State rep. Fritchey running for County Board Sep 2, 2009
Fritchey finished second in a four-way primary election last spring to replace Rahm Emanuel in Congress. Emanuel is now President Barack Obama's chief of staff. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Gibbs Tackles Questions About Afghanistan and Health Care Sep 1, 2009
One reporter asked Gibbs about disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich s (D) claim that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel wanted to put a placeholder in his former House seat, in order to return and pursue his ambition of becoming Speaker of the House in two years. I ve barely covered with Rahm what s going to happen the rest of the week, nor have I seen the book, Gibbs said. (Roll Call)
Blagojevich explains himself in new book Sep 1, 2009
Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) claims in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years and reclaim his seat in Congress. CHICAGO (AP) - Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Vampires, werewolves, liars lead fall film cast Sep 1, 2009
"AP Entertainment Writers Sandy Cohen and Ryan Pearson contributed to this report. BOX OFFICE TOP 10 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: TV NEWS Until not so long ago, Stage 42 at CBS' Broadcast Center held a honeycomb of chambers where "Guiding Light" was shot.Paula Abdul is back in the judge's seat _ but not on the "American Idol" stage.An appeals court has ruled that Paris Hilton can continue pursuing a lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. over the use of her picture and catch phrase "That's hot"... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Review: `Extract' tastes too bland Sep 1, 2009
" We all know someone like him: a guy who drags people into painfully boring conversations, hangs around too long and can't take a hint to go away.The scenes between Bateman and Koechner are unbelievably cringeworthy but they also suggest the kind of movie "Extract" might have been if Judge had dared to throw in a little more flavor throughout, and not just relied on deadpan inanity."Extract," a Miramax Films release, is rated R for language, sexual references and some drug use. Running time: 91... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ousted Gov. Explains Himself In Memoir Sep 1, 2009
(AP) Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich claims in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years and reclaim his seat in Congress. Blagojevich writes in his soon-to-be-released book, "The Governor," that Emanuel spoke with him about whether it was possible to appoint a "placeholder" to the seat so he could eventually get it back and continue his efforts to become speaker some day. (CBS News)
Huckabee: ObamaCare would have abandoned Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
But we shouldn t let Rahm Emanuel and his brother, Ezekiel, turn this into yet one more crisis that shouldn t be wasted ... Rahm Emanuel is well aware of the fact that Waxman takes no orders from him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obamacare vs. Harry's Evil Mongers Aug 15, 2009
I believe Rahm Emanuel is behind this punch back and they re literally punching back, Schlafly said. Schlafly s on the town hall meetings can be found on her Eagle Forum website. (Human Events Online)
MICHAEL BARONE Aug 10, 2009
Dennis Kucinich, D-OH, yesterday whether the Federal Reserve was "paying banks high interest rates to keep funds... Published: Jul 22, 2009 Thursday is the day things tend to come to a boil on Capitol Hill. Members of Congress have been in town for three or four days, they're planning their exits on Friday to meet other commitments, they've had a chance to talk and meet with each other and sample the mood of their colleagues. This month, Thursdays have been very bad days for the Obama... (The Drudge Report)
Lack-Of-Progress Report: Obama At 6 Months Aug 6, 2009
As a member of Congress told Rahm Emanuel earlier this week, "This is not Chicago!". He had so much promise -- but like a snowflake, it has melted. (CBS News)
Illinois Democrats push Obama on immigration Aug 4, 2009
President Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel labeled immigration reform the new third rail of American politics and warned fellow Democrats to focus on border enforcement. He and other White House officials say a comprehensive bill would have little chance of passing this year. (Xinhuanet, China)
The One Thing Jul 29, 2009
REP. RAHM EMANUEL, D-ILL.: Citizenship is not an entitlement program. It comes with responsibilities. (Fox News)
Man with fetish charged with stealing eyeglasses Jul 28, 2009
Two black leaders who know Miller well said they were not offended by th 00003C05 e suggestion that Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel employ a bottle of Gorilla brand adhesive. Slain prison guard basis for reform, reinforcements. (Fresno Bee)
Green Party candidate to run for 5th District seat Jul 26, 2009
