WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Van Jones, U.S. President Barack Obama's former "green jobs czar," was "brought down," former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said Sunday.

WASHINGTON, April 13 (UPI) -- Former Vermont governor and Democratic National Party head Howard Dean is still pushing for universal healthcare, a goal he backed during his presidential bid.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- He was down to earth as always. Having just arrived from Davos, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, M.D., the chairman emeritus of the U.S. Democratic Party, spoke eloquently of his work and future. Many of us at the Democratic Expat Leadership Council dinner wondered out loud why he had not been named secretary of health and human services. Now, Mr. President, you have the chance to correct a glaring oversight.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine was officially installed as the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Fans of outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean say it's no accident he wasn't at the podium when his successor was named.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine can build upon recent Democratic Party successes, Barack Obama said Thursday when introducing Kaine as the party's new chairman.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will succeed Howard Dean as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, The Washington Post reported Sunday.

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Public policy is about taking risks. It is also about taking a stand. Some remarkable people stood out for me in 2008.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will not seek a second term as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, party sources said.