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NEWS ABOUT: Jennifer Granholm

Jennifer Granholm stories: 21 news summaries

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(Newser) - When the Obama administration floated Michigan’s Standish Maximum Security Correctional Facility as a possible landing point for Guantanamo Bay detainees yesterday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and several state legislators swiftly condemned the idea. But residents of the nearby town are perfectly willing to take them, if it saves the endangered... More »

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prison • Michigan • Guantanamo Bay • Jennifer Granholm • budget crisis • Standish Maximum Security Correctional Facility

OPINION

 Top 5 States of Confusion 


Jul 3, 09 12:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - It’s not easy being an elected official in a time of crisis, but a select few governors are having a particularly tough time. And some of them are even trying to get reelected. Politico looks at the 5 worst-off states:
  • California: No surprise here. The state's issuing
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California • Arizona • Jon Corzine • New Jersey • New York • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Michigan • recession • unemployment • Jennifer Granholm • state legislature • budget deficit • David Paterson • Jan Brewer

(Newser) - President Obama has narrowed his list of Supreme Court picks to at least six names, with women in five of the top spots, reports CNN. Obama is expected to make a selection by Memorial Day, sources say. Among the finalists: Federal appeals court judges Sonia Sotomayor and Diane Wood; Solicitor... More »

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Jennifer Granholm • US Supreme Court • vacancy • Janet Napolitano • Carlos Moreno • President Obama • Elena Kagan • Sonia Sotomayor • Diane Wood • Jay-ZTV

Supreme Wish List: Pragmatist, Easy to Confirm, 'Home Run'

As Obama vetting begins, 4 women lead

May 10, 09 9:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama's choice to replace David Souter on the Supreme Court will be a pragmatist unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom, insiders tell the Washington Post. While Obama will not play it safe, they say, neither does he want a provocative choice that will create another partisan confirmation battle. "... More »

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Barack Obama • pragmatism • Jennifer Granholm • US Supreme Court • David Axelrod • David Souter • Elena Kagan • Sonia Sotomayor • Diane Wood

ANALYSIS

Obama May Look Off-Court to Fill Souter Vacancy

Expect a woman from outside appeals circuit

May 1, 09 7:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - With everyone attempting to predict President Obama's thinking on a nominee to replace David Souter on the Supreme Court, CBS News makes two observations. The White House has dropped hints that it wants someone who is not a federal appeals court judge—as all nine current justices once were. And... More »

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Barack Obama • Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Jennifer Granholm • US Supreme Court • judicial nominations • David Souter • Elena Kagan

Biden Pokes Fun at the Boss at DC Dinner

Prez thinks Easter's 'about him;' Granholm roasts 'hot' Palin

Mar 22, 09 10:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden put his foot in his mouth again, Politico reports—but this time he meant to. President Obama skipped last night’s annual Gridiron Club white-tie gathering of Washington elite, and the VP got in some laughs at his expense, explaining Obama was busy preparing for Easter. “He... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Barack Obama • Joe Biden • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Jennifer Granholm

OPINION

Losing Daschle Hurts, but Won't Kill Health Plans

Replacing his political clout will be the biggest challenge

Feb 3, 09 4:13 PM CST
(Newser) - The loss of Tom Daschle is a blow to President Obama’s plans for health-care reform, but the administration still has the resources to get the job done, Jonathan Cohn writes in the New Republic. Daschle was not only to head the Department of Health and Human Services, but also... More »

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Department of Health • Jennifer Granholm • health care reform • Kathleen Sebelius • Tom Daschle • Obama administration • President Obama • White House Office of Health Reform • Jeanne M. Lambrew • Jonathan Cohn

TALK SHOW ROUNDUP

Illinois AG: Let Voters Pick
New Senator

McCain scolds GOP for Blago flap; Granholm, Romney clash on autos

Dec 14, 08 11:21 AM CST
(Newser) - Blago and bailouts were the talk of today's talk shows. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan told Meet the Press that voters should elect Barack Obama’s Senate replacement in a special election, while the state’s lieutenant governor said legislation would allow him to appoint a caretaker until a special... More »

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Mitt Romney • Barack Obama • John McCain • Detroit • corruption • Illinois • Jennifer Granholm • governor • Meet the Press • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • Face the Nation • This Week

ANALYSIS

Five Best Jobs Left in Obama Administration

Highest-profile unfilled slots are energy, intelligence positions

Dec 5, 08 1:12 PM CST
(Newser) - State and Defense are taken, but Barack Obama has yet to fill several high-level administration positions. Politico looks at the top five open jobs:
  • Energy Secretary: Sustainable energy will remain a priority, despite the attention the economy will draw away. Key candidates: Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm; Dan Reicher
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CIA • torture • clean energy • Jennifer Granholm • labor unions • Kathleen Sebelius • Director of National Intelligence • Tim Roemer • Obama administration • President Obama • Obama Cabinet • Dan Reicher • Sonal Shah • Vinton Cerf

Openly Gay Union Activist
on Shortlist for Labor Secretary

Granholm, Sebelius also rumored picks

Dec 3, 08 10:43 AM CST
(Newser) - A gay union leader is on the shortlist for Barack Obama's secretary of labor, the Wall Street Journal reports. Democratic officials have confirmed that Mary Beth Maxwell—who would become the first openly gay Cabinet member in American history if chosen—is being vetted for the position, along with Govs.... More »

