November 28, 2008 at 10:09am
After every great crisis, a simple question arises: Who knew? November 25, 2008 at 7:59am
Here’s a switch. XTO Energy, the Fort Worth oil and gas company, promoted two executives last week and cut their pay potential for next year. It also eliminated the chairman’s bonus. November 24, 2008 at 6:06am
The curious timing of Mack Whittle’s retirement as CEO of The South Financial Group continues to test the boundary of what constitutes a golden parachute at a bank receiving emergency aid from the federal Troubled Assets Relief Program. November 23, 2008 at 2:32pm
A sense of fairness is treasured in the news business. But connections are, too. Tom Brokaw, currently the interim host of “Meet the Press,” would seem to have both. |
November 30, 2008 at 7:28am
A new study by the Campaign Finance Institute shows that Barack Obama received about the same percentage from small donors in 2008 as George W. Bush did in 2004. November 29, 2008 at 7:34am
Janet Napolitano, Barack Obama’s pick for Homeland Security secretary, first came to Washington 17 years ago to represent Anita Hill during Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearings. November 27, 2008 at 7:32am
The headline in The Onion may have nailed it: “In Thanksgiving Tradition, Bush Pardons Scooter Libby In Giant Turkey Costume.” In fact, many are betting that Libby will be among those pardoned before the president steps down. November 26, 2008 at 12:56pm
The group overseeing Barack Obama’s Jan. 20 inaugural boasts a bipartisan roster of go-getters, most with deep Chicago roots. | |
The economy may be crashing and burning, but luxe New York City apartments are still being offered at scarifying prices.
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Sarah’s thankful; the turkey not so much In anticipation of Thanksgiving, Sarah Palin pardoned a turkey in Wasilla, AK. | |
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Rupert Murdoch is planning a six-figure blow-out for his wife Wendi’s 40th birthday. The bash next Monday at the Gramercy Park Hotel will include Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, Billy Joel and Arianna Huffington, according to Portfolio’s Mixed Media blog.  New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was named Wednesday as the Obama administration’s nominee for secretary of commerce. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tells Politico that he is mulling a comeback. The younger brother of George W. Bush said he’s “considering” pursuing the seat that will be left open in 2010 by retiring Florida Sen. Mel Martinez. 
 Bad economic times are a boon for bankruptcy lawyers. At AmLaw Daily, folks have been scrutinizing press photos of the Big 3 automakers’ appearances in Washington, trying to identify the ambulance chasers lurking in the back rows. The New York Times has joined the fun, comparing photos from the hearings with head shots from the web site of law firm Jones Day. |
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Chicago connections helped Ebony snag Obama interview
December 3, 2008 at 3:41pm
Some see President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to sit down for his first print interview with Ebony magazine as a symbolic nod to the readers of the historic black magazine.
David Gregory in line to succeed Tim Russert on ‘Meet the Press’
December 3, 2008 at 12:30pm
David Gregory is in talks with NBC News to become the next moderator of “Meet the Press,” the popular Sunday news show.
American millionaire Mark Pigott lavishes gifts on UK
December 2, 2008 at 9:05am
Mark C. Pigott, 54, isn’t British, but the millionaire trucking industry executive who lives in Washington state has made it his mission to help English institutions flourish.
Susan Rice has spent years readying for UN job
December 1, 2008 at 11:45am
Susan E. Rice, named today by Barack Obama to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is only 44 years old, but it would seem she’s been preparing a lifetime for her new role.
Small donors played comparable roles in Obama and Bush campaigns
November 30, 2008 at 7:28am
A new study by the Campaign Finance Institute shows that Barack Obama received about the same percentage from small donors in 2008 as George W. Bush did in 2004. |
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