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Obama's Transition to Power

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Dec 04

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Reporter’s Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Clinton’s Appointment and Obama’s Transition

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Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill reflected on President-elect Barack Obama's recent nomination of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and the transition process in a reporter's notebook.

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Dec 03

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Obama Taps Former Rival Richardson for Commerce

President-elect Barack Obama picked Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., as his commerce secretary nominee Tuesday. Amy Walter of The Hotline looks at how Mr. Obama's Cabinet is shaping up and recent developments in outstanding Senate races.

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Dec 01

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Obama Crafts Team to Rethink Foreign Policy Challenges

President-elect Obama announced his national security team Monday, choosing Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and keeping Robert Gates as defense secretary. Analysts including former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and Sen. Jack Reed discuss the picks.

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Dec 01

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Obama’s Former Rival Clinton Chosen as Secretary of State

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President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his fierce competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination, as his pick for the high-profile Cabinet post of secretary of state in his new administration.

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Nov 27

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Lincoln, Roosevelt Presidencies Offer Lessons for Obama

Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt both took office during times of crisis, and their leadership may provide President-elect Barack Obama with some insight into the road ahead. Authors with new biographies of Lincoln and FDR examine what Mr.

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Nov 26

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Robert Gates’ Likely Re-Appointment at the Pentagon Stirs Debate

President-elect Barack Obama will likely ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain as Pentagon Chief when his administration takes over. A retired brigadier general and a former Bush administration official debate the pros and cons of keeping Gates at the…

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Nov 26

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Obama’s Economic Strategy Begins to Emerge as Team Takes Shape

In an attempt to combat the economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama has appointed key members of his economic team, including former Fed Chair Paul Volcker, to lead an economic advisory panel. Two financial writers assess his team and financial recovery…

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Nov 25

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Obama Pledges New Effort to Tighten Federal Budget

President-elect Barack Obama named Peter Orszag as his budget director Tuesday and pledged the rein in the federal budget. Financial experts mull his proposals and weigh in on the complex process of trimming federal programs.

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Nov 24

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Obama: Optimistic Fiscal Team Determined to Revive American Economy

President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his top economic advisers Monday, saying they share his desire to fuel long-term economic growth and create jobs. Economic experts examine the challenges that lie ahead for the team.

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Nov 24

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Obama Announces Economic Team, Prods New Congress to Pass Stimulus Package

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While introducing his team of economic advisors Monday, President-elect Barack Obama urged the incoming Congress to pass an economic stimulus plan "right away" to address the nation's ongoing economic crisis.

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