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Barack Obama • unions • Department of Labor • Jennifer Granholm • Kathleen Sebelius • David Bonior • gays • Obama administration • gay women • President Obama • Obama Cabinet • Mary Beth Maxwell

6 Governors
Push Feds for Quicker Auto Industry Relief

Tight credit hurts car sales: Granholm

Oct 30, 08 2:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michigan’s Jennifer Granholm and five other US governors urged federal officials today to act quickly in delivering financial aid to the auto industry, the Detroit Free Press reports. In a letter, the governors of Delaware, Kentucky, New York, Ohio and South Dakota stress that the credit crisis has hurt... More »

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Congress • General Motors • Henry Paulson • Michigan • Treasury Department • Jennifer Granholm • auto industry • loan

TALK SHOW ROUNDUP

 Pundits Zero In 
 on McCain's Slide 

GOP candidate once sat on board of far-right group linked to "anti-Semites"

Oct 5, 08 2:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - With the election campaign in its last month, the Sunday talk shows turned to John McCain’s substantial slide in the polls, Politico reports. The highlights:
  • Vice-presidential debate moderator and soon-to-be author Gwen Ifill suggested on Meet the Press that hype over her alleged pro-Obama bias came from a
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Barack Obama • John McCain • Obama 2008 • Jennifer Granholm • Meet the Press • McCain 2008 • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • Gwen Ifill

 'I'm Set for Comeback,' Boasts Booted Detroit Mayor

Plea-deal felon apologizes, talks of his 'standards for excellence'

Sep 5, 08 2:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hours after pleading guilty to two felony perjury charges, disgraced Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick gave a televised address that the Detroit Free Press called part apology, part campaign speech. "This city always gets up," said Kilpatrick, pointing out the "standards for excellence" he has established. "I... More »

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Detroit • perjury • obstruction of justice • plea bargain • Jennifer Granholm • Kwame Kilpatrick • Christine Beatty • felony assault • Kenneth Cockrel Jr. • Carlita Kilpatrick

Detroit Mayor Dickers Over
Jail Time in Plea

Prison now appears unavoidable for embattled Kilpatrick

Sep 4, 08 3:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is weighing whether to enter a plea deal this morning that will cost him jail time, the Detroit Free Press reports. A lawyer for Kilpatrick, who faces felony perjury charges, said Kilpatrick was negotiating jail time, probation and retaining the right to run for future office.... More »

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Detroit • Michigan • perjury • plea bargain • Jennifer Granholm • Kwame Kilpatrick

Detroit Mayor's Job on Line
in Hearing Today

Kilpatrick loses appeal to block fallout from love affair

Sep 3, 08 1:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - A state hearing to determine if Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be booted from office is back on the schedule today after the mayor lost an appeal to block it. Kilpatrick’s lawyer had argued that the hearing established Michigan's governor as "judge, jury and executioner," reports the... More »

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Detroit • appeal • Jennifer Granholm • Kwame Kilpatrick • ouster • criminal charges

Mich. Gov OKs Ouster Hearing on Kilpatrick

Unusual step could boot Detroit mayor from office for 3 years

Aug 27, 08 11:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will hold hearings next week on allegations that Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick misled City Council for personal gain, the Detroit News reports. The proceedings, which could remove Kilpatrick from public office for 3 years, are above and beyond criminal perjury and assault charges the beleaguered... More »

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Detroit • perjury • assault • Jennifer Granholm • Kwame Kilpatrick • criminal charges • hearings

Unpopular Mich. Governor Could Hurt Obama

Granholm heads list
of Democrats' problems in vital state

Jul 11, 08 10:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michigan has gone blue in every presidential election since 1988, and it should have been an easy state for Barack Obama to win in November. But the presumptive nominee has an albatross around his neck: Jennifer Granholm, the intensely unpopular Democratic governor. Frustration with Granholm is just one of the... More »

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Barack Obama • Detroit • Michigan • Jennifer Granholm • Kwame Kilpatrick • swing states

 Gore: 'We Need Change' 

Ex-veep, Mich. governor endorse Obama in crucial Detroit

Jun 17, 08 5:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Al Gore endorsed Barack Obama for president at a Detroit rally last night, saying the 2008 election “matters more than ever before,” the Detroit Free Press reports. “After 8 years of lost jobs, we need change,” the former Democratic nominee said. “After 8 years of... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Al Gore • Detroit • Jennifer Granholm • endorsement • campaign rally

Mich. Inches Closer to
June Re-Vote

Approval of privately financed primary must come within week

Mar 14, 08 4:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michigan’s Democratic primary will take place—again—on June 3 if Barack Obama and the state legislature agree on a re-vote and private funds can be raised, the Detroit Free Press reports. Negotiators struck a tentative deal this afternoon on a full-fledged primary repeat, which state lawmakers must approve... More »

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Barack Obama • Jon Corzine • Ed Rendell • Carl Levin • Jennifer Granholm • Michigan primary

Bigwigs Wrangle Over Fla., Michigan

Campaigns, states, party try to resolve barred delegates mess

Mar 7, 08 8:16 AM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's race to capture every pledged delegate has revived a contentious issue: what to do with the disqualified delegates from Michigan and Florida. Both campaigns, state leaders, and party elders all agree that something must be done. But the party is at an impasse over how... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Howard Dean • Charlie Crist • Jennifer Granholm • Democratic presidential primaries • Michigan primary • Florida primary • barred delegates • re-vote

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