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Oversight
Obama takes first steps on energy plan
Money from the economic stimulus package will go toward retrofitting government buildings to make them more energy-efficient.
Oversight
Overturning 'midnight' regulations presents challenges
Many steps taken by Bush were specifically designed to make last-minute rule changes difficult to reverse.
Oversight
Obama fills out Justice roster
President announces several sub-Cabinet appointees to support attorney general nominee Eric Holder.
Defense
Witt dismisses FEMA rumors, calls for national catastrophe program
Former agency director stresses the importance of creating a national approach to disaster protection before the "big one" strikes.
Oversight
Obama selects Richardson to head Commerce
President-elect calls New Mexico governor America's new "economic diplomat."
Oversight
President-elect must move quickly on transition
Academic says next commander in chief should learn from successes and missteps of his predecessors.
