President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with:
•Colombian President Uribe •Nigerian President Yar’Adua •Senegalese President Wade •South African President Motlanthe •United Nations Secretary General Ban
Sen. Hillary Clinton on cabinet consideration list
President-elect Barack Obama met in Chicago this week with New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, fueling speculation that his former rival for the Democratic Party nomination may be in line to join his cabinet as Secretary of State.
First African-American attorney general, maybe
President-elect Obama has decided to tap Eric Holder as his attorney general, putting the veteran Washington lawyer in place to become the first African-American to head the Justice Department, according to news services quoting legal sources close to the presidential transition. Holder served as deputy attorney general during the Clinton administration.
Obama-Biden Transition Team announces more White House staff
Washington - President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday announced the following key White House staff: David Axelrod, Lisa Brown, Greg Craig, and Chris Lu. David Axelrod will serve as Senior Advisor to the President, Lisa Brown will serve as Staff Secretary, Greg Craig will serve as White House Counsel, and Chris Lu will serve as Cabinet Secretary.Related Link:
