Changes

Although the exact direction of the Administration is unknown, it is expected that it will take a different position than the [[Bush Administration]] on issues such as [[global warming]] and [[abortion]].   

Although the exact direction of the Administration is unknown, it is expected that it will take a different position than the [[Bush Administration]] on issues such as [[global warming]] and [[abortion]].   

The gravest crisis it faces is the [[Recession of 2008]], with the economy spiraling downward.  Moving fast, the House on Jan. 28 passed an economic stimulus package‎ of $819 billion in new spending and tax cuts, despite unanimous Republican opposition,. A much revised bill passed the Senate thanks to three Republican votes. A compromise bill known as the "[[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]]" has been passed by Congress and will be signed into law on Feb. 17, providing for $789 billion in tax cuts and new spending. It is designed to prevent another 3.5 million jobs from disappearing, but conservatives warn that it will be a failure.

The gravest crisis it faces is the [[Recession of 2008]], with the economy spiraling downward.  Moving fast, the House on Jan. 28 passed an economic stimulus package‎ of $819 billion in new spending and tax cuts, despite unanimous Republican opposition,. A much revised bill passed the Senate thanks to three Republican votes. A compromise bill known as the "[[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]]" has been passed by Congress and will be signed into law on Feb. 17, providing for $789 billion in tax cuts and new spending. It is designed to prevent another 3.5 million jobs from disappearing, but conservatives warn that it will be a failure.  News coverage of Obama's successs will likely by overshadowed on Feb. 17 by starkly depressing news from the automobile industry, as GM  will seek billions more in aid to avoid bankruptcy.

==Cabinet==

==Cabinet==