Politics

Secretary of Agriculture: Ann Venema

Formerly second in command at the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Food and Agriculture in California, Ann Veneman has been nominated to become the first female Secretary of Agriculture.

Secretary of the Treasury-Designate Paul O’Neill

Citing his experience both in the Office of Management and Budget and the private sector, George W. Bush has tapped Alcoa chairman Paul O'Neill to serve as the next Secretary of the Treasury.

Chile’s Supreme Court Drops Pinochet Indictment

The Chilean Supreme Court today upheld an appeals court ruling throwing out homicide and kidnapping charges against former dictator Augusto Pinochet.

Netanyahu Bows Out of Race for Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu withdrew yesterday from the race for Israeli Prime Minister, even though polls suggest he could easily have ousted incumbent Ehud Barak.

White House Counsel-Designate Al Gonzales

Al Gonzales, President-elect Bush's choice to serve as White House Counsel, has worked with the governor as both his Secretary of State and General Counsel.

Counselor to the President Karen Hughes

Bush has tapped long-time aide and spokesperson Karen Hughes to oversee the communications operations in the new White House.

Secretary of the State-Designate: Colin Powell

George W. Bush hinted throughout the campaign that a Bush Administration would feature the popular former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

National Security Adviser-Designate Condoleezza Rice

Governor Bush has tapped Condoleezza Rice to serve as his National Security Adviser. Rice, who will become the first woman to hold the position, is a noted expert on Russia and a veteran of the National Security Council.

Fragile Hope for Peace Talks

Faced with a three-month stalemate and a mounting death toll, Israelis and Palestinians consider meeting in Washington to revive the peace process.

White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card

Even while the Florida recounts wound their way through the courts, Governor Bush selected Andrew Card, a former Secretary of Transportation, to serve as his chief of staff.