Green Party candidate Matt Reichel has announced plans to once again run for the congressional seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel. Former Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, a Democrat like Emanuel, went on to win the seat in an April special election. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Family's struggle shows health reform is needed Jul 24, 2009
" 7X6Z9 wrote on Jul 22, 2009 7:59 AM:" RAHM EMANUEL: WE RESCUED THE ECONOMY. YOU'RE WELCOME.. NYT Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, said in an interview that the president intended to use the news conference as a "six-month report card," to talk about "how we rescued the economy from the worst recession" and the legislative agenda moving forward, including health care and energy legislation, which squeaked through the House and faces a tough road in the Senate. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama Mounts "Aggressive" Health Care Push Jul 21, 2009
Obama's top strategists, including Axelrod and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, have repeatedly defended the administration's ambitious agenda by saying that success breeds success -- each legislative victory makes the next one easier to accomplish, they insist. The flip side, then, is that a health-care failure could doom the rest of Obama's agenda. (CBS News)
Dems' Recruitment Failures Hurt Party's Brand Jul 11, 2009
Madigan's decision to forgo the Senate contest was not only a major disappointment to the White House but a personal blow to White House's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman from Chicago who has also become Obama's chief candidate recruiter. Madigan, a top Democratic vote-getter in the state, was called to the White House last month where she met with Obama, Emanuel and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett in what insiders say was a full-court press to draft her for the race. (Townhall.com)
Guilty plea for former Blagojevich aide Jul 9, 2009
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Obama to meet with Colombian president Jun 29, 2009
Madigan met at the White House last week with Obama, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and senior Obama advisers Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod. Madigan is the Illinois attorney general and is considering a Senate bid. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Newsweek: Sanford's pain, Obama's gain Jun 28, 2009
This put control of the House within the reach of Rahm Emanuel and the Democrats in 2006. Emanuel succeeded that year in retaking the House for many reasons, but the one Republicans pointed to most often was the case of Florida Republican Mark Foley, the GOP representative who tried to seduce underage House pages online. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Democrats confident as climate-bill vote nears Jun 26, 2009
Mindful of the stakes, Obama deployed Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, top climate change adviser Carol Browner and several Cabinet officials and key staff to lobby on-the-fence lawmakers on Thursday - in phone calls, face-to-face meetings and a long-scheduled congressional luau at the White House. The president made several phone calls to undecided members himself. (AZCentral -- News)
Friends and foes Jun 21, 2009
Durbin has strong ties to such key Obama advisers as David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel. The Illinois senator was at the White House so often after Obama was sworn in (eight times during the first three weeks, an aide says) that his staff joked: "We know they can't give you a bedroom, but could they have a Durbin closet for you?". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Spokeswoman: Madigan met with Obama Jun 18, 2009
She says Madigan also talked with senior advisers Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod, as well as Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Ziegler says Madigan hasn't made a decision on whether to run for the seat, but that she's "carefully weighing" the option and "talking to the president is an important part of that process.". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
From Politico Jun 4, 2009
The Capitol lost its prince of profanity when Rahm Emanuel left for the White House five months ago. But it s not just Emanuel s departure that has turned Congress less blue. (Harper's Magazine)
Taxpayers Foot Lawmakers' Bills... Jun 1, 2009
Rahm Emanuel, who resigned from his Illinois congressional seat in January to become President Barack Obama's chief of staff, recorded a $33,000 printing expense in the fourth quarter. An aide to Mr. Emanuel said it was for an official mailing sent to every household in his district. (The Drudge Report)
Read the 'JER' transcript May 27, 2009
And it's an issue that the Democratic Party, Rahm Emanuel in particular, has widely chosen not to fight ... GIGOT: Rahm Emanuel being a former Congressman of Illinois who helped to plot the 2006 Democratic take over of Congress, now is Barack Obama's chief of staff. (Fox News)
Simple steps can cut cussing from workplace May 27, 2009
