Nov 11th, 2008 · Along with the many changes a new administration brings to Washington, there is going to be a change at the helm of the two political parties. In January, both the Democratic and Republican National Committees will elect new chairmen.
Sep 16th, 2008 · In his seven-year tenure at the helm of Bank of America, Ken Lewis has made many big buys: FleetBoston, MBNA, LaSalle and Countrywide — to name a few. But none quite match the risk, expense and scope of the Merrill Lynch deal.
Jul 10th, 2008 · North Carolina lowered flags this week to honor the late Sen. Jesse Helms. But L.F. Eason — director of the state Standards Laboratory — chose to retire rather than comply with the directive. Eason explains his objections.
Jul 7th, 2008 · A columnist for The Wall Street Journal remembers the legacy and politics of the late former Sen. Jesse Helms.
Jul 5th, 2008 · NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr weighs in on the week's news: Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was freed six years after being taken hostage by the Colombian rebel group FARC; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was re-elected; Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said he was open to "refining" his Iraq policy, but wasn't shifting his stance on troop withdrawals; Republican presidential hopeful John McCain made significant changes in the top tier of his campaign staff; and former Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.), died on July 4.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Sen. No, as he was often called, "was a real throwback," says Merle Black, a professor of southern politics at Emory University. One of a select group of politicians who helped solidify Republican control in the South, he had a loyal constituency of working-class whites in North Carolina.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Jesse Helms' 30-year career in the U.S. Senate was marked by controversy and racial politics. The fierce advocate for segregation and a king maker in North Carolina politics died Friday at the age of 86.
Jul 4th, 2008 · During his 30 consecutive years in the Senate, Jesse Helms was its most prominent conservative — and one who rarely shied away from a fight. The North Carolina Republican, nicknamed "Senator No," died Friday in his home state. He was 83.