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AP IMPACT: Govt pays millions for unapproved drugs
WASHINGTON -- Taxpayers have shelled out at least $200 million since 2004 for medications that have never been reviewed by the government for safety and effectiveness but are still covered under Medicaid, an Associated Press analysis of federal data has found. Millions of private patients are taking such drugs, as well. (Updated 5:32 a.m. PT)
Obama to name Geithner, Summers to economic posts
NEW YORK -- President-elect Barack Obama will announce the leaders of his economic team Monday, naming Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary and Lawrence Summers to direct the National Economic Council, transition officials said. (Updated 4:27 a.m. PT)
Obama intensifies focus with economy in free fall
WASHINGTON -- With the economy in free fall, President-elect Barack Obama is stepping up efforts to let Americans know what he has planned to stabilize the nation's financial system and calm the markets. (Updated 4:26 a.m. PT)
Bush wrapping up final global summit
LIMA, Peru -- President George W. Bush, wrapping up his final summit with world leaders, offered a message of hope that despite the worst economic crisis in decades, the global economy will emerge in better shape. (Updated 2:06 a.m. PT)
 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 |
- Obama weighs names for top posts
- NOTEBOOK: Some fond moments for Bush at summit
- Officials: Dems plan quick 2009 start on bills
- Hold the euphoria; it's gloomy now on Capitol Hill
- Court could give Obama early test on detentions
- Obama low key but active in auto rescue talks
- US: Financial woes no excuse in funding Afghan war
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 |
- Obama keeps low profile in auto rescue talks
- Obamas choose private Sidwell Friends School
- New lobbyist implicated in Abramoff investigation
- Freshman-to-be run biennial office space derby
- Air patrols, cameras to watch big inaugural crowd
- Officials: Obama plans to tap Geithner at Treasury
- Rung up: Workers out for Obama cell-phone snooping
- Witness against Sen. Stevens says he hid the truth
- Mukasey returns to work after collapse
- Pentagon bans computer flash drives
- AP lifts ban on military photos
- Interior Dept. takes action after scandal
- Bush signs jobless benefits extension
- South Africa's Desmond Tutu receives US award
- EU wants early foreign policy focus from Obama
- Napolitano: Send Guard back to the border
- US renews appeal to Iran on missing American
- US sending first envoy to Libya in 36 years
- Gov't: AG doing better after collapse
- Bush to promote action plan to deal with crisis
- Bush signs bill providing extra jobless benefits
- Bush calls stricken Mukasey at hospital to chat
- Report says CIA withheld info from White House
- Congress sends jobless benefit extension to Bush
| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 |
- Clinton cuts down the size of her debt
- Gates seen more likely to stay as Pentagon chief
- Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep
- Waxman topples Dingell; House Dems go greener
- DC transit system expects huge inaugural crowds
- The year 2025: Oil, dollar out; Russia, Islam in
- Obama looks at border governor for homeland spot
- Obama is 1st Columbia graduate to become president
- US contractors lose immunity in Iraq security deal
- Former Congress aide pleads guilty to hiding gifts
- HIV tests not yet as routine as cholesterol checks
- Byrd, Senate's longest-serving member, turns 91
- Rep. Linda Sanchez expecting her first child
- Napolitano is no stranger to Washington scandals
- Former Hill aide pleads guilty to hiding gifts
- Regulating swap transactions blamed for meltdown
- Lockerbie families say compensation complete
- Napolitano is no stranger to Washington scandals
- US panel warns of Chinese espionage
- Bush, Olmert to hold final meeting in office
- Longtime Senate spending leaders departing
- Panel: China has accelerated computer espionage
- Perino: Bush would sign jobless benefits extension
- Conservatives call on Bush to free Muslim Uighurs
- Senate takes last run at longer jobless benefits
- Romney adamantly against auto industry bailout
- Dems look to stop endangered species rule changes
- On Capitol Hill, campaign rivals take orientation
- Obama seeks reforms in talk with UN chief
- Bailout with a price: Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Holder's likely nomination revives pardon furor
- Black caucus says no special relationship to Obama
| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 |
- Finger-pointing begins as Senate nixes auto vote
- Former top officials urge stronger ties to UN
- Justice, NYPD feuding over terrorist surveillance
- Polish FM wants missile defense signal from Obama
- Shift in bailout plan raises oversight questions
- Boehner re-elected House GOP leader
- Obama White House could be green, high-tech
- Gates, Rice defend US-Iraq security agreement
- Will the Obamas turn the White House green?