From White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to actor Christian Bale -- who infamously spewed a 3 1/2-minute F-bomb rant on the set of the latest "Terminator" film -- the air brims with the cussing of the famous and the rest of us. Even though 40% of business owners in a SurePayroll. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Some Hartmarx supporters back words with suits May 21, 2009
Mr. Hare said last week hes taken the Hartmarx matter to the White House, calling Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to try to get President Obama to talk with Wells Fargo. The White House has yet to say if they will make such a move. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Chicago Straight May 19, 2009
The connections among the disgraced governor, Obama, Rahm Emanuel, and David Axelrod are more tangled and overlapping certainly than the White House would prefer. The June issue of Chicago magazine, which hits newsstands Thursday, examines the complex relationships among these four leading players in the Illinois Democratic Party. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Emanuel: All hands on deck for America May 19, 2009
Media Credit: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel delivers the keynote address at Commencement, held Sunday morning on the National Mall. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel urged more than 4,000 GW graduates to serve a cause bigger than themselves, but made room for plenty of self-deprecating jokes in his keynote address at the University-wide Commencement ceremony Sunday morning on the National Mall ... "I was surprised that I really liked Rahm Emanuel's speech since I don't agree with... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Obama Fills Key Jobs With Elected Pols May 17, 2009
For his chief of staff, Obama selected Rahm Emanuel (D), who was elected to his fourth term representing the 5th District of Illinois last November. Obama's Transportation secretary, Ray LaHood (R), represented Illinois' 18th District for 14 years; he announced in 2007 that he would retire at the end of the 110th Congress. (Roll Call)
Newsweek: U.S., Israel may be headed for conflict May 8, 2009
White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, in his own remarks to AIPAC delegates, sought to allay some concerns while laying down the new line. "Relations between Israel and the U.S. are unbreakable," Emanuel said. (MSNBC -- International)
National update May 3, 2009
ONLY IN AMERICA wrote on Apr 30, 2009 7:47 AM:" Some how this will be Bush's fault too.... We wouldn't want to close the border to ensure more people who are sick don't come to America... that makes too much sense. Some how the Obama administration will use this to push their health agenda... remember what Rahm Emanuel said- "You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before " GET READY AMERICA IT'S ABOUT TO... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Gathering Storm Over Guns May 1, 2009
Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel worked as President Bill Clinton s point man on gun control. When Clinton administratively outlawed imports of many firearms and accessories, Emanuel bragged, We re bending the law as far as we can to ban an entirely new class of guns. (Human Events Online)
Sobering challenges aheadfor triumphant Obama (41) May 1, 2009
Rahm Emanuel was the front-runner to be Obama s chief of staff. The advisers spoke on a condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Will the flu change our lifestyles? Apr 28, 2009
And who could forget the Rush Limbaugh flap in which Obama s top advisers, including chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, orchestrated a public relations campaign meant to undermine the Republican National Committee chairman, Michael Steele, by framing talk-radio personality Limbaugh as the real head of the Republican Party. For now, Obama s back-pedal on the bipartisanship promise just makes him look insincere. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Radicals Run Obamaland Apr 28, 2009
Rahm Emanuel -- White House Chief of Staff: A senior White House advisor in the Clinton Administration, the. ber-partisan and very liberal former Rep. (Human Events Online)
Boehner, Emanuel Telegraph Upcoming Fights Apr 20, 2009
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, also appearing on This Week, predicted Congress would pass energy and health care bills this year and called on Republicans to participate in the debate. When you re the party of no ideas, that s not constructive, said Emanuel, a former House Member from Illinois and former chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. (Roll Call)
Most diverse Cabinet in history still incomplete Apr 20, 2009
By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Three months after taking office, President Obama will convene his first Cabinet meeting on Monday still one seat short of a complete Cabinet. Eager to promote budget-cutting efforts by all federal agencies, Obama will hold the meeting a day before the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on his last nominee, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, as secretary of Health and Human Services. (USA Today -- News)
Blagojevich pleads not guilty to 16 counts Apr 16, 2009
