Geithner likely treasury pick; Clinton 'on track'
President-elect Barack Obama intends to name Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Federal Reserve, as his treasury secretary to confront the nation's intense economic turmoil, senior Democratic officials said Friday. The stock market soared on the news. Word of Geithner's likely selection emerged as New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in line to become secretary of state, said through a spokesman that discussions were on track for her appointment but no final arrangement had been made.
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Bush rallies China's help on North KoreaIn a last dash of diplomacy, President George W. Bush on Friday sought China's help in pinning down North Korea to keep its shaky promises of nuclear disarmament.
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North Carolina's budget shortfall widens to $320MNorth Carolina's state government budget shortfall has widened by nearly another $100 million, according to a General Assembly report released Friday, attributing lower-than-expected tax collections to a weakening job market.
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