Politics: In Farewell, Tender Side of Emanuel

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October 01, 2010 Politics

The Caucus In Farewell, Tender Side of Emanuel By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG Rahm Emanuel offered an emotional farewell on Friday as he departed his job as chief of staff to run for mayor of Chicago. Critics See Partisan Tilt in News Corp. Donation By JIM RUTENBERG The company, whose holdings include Fox News, gave $1 million to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Obama Sees 'Crisis' Over Blocked Judicial Nominations ADVERTISEMENT The Caucus Obama Blasts G.O.P. for Stalling Judicial Nominations By MICHAEL D. SHEAR In a new letter to senators, President Obama complains about the slow pace of judicial confirmations. Independent Group Plans to Help Democrats By MICHAEL LUO A still-nascent independent group will concentrate its efforts on select competitive districts to build a "firewall" that it hopes will preserve Democratic majority in the House. If the Conversation Starts With 'Witches' ... By BRIAN STELTER What does it say about the midterm elections when a question sparks a conversation about witches? Ricketts Joins the Big Leagues With Earmarks Crusade By CARL HULSE J. Joseph Ricketts, the new owner of the Chicago Cubs and the founder of Ameritrade, is going to bat against Congressional earmarks. 2010 Midterm Elections Democrats' Fall May Be Deepest in Arkansas By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON Arkansas has long been dominated by Democrats despite a conservative electorate. But that may soon change. Questions on Ex-Housekeeper Emerge for a Candidate By ADAM NAGOURNEY Meg Whitman, the Republican candidate for governor of California, said she fired her housekeeper when she learned she was an illegal immigrant. A Candidate Tugs Unabashedly on the Heartstrings By DAMIEN CAVE Marco Rubio, a Republican running for the Senate, likes to talk to voters about the "go-getter" ethos of family and the country. Paladino and Anger: How Much Is Too Much? By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE In an election season defined by anger, Carl P. Paladino's recent behavior has sparked debate among Republicans. Paladino and Columnist: A Couple of Teddy Bears Excerpts: 'I Want to Know Why You Sent Your Goons After My Daughter' Post a Comment More News From Washington A Tax Break for Replacing Bad Drywall By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD Homeowners dealing with defective wall board will be able to deduct the cost of repairs and replacement of damaged appliances, the first large-scale financial relief for thousands nationwide. Limits Emerge for a New Bureau Without a Director By SEWELL CHAN The lack of a permanent director limits the the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from writing rules governing consumer loans. At Hearing, a Dispute Over Banking Provision in Reform Law By SEWELL CHAN A disagreement occurred among lawmakers about the timing of a vote for a measure requiring lenders to keep at least 5 percent of the credit risk when they bundle and sell debt. Rifts Show at Hearing on For-Profit Colleges By TAMAR LEWIN Senators John McCain and Tom Harkin squared off Thursday at a committee hearing on regulating access to federal financial aid for students of for-profit colleges and universities. A.I.G. Reaches Deal to Repay Treasury and Fed for Bailout By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH Under the plan, the Treasury Department will own 92.1 percent of A.I.G. before it begins to sell its shares to the public. DealBook: Prudential Buys A.I.G. Japan Units DealBook: A.I.G. Chief Says Repayment Plan Shows Firm's Strength ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Political Memo It's the Big Leagues Now, Rahm. By MONICA DAVEY Rahm Emanuel's decision to run for mayor of Chicago was not received as a guarantee that he will win. Emanuel's Departure Set; Replacement Is Longtime Aide Rouse: The Swearing Stops A Rush to Legislate, and to Maneuver By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN Lawmakers wrapped up their session and headed home for November's midterm election. Magazine Preview Being Glenn Beck By MARK LEIBOVICH The Fox News host is the face of the Tea Party and the heir to Rush Limbaugh. But he sees himself as much more. Questions for Lisa Murkowski Northern Exposure Interview by DEBORAH SOLOMON The Alaska senator talks about why she's running as a write-in candidate this year. Multimedia Video: A Poll of Ohio Voters The latest New York Times/CBS News poll shows that economic anxieties weigh heavy for Ohioans as they determine which political candidates will receive their votes in this year's midterm elections. Video: The Caucus With John Harwood John Harwood of The New York Times and CNBC talked with Michael D. Shear, The Times's chief correspondent for The Caucus blog, about the significance of President Obama's small-business lending bill. Interactive Feature: A Nonprofit's Republican Ties Though Americans for Job Security says it is not aligned with a political party, a close look shows that its connections and choice of campaigns resemble those of a Republican political operation. ADVERTISEMENT

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