They say he tried unsuccessfully to press Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief of staff who was then a congressman, to have a relative hold a fundraiser for Blagojevich before the governor would release money for a school in Emanuel's district. They say he sought a donation from a children's hospital executive before he would release state money for the hospital. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Rahm donated $85K to Dem lawmakers Apr 16, 2009
Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, donated $85,000 from his campaign account to Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. during the first week of January, according to his latest filing with the Federal Election Commission. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
As Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty, Some Prosecution Moves Are Questioned Apr 15, 2009
That Congressman has reportedly been identified as Rahm Emanuel, Obama's current chief of staff. Blagojevich's defense has a daunting task, especially given that some co-defendants as well as a host of other politically connected officials are reportedly lining up to cooperate with the government. (Time.com)
It's Emanuel's seat, but Quigley has own agenda Apr 10, 2009
Democrat Mike Quigley knows that, for at least a little while, he'll be known as the guy in Congress who replaced Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's chief of staff ... "For a while I will be the guy in D.C. that's recognized as that's the guy taking Rahm Emanuel's seat. We will fight very hard to set our own ground, to establish our own credentials." ... It's Emanuel's seat, but Quigley has own agenda Articles Democrat Mike Quigley knows that, for at least a little while, he'll be known as the guy... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Gun Bans for Your Health Apr 9, 2009
While President Obama, Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, and Attorney General Eric Holder share an anti-gun ideology, they might not be the greatest threat to the Second Amendment among the current administration. Their gun control efforts could be vastly outdone by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan s habit of equating gun bans with curing a public health epidemic. (Human Events Online)
Democrat wins Illinois congressional seat Apr 8, 2009
Election was to fill vacancy left by Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel ... CHICAGO - A reform-minded Democrat on Tuesday claimed the high-profile Illinois congressional seat that Rahm Emanuel gave up to be President Barack Obama's chief of staff. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Illinois Democrat snares House seat Apr 8, 2009
CHICAGO - A reform-minded Democrat yesterday claimed the high-profile Illinois congressional seat that Rahm Emanuel gave up to be President Obama's chief of staff. Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, 50, trounced GOP nominee Rosanna Pulido and Green Party candidate Matt Reichel for the Fifth Congressional District seat that Emanuel first won in 2002. (Boston Globe)
Democrat wins Rahm Emanuel's Ill. Congress seat Apr 8, 2009
Democrat wins Rahm Emanuel's Ill ... Democrat wins Rahm Emanuel's Ill ... CHICAGO Democrat Mike Quigley knows that for at least a little while he'll be known as the guy who replaced Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, in Congress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Quigley Nails Election for Emanuel’s House Seat Apr 8, 2009
Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley (D) will succeed White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in Illinois 5th district. With 68 percent of precincts reporting, Quigley defeated Rosanna Pulido (R) and a little-known Green Party candidate with 71 percent of the vote for the House seat, according to the Associated Press. (Roll Call)
Democrat Quigley wins in 5th District Apr 8, 2009
CHICAGO - Democrat Mike Quigley, a reform-minded Cook County commissioner, on Tuesday claimed the high-profile Illinois congressional seat that Rahm Emanuel gave up to be President Barack Obama's chief of staff ... "I recognize in many respects I will be compared to him and that's a tough, tough task. It's extraordinary. For a while I will be the guy in D.C. that's recognized as that's the guy taking Rahm Emanuel's seat. We will fight very hard to set our own ground, to establish our own... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ill. Voters Pick Emanuel's Replacement in Congress Apr 8, 2009
CHICAGO Voters in Chicago are going to the polls to determine who will replace Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, in Congress. Democratic Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, GOP nominee Rosanna Pulido and Green Party candidate Matt Reichel are vying for the seat in a special election Tuesday. (Newsmax)
Democrat Wins In Race To Replace Emanuel Apr 8, 2009
Democrat Mike Quigley easily defeated two other candida 00001B43 tes in the race to replace Rahm Emanuel, who left his seat to become President Barack Obama's chief of staff ... Democrat Mike Quigley, a reform-minded Cook County commissioner, has claimed the high-profile Illinois congressional seat that Rahm Emanuel gave up to be President Barack Obama's chief of staff. (CBS News)
