Recession Opens U.S.-China Rift Paulson Talks BridgedBloomberg | A global recession may squander stockpiled goodwill between the U.S. and China. Barack Obama's campaign promises to keep a tougher approach with China may only exacerbate troubled relations.
Fast-Talking Frank Emerges as Key Bailout PlayerCongressional Quarterly | He's been called a "maestro" as well as a coward. Now Barney Frank has ascended as a major influence on the Bush administration's bailout of the financial industry.
Salazar Out to Tame InteriorDenver Post | He'd better tighten that bolo tie and get to work: Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar is set to inherit headaches and turf wars at the Dept. of Interior.
Top 10 Political Upsets of 2008Politico | Prepare yourselves ... don't panic ... it's just a slow, end-of-the-year news cycle. The top 10 lists will only last for a couple of weeks.