- FBI offers reward for ecoterrorism suspects
- Pentagon defends military effort against pirates
- Daschle returns to Washington spotlight with Obama
- Sen. Clinton weighing secretary of state post
- Gates, Rice defend US-Iraq security agreement
- Insurers make pitch for health coverage mandate
- Will Clinton pardon of tax fugitive haunt Holder?
- Dem officials: Daschle accepts HHS Cabinet post
- Sen. Clinton weighing secretary of state post
- Daschle biography
- Wanted: Safe US city with 20,000 hotel rooms
- Democratic officials: Daschle accepts HHS post
- Beau Biden will not accept Senate appointment
- Sources: Decorated US agent in drug arrest
- Source: Holder informally offered, accepts AG job
- Bush reopens renovated American history museum
- Dem sources: Clinton to help Hillary get State job
- Beau Biden will not accept Senate appointment
- Auto dealers bring local angle to bailout fight
- Clinton bumps up against Senate seniority rules
- Hard sell: Detroit links bailout, national defense
- Obama to usher in major shift in trade policy
- Joint Chiefs head says war stresses may be growing
| TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 |
- Clinton Foundation raised more than $124M in 2007
- Dems give Lieberman wrist slap over backing McCain
- Obama girls get to see their new White House rooms
- INSIDE WASHINGTON: Bush picks get new careers
- Bush plans to attend Army-Navy game on Dec. 6
- Steps proposed to ease air travel congestion
- Official: Terrorism, water shortages likely
- Report urges Obama name full-time nuclear adviser
- Obama snags Hill insider for White House team
- Stevens: 1 eye on Alaska, a second on the Senate
- McCain backer Lieberman keeps committee chair
- Top intel analyst said to be leaving post
- VA says it can handle strains of new GI Bill
- House member argues for immunity from lawsuit
- Top US military officer: Taliban gains upper hand
- Bush trying again to stem holiday flight delays
- Chief justice's father dies after long illness
- FDA looks at risks of cosmetic face fillers
- Obama, McCain pledge to work together for reform
- Ford chief defends how company has been operated
- Union prez: Teacher pay tied to performance works
| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 |
- 50 percent more US children went hungry in 2007
- Judges throws out contempt order against reporter
- Obama, Biden speaks with world leaders
- 'Rules of the road' set for oil shale drilling
- People struggling against hunger by state
- Bush welcomes US Ryder Cup team to White House
- Obama solicits donations for CA wildfire victims
- Nominee for overseer of bailout faces senators
- Bush bestows medals on administration members, too
- Auto bailout: A Washington issue beyond lobbying?
- Obama solicits donations for CA wildfire victims
- Stalemate dims prospects for $25B auto bailout
- Biden speaks with world leaders
- Hill sources: Treasury won't use full bailout
- Bill would ban sale, forgery of inauguration tix
- More security for US-bound private planes
- Competing Democratic, GOP auto bailout plans
- Spitzer case prosecutor Michael Garcia leaving job
- Bush calls Gadhafi to laud claims settlement deal
- Judge orders Hatfill search warrant made public
- Kennedy back at work in Senate
- NY federal prosecutor leaving
- Paralyzed Calif. man loses high court appeal
- Supreme Court meeting Monday
- Obama may have to give up his beloved BlackBerry
- White House refines position on auto industry help
- Postal Service investigates boss's VIP mortgage
| SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2008 |
- Obamas won't get puppy before White House move
- Jesse Jackson concerned about Bush's last days
- Showdown looming in Congress of automaker rescue
- Bush hosts Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
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