on Sen. McCain returning to where he did not wish to return: walking the white marble corridors of the Russell Senate Office Building. Plus: It's confirmed that he won Missouri's 11 outstanding electoral votes, taking victory in the state, for a final total of 173 electoral college votes to Obama's 365. Permalink
Clinton: "I'll Do Whatever They Want"
The former president tells reporters in New York Wednesday he won't stand in the way of the vetting process. "Whatever they want. This is a deal between Senator -- President-elect (Obama) and Hillary. You should talk to them. I'll do whatever they want." Earlier: Clinton agrees to disclose major donors to his foundation, submit future charitable, business activities to strict ethic reviews. Permalink
NRA Backs Chambliss in Senate Runoff
The National Rifle Association threw its support behind the incumbent Republican (left), saying he fears challenger Jim Martin would help erode Second Amendment protections for gun owners. Martin's campaign immediately rejected that idea, saying Martin is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Permalink
Clinton Stumps in Georgia
The former president appears at an Atlanta campaign rally for Democratic Senate candidate Jim Martin. Permalink
More Calls to Foreign Leaders for Obama
The president-elect spends part of his day in Chicago returning calls to the likes of Colombian President Uribe and South African President Motlanthe. More details here. Permalink
DOW CLOSES BELOW 8,000
Late-day sell-off sends the Dow plunging more than 400 points. Comes as prospects appear to fade for an auto industry bailout. Breaks through 8,000 barrier for the first time in five years. Permalink
STEVENS CONCEDES
The incumbent Alaska Senator calls the past four decades “the greatest honor” of his life in a statement Wednesday recognizing his Democratic challenger’s victory. Also promises to help his former opponent prepare for the new position. Earlier: Begich reflects on Stevens’ loss to NPR, says voters felt his focus wasn’t on his constituents. Excerpts here. Permalink
More White House Staff Announced
Former Gore Counsel Lisa Brown will serve as staff secretary and Obama Senate staffer Chris Lu as Cabinet secretary. Also officially lists David Axelrod as a senior adviser and Greg Craig as White House counsel. All the details here. Permalink
GOP Names '09 House Leadership Team
Boehner stays on top, Eric Cantor replaces Roy Blunt as minority whip and Texas' Sessions takes over the NRCC after a last-minute withdrawal by Tom Cole. More details here. Permalink
DASCHLE TAPPED AS HHS SECRETARY
Democratic sources say Obama has offered and the former South Dakota senator has accepted the Cabinet position. RNC responds: Says "Obama is filling his Administration with long-time Washington insiders." Statement here. Permalink
Huckabee: Veep Nod Let Palin "Leapfrog Over the Process"
The former candidate acknowledges “envy” at Palin’s quick rise in politics, and says “of course” she’s part of the GOP’s future. Says another run in 2012 is possible, depending in part on how Obama performs. Permalink
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