Topic: Rahm Emanuel

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Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the US government's role in the global tobacco industry, whether the Democrats will end partisanship in Washington, and Europe's reaction to the election of Barack Obama.

Latin jitters over Obama's free-trade policies

Business elites and conservative governments worry about his opposition to free-trade deals.

Obama and McCain meet amid bipartisan symbolism

New lawmakers vow to renounce partisanship

Party leaders are likely to find congressional freshmen more independent than usual.

Obama already holds bully pulpit

He’s moving fast to build his governing team, but wants to avoid endorsing the policies of President Bush, whom he visits Monday.

Will Obama change course in the Middle East?

Some Arabs see him as more of an 'honest broker' in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. But that conflict may not be a priority.

Obama urges Bush, Congress to pass a stimulus package

The president-elect also pushes for a $25 billion bailout of the auto industry before he takes office.

Growth cheery, but economy glum

A disconnect: Pocketbook well-being has fallen behind productivity gains.

David Axelrod: architect of Obama's unlikely campaign

Barack Obama's chief strategist grew up loving the political fight while holding to the ideals in the message.

David Axelrod: architect of Obama's unlikely campaign

Barack Obama's chief strategist grew up loving the political fight while holding to the ideals in the message.

Bush, Congress clash over economy

The president chastises Democrats for not addressing soaring gas and food prices and the housing crisis.

On Capitol Hill, a focus on the middle class

Democrats tackle issues from college tuition to healthcare.

Opinion: More partisanship, please

Civility is fine. But I want results most – and that means winning.

In '08, a curtailed agenda for Congress

The economy and education are areas where lawmakers may break partisan gridlock.