F.D.A. Nominee Moves Toward Confirmation
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A vote on Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach, who has been serving as interim commissioner, is expected later today.
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State party leaders gave their backing Monday to Howard Dean in his bid to be chairman of the Democratic National Committee, putting the former presidential candidate in a strong position to win the election in about two weeks.
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With the conservative maverick on the brink of a nomination, colleagues grapple with the prospect.
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The U.S. Senate will consider the nomination of Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach to run the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday as supporters try to overcome objections from three Republicans.
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To little notice, the Defense secretaryÂ  has gotten his way on Iraq, and possibly on Iran. Now, Gates is about to appoint a former top Clinton official to prove he means business.
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In a sign of assertiveness, Democrats plan hours on the floor Tuesday for opponents of a key Bush nominee.
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President Bush is moving swiftly toward naming a successor to Attorney General John Ashcroft, and White House counsel Alberto Gonzales has emerged as the leading candidate for the job.
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The Republican candidate is on the campaign trail today with his announcement speech.
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Democrats with 2008 on their minds will have to wait a bit longer to learn whether their party will hold its presidential nominating convention in Denver or in New York City. While a site selection announcement was widely expected to have been made by now, DNC spokesman Damien LaVera said Wednesday that Ã¢ÂÂa final decision has not been made.Ã¢ÂÂ
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The retired federal judge nominated as attorney general enjoyed a warm reception on Capitol Hill yesterday, but Democrats continued sending mixed signals about whether their dispute with the White House over congressional access to sensitive administration documents will be an impediment to his...
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Former Senator Fred D. Thompson has taken steps that make it clear that he is likely to run for the White House.
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The Democrats are facing a long and possibly divisive nomination battle after Super Tuesday, while Republicans are closer to an opportunity to rally around a nominee.
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The new nominee for Homeland Security chief brings to the table long experience in Washington and in legal matters.
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Politically interested voters in Colorado's Democratic-leaning 2nd Congressional District may be checking their calendars. The primary in the race to succeed five-term Democratic Rep. Mark Udall, who is running for the Senate, is not until Aug. 12. But the recent spate of infighting among the three leading Democratic candidates for the seat has been more typical of an election being held next week.
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Democrats may be experiencing a sense of deja vu as they again search for a leader in a crowded field of candidates with no clear favorite to win. A year ago, the hopefuls were vying for president. Now, a new crop is running to lead the Democratic National Committee.
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Howard Dean is almost assured to be the new leader of the Democratic National Committee after a main rival quit the race.
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Michelle A. Rhee thought she knew the type of candidate Mayor Adrian M. Fenty wanted when he sought her recommendation two months ago for a chancellor to lead the D.C. public schools.