President-elect Barack Obama has gone to Hawaii for the holidays. Obama leaves Washington with his Cabinet and White House picks in place. It's a transition to executive office that many view as one of the most efficient ever. However, there are some daunting tasks facing Obama when he returns to Washington.
Will Obama Press To End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’?
On December - 22 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
The military's policy for gays in the armed forces was an awkward compromise in the 1990s. Many say it is now outdated — but will the new president want to take up the same issue that roiled Bill Clinton's White House debut?
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Survey Reports Scientists ‘Suspicious’ Of FBI
On December - 22 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
The agency may need an image makeover if it wants the expertise and cooperation of the nation's top researchers. According to the report, members of the scientific community would rather discuss their work with total strangers than an FBI agent.
Will ‘Cloud Computing’ Work In White House?
On December - 21 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
The heads of Microsoft and Google are big fans of something called "cloud computing" — but will it work in the White House? Security and technology experts talk to host Andrea Seabrook about one of the mundane but hugely important decisions that must be made by the Obama transition team — just how the White House computers should run.
Landing A Job In Obama’s Administration
On December - 21 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
With a new presidential administration come new federal jobs — about 8,000 of them once Obama takes office. But here's the rub: More than 200,000 people have applied so far. What's the best strategy for standing out?
Inauguration: Expect Nonstop Drink, Crowds
On December - 21 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
The D.C. City Council has passed emergency legislation that would allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol around the clock until 4 a.m. in the days leading up to the inauguration. The city's mayor says he'll sign the bill.
Biden Family Going To The Dogs One More Time
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
The household pet parade of Vice President-elect Joe Biden is expanding. The Bidens picked out a pure-bred German shepherd from a kennel earlier this month. Now they're planning to get a rescue dog as a companion for the store-bought pup.
Obama’s Science Team: A Change Of Climate?
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
President-elect Barack Obama introduced the members of his science and technology team Saturday. Science adviser John Holmgren and others are expected to take a more aggressive approach to combating climate change than the people they replace.
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Gibbs Set To Be Obama’s Point Man With The Press
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
Robert Gibbs, a key strategist during the presidential race, will step into the role of White House press secretary. He describes the job as "a high wire for about 45 minutes a day with no net."
The Long Labors Of Willard Wirtz
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
Former Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz came to Washington during the Kennedy administration. In his memoirs, he reflects on his career and life at 96.
The Economy This Week: Apologies And Proposals
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
President-elect Obama and Congressional Democrats proposed an $850 billion stimulus package while more details emerged about how the Securities and Exchange Commission failed to investigate a massive fraud. Meanwhile, the White House came to the rescue with an emergency bailout plan for automakers.
Week in Review With Daniel Schorr
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
This week, President Bush offered the auto industry a $17 billion bailout while President-elect Barack Obama named more cabinet choices and set off a controversy with his choice of the pastor who will lead the invocation.
Automakers Face A Skeptical Audience
On December - 20 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS
Before President Bush laid out his plan on Friday, automakers had pleaded with Congress not once, but twice before it fell to the White House. Lots of politicking went into getting the deal to where it is, and many members of Congress remain doubtful.
