http://www.senatewatch.net One of the most important thing that the Senate does solely by itself is to hold confirmation hearings for Presidential appointments. This website keeps an eye on that process. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:30:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en YouTube Video Link  Don't believe Robert Creamer (who works for Obama) is a convicted felon? Click here.http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-08-31-congresswoman-husband_x.htmAugust 31, 2005 he pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and failure to pay federal taxeson charges brought by U. S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. He admitted in his plea agreement that he wrote ... http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/who-why-and-how/ ... »Eric Holder Being Vetted as Obama Attorney General · »A Rare Ray of Sunshine for Shoppers: Lower Prices · »Raw Data: Eric Holder Bio · »Rich Pardon Could Be Key Factor in Potential Holder Senate Confirmation... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/stevens-concedes-defeat-in-alaska-senate-race-foxnewscom-elections/ Before the offer is made official, Obama`s team wants to determine if Holder could win Senate confirmation with broad bipartisan support. VIDEO: Holder Accepts Obama Justice Offer. The Newest Articles ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/javno-world-video-holder-accepts-obama-justice-offer/ Ted Stevens Loses Re-election Bid · »Eric Holder Being Vetted as Obama Attorney General · »Rich Pardon Could Be Key Factor in Potential Holder Senate Confirmation· »Service to Country, Personal Ambition Plague Clinton Decision on ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/coleman-franken-pursuing-three-minnesota-counties-in-senate/ Recall that Linda Daschle (Tom's wife) is a major Washington lobbyist and I've heard some chatter that Daschle would prefer not to go through the rigorous Senate confirmation process as a result of Linda's work. ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/mark-nickolas-blog-report-daschle-tapped-as-hhs-secretary/ Hillary Clinton is being considered for secretary of state, suggests that Obama wants to assemble a Cabinet with Washington experience and good prospects for quick Senate confirmation. Medicare and Medicaid fall under HHS jurisdiction, ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/lexington-news-kentucky-news-lexington-herald-leader/ This position does not require Senate confirmation. William J. Cunningham, III was appointed to the position of Acting Secretary to Governor Paterson on October 24, 2008. Prior to that, he served as Senior Advisor to the Governor. ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/more-paterson-appointments-new-york-politics-capitol/ The post requires Senate confirmation. Daschle, 60, will be tasked with the perilous task of shepherding healthcare reform through Congress. The last major bid for massive healthcare reform by a Democratic president, piloted by former ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/obama-picks-former-senate-leader-daschle-to-lead-healthcare-reform/ His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on April 9, 2010. Dam and Reservoir Safety Council. Eugene J. Hites (D), 55 of Leadington, is a mill superintendent for the Doe Run Company. ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/lame-duck-gov-makes-a-few-appointments-pub-def/ His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation for a term ending on April 30, 2011. Missouri Wine and Grape Board Kenneth E. Meyer, 81 of Springfield, is the founder and CEO of Meyer Communications, Inc. Mr. Meyer holds a bachelor's ... More: continued here http://www.senatewatch.net/2008/11/20/appointments-made-to-missouri-state-boards-and-commissions/