Dem wins Illinois seat in Congress Apr 8, 2009
A reform-minded county commissioner claimed on Tuesday the high-profile Illinois congressional seat that Rahm Emanuel gave up to be President Obama's chief of staff. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Blagojevich Scheme Targeted Emanuel Apr 4, 2009
By Roll Call Staff April 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m.. was the target of an alleged 2006 extortion scheme by then-Gov. (Roll Call)
Rahm Emanuel Was Blagojevich Extortion Target, Official Says Apr 4, 2009
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Rahm Emanuel, a former U.S. House member now serving as President Barack Obamas chief of staff, is the congressman who prosecutors say was the target of an extortion attempt by ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, an Obama administration official said ... Rahm Emanuel, who is with the president at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Strasbourg, France, was unavailable for comment, the aide said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Attorneys: Emanuel was alleged extortion victim Apr 3, 2009
CHICAGO - President Barack Obama's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, was the congressman targeted by an alleged extortion plan described in the indictment against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich), according to attorneys familiar with the case. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Former Illinois Governor Blagojevich indicted Apr 3, 2009
AP Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich accompanied by U.S. Rep. left, speaks at a news. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Emanuel to deliver Commencement address Mar 27, 2009
Media Credit: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will be the keynote speaker at this year's Commencement ceremony on the National Mall, University officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
EXCLUSIVE: Obama raised cash after leaving Senate Mar 27, 2009
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat who represented Illinois in the House, is one of three administration figures with at least $1 million left over in their congressional campaign funds, FEC records show. "Other than converting the money to personal use, which is the one thing they can't do, these campaigns can basically operate as political slush funds," said Meredith McGehee, policy director at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center. (Insight on the News)
N.Y. special election a preview of 2010 Mar 26, 2009
Two other special elections this year one in California and the other in Illinois will decide who will succeed House members who became part of Obama's administration, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. Neither race is considered competitive because both are Democratic strongholds. (USA Today)
LETTER: Radio-TV dials stop before Rush's frequency Mar 17, 2009
ChicagoTribune (March 2 2009) Even though President Barack Obama has repeatedly pledged to ban congressional earmarks, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has 16 such projects, worth about $8. 5 million, in the bill the Senate is considering this week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Moderate Democrats trying to pull Washington to the center Mar 16, 2009
Rahm Emanuel, is one of their most prominent alumni. Among recent signs of their clout. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
HOT MIC: VP Biden: 'Gimme a f*&$#ing break'... Mar 14, 2009
I mean, Obama picked Every-Other-Word-Is-The-F-Bomb Rahm Emanuel as Chief of Staff ... Good old Hillary,Barney "elmer Fudd" Frank, Biden, Ballerina Rahm Emanuel were present and accounted for the last 8 years, they are saturated in red ink. (The Drudge Report)
Obama decries earmarks, signs bill with them Mar 12, 2009
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who as a House member from Illinois added 16 earmarks worth about $8. 3 million, including money for a Chicago planetarium and suburban children's museum. (AZCentral -- News)
Stockton opponent, SF employee says mayor's wife threatened job Mar 12, 2009
OGS wrote on Mar 12, 2009 12:39 AM:" I've seen enough of the democrats for awhile. The ultra liberal democratic congress passing banker bailouts, stimulus bills, reducing Constitutional right of all. Blago getting booted. Obama and the corrupt Daley machine. Rahm Emanuel. Please dear Lord do not let us get stuck with another bleeding heart liberal such as Renner. And Stockton,,,is a joke. Decossas is the man for the job for Bloomington Mayor. Vote for Decossas! ". backdrop wrote on Mar 12, 2009... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Administration supplying weaponry to Limbaugh enemy Mar 10, 2009
The Web site contends they convinced White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to go after Limbaugh and define him as the behind-the-scenes leader of the Republican Party. The strategy was to paint the GOP as a leaderless outfit fearful of a high-profile radio guy. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
