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KENNEDY BREAKS GROUND FOR HER SENATORIAL LIBRARY
In a brief groundbreaking ceremony, Caroline Kennedy tossed the traditional spadefull of dirt at the site for the library planned to commemorate her service as New York's Senator Typically, Ms. Kennedy was planning ahead in order to make sure that the project was properly executed to finish in budget and on time.
The statement released to the press emphasized the need to start building at this time in order to work out architectural details and to reach out to the many small donors who have supported her candidacy The Kennedy Foundation had recently
purchased this picturesque 23 acre tract on the Hudson for the purpose of establishing a world-class library for Senator Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy refused to take questions from reporters, but she did maintain that this was not a presumptuous move and said that she in no way was putting any pressure on Governor Paterson in the selection process.
OBAMA NAMES MADOFF AS IRS CHIEF
In another effort to institute change in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama has nominated disgraced financier Bernard Madoff to head the Internal Revenue Service. Facing criticism for naming a person of such shady character, Obama maintained that this is an example of the type of out-of-the-box thinking needed to counteract the business as usual thinking in Washington.
The President-elect noted that, throughout his campaign, he has stated his intent to tone down partisanship and that it is not necessary that every one in his administration be in agreement on each and every issue. Just as his campaign broke new fund raising ground, Mr Madoff has
developed new and successful methods of obtaining funds.
Mr Obama added that in these trying times, when the government needs additional revenues, it is crucial that the IRS, the nation's revenue producing agency, be led by someone with a proven
record in the art of raising cash.
NETWORKS COMPLAIN ABOUT OBAMA NEWS CONFERENCES
In a joint action, the nation's television networks sent a letter of complaint to the Obama transition team regarding the incessant barrage of news conferences now taking place. The letter conceded that President-elect Obama needed to speak out about the current economic crisis and to announce major appointments. However, they saw no need to have a news conference every time a new White House adviser is appointed.
The letter expressed the hope that there would not be a news conference to announce that Defense Secretary Gates will stay on for another year. Also, the letter noted, since the appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State has been going on for over two weeks, therewould really be no need to hold a news conference to introduce her to the American public.
Of particular concern is the practice of holding these daily conferences in Chicago rather than in the news capitols of Washington or New York. In a separate statement, NBC news director Roger Isles said that, in these times of belt tightening, the burden of travel to Chicago was overwhelming. Already, he noted, Andrea Mitchell was complaining bitterly about having to fly in coach and stay in cheap hotels.
Some of the News
That may be True
KENNEDY BREAKS GROUND FOR HER SENATORIAL LIBRARY
In a brief groundbreaking ceremony, Caroline Kennedy tossed the traditional spadefull of dirt at the site for the library planned to commemorate her service as New York's Senator Typically, Ms. Kennedy was planning ahead in order to make sure that the project was properly executed to finish in budget and on time.
The statement released to the press emphasized the need to start building at this time in order to work out architectural details and to reach out to the many small donors who have supported her candidacy The Kennedy Foundation had recently
purchased this picturesque 23 acre tract on the Hudson for the purpose of establishing a world-class library for Senator Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy refused to take questions from reporters, but she did maintain that this was not a presumptuous move and said that she in no way was putting any pressure on Governor Paterson in the selection process.
OBAMA NAMES MADOFF AS IRS CHIEF
In another effort to institute change in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama has nominated disgraced financier Bernard Madoff to head the Internal Revenue Service. Facing criticism for naming a person of such shady character, Obama maintained that this is an example of the type of out-of-the-box thinking needed to counteract the business as usual thinking in Washington.
The President-elect noted that, throughout his campaign, he has stated his intent to tone down partisanship and that it is not necessary that every one in his administration be in agreement on each and every issue. Just as his campaign broke new fund raising ground, Mr Madoff has
developed new and successful methods of obtaining funds.
Mr Obama added that in these trying times, when the government needs additional revenues, it is crucial that the IRS, the nation's revenue producing agency, be led by someone with a proven
record in the art of raising cash.
NETWORKS COMPLAIN ABOUT OBAMA NEWS CONFERENCES
In a joint action, the nation's television networks sent a letter of complaint to the Obama transition team regarding the incessant barrage of news conferences now taking place. The letter conceded that President-elect Obama needed to speak out about the current economic crisis and to announce major appointments. However, they saw no need to have a news conference every time a new White House adviser is appointed.
The letter expressed the hope that there would not be a news conference to announce that Defense Secretary Gates will stay on for another year. Also, the letter noted, since the appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State has been going on for over two weeks, therewould really be no need to hold a news conference to introduce her to the American public.
Of particular concern is the practice of holding these daily conferences in Chicago rather than in the news capitols of Washington or New York. In a separate statement, NBC news director Roger Isles said that, in these times of belt tightening, the burden of travel to Chicago was overwhelming. Already, he noted, Andrea Mitchell was complaining bitterly about having to fly in coach and stay in cheap hotels.
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