Obama transition

Obama Transition Website Posts Faith-Based Docs. Three of them

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 8, 2009

The posts represent a tiny fraction of the meetings they've had with religious groups. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arne Duncan

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - January 7, 2009

Duncan is Barack Obama's pick to head the Education Department. more >>

Faith-Based Recommendations the Obama Team Hasn't Posted

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 7, 2009

We have the suggestions from the religious groups Obama's been meeting with. more >>

What Obama's Pick of Leon Panetta May Signal About the CIA

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

The respected Washington figure would bring new oversight and might smooth relations with Congress. more >>

Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama. more >>

Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary. more >>

Smart Politics by Barack Obama: Middle-Class Tax Cuts Are Good for Democrats, the Economy

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - January 5, 2009

Obama needs to persuade the Democrats and the GOP to pass the tax cuts quickly. more >>

Obama Transition Team in Touch with Family Research Council

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 2, 2009

The transition team phoned Tony Perkins but was told he was unavailable until the new year. more >>

Crafting Policy Agenda, Obama Team Brings in Faith Groups

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - December 30, 2008

The president-elect and his staff have held about 15 meetings so far with religious groups. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Steven Chu

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - December 30, 2008

Steven Chu is President-elect Obama's pick for energy secretary. more >>

The Barack Obama Honeymoon Will Be Short

By John Mashek - Opinion - December 30, 2008

Bush, Clinton, Carter, and other ex-presidents can testify how quickly grace periods end. more >>

President-Elect Obama's Church Attendance Grinds to a Halt

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - December 29, 2008

For all the talk about the importance of religion in his life, Obama hasn't attended church in a while. more >>

Summers and Geithner Are Obama's Change Agents

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 29, 2008

His team also includes longtime loyalists like David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett. more >>

President-Elect Obama's Team Has a History of Getting Things Done

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, Eric Holder, and Susan Rice are all action officers. more >>

Obama Gets High Marks on Transition

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

A new poll finds the president-elect is the most admired man in America. more >>

Obama's Cabinet Picks Set Off a Shuffle in State Politics

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Jockeying over who will get to fill newly-vacant seats in Congress. more >>

Gov. Paterson: No Hasty Choice for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Paterson is telling those who want a hasty decision to chill out. more >>

How the Obama Stimulus Plan May Help Environmental Projects

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 24, 2008

Government spending will aim to boost the economy and advance an array of green efforts. more >>

Obama's Team Cites Bush Cooperation With the Transition

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 22, 2008

The White House plans for a Bush-Obama meeting with all three living ex-presidents on January 7. more >>

How History Shapes Barack Obama's Inauguration

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 22, 2008

As he assumes the presidency, Obama will draw inspiration from Lincoln, FDR and Kennedy. more >>

Barack Obama's Failure to Appoint More Women to His Government Is Blunder

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - December 22, 2008

Obama is 5 for 22 in appointing women to the top positions in government. Democrats can do better. more >>

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gen. Eric Shinseki

By Bobbie Kyle Sauer - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama named Shinseki secretary of Veterans Affairs. more >>

Change Long Overdue: Ken Salazar Meets the Interior Department.

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - December 18, 2008

Ken Salazar's appointment is opportunity for Interior...and the country. more >>

Why Conservative Opposition May Delay Economic Rescue Plan

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 17, 2008

The prospects are fading for congressional action before Inauguration Day. more >>

Obama's Pick of Ken Salazar for Interior Suggests Nonrestrictionist Environmental Policies

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 17, 2008

It appears Obama doesn't want to pursue policies that would damage his popularity in the West. more >>