Today's Highlights

From the House

Examining SEC Oversight

Examining SEC Oversight

Today

In the wake of the Bernard Madoff investment firm scandal, which allegedly defrauded investors of $50 billion, the House Financial Services Cmte. held a hearing looking into SEC oversight. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) said the purpose of the hearing is to create "comprehensive regulatory reform."

From Washington

Presidential Transition

RNC  Chairman Debate

RNC Chairman Debate

Today

The six major candidates for the Republican National Cmte. chairman participated in a debate sponsored by the Americans for Tax Reform. Incumbent Mike Duncan faced opposition from GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele, fmr. Sec. of State Ken Blackwell & others.
Meetings on the Economy

Meetings on the Economy

Today

This past weekend, Pres.-elect Obama & his family moved to Washington from Chicago. Today, he met with his economic advisors and then with the Speaker of the House. Later, he met with congressional leaders to work on the financial intervention plan.

Recent Programs

Sen.-Elect Al Franken (D-MN) Statement on Minnesota Recount Senatorial candidate Al Franken (D-MN) made a statement to discuss the Minnesota State Canvassing Board's certification of the recount results which determined Mr. Franken the winner in that state's 2008 Senate race. Mr. Franken narrowly defeated incumbent Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN).
Minneapolis, MN : 6 min.
watch Sen.-Elect Franken Statement
The White House

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