Cabinet Faces Challenges
-- Both Inside And Out

By ALEXIS SIMENDINGER
Obama has recruited a team of stars, but departments' internal needs will take a back seat to his agenda.
Treasury | Energy | Education | Defense | Transportation | Agriculture | Interior | State | Justice | HUD | Homeland Security | HHS | VA | Commerce | Labor

Obama Tax Cuts Meet Skepticism

By JOHN MAGGS
Economists are questioning whether temporary tax cuts will convince consumers to open their wallets.
• Dems Give Axelrod An Earful
• House Dems Warm To Credits
• Obama's Stimulus Call Vague No Subscription Required
• On Stimulus: Insiders | Bloggers No Subscription Required
• No Stimulus, No Recess

Outgoing First Families Face Culture Shock

By WILL ENGLUND
It can take a while for some presidents and first ladies to adjust to life after the White House.
• Inaugurations: A Look Back No Subscription Required



Charlie Cook: The Cook ReportSaturday, Jan. 10, 2009

A Bit Of Drama For Obama

The USS Obama has endured a pair of hits in recent days, but so far it's not taking on water. No Subscription Required

Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, Jan. 10, 2009

Demography And Destiny

Population trends that boosted the Democrats in November show no sign of slowing. No Subscription Required

Stuart Taylor Jr.: Opening ArgumentSaturday, Jan. 10, 2009

'Facts' And Detainee Abuse

A recent report by the Senate Armed Services Committee on abuse of detainees by U.S. forces has serious credibility problems. No Subscription Required

Congress

Frank Unveils TARP Bill With Foreclosure Relief

The legislation places conditions on spending the remaining $350 billion.
• Citigroup OKs 'Cram-Downs'

House Sends 'Paycheck Fairness' Bills To Senate

Legislation reverses a court decision that ended Lilly Ledbetter's lawsuit for being paid less than male colleagues.

Obama Throws DTV Switch Into Disarray

He proposed scrapping the Feb. 17 deadline due to mounting problems.

TRANSITION

National Security Team Rounds Out

Obama and DNI nominee Blair call Panetta the man for the CIA job. No Subscription Required

In Approval Ratings, Obama's Like Ike

President-elect rides a wave of public favor not seen since 1957.

Senate Committee Gives Solis Friendly Treatment

She will likely sail to confirmation despite the intense partisan divisions over card-check legislation. No Subscription Required
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition' No Subscription Required


Lobbying & Advocacy

Home Builders Open To Deal On Foreclosure Aid

The national association wants a homebuyer tax credit included.

Music Groups Merge To Fight Broadcasters

An artists' coalition and academy to merge to offer united front against the National Association of Broadcasters.
• BLOG: 'Under The Influence'

Technology No Subscription Required

Blist Gets A Bump From Obama

Online database company could be an early example of the new administration's online outreach.

Tech-Savvy Gala To Honor Clinton, Chu

Inaugural party to celebrate "technology serving humanity" at Corcoran Gallery.
• BLOG: 'Tech Daily Dose'


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Benjamin Wittes

Public law research director argues that if shuttering Guantanamo were that easy, it would have been closed down a long time ago.

Q&A: Jeffrey Short
And Jackie Savitz

The environmentalists hope to reverse momentum for offshore drilling.

Special Reports

The Web & Politics

See how politicians and activists are using the Internet -- and how regulation of the Web is trying to keep up. No Subscription Required

The Economic Crisis

Review National Journal's coverage of the financial crisis from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. No Subscription Required
• CongressDaily's Coverage


Jonathan Rauch: Social StudiesSaturday, Jan. 10, 2009

Obama Can Rehabilitate Trade

The president-elect needs a post-bailout blueprint for American and global prosperity. Trade liberalization may be his best bet. No Subscription Required

William Schneider: Political PulseSaturday, Jan. 10, 2009

Once More, With Feeling

Americans have a history of giving new presidents a honeymoon. No Subscription Required

Stuart Taylor: FROM THE ARCHIVESaturday, Dec. 13, 2008

New Haven's Injustice

This column urged the high court to hear from a firefighter denied a promotion because he's not black. The case is now on April's docket.No Subscription Required