New N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledges to take on ‘powerful interests’
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on January 2nd, 2011 5:36 am by HL
New N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledges to take on ‘powerful interests’
Democrat Andrew Cuomo was sworn in Saturday as the 56th governor of New York, pledging fast action to address the state’s deep financial problems as he assumed the office once held by his father.
As control of the House turns over, young aides perform a familiar shuffle
Jessica Kershaw says the lowest point of her last days as a Capitol Hill press secretary came when she turned the key – her key – to Room 1516 in the Longworth House Office Building. “You’re not going to like it,” a custodian said as she opened the door.
President Obama and Republicans differ on political priorities for 2011
President Obama and Republicans laid out their parties’ resolutions for the New Year, pledging in weekly addresses to tackle the economy and cut spending in the new Congress, which convenes Wednesday.