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Sex, lies and scandal: Obama aide has seen it all (AP) Posted: 17 Nov 2008 03:38 AM CST AP - John Podesta, a leader of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, was the Clinton administration official who worked to douse scandals, outmaneuver Republicans and keep Bill Clinton popular even through impeachment. He's now in charge of a 450-person staff whose experts — including Podesta himself — aren't always in sync with those of his new boss.

Obama staff combines DC with Chicago (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 10:39 PM CST AP - President-elect Barack Obama is forming a White House leadership team that combines experienced Washington insiders who can help build a bridge with Congress and trusted associates who share his Chicago roots.

Showdown looming in Congress over automaker rescue (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 09:43 PM CST AP - Hardline opponents of an auto industry bailout branded the industry a "dinosaur" whose "day of reckoning" is near, while Democrats pledged Sunday to do their best to get Detroit a slice of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue in this week's lame-duck session of Congress.

Security, economy are priorities, Obama tells CBS (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 06:03 PM CST AP - President-elect Barack Obama said in an interview broadcast Sunday that since terrorists might try to attack the U.S. during the White House transition, selecting his national security team is one of his top priorities.

Obama's ball as G-20 punts on global market (Politico) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 04:09 PM CST Politico - With coordination between leading economies effectively on hold during the American presidential transition, little was accomplished at the much-hyped summit of world leaders over the weekend besides passing the buck to incoming president Barack Obama.

Obamas won't get puppy before White House move (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 07:02 PM CST AP - Malia and Sasha Obama will have to wait at least two more months for that puppy their dad promised them.

Financial overhaul added to Obama's to-do list (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 09:31 PM CST AP - Barack Obama isn't president yet, but his must-do list just got longer.

Clinton as top US diplomat? OK by top GOP senator (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 10:26 PM CST AP - The Senate's second-ranking Republican says it wouldn't be a bad idea if President-elect Barack Obama named Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state.

Obama tries to savor near-normalcy before Jan. 20 (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 06:06 PM CST AP - Barack Obama seems to be savoring his last few days of near-normalcy.

First in line no guarantee for inaugural tickets (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 11:53 AM CST AP - So your member of Congress has declared a first-come, first-served policy on handing out hard-to-get tickets to Barack Obama's presidential swearing-in. Sounds fair enough.

Meeting of the Minds? Why Obama and McCain Need Each Other (Time.com) Posted: 17 Nov 2008 03:50 AM CST Time.com - The Republican nominee wants to recultivate his reformist, maverick image, and the President-elect needs his help to get his agenda passed through congress

After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US (The Christian Science Monitor) Posted: 17 Nov 2008 02:00 AM CST The Christian Science Monitor - In rural Georgia, a group of high-schoolers gets a visit from the Secret Service after posting "inappropriate" comments about President-elect Barack Obama on the Web. In Raleigh, N.C., four college students admit to spraying race-tinged graffiti in a pedestrian tunnel after the election. On Nov. 6, a cross burns on the lawn of a biracial couple in Apolacon Township, Pa.

The Obamas on “60 Minutes” … Yes, they talk about the dog. (The Yahoo! Newsroom) Posted: 17 Nov 2008 01:22 AM CST The Yahoo! Newsroom - President-elect Obama gave his first TV interview since winning the 2008 election, telling "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft, "I'm not sure it's sunk in yet."

Obama vows to exit Iraq and rebuild US 'moral stature' (AFP) Posted: 17 Nov 2008 12:10 AM CST AFP - US President-elect Barack Obama vowed to pull troops out of Iraq, crush Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and shut down the Guantanamo Bay camp as part of a dramatic foreign policy break with George W. Bush.

Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers (Reuters) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 11:38 PM CST Reuters - Before he was elected as the incoming U.S. president, Barack Obama spelled out his goals for change at seven government agencies in letters to federal workers, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

Obama resigns Senate seat, adds White House staff (Reuters) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 09:49 PM CST Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama resigned his seat in the Senate on Sunday to focus on his transition to the White House, appointing new staff and thanking his home state of Illinois for launching his political career.

Obama dreading 'loss of anonymity' as 44th US president (AFP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 08:31 PM CST AFP - President-elect Barack Obama said in a television interview Sunday that one of the things he dreads most in taking over the White House is the "loss of anonymity," and one of his biggest worries is ensuring his daughters can grow up in a normal way.

Rep. Danny Davis interested in Obama's Senate seat (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 07:02 PM CST AP - Congressman Danny Davis says he wants to replace Barack Obama as the junior senator from Illinois.

Jesse Jackson concerned about Bush's last days (AP) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 06:34 PM CST AP - The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Sunday he is concerned about executive orders from President Bush in his last few months in office and the effect they could have on the incoming administration.

Obama says aiding economy trumps budget deficit (Reuters) Posted: 16 Nov 2008 06:28 PM CST Reuters - The United States government should not worry about deficits over the next two years while spending money to jumpstart the ailing economy, President-elect Barack Obama said in a television interview that aired on Sunday.

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